What you need to know about custom wedding dresses

Are you planning to wear a custom wedding dress on your big day? Perhaps you're undecided about whether to opt for a custom bridal gown or take a chance with an off-the-rack option. Maybe you'd love a dress made to your specifications but are concerned about the cost. Finding the right wedding dress is one of the critical tasks of wedding preparation - with all eyes on the bride, ensuring you're wearing a dress that makes you look and feel like a million dollars is essential.

From commissioning a custom piece when you're on a budget to further information on what to expect when you choose a custom dress, here's everything you need to know about custom wedding dresses.

Dress expertise

One of the main benefits of a custom wedding gown is that you get the expertise of the couture team at your disposal. With decades of experience designing and creating stunning, unique gowns, your couture wedding dress designer can guide you through every aspect of your gown's design and creation. If you want the services of a skilled professional that can literally turn your dreams into a stunning reality, you need a couture gown.

Creating a custom gown is a joint project between you and the couture team. You can rely on them to advise on alterations and additions to ensure the dress complements your individual tastes and style perfectly. Custom dressmakers have extensive knowledge of the details and styling that will give a particular look. Suppose you want a timeless, classic gown, a cutting-edge fashion statement, or a modern dress that can be repurposed after the wedding. In that case, your couture wedding dress designer will know exactly what's needed.

An evolving project

A dress design rarely remains unchanged from the start to the finish of the design phase. You can expect several fittings as part of the custom wedding dress experience. Brides-to-be can be reassured at each fitting that their gown is taking shape wonderfully. At each fitting, there will be an opportunity to refine the fit (custom gowns fit impeccably, so alterations take place right up until the last minute).

In addition, the designer and the client consult at each fitting to decide if further changes are needed to the design. Like any other art project (and a custom wedding dress truly is a work of art), creating a dress is an evolving work. The result will be a stunning, unique garment that is exactly what the bride wanted.

Suitable for almost any budget

A popular wedding dress shopping myth is that a custom bridal gown is always wildly expensive. This is not true. As part of the initial consultation with your dressmaker, it's essential to be clear about your maximum budget, no matter how modest that figure is. Part of a professional dressmaker's skill lies in knowing what changes and economies can be made to a gown without detracting from the final look. At Bernadette Pimenta Couture, ours start around $3,000 (the average price of an off-the-rack wedding dress).

A perfect gown that won't let you down

Custom gowns are tailored to you and you alone. Your comfort and tastes are priorities at every stage. Not only will your dress fit beautifully and look absolutely beautiful, but it's also designed for relaxed, comfortable wear. You don't need to worry about spillage, tight seams, or anything else that could spoil your experience in your dress. You can depend on a custom gown to fit perfectly and look exquisite throughout the wedding ceremony and beyond.

Your dress creation is an experience

From the minute you sit down for a consultation with a couture wedding gown maker from Bernadette Pimenta Couture, you know that you're in the hands of a talented, skilled, knowledgeable, and highly experienced team. For many brides, the dress creation process is an enjoyable chance to be pampered during the hectic run-up to the wedding, confident that on the big day, they'll look amazing. Get in touch to book an appointment with Bernadette.