Our creative process for planning was, How much can we design or build?
I knew that whatever we wore was going to be a fun surprise, says Jamie.
Just because it was us, it was going to go together.
Photo: James Morris
For his custom look, Jamie looked back to an event for which he was dressed byGucci.
I love suits and Ive always wanted to be a cowboy, he shares.
While the suit needed to be returned, it served as inspiration for his wedding day look years later.
Photo: Cheyne Tillier-Daly
He first considered designs from an Australian-based brand, but didnt love the fit.
He decided to expand his vision further and asked his groomsmen to wear similar suits by the designer.
As a final touch, they accessorized with bolo ties Jamie gave them as gifts.
Photo: Cheyne Tillier-Daly
The first time I wore the tailored suit was on the morning of the wedding, reflects Jamie.
I remember putting the jacket on and being worried that it wouldnt close.
Then, it just closed perfectly.
Photo: James Adams
There were no creases and everything was exact.
It felt like a coat of armor, in a way, but it also felt so me.
Alex echoes that when she finally saw his look at their ceremony, it felt entirely authentic to him.
Photo: Cheyne Tillier-Daly
I buckled to my knees because I was in awe of just how beautiful Jamie was, she remembers.
He just nailed it.
But when you try and find vintage, its like a needle in a haystack, she says.
Photo: Jake Terrey
You might go to 10 stores and only try one.
After a five-month search, Alex went to a bridal salon with a friend and hated the experience.
It wasnt me, she reflects.
Photo: Jake Terrey
I just said, If its not going to be vintage, I have to get it made.
Soon, she came across the 1992 image of Claudia Schiffer at the Chanel runway show.
I approached her and she was like, Leave it with me.
Photo: Jake Terrey
I will get you this dress, says the bride.
I could tell she had a passion that was leaps and bounds above everyone else.
And, she was based in Paddington which is 15 minutes from my house.
Photo: James Adams
Since the wedding would take place during January in Australia, the fabric would be too hot.
Instead, they turned to a light silk chiffon-like material to create numerous circle skirts to create volume.
The hooded cape veil was actually Alexs first idea for her look just a week after she got engaged.
Photo: Qing Qing
I designed it myself, she shares.
I wanted to incorporate lace but not on the dress.
Speaking of the Met Gala, Alex got a huge surprise four months into her dress design process.
Photo: Jake Terrey
I feel proud that I found it first.
Fleur reassured Alex that their design was completely different and they moved ahead on the project.
Ultimately, it took six months and 40 fittings to finalize the entire wedding look.
Photo: James Adams
That dress and I formed such a strong relationship.
It just felt like my wedding dress.
