Design
Every bespoke dress starts with a free, no obligation design consultation with me. I like to start the design process by talking through your own ideas and inspirations, and from here I create multiple sketches which help us come to a final design. The more information you can bring to the table at this stage, the more magically “you” your dress is going to be. It’s helpful for me to prepare for this session by looking at your wedding venue, photographer and any inspiration pictures that you’ve found online. This isn’t essential, and your inspiration doesn’t have to be other wedding dresses, but it does give me more of an idea of what you like and allows me to come to the session with some ideas of my own.
Toile
A common dressmaking tool, a “toile” is a version of your dress in cheaper fabric that allows me to work out any kinks in the design and make sure the dress is going to fit you beautifully.
Construction
Throughout the construction of the finished gown I conduct fittings to ensure the dress will fit you perfectly. You will have the opportunity to consult on all design details and be able to watch your dress being made.
Made to measure service
Increasingly I find myself working with brides who live too far away for the couture service to be practical. For these brides, I offer a made to measure service. It starts with the same design process, but instead of having a toile and multiple fittings I make the dress to your measurements which I can talk you through taking yourself. I deliver your dress at least 2 months before your wedding date, so that if needed you can take the dress to a local seamstress for any small alterations needed. This is a great service if you want my one off design service and style delivered to you anywhere in the world.