"Silk,tulle,satin and lace-- mere yards
of fabric to some, but to every bride
these threads are the heart of a
romantic dream-- 
her wedding dress."

The wedding dress, in all its frothy
fabrications, is a gown symbolic not
only of the rewards of romance but
also of the importance of marriage
throughout history.
 
The significance of "I do", two very
 simple words, is reflected in the
elaborate celebrations that are
universally associated with weddings
 and the exalted position of the bride
in every culture. The traditional white
wedding gown denotes so powerful an
image that it is universally acknowledged
 as the "proper" bridal hue. Although the
white wedding gown has been widely worn
 for only the last hundred years, it has
always been traditional to dress the bride
in special vestments. Today, virtually every
 bride will exchange her nuptial vows
attired in a special dress meant to be
worn only once, as a hallmark of the
significance of the event.

Unlike any other element of fashion, the wedding dress has a unique history. No other dress can match
the poetic heritage of the wedding dress or rival the sentimental attachment each bride has to her gown.
The enduring beauty of the wedding lies beyond its brilliance of design,
sumptuous fabrication, or fineness of construction;
the wedding gown`s magic rests in its distinction as a symbol of romance throughout the ages.

In the context of pure fashion, the wedding dress is a representation of the highest standards of the couturier:
a hand sewn , made to measure gown designed according to the classic principle that a dress should enhance
the true beauty of the wearer`s body.The decision to wear a made to measure wedding gown provides the bride
with an opportunity that is rare in the modern world
- to indulge in a garment made according to the standards
of design, workmanship, and service of the past.

Yet decribing the gown of choices available to the modern woman.
A bride`s gown may be frankly feminine, undeniably sophisticated, stark white, splashed
with colour, elaborately embellished, or deliberately streamlined.
It may feature a bared back or bared legs, have cascades of tulle or lace
 or be edged with black or trimmed with lush roses.This diversity of choice may seem confusing
but it allows each bride the luxury of expressing her personal style through her wedding dress.

Ultimately, each wedding dress takes its place in history as a testament to the enduring history oof the human heart.

BIOGRAPIE

Born with a passion for design coupled with a keen sence of style Mary is a natural designer and imageconsultant.
Inspired by everything around her especially music and film, the Irish designer launched her first bridal collection in 2000.
Since that she has designed for Film and Theatre as well as couture for private clients.
Her collection of contempory- classic dresses are timeless in their elegance, combining sumptuous
fabrics and a romantic grace with upto date styling.

Mary draws her influences from many sourses around her and works intimatly with each customer
to achieve the perfect look.
Mary has an extencive network of contacts scattered across the world and can sourse fabrics from all
the major Fashion cities in Europe ,be it Milan, Paris or London.
She can also advise on and sourse unique accessories for your special occation.

Each Dress shown here has been individually designed for a client
and is presented here to show Mary`s work.

Mary has been a professional Fashion Designer since 1984 and has worked
 all over the world not only for herself but also for other well known labels.
For the last few years she has designed collections on a freelance basis for
various clients both here and abroad as well as teaching fashion.
She is always experimenting with other mediums of fabric printing, such as
 screen printing and hand painting directly on to the fabric.
Creating one off pieces of work.
The idea being that you can infact frame your wedding dress
and hang it as an instalation on your wall.

Mary trained as an Image Consultant in Ireland with JANE DOYLE  renouned for
her  RTE-television program  OFF THE RAILS.
She not only designs for her clients but also consults on style and colour.

Mary began running Couture sewing  and Style and Image workshops two years ago .
She offers one day sewing workshops where you can design and make a garment in a day.

Mary Lawler  -  Modedesignerin

Die irisch Modedesignerin Mary Lawler präsentiert ihre Brautmode Kollektion in der Schweiz.

Mary Lawler hat ihr Studium zur Modedesignerin in Dublin an der renommierten
 Grafton Accademy of Fashion Design mit Diplom absolviert
.
1985 hat sie den Top Bridal Award gewonnen.
Nach der Ausbildung eröffnete sie neben ihrer Ausbildungsstätte ihren ersten Laden.
Schon bald waren ihre Modelle auf den Catwalks der Irland Fashion Shows
zu sehen und sie arbeitete für Theater und Musikshows.

Fünf Jahre reiste sie nach Australien gereist und hat sich im Bereich Industrie Design weitergebildet.
In Sidney arbeitete sie für Mark Powers Show Girl Theater als Costum Designerin.

Nach ihrem Australienaufenthalt ist sie in die Schweiz gekommen und hat sich im
 Couture Haus Stocker am Rennweg in Zürich zwei Jahre lang das Couture Handwerk angeeignet.
So bekam sie auch die Möglichkeit unter anderem Modelle für Chanel , Ungaro ,
und Valentino anzufertigen.

Mary lawler is a native of Ireland  and has lived in zug switzerland for the last 11 years.
She has a degree in  Fashion Design from the Grafton Accademy in Dublin,
has studied costume design in Sydney Australia and spent two years training as a couture dressmaker
at the Couture House of Stocker in Zurich.

Mary loves to experiment with painting and printing her own fabrics,
she also writes her poetry on her dresses with beads.Each Dress is created
for the indivual who wears it.

A print of an Angle  painted by Irish artist Sandy Kennedy. www.sandykennedy.org