Bespoke
A bespoke wedding dress, made only for you. This can be the best kind of bridal experience imaginable. From tweaking design features of existing styles to sketching an entirely new design, choosing the fabrics and the finishing touches that are individual to you. Each dress is crafted and cut to your measurements to ensure the most perfect fit, for comfort and elegance. Read more about the process below.
Process
01 / DESIGN CONSULTATION
Congratulations!! You’re getting married, what wonderfully romantic news. Creating a bespoke Solunah dress begins with the initial design consultation. This is a chance for us to get to know each other and discuss all of the exciting plans for your day. You’ll have the opportunity to explore the existing collection and try any styles you’re drawn to, to help us decide which silhouettes and design features suit you. As inspiration strikes, we will work together on a bespoke sketch to refine your design and discuss fabric options. As your dress continues to develop you will receive a personal pack filled with sketches of your design, swatches of your selected fabrics and examples of embellishments to help you visualise your dress after you have left the studio.
02 / TOILE FITTING
For your first fitting appointment you’ll try on a cotton calico toile of your dress, created from your measurements. At this stage we will ensure the fit and shape of your dress is working, and refine the design to include any tweaks or adjustments you may want to make. Your chosen fabric options will be draped and pinned onto the toile to help you visualise your finished wedding dress and make any final choices on embellishments and fabrics.
03 / FURTHER FITTINGS
As your dress develops, we will schedule a fitting for you to try it on in the final fabrics, but before it is finished so you can continue to see the design come to life. This will ensure the fit is frequently perfected along the way and keep you involved in the progression of your design at every stage. You’ll need to try the dress on with your chosen shoes and lingerie for your day so we can make sure it is the correct length.
04 / FINAL TOUCHES
This is where the magic happens. Any hand finishing is meticulously completed, the buttons are attached, and any final beading or embroidery is sewn on. Your dress is steamed and hung in its beautiful garment bag, waiting for you to lay eyes on it. Your final fitting will be as close to the date of your wedding as possible to ensure each element is absolutely perfect for your day.
REAL BRIDES
★★★★★
“ I’ve never felt so confident in a dress before, and to have that on my wedding day just made it all so much more perfect. ”
COLLECTION DRESSES
I love designing one-of-a-kind dresses, but I also know that sometimes, "the one" is already waiting for you. If you're looking for a starting point for your bespoke gown, or if you simply want to see the craftsmanship and silhouettes we're known for, I invite you to explore our main collections. You might find a style that's perfect as it is or one that sparks the inspiration for your dream dress.