First wedding of the season!

My absolute favorite thing about making dresses for people is seeing the people wearing them!  And that's especially true when it comes to wedding dresses.  Every bride imbues what I make with her own personal style and special touches--I just love to see how it all comes together!  And then when I get pics of the happy couple, it's just like the best thing ever. :-)

Look at how adorable these two are!  Danica, the lovely bride, added her own touch to the bridal Emmeline by changing the sleeves to cap sleeves, and then totally played up the retro-fabulous style by adding a gorgeous black lace sash, the perfect black shrug and a glamorous black floral fascinator.  Too perfect for words!  Thank you to Danica and her handsome new hubster for sharing these fantastic pics.  Congratulations and best wishes to you both! :-)

My new spring dress needs a name

I've been wanting to make this dress for a while...I love the navy blue pinpoint oxford fabric, the 1950s-inspired shape, the bateau neckline and the three-quarter length sleeves...but my favorite part is the beautiful dart and pleat detail on the bodice and skirt (see the pics below.)  OH and of course it has pockets!  I lined the skirt to give it some a-line retro flare.

Two questions:

1. What should I name it?
2. How should I wear it?