Custom Couture Process
Many stores offer custom made but it is more often than not it is made to order. The dress arrives completed and may still require alterations. A DWB custom couture wedding dress is made in stages.
First Appointment – ConsultationYour first appointment is a consultation where we'll discuss your vision for your gown. We'll look at fabrics, colours, and any changes you'd like to make to a DWB-designed wedding dress. If your design includes variations, a personalised quote will be emailed to you after the consultation.
Second Appointment – Measurements & Design DetailsAt your second appointment, we'll take your measurements and finalise the details of your gown to ensure we're ready to begin creating it.
First Fitting – Calico Mock-UpYour first fitting is in calico, a simplified mock-up of your dress. This allows us to check the fit, neckline, length, and overall silhouette before cutting into your chosen fabrics.
Fabric FittingsOnce your gown is made in your selected fabrics, you'll attend between 3 and 7 fittings, depending on the complexity of your design. At each fitting, refinements are made and design details are discussed, such as lace placement, embellishments, and finishing touches. Fittings are scheduled a minimum of four weeks apart to allow time for the next stage of construction.
Final Appointment – CollectionYour final appointment is when you collect your finished gown. This is usually scheduled one to two weeks before your wedding, allowing time for final preparations before your big day.
*Your shoes and any special under garments (eg a torselette) are required at every fitting.
As you can see, a custom couture gown involves multiple stages of design, construction, and fitting, making it a much more comprehensive process than simply ordering a custom-made dress.
A word of advice: custom couture isn't for everyone. It requires trust in the process, along with the imagination and foresight to visualise how your gown will come together before it's finished.
Many brides feel more comfortable seeing and trying on a completed dress before making a decision. If that sounds like you, a ready-made gown or a standard custom-order dress may be a better fit.
There's no right or wrong choice—it's simply about selecting the experience that best matches your comfort level, expectations, and the way you make decisions.
DWB DOES NOT copy dresses
Many stores offer custom made but it is more often than not it is made to order. The dress arrives completed and may still require alterations. A DWB custom couture wedding dress is made in stages.
First Appointment – Consultation
*Your shoes and any special under garments (eg a torselette) are required at every fitting.
As you can see, a custom couture gown involves multiple stages of design, construction, and fitting, making it a much more comprehensive process than simply ordering a custom-made dress.
DWB DOES NOT copy dresses
