Virginia Weddings Magazine recently held at fashion shoot at Rust Manor with gowns by designer Kotapska.
The shoot will be featured in the fashion section of the spring 2027 issue.
These gowns are perfect for an upcoming summer or fall wedding and just imagine the stunning photos you will take in one of these couture creations!
Here’s a sneak preview:
About the designers and gowns:
Family-Run Business in the Fashion Industry
The tradition of family-run businesses in the fashion industry has proven successful for many renowned brands. It’s enough to mention the long-standing success of several wealthy Italian dynasties, which, by the way, expertly capitalized on their family unity. Media outlets often exclaimed, “Oh, let them adopt me!” when referring to them.
Sisters Iryna and Lyudmila Kotapska, although quite different in character, have been inseparable since childhood. Apart from sisterhood, their common bond was a passion for the world of fashion and a shared desire to create a thriving business together. Thus, in 2002, the sisters founded a bridal fashion brand.
Iryna and Lyudmila were born and raised in the picturesque Ukrainian city of Chernivtsi, known for its architectural and creative richness. They traveled extensively throughout Europe and the United States from an early age, and both pursued their studies at the world-renowned University of the Arts London. Their wealth of experiences, combined with talent, determination, and a touch of serendipity, crystallized their childhood fascination with the fashion industry into the almost unreal dream of establishing an international fashion brand.
Global Reach and Success
Today, KOTAPSKA Bridal Couture collections are available in over 250 bridal salons worldwide. The brand has gained particular popularity in highly competitive markets such as Germany, France, Portugal, and Italy, even surpassing local leaders. KOTAPSKA Bridal Couture dresses grace weddings not only in European countries but also in America and Asia.
The brand has earned a reputation for embodying luxury and elegance, surpassing traditional players in various countries. Its collections of the past two years stand out as unique in the world of wedding brands.
The Era of Performance in Fashion
The fashion industry is entering an era of performance, where up to twenty percent of collections feature spectacular pieces designed to astonish and inspire. In the realm of bridal fashion, experimentation with forms, sizes, materials, colors, styles, and volumes is gaining momentum. It has become a platform for declaring the brand’s artistic ambitions, where functionality takes a back seat to design, often even eclipsing it.
The LA VIE EST BELLE collection showcases a French style, with compositions reflecting various moods. Simultaneously, the collection reflects the layering of cultures and the significant influence of the East. After all, Paris, the capital of France, is a multicultural metropolis. In this collection, KOTAPSKA Bridal Couture resembles the essence of Paris itself.
Sources:
Gowns- Kotapska
Photographer- Butterfly Photography
Venue- Rust Manor
Hair and Makeup- Perry Warren
Model- Christina Blake
If you are planning a wedding in Roanoke, Richmond, Fredericksburg/Northern Virginia, The Shenandoah Valley, Coastal Virginia, or Charlottesville/ Lynchburg, Virginia, we can help with your wedding planning and ideas.
