The Wonder Bread Wedding Gown , 2nd Marriage, she rises again.
It was a wonderful wedding, until she got a yeast infection
I have saved the wrappers of Wonder Bread ever since my children were babies. The primary colors and dot pattern are such basic elements of art, that I knew I had to use them at some point in time. The title came from my friend Linda during a routine conversation about another friend’s daughter’s wedding. The last part of the title was just a smart ass comment by me, and we put it all together.
The dress had to have a full skirt and train like all wedding gowns, but also the peplum, a big bow on the butt, a corset bodice, some jewels for sparkle and then a Wonder Bra to carry over the idea. The pattern of the bags was specifically chosen for the different areas of the dress. “Big” breasts, “Giant” hips, “Buns” inside the corset by the tummy area (buns in the oven served family style as she is no virginal bride), and of course the curved element of the bag design to come close to scalloped lace.
Bread bags, plastic table cloths, gossamer, fake jewels, stuffing 2009
The second marriage, she rises again, it was the yeast I could do.
The original dress was displayed in a picture window for way too long and ended fading and melting over most of it. Fortunately I had more bags so 3 years later, I remade theis piece over top of the original one making it bigger and better. Added was a 6 foot train lined with the original train that got damaged, two more layers of peplums at the waist, fresh jewels, an even bigger bow on her behind and a fur boa. The front skirt was badly damaged so I cut it up the middle and added a second under-layer of fresh bags, turning the original ones around and inside for support. Who said your second marriage shouldn’t be a toast to the future!
“She was kneaded again, doughn’t cha know!”
2023
Third time is a charm as the saying goes. This gown had been in storage for 10 years since its second reincarnation, subjected to moisture, temperature changes and aging in general. I decided all my Hoard Couture garments should be wearable, not built for display only, so I deconstructed what was salvageable and have reconstructed a third rendition of the original gown. Everything from the waist up, except for the buns in the oven, is completely remade using original pieces when possible. Having learned a lot since this journey began, better attachment methods are now in place (snaps, zippers and ties) so a model can get in and out easily. The headpiece is new as well.
All skirting parts are original from both revisions so the damage can be seen. Perhaps that represents the deterioration of a marriage if neglected over time? Overall, I think she is still Wonderful!
I have saved the wrappers of Wonder Bread ever since my children were babies. The primary colors and dot pattern are such basic elements of art, that I knew I had to use them at some point in time. The title came from my friend Linda during a routine conversation about another friend’s daughter’s wedding. The last part of the title was just a smart ass comment by me, and we put it all together.
The dress had to have a full skirt and train like all wedding gowns, but also the peplum, a big bow on the butt, a corset bodice, some jewels for sparkle and then a Wonder Bra to carry over the idea. The pattern of the bags was specifically chosen for the different areas of the dress. “Big” breasts, “Giant” hips, “Buns” inside the corset by the tummy area (buns in the oven served family style as she is no virginal bride), and of course the curved element of the bag design to come close to scalloped lace.
Bread bags, plastic table cloths, gossamer, fake jewels, stuffing 2009
The second marriage, she rises again, it was the yeast I could do.
The original dress was displayed in a picture window for way too long and ended fading and melting over most of it. Fortunately I had more bags so 3 years later, I remade theis piece over top of the original one making it bigger and better. Added was a 6 foot train lined with the original train that got damaged, two more layers of peplums at the waist, fresh jewels, an even bigger bow on her behind and a fur boa. The front skirt was badly damaged so I cut it up the middle and added a second under-layer of fresh bags, turning the original ones around and inside for support. Who said your second marriage shouldn’t be a toast to the future!
“She was kneaded again, doughn’t cha know!”
2023
Third time is a charm as the saying goes. This gown had been in storage for 10 years since its second reincarnation, subjected to moisture, temperature changes and aging in general. I decided all my Hoard Couture garments should be wearable, not built for display only, so I deconstructed what was salvageable and have reconstructed a third rendition of the original gown. Everything from the waist up, except for the buns in the oven, is completely remade using original pieces when possible. Having learned a lot since this journey began, better attachment methods are now in place (snaps, zippers and ties) so a model can get in and out easily. The headpiece is new as well.
All skirting parts are original from both revisions so the damage can be seen. Perhaps that represents the deterioration of a marriage if neglected over time? Overall, I think she is still Wonderful!