Amber Schneider of Boston, who bought a mere two gowns, saw her wedding as a once-in-a-lifetime event.
Ms. Graves was a delight to the eye, modeling two gowns in quick succession, and she charmingly usurped some of Mr. Tovey's role as commentator, introducing some of her numbers.
Now, many companies across what is called the fast-fashion industry are scrambling to reproduce not one, but two gowns designed originally by Sarah Burton of Alexander McQueen, doubling the pressure to turn the couture designs into mass-market creations as soon as possible.
The bridegroom is also responsible for jewelry, flowers, two gowns for the bride, two suits for himself, a visit to the beauty salon for the bride and her closest female relatives, as well as a sound system for the wedding, a photographer and a videography team with a pair of cameramen.
A short Gareth Pugh dress with golden sequins and two gowns by Emilio Pucci – one yellow with a plunging neckline, the other emerald green with an asymmetrical cut – complete Knowles' outfits.
I have, of course, worked in a professional capacity with lesbian brides who wore bridal gowns (and I've seen combinations of two gowns or one dress and one gown or one dress), but I know that, generally speaking, bridal shops are already providing services and products for these lesbian brides.
