What can I say, trying to find your wedding dress is such a delicate and personal thing. I went through blood, sweat and (mostly) tears trying to find something for my special day and after almost giving up, I met Anna.
A few friends of mine suggested that I go to an atelier but thinking that would mean the dress would cost too much, I didn't. However, I live in the Oltrarno neighborhood, and always walked my dog on via serragli, where Anna's studio is located. After spotting beautiful, whimsical creations in the window jutting out from the street. I finally sent her an email, I thought, if anything, I could cover her on the blog.
We met and I told her my nightmare stories of wedding dress shopping in Italy. The horrible cupcake dresses that weighed 100 pounds and made me look like a sad barbie. Ironically, many of them were made in Spain -- and I wanted to something made-in-italy 100%.
She listened, shook her head at the right parts and shared a little about herself. It was then that I knew she was the person to make my dress. In fact, we settled on a price and type which was much more affordable than I imagined (ok you're not going to get a handmade dress for 1,500) but you get my drift.
Every step of the way, I was involved and it was so much fun doing this in her absolutely gorgeous studio space. Audrey Hepburn would have approved! We picked the lace together, bolts of different types laid upon her sofa, and the skirt.
Anna was so easy to work with and a lot of fun too, she just 'gets' it when you are going through such a stressful period with wedding planning. My dress turned out to be everything I hoped and more. It's so beautiful that I wore it a second time and a party we had in Texas. Every detail is intricate and telling. Anna's dresses tell a story, and she continues an art that you don't see a lot of anymore. Satorialists who believe in what they do, in tiny studious all around Italy. I am still in awe of it all, and can suggest her to anyone looking for an amazing dress. She is simply the best. read more