So you are planning your wedding but having difficulty finding that perfect dress, that idea that you have in mind, that you just can't seem to find anywhere. If that is the case, then you will probably need your dress to be custom made by an expert, and why not? Your dress is the MOST important element of your BIG DAY. That moment you step down the aisle will be imprinted on your husband-to-be's memory for the rest of your lives together, therefore it is more than fitting to consult an expert to make your dream come to life!
There are a couple of reasons why having your dress custom made is just so much better.
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1 The process of creating your dress is just so much more special&exciting!
It's a great feeling to know that you are in control and that every wish you may have is taken care of.
From the initial consultation, you will present your vision and have a designer translate it into a skecth that depicts how your dress will look. You will select fabrics with the advise of the designer and therefore add that sense of uniqueness to your dress.
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2 Your dress, made especially to suit YOU
So after the idea is there, we need to make sure that the dress will suit you. With an experienced hand in corsetry and draping, Stephan will advise on the construction of your dress to achieve your objectives.
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3 Your dress is unique
Even if you opt for a classic and timeless dress, designer Stephan will add those special elements to make your dress exactly that, YOURS.
4 Your idea comes to life
Although the term haute couture is used in France under strict laws, that is exactly what your dress will be classified as. Designer Stephan does all of the work with the excpetion of one head seamtress that assists him. As the fabrics used are so delicate and luxurious, a good portion of the work is done by hand, especially if you have a corset, draping or lace applied.
5 You have an expert advising you every step of the way
As most brides want to look their best, most of us decide to yes, DIET before the wedding. Not only will Stephan work with your changing body, he will also advise you when to stop!
6 Advise on styling and entourage
Stephan will also advise you on how to let your entourage compliment you without stealing your spotlight on the day!
7 Extra Detail
There are certain things that you will only receive when deciding to have your dress custom made. Things that just make your day extra special. We have had requests in the past to sew in a message in a gown as something blue from the Brides family and that was really special.
We also create an extra garter as a gift for you, to keep as a memory of your day.
8 Getting Dressed
This can be done with your bridesmaids, but certain dresses requires some extra help, especially the larger ball gown types. You will be dressed by someone that knows the dress and that will be able to style you to achieve the vision that you have in mind.
9 The B-word
You guessed it- Your Budget. Most brides think that if they have to have a custom dress made, it will drown half of their wedding budget. This is not neccesarily the case. It all depends on what you want, but the great news is that we will help you to achieve your desired look within your budget.
10 So what to do with the dress after the wedding?
Well, most of us don't keep our dress as an heirloom like many brides before us. You can up-cycle your veil to make a musquito net for your room.
Your dress can also consists of layers, for you to wear the one of them to function or special events in future! We have done this and the possibillities are endless!
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