{"id":9285,"date":"2018-11-15T00:08:11","date_gmt":"2018-11-15T00:08:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sanyuktashrestha.com\/?p=9285"},"modified":"2018-11-15T00:12:00","modified_gmt":"2018-11-15T00:12:00","slug":"summer-love-an-eco-wedding-dress-in-the-italian-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.sanyuktashrestha.com\/?p=9285","title":{"rendered":"Summer Love: An Eco Wedding Dress in the Italian sun"},"content":{"rendered":"

As the temperatures are dropping and winter is on the doorstep, we’re reminiscing of the summer of 2018. Today we’re <\/span>fantasizing<\/span> about the scenic beauty of Chantal and Phil’s relaxed and <\/span>glamorous destination wedding<\/b> in beautiful Casa Bruciata, Umbrian Hills.<\/span><\/p>\n

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At the beginning,<\/span> Sanyukta Shrestha bride<\/b> Chantal, had her heart set on ‘a bohemian, floaty <\/span>wedding dress<\/b>‘ to suit her <\/span>outdoor wedding<\/b>. By chance, Chantal and her mother stumbled across our <\/span>bridal boutique in<\/b> Fulham<\/b> and was <\/span>mesmerized <\/span>by the beauty of our <\/span>sustainable wedding gowns<\/b>. Once she tried on these<\/span> luxurious wedding dresses made from organic silk and organic cotton<\/b> and felt the touch of the 100% natural and nourishing materials, it was a complete game changer. ‘For me, it was the fabrics which really left an impression \u2013 you put on a dress and you can\u2019t stop running your hands over it – the softest silk and so comfortable. \u00a0I really didn\u2019t want to end up in a dress that was beautiful, but I couldn\u2019t move (or god forbid, eat) in!’<\/span><\/p>\n

For her <\/span>semi bespoke Esther gown<\/b>, we removed a skirt overlay and lowered the back <\/span>neckline until it was a <\/span>low-back wedding dress <\/b>to enhance and elongate her petite hourglass frame. To add a touch of opulence to her<\/span> simple design<\/b>, her Katie veil was customized with crystals scattered across her two-layered <\/span>church length<\/b> veil<\/b>. \u00a0To make her <\/span>wedding<\/b> gown<\/b> even more beautiful, we <\/span>accessorized<\/span> with her Audrey Sash. The Esther, Katie and Audrey combination was the perfect collaboration for Chantal’s <\/span>outdoor wedding<\/b>. While not as bohemian as she first had\u00a0 been searching for, her <\/span>bespoke<\/b> strapless bridal gown<\/b> adds a touch of luxury to her easy-going affair, while managing to invigorate her skin for hours on end.<\/span><\/p>\n

The wedding was absolutely brilliant, a cliche to say that it was the best day of our lives but it really was even better than we could have imagined. And the dress….where to start. Thank you so much for helping to create my perfect dress. I felt like a real princess in it and hopefully you can see from all the smiles in the pictures attached that I was beyond happy with it. I can’t tell you how happy I am that I stumbled across your Fulham boutique and had the pleasure of meeting you and the team. Please do pass on my thanks to Gina as well – the dress fit like a glove and was so comfortable to wear (I can’t say the same for my shoes after 12 hours!) – Chantal x<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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WHERE DID YOU MEET<\/strong><\/p>\n

We were set up\u00a0by a friend of his.\u00a0 When I first met her, one of the first things she said was \u201cmy friend would love you.\u201d\u00a0 Her being a relative stranger at this point meant this was quite a strange announcement, but a few months later, I visited her in Edinburgh and she sat me next to Phil at a dinner party.<\/p>\n

THE PROPOSAL<\/strong><\/p>\n

In Copenhagen. He\u2019d planned for us to go boating on the canals on our second day so we picked up some cheese, hams and rose (the perfect combination) and spent the afternoon exploring Copenhagen by boat.\u00a0 Right at the end, he made us do another loop \u201cto see something we had missed before\u201d.\u00a0 Cut to me sitting expectantly at the front of the boat, waiting for some impressive building or sight to be revealed.\u00a0 He called out my name and when I turned around, he was holding a diamond in one hand, still steering the boat in the other.<\/p>\n

MOST MAGICAL MOMENT<\/strong><\/p>\n

My dad seeing my dress for the first time was incredibly special, my brother being more emotional than I have ever seen him and of course the ceremony.\u00a0 Our celebrant Annie Peacock delivered the ceremony beautifully and every part of it was so personal to us.\u00a0 Probably the most special thing was the atmosphere that we created.\u00a0 There was so much joy and happiness all around us.<\/p>\n

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THE DRESS<\/strong><\/p>\n

My dress and veil were perfect.\u00a0 There are no other words to really describe it but, in that dress, I felt how I had always dreamed I would on my wedding day.<\/p>\n

FAIRTRADE<\/strong><\/p>\n

I didn’t have a clue about the organic materials Sanyukta uses, but sustainability is so important and even more relevant in the world we live in today.\u00a0 If anything, the commitment to women\u2019s equality and ethical production makes the dress feel even more special.<\/p>\n

YOUR ADVICE FOR OTHER BRIDES<\/strong><\/p>\n

Go with an open mind and don\u2019t close yourself off to options you think won\u2019t suit you or won\u2019t fit with your theme.\u00a0 If you see someone like Sanyukta, listen to her advice and let her pick out dresses for you that you might not have considered.\u00a0 She knows her stuff!<\/p>\n

The key is not to be too set on things early on.\u00a0 Things change, and the dress plays a big part of that \u2013 after I bought my dress, we changed the colour and style of the bridesmaid\u2019s dresses and what Phil and the groomsmen would be wearing to match my more formal style of dress.<\/p>\n

The other piece of advice would be to not be afraid to discuss alternations.\u00a0 The dress I chose actually came with an overlay, which I decided I didn\u2019t need.\u00a0 I then worked with Sanyukta to make a few adjustments \u2013 to lower the back and add a sash \u2013 to make the dress even more beautiful, and personal.\u00a0 The same was the case for my veil \u2013 after trying on a few options, we decided a combination of a few styles would work so Sanyukta scattered crystals over an originally plan two-tier veil.<\/p>\n

SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW, SOMETHING BORROWED, SOMETHING BLUE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Yes, but it was a combination of things!\u00a0 My something old were earrings that belonged to my mum (which also count for my something borrowed!).\u00a0 For my something new, this pretty much covered my dress, veil and shoes but my mum also surprised me on the morning of the wedding with a delicate infinity bracelet from Tiffany – so also my something blue!<\/p>\n

CREDITS<\/p>\n

Photographer:\u00a0Divine Day Photography<\/a><\/p>\n

Wedding Dress:\u00a0Sanyukta Shrestha at Behuli Boutique in Fulham<\/a><\/p>\n

Venue:\u00a0Casa Bruciata, Umbrian Hills, Italy<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Shoes: Karen Millen<\/a><\/p>\n

Bridal accessories: Headpiece \u2013 Hermione Harbutt<\/a><\/p>\n

Bridesmaids Dresses: Jarlo London<\/a><\/p>\n

Entertainment: Roameo<\/a><\/p>\n

Flowers: Roberta Turco<\/a><\/p>\n

Hair: Monia \u2013 A hairdresser local to the venue in Castel Rigone<\/p>\n

Makeup: Bride herself (how beautiful is that)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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