Edited photos are back from Erin when she photographed the Vegas dress in Vegas!
Creating your Custom Gown
Some brides come to me with a complete dress idea in their head and it makes the consultation go by pretty fast. I had brides bring in photos of gowns from the internet and we sketch their dream dress by piecing different dress ideas together. I have also had brides love my designs and want a recreation of a dress from one of my collections.
But sometimes, you know you just want a custom gown, or you just know you want to buy local or support small women-owned businesses like me, but you do not know what you want. This post is here to help!
Choosing your Bodice
Sleeves?
The Ellie gown has both fitted long sleeves with thumbholes, and cape sleeves (that leads into a cape in the back!
choosing your waistline
Choosing your skirt
Veil?
The Daisy veil is a fingertip length veil with gold lace and pink artificial flower appliques
Real Bride Anjie 10-4-2020
- - - behind the seams - - -
Bride Anjie came to me with a very specific design in mind, and I was very happy to help her. I love working with brides who bring me out of my comfort zone. Nothing changes if nothing changes.
I also personally love her choice of no-train. I opted to have the smallest train ever on my wedding day, because they get in the way of having fun!
The dress is two pieces; a corset top adorned with handmade roses, bows, crystals, and lace that layers over a gathered full hi-lo multi-layer and color skirt with lace appliques. (& multi colored matching veil)
Wedding Day!
YAY! Congrats Anjie & Chris!
photos by Melissa Vinsik Photography
Should I get a Custom-Made Wedding Dress?
I would love to say every bride should get a custom-made wedding dress, but after working with lots of brides, I can say that there are some qualities/traits some brides possess that make them a better fit for purchasing a custom-made wedding dress.
If one or more of these traits sound like you, then you will want to consider going custom!
She knows what she wants, almost exactly, and cannot find it at a traditional bridal salon
She loves the idea of having something no one else has and loves a lot of the designs I have created
She’s creative understands the process of making something from scratch
She loves to support local entrepreneurs and understands even though Desiree or another Dress designer may strive for perfection, it may not be perfect, it’s Wabi-Sabi
In addition to one of the above traits:
She understands she will need to attend around 5-7 fittings, possibly more if the design is changed, or there are weight changes*
*She understands someone is making a gown for her so she maintains her weight. The fitting process usually takes 3-6 mos.
She can visualize her dress from the sketch, not for the faint of heart
Designer Pledge:
I promise to be realistic with you on what I can create, within your timeline and budget, and what would need to be substituted because I don’t have the same equipment as large manufacturers or a tool/fabric/applique is unavailable to me.
I know this is the most special garment you may ever wear, and I am thrilled every time I get to be apart of that experience with a bride. I will put in every effort to make it the best experience for you.
Custom Bridal Gowns currently average at $2,000.
Bohemian Open House at VCL Recap
I had such a great time at the Bohemian Open House at the Vineyards at Chappel Lodge on August 24 2019.
I was really lucky to work with some amazing Austin vendors & models to create some of my favorite photos!
Amy Lynn of AL Gawlik Photography is such a great photographer! She works so well with the models making everyone feel super comfortable.
Model Bree Dotson —Isn’t she GORGEOUS!? She’s rocking my Love Warrior bridal jumpsuit & Floral Headband from my newest collection, Southwestern Bride
Hair & Makeup Lustrebella Always love to work with Kerri!
Model Berenice Sanjuana Guillen is such a natural model and professional! She is wearing the Desireé custom tiara, Daisy wedding dress, and Daisy waltz length veil.
There was also lots of great food, live music, and a fun crowd!