Bridal 2014 Photo Shoot, Part 1 of 2

So happy the weather is finally getting nice enough to have an outdoor photo shoot!  Here are some of my favorites from part 1 of my 2 part bridal shoot!

Model: Alexandra Pinheiro

Hair and Makeup: Kashka MUA

Photography and Dress Designer: Amanda Archer Collection

  Aster Gown, ivory floral eyelet

 Fairy Tale Gown, lace tiered, sweetheart with lace straps

 Tea and Flowers Dress, tea length Chantilly lace and silk

 Florence Dress, cotton ivory eyelet knee length dress with sleeves

Navy Pier Dress, strapless navy floral eyelet

Elephants and Flowers

Last month we visited the botanical gardens in Chicago and thankfully the spring flowers are in full bloom, really beautiful gardens! After such a long winter this was what we needed to see. It was so refreshing walking through such a gorgeous display of beauty, definitely can't wait to return.  Lulu wore this grey Elephant dress I made for her in cotton with an eyelet trim, we paired the dress with an aqua color cardigan and some striped grey and white leggings.  

 After the Botanical Gardens we strolled over to the zoo and saw the Giraffes!

1st Birthday Hawaiian Luau

Last month Lulu had a Hawaiian inspired luau for her 1st birthday!  I made this green eyelet dress with fabric flowers to go along with the theme. We made a birthday carrot cake with tropical flower decor and topped it off with a custom hula girl cake topper from SweetiePieCakeTopper on Etsy!

 Grandma came to visit for the birthday weekend celebration and of course we had to get a few family photos.

Real Wedding: Candy Dot Tulle Gown

 I absolutely adore these photos from bride Amy's October 2013 wedding. The ceremony actually took place on this bridge pictured here! The bride wore the Candy Dot gown in ivory dot tulle and silk from my collection.  Photography is by Columbus, Ohio based Open Image Studio.  Amy and her mom came to visit me at my Chicago studio back in June, they were so sweet and wonderful to work with!  I received this wonderful note from the bride after her wedding, this really melted my heart along with these gorgeous photos:  Hi Amanda, I absolutely loved my dress and I cannot imagine wearing anything more perfect for me that day! You will always be a special part of my life story. Thank you so much!

Real Wedding: A Love Story Dress

 Bride Cori wore the Love Story dress in ivory cotton and lace to her September 2013 wedding!  I love the mix of purple heels and cardigan with the knee length wedding dress to give the wedding a more non-traditional, personal feel. Photography is by Scranton, Pennsylvania based Two Sticks Studio.

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