Flower Girl and Bride Photo Shoot Wedding Inspiration PART 1

 Introducing my latest collection of flower girl and bridal party dresses.  This is a mini collection I've been working on over the past few months and got my lovely sister Ally and daughter Lulu to model for! I've always wanted to create a matching flower girl and bridesmaid inspiration photoshoot so these photos are so special to me and I'm thrilled to be sharing them! I'll be posting more dresses from this shoot throughout the week so check back soon!

 Tea length wedding dress titled 'Sound of Music' with a deep v-neck back and scalloped flutter sleeves would be perfect for an outdoor garden wedding. The flower girl is wearing the ivory dotted tulle 'Flower Waltz' dress with rose trim and a vintage lace headband from my collection.  Flower bouquet is by Kate Said Yes

Amanda Archer Bridal 2014 Dress Collection

Photos from my 2014 wedding dress collection are up!  This collection was a continuation of my philosophy to create vintage inspired dresses with a modern twist and a pinch of whimsy, easy and comfortable to wear using natural fabrics like cotton and silk and using vintage inspired laces and trims. I've included side seam pockets in as many dresses as possible since I happen to be a big fan of pockets in general!  To find out more info and shop my collection visit me by appointment only at my Chicago studio or visit my Website or Etsy shop

All dresses and veils by Amanda Archer

Makeup and hair by CALM Skin Care

Modeled by Ulyana Tretyak

Photography by A. Parks Life

'Candy Dot Rosette' gown in ivory dot tulle with small rosette waist band detail

 'Candy Dot' gown in ivory dot tulle, sweetheart strapless style (without the waist detail)

 'Rose Dot' gown in ivory dot tulle with large rosette waist band detail

 'Morning Daisy' gown in ivory eyelet cotton wedding dress with pink sash (pockets)

 'Morning Daisy' gown in ivory cotton eyelet with a sweetheart strapless neckline (pockets)

'Daisy Chain' eyelet dress in ivory cotton with little eyelet scalloped cap sleeve (pockets)

 'Golden Afternoon' tea length strapless dress in silk and ivory and gold embroidered sequin

 Back view of the 'Enchanted Forest' gown

'Enchanted Forest' gown in ivory voile, lace illusion neckline and scalloped lace cap sleeves (pockets)

 'Navy Pier' dress in navy blue eyelet with scalloped hem and strapless, sweetheart neckline (pockets)

'Navy Pier' bridesmaid dress with pockets

 'Princess Bride' Gown in ivory silk dupioni and heirloom lace sweetheart, strapless bodice with blush backing (pockets)

 'Ruffle Collar' dress in blue teal cotton, scoop neck ruffle trim (pockets)

 'Tea and Flowers' ivory Chantilly lace and silk tea length dress with flutter, scalloped cap sleeves

'English Rose' tuxedo dress in cream, blush and beige color combo, lace skirt with scalloped hemline and rose shaped shell buttons

'Blushing Bride' lace gown in nude blush color with racerback (optional), little cap sleeves, lace and pearl appliqué scoop neckline trim

'Fairy Tale' lace and cotton gown shown in white with lace tiered skirt and strapless bodice

Dress Photo Shoot

More dress pics from the Winter Local event last month.  

Which one is your favorite?

 Bella Blue Dress in Beach cotton

 Dream a Little Dream, Lace Collar Dress in pale yellow

In Bloom Dress, lace cotton nude

 Enchantment Dress, tea and nude lace cotton combo 

In Bloom Lace Dress, tea and nude lace combo

 Paris Flowers Dress, cotton print

Love Bird Dress, plaid cotton

Meadow Sweet Dress, brown mustard seed cotton color

Happy Thanksgiving!

Autumn flashback to one of my early dress designs, silk chiffon print modeled by Katie in Santa Cruz, California. Wishing my readers a happy holiday!

New Dresses from Amanda Archer Collection

Wedding and cocktail dresses modeled by Oksana. Which is your favorite?

Once Upon a Time, Lace Gown with cap sleeves. Pink lace birdcage veil.

Bella Gown, White cotton voile. Yellow lace birdcage veil. Yellow Clutch by The Social Seam.
Love Spell Lace Dress. Black silk clutch by The Social Seam.
Tuxedo Dress, shown in gray and black color blocking. Clutch by The Social Seam.
Midnight Rose Dress, vintage print with 3/4 sleeves. Navy silk clutch by The Social Seam.
In Bloom Dress, lace roses
Dream a Little Dream Dress, lace collar and pale yellow.
Bella Blue Dress with front pocket detail and yellow lace birdcage veil.

New Photo Shoot: Chicago

Some of my favorite pics from a recent photo shoot in collaboration with photographer Tony Jones, and stylist Dasha Bondareva. Make-up by Nadia Kashif and Adriana K, Hair by Hairspray Revolution.

Bella Dress in peach silk (above)

Cotton Candy dress in voile, modeled by Nieve Heskin

Enchantment Dress in beige modeled by Yulianna

Lemonade Ruffle dress in eyelet cotton, modeled by Mera Kolisnyk

Bella Blue dress in beach blue cotton, modeled by VivaGlam

Love Bird dress in summer plaid

Meadow Sweet dress in mustard seed cotton, modeled by Oksana May

Flower Girl Dress Photo Shoot!

My lovely niece modeled the new flower girl dresses, available custom made to order!

Ruffled Collar Dress shown in the apple green color with white eyelet hem trim

Garden Party Dress shown in a green and pink flower print with lace collar and flower applique details.

Painted Flower Dress shown in the eyelet white with pink sash and flower with lace hem trim, the sash and flower color can be customized to match the bridal party.


Special thanks to Sarah and Whitney ❤