From the toilet paper aisle to the altar - The stunning looks from this year's toilet paper wedding dress contest
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From the toilet paper aisle to the altar - The stunning looks from this year's toilet paper wedding dress contest
- Title: From the toilet paper aisle to the altar - The stunning looks from this year's toilet paper wedding dress contest
- Date: 1st October 2019
- Summary: NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES (SEPTEMBER 30, 2019) (REUTERS) VARIOUS OF TOP THREE WEDDING DRESS CREATIONS FROM THE 2019 TOILET PAPER WEDDING DRESS CONTEST - WINNING DRESS (CENTER) TWO RUNNERS-UP ON THE SIDE VARIOUS OF THE WINNING DRESS (SOUNDBITE) (English) MIMOZA HASKA, 2019 TOILET PAPER WEDDING DRESS CONTEST WINNER, SAYING: "The dress is made from crochet and it's actually a see-through. The horizontal and vertical lines are created from crocheting." CROCHET DRESS DETAIL (SOUNDBITE) (English) MIMOZA HASKA, 2019 TOILET PAPER WEDDING DRESS CONTEST WINNER, SAYING: "I'm always after that special, unique look, like very classy. It's not a particular idea. It's just something that suits the eye and looks just right." DRESS DETAIL (SOUNDBITE) (English) MIMOZA HASKA, 2019 TOILET PAPER WEDDING DRESS CONTEST WINNER, SAYING: "Winning is incredible. It's always fun. But there was a lot of dresses and a lot of people that could have very well won it, the same way I did." VARIOUS OF WINNING DRESS (CENTER) TWO RUNNERS-UP ON THE SIDE RUNNER UP DRESS ON MODEL (SOUNDBITE) (English) LAURA GAWNE, TOILET PAPER WEDDING DRESS CONTEST CO-CREATOR, SAYING: "The contestants must use Quilted Northern toilet paper. They must use glue." (SOUNDBITE) (English) SUSAN BAIN, TOILET PAPER WEDDING DRESS CONTEST CO-CREATOR, SAYING: "Any type of glue. Any type of tape. And they can sew or use needle and thread." (SOUNDBITE) (English) LAURA GAWNE, TOILET PAPER WEDDING DRESS CONTEST CO-CREATOR, SAYING: "That's it. No closures." (SOUNDBITE) (English) SUSAN BAIN, TOILET PAPER WEDDING DRESS CONTEST CO-CREATOR, SAYING: "No buttons, no bought zippers, no Velcro, anything like that." VARIOUS OF SECOND PLACE DRESS ON MODEL TOILET TISSUE USED IN DRESS (SOUNDBITE) (English) LAURA GAWNE, TOILET PAPER WEDDING DRESS CONTEST CO-CREATOR, SAYING: "The contestants are so talented. Every year, they just keep upping the game. So the dresses get better and better. And even after 15 years, we always say we are still amazed every time we see a dress." (SOUNDBITE) (English) SUSAN BAIN, TOILET PAPER WEDDING DRESS CONTEST CO-CREATOR, SAYING: "It never flattens out as far as the talent. It just goes up and up. And they inspire each other and it brings in new people as well. So word has just spread and spread every year." TOILET PAPER FASCINATOR HAT VARIOUS OF THIRD PLACE DRESS ON MODEL
- Embargoed: 15th October 2019 15:25
- Keywords: The Toilet Paper Wedding Dress Contest presented by Charm Weddings and Quilted Northern toilet paper wedding dress Mimoza Haska
- Location: NEW YORK, NEW YORK + UNIDENTIFIED LOCAITON
- City: NEW YORK, NEW YORK + UNIDENTIFIED LOCAITON
- Country: USA
- Topics: Arts / Culture / Entertainment,Fashion
- Reuters ID: LVA001AZ9L0T5
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9
- Story Text:Soft, but strong. The top three gowns form this year's toilet paper wedding dress contest were a mix of intricate detail and innovative design.
The winning dress was chosen from a field of more than 1,500 entries sent in from all over the United States and was revealed during a television broadcast on Monday (September 30).
The judges said 'yes' to a design created by 42-year-old Mimoza Haska of Surfside Beach, South Carolina.
"The dress is made from crochet and it's actually a see-through. The horizontal and vertical lines are created from crocheting," said Haska.
Originally from Albania, Haska said she learned to crochet from her mother and crochets when misses home.
48 double rolls of Quilted Northern Ultra Plush toilet paper were used to make the dress and Haska said took more than 400 hours to compete.
Her dress is an off-the-shoulder mermaid style with a long train. Crocheted roses complete the romantic look.
"I'm always after that special, unique look, like very classy. It's not a particular idea. It's just something that suits the eye and looks just right," Haska added.
The full name of the competition is "The Toilet Paper Wedding Dress Contest, presented by Charm Weddings and Quilted Northern" and its creators have implemented strict guidelines.
"The contestants must use Quilted Northern toilet paper. They must use glue," explained contest co-creator Laura Gawne. Glitter glue, tape, needle and thread are also allowed.
"No buttons, no bought zippers, no Velcro, anything like that," added co-creator and sister Susan Bain.
The second place dress featured silver and gold metallic flowers made out of toilet paper and the third place gown was accessorized with a toilet paper top hat fascinator headpiece.
This was the 15th year for the toilet paper wedding dress competition. The winner received a $10,000 (USD) prize.
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