Eclectic
weddings are individual, distinctive, and often a singular moment for the bride
to the focus of the fanfare, especially if she’s starring in a steampunk
wedding! Our first blog about steampunk
discussed some of the basics: literature, Victorian-era fashion, and the finest
craftsmanship in metals, leathers, and fabrics.
Today I am lucky to share gorgeous dress created by seamstress Lisa
Sauter with photography by Ian Danziger.
Our
steampunk bride’s unique dress is made from many different fabrics in metallics
of jewel tones. When blended together
they reflect all the varying colors in a peacock feather.
In
fact, peacock feathers are found in our bride’s fascinator. Peacock
feathers are exotic and reminiscent of some Victorian society’s love of things
‘Oriental’. According to enthusiasts
peacocks are native to southern Asia and Malaysia.
These
colorful birds were “kept for centuries by people first in China and then in
Europe and America. The Phoenicians brought the peacock to Egypt more than
three thousand years ago. Historical records indicate that Solomon kept several
peacock species, among other pheasants, with the India Blue being his favorite
peacock.”
Peafowl
were extensively raised by the Romans and in medieval Europe, explains Laurie
M. Johnson, editor of Gamebird.com. 
The
deep blue colors in the feathers are reflected in many other steampunk
accessories. Steampunk embraces science
and nature quite often, which is sure to enhance the eclectic bride, groom and
wedding party.
Our
bride is obviously setting fashion trends ahead of her time, since PANTONE’s
color selections for spring and fall 2013 include her signature hues.
“With
the changing season, the greens from spring evolve and develop. Multifaceted
Emerald continues to sparkle and fascinate, bringing luxury and elegance to the
palette, while yellow-toned Linden Green brings a lightness and brightness to
the deeper shades of fall.”
“Try
pairing both with Mykonos Blue, a bold, meditative blue, for a classic and
relaxed fall look,” see PANTONE link below.
I
am so very grateful to Ian Danziger for his generosity, information on the
seamstress, and hope his work is as inspiring to you as it has been for me!
LINKS: [blog updated from WedEclectic March 2013]
Seamstress
who created the dress, Lisa Sauter:
Photographer,
Ian Danziger:
Peacock
historical information, Laurie M. Johnson
Color
trends by PANTONE:
Pinterest
Board:
Etsy
Treasury:
