The Gown

When Michelle emerged, evening sunlight filtered through the stained-glass windows while candelabra caught the luster of her sumptuous period wedding gown by Yosa Addiss. I was beaming the whole time, remembers Michelle. Fashioned of a heavy ivory satin, the bodice featured an elaborate brocade fabric, with metallic gold ribbon for laces. Instead of a veil, Michelle wore a ring of flowers and ribbons in her hair. She also wore her maternal grandmother's garnet ring.