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Bride: Heidi Wedding: December Venue: Chateau Lake Louise

Theme: Silver, Red, Black, Candlelight and Snowflakes

H. DREWETT-CORMIER WEDDING

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Heidi put together a collage of ideas to convey the vision of her wedding before any sketches were made up or

fabric sourced.

IDEAS

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CONSULTATION

Several meetings took place between Heidi and I to talk about the type of wedding, the venue, the fabrics, and the budget before any wedding gown ideas were put to paper…

The couture process…

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Initial sketches

were then developed

and presented

to Heidi for discussion -

2010

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Further working sketches were developed in

consultation with Heidi to get final approval for next step to make up

the “toile”.

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The toile was created and fitted perfectly to Heidi’s personal style

and figure

APPROVAL – SIGN OFF

Heidi’s full set of measurements were taken- which typically numbers about 60, before the gown could even begin to take shape…after which the fabrics were sourced and ordered.

Several toile fittings, for the purpose of finalising silhouette and styling the details, took place before cutting into the silk fabric. Heidi was so excited and pleased with this process she offered to model her toile that others could understand the couture process as well…

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Heidi also offered to help EHC’s fundraising initiative in other ways..

FASHION EVENT FUNDRAISER “ONE”

During this time period the planning and preparations for the EHC fashion event fundraiser for Making Changes Association Calgary were being made:

As goes with fundraisers, we rely heavily upon donations of time and expertise to accomplish the goal of raising money for worthwhile organizations…

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HEIDI’S GOWN AS TOILE FEATURED AT “ONE”

Heidi agreed to involve EHC student’s in the development of her wedding gown providing them real life working

experience - November 2010

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“ONE” FASHION EVENT FUNDRAISER POSTER

By offering to donate her professional expertise in graphic design Heidi created the posters

and tickets

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…Heidi having a bit of fun with the students during the final fittings reduced pre-wedding jitters…

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…the wedding gown was completed in time for ELEGANZA

COUNTDOWN TO THE WEDDING

By the time the wedding gown was completed a full year had elapsed and EHC’s next Fashion Event Fundraiser 2011 was about to launch …

This year the planning for the fashion event had begun much earlier so that a full sponsorship package could be developed and distributed to potential partners and donors for the fundraiser…

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Heidi graciously donated her expertise again to

create promotional materials for Eleganza 2011

ELEGANZA FASHION EVENT FUNDRAISER 2011

Note that we used the original sketch for Heidi’s

gown to feature on the promotional material…

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Interview by Jill Belland – Breakfast Television Calgary

COUTURE PROMOTIONS

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Interview by Jill Belland – Breakfast Television Calgary

COUTURE PROMOTIONS

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Interview by Jill Belland – Breakfast Television Calgary

COUTURE PROMOTIONS

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Interview by Jill Belland – Breakfast Television Calgary

COUTURE PROMOTIONS

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ELEGANZA 2011

At Eleganza, our bride modelled the gown in its muslin mock-up stage….

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ELEGANZA 2011

…and its final stage

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The back of the silk satin jacket showing the knot detail holding the long length together at the back waist

THE DETAILS…

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Swarovski crystal embroidery at the centre back of the wedding gown bodice delicately highlighting pleated silk

satin

THE DETAILS…

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THE DETAILS…

Bustling for the gown’s

train with a series of

satin ribbons

and loops tied to firmly

secure the hemline

for an evening of dancing…

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Showing the details of what you do not see! The bodice fits beautifully over the bust line providing coverage

without sacrificing sensuality

THE DETAILS…

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Slevin, Heidi’s Burnese Mountain Dog and ring bearer, showing off his couture made collar: Irish linen collar, silk

satin bow tie

THE DETAILS…

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Heidi’s wedding one week after the fashion show…

COMPLETION

A big thank you to Heidi for offering and allowing us to feature the couture process using her wedding gown…

Also thanks to Preserving Memories, for the following photographs used in this portfolio presentation .

Next…

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For the actual wedding – Heidi carried a bouquet of red roses with her own personal touch of Swarovski crystals in the centers

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Every reason to celebrate as all the plans and preparations went off without a hitch…

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Congratulations and Best Wishes to the happy couple….

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Professional photos taken outside the chateau in minus 20 Celsius degrees – the jacket became very useful!

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Pewter Silk Crepe backed SatinDRESS INFORMATION

The Gown• Strapless• Front asymmetric draping from

waistline downwards to hemline and over bodice

• Back bodice ‘v’ shaped• Fishtail back skirt, court length train

with interior bustle loops and straps• Corseted bodice under structure• Fully lined and appropriate skirt

support • Crystal faceted gems and crystal

beads embellishment on bodice as per request

The Jacket: • Silk Satin lined with satin

chiffon• Front opening• Narrow shawl collar• Back with Peplum as per

design• Long centre back panel with

crystal embellishment• Long sleeves with bell shape

hem

• Gown and jacket fabrics: 30 metres silks: Satin, satin chiffon, silk organza, wool/silk zibeline corset. No synthetic fabrics.

• Steel spiral boning, horsehair braid hem stiffener, built in bra support.

• Construction and finishing: 80% hand sewn, 20% machine sewn

Design and creation by Jutta

Holtkamp

With the assistance of EHC students:

Laura Beth Chisholm, Chelsea Evans and Hannelore Ponto –

jutta@ecoleholtcouture.com