Project Runway alum and Southern native Heidi Elnora’s gowns hold a special spot in my heart. I absolutely loved the sweet simplicity of her inaugural 2008 season. A scalloped edge here, a pleated ruffle there…all coming together in classic gowns with just enough of a twist to feel special. Her next two seasons have not disappointed, with some gorgeous silhouettes and wonderfully unique fabric explorations.
Which brings me to this lovely…Lanie Lou. Flattering sweetheart neckline, romantic fit-to-flare skirt starting at a ruffled dropped waist, all overlayed in a delicate pointe d’esprit fabric. The pointe d’esprit is what really gets me here. I love the informal air the playful polka dot pattern gives this otherwise formal silhouette.
And if per chance you don’t love Lanie Lou as much as I do, Heidi offers a completely custom gown design process to her brides. Pick a silhouette, fabric, adornments and work with a designer to refine until…viola! You have a completely custom, perfect just for you dress. Anyone who’s spent any time looking for a wedding dress has surely uttered the words “it would be just perfect if…”. This is the perfect solution to that “if”.
And staying true to her Southern roots, all gowns are created in Alabama and Georgia. You’ve got to love that!
[...] right along with my “Top 10 Dresses” series (have you seen Blakely, Lanie Lou and Hailey?), I’ve chosen a completely dreamy, over the top dress from the one and only Oscar [...]
This is the most “me” out of the dresses you’ve posted so far. I love the polka dots at the bottom! Absolutely adorable. If only it had more of a sweetheart neckline…
That is the best part Ashley! With Heidi Elnora’s customization policy you could turn that neckline into exactly what you want. I LOVE THAT because I totally know what you mean. I see so many dresses that I’m like “it would totally perfect if…”.
I love those polka dots too. So playful and sweet but still so elegant.