Something Old, Made New: Handmade and Hot Pink Wedding Attire Repurposed by Bride

A one-of-a-kind gown is a dream for many brides envisioning their wedding day, and Corinn Ebel was no exception. After considering more traditional options — and even buying a white gown — Corinn felt that she’d made a mistake. Instead of paying out of pocket for “something new” or waiting for a flurry of birds and mice to craft a bespoke dress, this bride-to-be took matters into her own hands. One month before her wedding day, she overnighted a 2018 Sherri Hill set from a boutique in Kentucky and began her work on repurposing the skirt into her wedding gown. “Every night when my fiancé went to sleep, I would pull out the garment bag and work on my dress with my grandmother’s old sewing machine,” reflected Corinn about working tirelessly through the evenings leading up to her wedding day.

Just one week before the wedding, she completed her sustainable masterpiece. The result was a stunning spaghetti strap, square-neck fuchsia gown adorned with cascading ruffles that effortlessly complemented Corinn’s natural beauty. Contrasted against the vibrant botanicals featured in her bouquet and her platinum blond hair, Corinn’s unforgettable hand-crafted gown truly allowed her personality to shine: “I felt confident and, most importantly, like myself for our day.”