Experience the design and creation of your gown, in collaboration with a skilled dressmaker. Allowing you the flexibility to customize your design preferences and offering a one-of-a-kind journey that guarantees impeccable fit and a truly personalised touch.
Inspired by you
The Process
Book a consultation with our designer. We will go over your design inspirations and key elements of the dress you have in mind. Talk needs and wants, and try on a few sample dresses to get an ideas of what silhouette you like and suits your shape. We can then go over fabric options.
Our designer will create several design options for your consideration. We'll work collaboratively to finalize a design that resonates with you, then proceed to select a suitable fabric. Once the design and fabric are confirmed, we'll proceed with securing your order through a deposit.
The initial fitting using calico fabric will focus on refining the silhouette, as well as addressing key fit elements such as neckline and length.
If necessary, a second toile fitting may be scheduled to further refine the intricate details.
Next, it’s time to try on your partially constructed gown in the actual fabric. We will adjust fit, make necessary alterations and refine the silhouette.
During the final fitting, we meticulously refine details such as embellishments and trims, and perfect the hem once you have your shoes. We will be closely assessing and ensuring the perfect fit and finalizing any details.
Time to collect your one of a kind dress, fitted perfectly, inspired by you.
Details
Time lines
Six months to a year is the preferred lead time for custom gowns, less is achievable if your wedding is sooner. Get in touch to discuss your options.
Consultations & Fittings
Consultations can be in-house at our Albany studio, or we can schedule an online meeting to go over your inspirations and ideas.
Fittings are best done in person, however we are able to send out toiles or samples to have a fitting consultation online, We can lead you through the necessary adjustments, you just need someone to help you pin.
Costs
Generally a custom gown costs no more than ‘made to measure’ styles. This is entirely style and fabric dependent. We will confirm the price after the initial consultation, once a design is confirmed.
A deposit of 50% is taken upon confirmation of orders, the remainder can be paid off either in portions at each fitting or before collecting your gown.
Under no circumstance will gowns will be released before full payment is made.