Barefoot bride, Autumn, has a fascinating gown story. She found a photo of a Maggie Sottero on Pinterest and sent it to her mother and aunt via text with the caption ‘my dream dress’! She and her family did not think it would be possible to find it on Vancouver Island and began searching online.
However, Autumn’s aunt discovered what she thought might be the dress, completely by accident, on a sample sale rack at Shades of White Bridal in Victoria. She quickly called Autumn who left work (with her boss’ blessing) to try it on. Autumn needed only seconds to announce that this was, indeed, THE DRESS. One would think there would be great rejoicing….but it was in a size 10 when Autumn is, generously, a size 2. A frantic call to Fern, of The Bride’s Closet, to discuss the seemingly impossible alterations followed. Fern assured Autumn that she could take the form fitting gown to a Size 2 and so the precious Maggie Sottero was purchased.
Barefoot Bride Design
Fern began working on the alterations months in advance and managed to recreate the Maggie Sottero gown into a perfect size 2 without changing any of the design. At the last fitting, Fern came out with a matching church veil edged in lace. Autumn’s mother began to tear up at the sight of Autumn in her gown with veil and asked if she could give it to Autumn as her personal gift. Autumn loved the idea that her groom would be so pleased with such a traditional touch and so the veil became part of the ensemble.
Barefoot Bride Session
Several months after their wedding, Autumn and Ryan joined their photographers once again for an after wedding session. The first part of the day was spent with Autumn as a barefoot bride. She quickly crawled up cliffs to allow the breeze to catch her veil for photos. Autumn was worried a little more about the water shots as she is rather attached to her gown but, in the end, she left worry behind! Thankfully, her gown and veil soaked beautifully back to their natural state after the shoot. (Whew!)
Find more of Autumn’s after wedding session with her husband!
Photos: Jane Avenue Photography | Gown: Maggie Sottero at Shades of White Bridal | Alterations & Veil: The Bride’s Closet | Hair & Makeup: Studio 62 Hair Salon
