One of the joys of being known for nontraditional bridalwear is that I get to design for nontraditional babes, such as the gorgeous, Helmut Lang-loving Jacquie, a media professional who knows her way around a perfectly-crafted statement. Not gonna lie, I was a bit intimidated when she came to me with her vision of a black top with a slash neck and flutter sleeve. Since Jacquie is not a fan of the usual Chantillys and Alencons, the hunt for a perfect lace took me first to New York, and then (at least on the Internet) all the way to Latvia to find this gorgeous ‘cosmic’ lace design from an atelier in Riga. It paired perfectly with her white silk chiffon skirt and hammered gold belt. Her final fitting was the day of Duchess Megan Markle and Prince Harry’s wedding, so I spent the morning adding finishing touches to her top while watching M+H recite their vows (When Harry said “you look amazing” and then cried a little bit I died. SO ROMANTIC, and I love to see Black women being loved, because duh), and as you can see Jacquie’s day with her gorgeous prince was just as romantic and full of joy. If you are dreaming of an unconventional wedding lewk, do please drop us a line to say hello! Meanwhile, check out these pics by the talented Pen/Carlson, or click over to the Knot to see more!