Grandmother's Gown

At September's Bride, we get very excited when a bride mentions that she has a vintage gown that she wants to wear. When she tells us that her grandmother, her mom, and her aunt have already been married in the gown, we are practically giddy with anticipation of helping her continue the tradition.

This is Bethany on her wedding day.  She brought us a dusty gown with torn lace that was too short for her, had long sleeves, and a high neck.  She was marrried in a clean gown with restored lace, a cute and modern tank-style bodice with a beautiful satin sash and matching band finishing the full skirt.

Thanks, Bethany, for trusting us to help you with your special gown.  You were a delight!

Our Vintage Couture Corner

Recently, we moved a few things around at September's Bride to make room for our Vintage Couture Collection and to give us more room for vignettes and style ideas.

More Vintage-Style Inspiration

Please check out the September's Bride blog for details on Pixel & Hank Couture.

For more images and inspiration, see Amy Carroll Photography's blog

New Vintage Couture Gowns!

I'm excited to announce that I added two gowns to our Vintage Couture Collection at September's Bride today.

1.  1950's Vintage lace gown in a larger size!!  Pretty sheer neckline with short sleeves and a tea-length skirt.

2.  Once-loved modern gown; size 2 with pretty tiered layers and lace appliques. 

Pictures will be coming soon!

Our Vintage Couture Collection is a great place to find vintage and once-loved couture gowns at fabulous prices.  However, you still receive all of the benefits of purchasing from a full-service bridal boutique!

Visit or e-mail for more information!

A Vintage Photo Shoot

When Kerri Banyas of Taylor Grey Photography asked me if she could borrow a few gowns for a vintage-style photo shoot; I really wanted to include an actual vintage gown in the shoot. 

This tea-length vintage gown is available in the Vintage Couture Boutique at September's Bride.  I love the black accessories that Kerri put with the gown; this really makes the vintage gown look current.

For more photos from this shoot, please visit the September's Bride blog.

Vintage Bride :: Liz

Photos by Michael Overbeek Photography

Last year, Liz's Mom made an appointment with me at our bridal shop, September's Bride, to talk about wedding gowns.  "My daughter really wants to wear my wedding dress", she said.  You would expect the owner of a bridal boutique to be disappointed at that statement, but not me!  Especially not with this gown.  Liz's Mom had a beautiful Priscilla of Boston gown that was in fairly good condition.  With a good cleaning and some lace restoration, the gown was made ready for Liz and she looked absolutely breathtaking. 

Liz wore a new veil, and her attendants wore fabulous knee-length silk dupioni bridesmaid dresses by Lila Couture.  All the ladies wore custom jewelry designed by MEG Jewelry.  For more photos of the wedding, please visit the September's Bride blog.

Christening Gown Designed & Constructed from Restored Wedding Gown!

We had the pleasure of helping a particular family with a wedding gown and a mother's gown in 2008.  This winter, they asked us to clean and restore the grandmother's wedding gown so that it could be used to make a baptism gown for the first grandchild!

Because the baptism will be held in a big, old sanctuary in Michigan in February, we designed a full-length, lined dress made with the chiffon and lace from the wedding gown.  Using new dupioni silk, a coat was also added to the outfit; the dupioni was also used for the bodice and trim of the dress.  The bonnet was finished with more lace from the wedding gown.  All of this resulted in an absolutely beautiful Baptism outfit which will be come a family heirloom and with a wonderful story and heritage to the pieces. 

So, if you wonder if it is worth restoring a vintage gown or even preserving your new wedding gown, the answer is a resounding "YES!" 

Looking to sell a Vintage or Couture gown?

We are currently accepting Vintage gowns and Couture gowns for consignment at September's Bride.

If you have a gown that you would like us to consider, please e-mail by clicking here.  Include the details of your gown (designer, age, size, and original retail price) along with a photo, if available.  If your gown is eligible for consignment, we will contact you with further information.

Personal Vintage Wedding Gown Collection

I love vintage clothing. About 2 years ago, I began collecting vintage wedding gowns. I have some of these gowns on display in September's Bride.

I enjoy looking at the design and workmanship of each gown. I touch the fabric reverently, wondering about the bride who first wore the gown and what direction her life has taken. What dreams did she have when she chose or made this garment?

Some gowns I find tucked in the back of antique stores. I take them home and carefully clean them before determining if I want to add the gown to my collection or resell it.

Sometimes someone will bring me a family gown that has been carefully stored. I love these because I get to know something about the original bride.

Stop in and see some of my collection!