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Woodland Summer Wedding Dress

9/9/2018

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Niibin Summer Florals

Common Milkweed. Shaaboosigan Aniibiishan. Choke Cherry. Asasaweminan. Harebell. Adota’gon. Strawberry. Ode’iminan. Blueberry. Miinan. Sunflower. Giizis Waabigwan. White Sage. Mashkodewashk. 
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I am in awe at how lovely Serene looked on her beautiful day. I feel I can finally release the breathe I have been holding in since the day she asked me to create her vision. This dress is more than I could even imagined, I loved bringing her idea to life with intention, purpose and love. Each plant holds intention to the Great Lakes Region as an expression to Serenes work at our community's Tribal Natural Resource Department. The center front bodice red milkweed represents her Native name, Red Flower Woman, Miskowaabigwankwe (spelling is varied). I ensured strategically giving her the custom dress of her dreams because she deserved so, a modern translation through two traditions of the formal wedding dress and Native American culture into one interwoven gown. Speaking to the role as Native women in contemporary society, their importance and validation. We celebrate your significance because your still here.
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Everyday, every experience, every motion forward, the mobility to live and love is an awareness to culture. You exceed expectations of our ancestors before us. A recognition of their fight runs through your blood, the light even through darkness that you carry on to your babies. 
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Congratulations again to the new Mr. & Mrs. Gauthier! 

Photography: Jami Owens
Gown: Tashina Lee Emery Designs
Groom's Tie: Tammy Seymour
Bride’s Beadwork: Sharon Misegan
Son’s Medallion: Paul Pamenant   
Alter: Serene and Charlie Gauthier
Miigwetch (Thank you),
Tashina Lee Emery

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    Hello, I am Miss Keweenaw (Ke·wee·naw) Bay 2008, University of Michigan Graduate in 2015, and current graduate student of NYU Tisch. I have come from a small Upper Peninsula Rez and have explored as far as Ghana, Italy, and England! My passion is creating wearables that embody my indigenous roots, contemporary vibes, and optimistic outlook on life. I write to give insight into my process, life, and my home as a modern Native with many visions. I want to share, inspire, and bring awareness to other others. Be sure to keep up to date by subscribing below!

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