I'm usually not one for Facebook groups, but I recently became enamored with this little group called WFS Beauty, created by Rachel Lopian, a NY based massage therapist.  I found it to be such a lovely community; a positive and safe place for the girls to share their beauty looks, tips, and makeup favorites. I loved the way everyone in the group felt comfortable to become their own little beauty or fashion blogger, even if just for a few moments. And the comments were always so positive and encouraging. Every woman deserves to feel beautiful and encouraged!

And then, suddenly, my news feed was flooded with exquisite photos of girls in their wedding gowns. Some girls in the group decided to post their wedding pictures, and it became utterly contagious! Everyone was posting. There were gowns from the 70's, 80's and today; first marriages, second marriages, and even the inspirational dream gowns of those who were not yet married. The posts were oozing with beauty and love. And the idea for this blog post was born.

 Finding the perfect modest wedding gown is not an easy feat. But through necessity, many Jewish brides become their own designers. We are the queens of creativity when it comes to designing and modifying previously non-modest gowns, and these photos prove that it can be done. And also, that modesty is not about being oppressed, but just the opposite, an opportunity to fully express the inner light and beauty of the divine and refine woman through fabric, silhouette, and texture. 

With the permission of these gorgeous girls, here are some of my favorites.






 I apologize to anyone whose name I missed, and to any photographer that I did not credit. If you see your photo here please email me at ask.fashionisha@gmail.com and I'd be happy to credit you and add your name and link.

If you are a wedding salon or boutique that sells modest gowns or has a tailor on premise for customizing gowns to suit the needs of the Orthodox (or any modest gown seeking) community, and would like to be featured in a future blog post, please email me at ask.fashionisha@gmail.com.