Kelley & Rob

I met my bride Kelley three years ago at a Pasadena Magazine photo shoot which was featuring some of my Collection. Kelley fell in love with the feathered chiffon ball gown that was being shot and knew that when she was to be a bride that this was the gown she wanted. So, a few years later, she and her mom, Ludie, came in for her first appointment and upon trying on the gown, her mom agreed that this was Kelley's gown. After discussing the gown and her style, I made some design changes and created a more flowing bodice to compliment the soft feathered gown. In addition, Ludie also had me design her attire for Kelley's special day, which made her so happy that she now wants me to dress her for all of her special events.
Everything about Kelley's wedding was local, as her wedding took place at husband Rob's family home which is also right here in Pasadena. Additionally, Kelley utilized the talented services of Event Planner Heather Ham, whom I have had the pleasure of working with in the past. The beautiful setting, light of the day, and joy of the event were perfectly captured by Memories by Michael.

Thank you Kelley & Ludie, my two new dear friends...and a big heart felt congratulations to Kelley & Rob!

Bohemian Photo Shoot

These latest photos come from the recent shoot that was styled by Kelly Oshiro and beautifully photographed by Kirsten Ellis of Beaux Artes Photographie. This shoot was also recently featured on greenweddingshoes.com . Both of these gowns are from one of my earlier Collections and my inspiration at the time was "vintage Hollywood modern". The first gown is a lightly hand beaded silk chiffon with a very organic flow. The second gown is satin with a open lace back and lace applique along the very sexy neckline. Both gowns are still available at the Salon.
Enjoy...

Rainbow Photo Shoot

Event Designer Kelly Oshiro, whom I work with quite frequently, contacted me a while back to see if I would be interested in another one of her photo shoots. Of course I said yes, as I know that her image and design essence really showcase my gowns beautifully. Photographer Kirsten Ellis, of Beaux Arts Photographie, has a great eye for composition and lighting and always makes my gowns come to life as well. This shoot was picked up by brides.com, but these images are the extras of one of my favorite gowns that were edited and not shown, so I wanted to share them with you now...enjoy.

The Process of Design: Final

It's been a while since Part 3 of the Design Process, but here is my Bride Tina, whose gown I have featured in documenting for my Design Process, in her final gorgeous gown. As you can see, the amount of fabric and detail that was put into the gown was worn beautifully and fit her like a glove.
In the final gown, all of the foundation, structure and support that I showed in the last blog, is completely hidden beneath the soft, silk pleated and ruffled overlay. The train was especially long as Tina requested a cathedral length which also included her veil. Many, many yards of fabric went into this creation, and each bit was methodically sewn and stitched to achieve the wonderful flow and feel of airiness that Tina had wanted.
Congratulations Tina & Nate!

Eco-Beautiful Weddings Magazine

Excited to be featured in the Summer 2011 issue of Eco-Beautiful Weddings Magazine! We were contacted for this beautiful editorial while we were presenting the Collection at New York Bridal Market. The light, flowing, layered gown is from my recent Fall 2011 Collection and is now available at the Salon.

The Ebell Photo Shoot

 

I was contacted recently by Heather Ham to take part in a wedding photo shoot that she was in the process of organizing and designing, featuring a variety of wedding vendors.  Heather and I have worked together before on a previous photo shoot that she put together, also featuring one of my gowns. This recent shoot took place at The Ebell Los Angeles, an amazing and historic building in our own backyard, that is often used for weddings and events.  Photgrapher Suthi Picotte of Picotte Photography, who has shot my gowns before, was on hand to capture the details.  The gown in the photos is one from my last Spring Collection, it is silk with lace details, one part modern, one part vintage, and definitely beautiful on any bride that is looking for that soft, sexy detailed gown for her groom.

Enjoy...

Collection Release Party

Thank you to all that attended this past Saturday's Fall Collection Release Party!  It was wonderful to see so many dear friends and to meet many new ones as well. A very special thank you to POP Champagne & Dessert Bar in Pasadena for providing the bubbly! You can view the complete Collection at the Salon, as it is now available...stay tuned for the look book. 

Best regards,

Alina

Alina, Christina Lee (Serendipity Magazine)



Yash Youssefi (POP Champagne), Alina, Bob Earhart (POP Champagne)



Thea Hargrove (Your Wedding Day) & Daughter Harmony 

Charley King (Bluebell Events), Alina, Liz Coopersmith (Silver Charm Events)

Christina & Gretchen Dawley (Alina's Assistant) 

Stephen Pappas (Stephen Pappas Photography) & Wife

Vanessa Laub (Trina Turk) & Friend

Rob & Catherine Lee