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I believe that this post will bring value for any brides who can not find the right size wedding gown, the right cut, fabrics or bridal dress color or who is tired of endless appointments with intrusive sales managers. If you are on the way to make your wedding dress search less stressful, more enjoyable and personalized then check out my story and discover the tips on how to make the process of creating a custom wedding dress more seamless.
What is a Custom Wedding Dress?
A custom wedding dress is a wedding dress made to personal body measurements based on the personal design.
Where to Get a Custom Made Wedding Dress ONLINE?
If you are a petite bride – to-be and struggle to find your dream gown then a custom service might work pretty well for you. The same applies to plus size bridals who are willing to have a well fitted wedding gown. Where to start?
You can easily discover a custom bridal dress designer by asking your wedding planner or a vendor for their recommendations, or by doing your own research online.
Local dress-makers were not really my thing, at the beginning, and I knew it would take much time (fittings) and money to design my own dress that would be uniquely mine. So after reaching a few dress-makers it turned out most of them were busy, far away from me or the price was much higher than I could afford. Then I took a risk and decided to use ONLINE wedding service. After browsing I have discovered a few companies. Which one to choose is a hard decision. I would suggest making a good review of each company focusing more on good recommendations, communication process, how they deal with alterations/return and their ethical business approach.
Note! I would recommend placing your order at least 6-months before the ceremony to avoid rush as the process includes work with the designer, receiving fabrics swatches/picking up the right one, home fitting, beading and delivery, of course.
What is the Process of Having a Wedding Dress Custom?
The big plus to use online custom service is that you can choose the style with a stylist that would flatter you best. It could be an empire line wedding dress or a slit wedding dress to make you look taller. If you are not sure about the style to choose, ask a stylist for help.
From my experience, working on the design was my favorite part. I filled in the form on the website mentioning my preferences before the stylist reached me out. Then I was asked to choose among the designs offered to me and then we moved to pick up the fabrics. I literally fell in love with luxurious French laces. Once I received swatches, I made the fast decision. After taking my measurements remotely, I waited patiently for my toile to arrive and once it was delivered, I tried it on straight away. It was such a special experience. I was so excited that I did a video call with my mum and my sister to show them everything.
Toile is definitely a peace of mind for everyone who has doubts with regard to the design, fit or length. Finally, trying on the prototype of my dress helped me to calm down. The last stage was full of anticipation to see my unique dress.
Note! I would truly suggest trying on a few dresses at boutiques if you are not sure what suits you before making a choice. Once you make up your mind, go for an online service!
How much Does a Custom Wedding Dress Cost?
That is the best reason to order your custom wedding dress online. My dress saved me up to 1500 pounds compared to offline service. The online companies basically ask your budget at the beginning of your process and try to meet it by offering the most suitable fabrics for you, at least that’s how it was in my case. I guess if your budget starts from 1200 pounds you should give it a try!
How to Make Wedding Dress Alterations?
As a wedding gown will be made to your body measurements and the intended design, there is a low chance for alterations needed. I avoided that issue as made-to-measure service exceeded my expectations and helped to save my money!
To sum it up, I would definitely recommend you to order a custom wedding dress online if you have already spent much time and have not found your dream dress. If you know the design, the color, the fabric it will definitely speed up the process and give you more time to focus on other wedding duties excluding wedding dress shopping!
