FAQs About The Bespoke Wedding Dress Experience

You may have pondered the idea of a bespoke wedding dress for your wedding day but are unsure of the process. Maybe you’ve imagined a certain style of wedding dress all this time but can’t seem to find a made to order gown that fits your vision.

Perhaps you’ve only just started on your bridal journey and have a million questions flooding your mind.

What is a bespoke wedding dress?

How is one created?

Is it something I design myself?

What would it cost and what are the limitations?

How long does it take to make?

Before you take the plunge into this unknown world, let us answer some of your questions. We specialise in creating bespoke dresses made from the finest fabrics, and we want every bride to be truly seen, to feel genuinely magnificent, on her wedding day and in her memories for years to come.

WHAT IS A BESPOKE WEDDING DRESS?

The creation of this gown required tremendous skill, precision and patience. It’s when creating gowns like this, that we are so grateful that our team are so passionate about each and every bride’s vision and really do love what they do! Our talented and devoted team pulled together to make sure that every last stitch of this gown was completed to perfection.

SO DO I DESIGN IT MYSELF? HOW IS IT MADE?

The process of making a bespoke wedding dress begins with a private consultation with our head designer. During this consultation, you will discuss your dream design, requirements and features you envisage on your one-of-a-kind gown.

Our head designer will also have couture gowns ready for you to try on with similar features of your dream dress. You are free to try on designs with different necklines, embellishments, styles and fabrics.

No matter how ‘impossible’ your vision may be, our designers will ensure it comes to life, hand picking all fabrics and beading with you by their side.

Once the final sketch of your gown is created, our head designer and our team will hand craft your work-of-art with the most luxurious and high-quality fabrics available.

The initial private consultation with our head designer will take from 45 minutes to an hour.

HOW LONG DOES A BESPOKE WEDDING DRESS TAKE TO COME TO LIFE?

To avoid disappointment, we encourage brides to contact our designers at least six months before your wedding to secure your booking, 12 months if possible.

The timeline will begin with your initial private consultation with our head designer. The time it takes to hand craft your wedding dress varies depending on the design and detail involved.

On average, a wedding dress with a simple style can take roughly 60 hours of work to create, whereas a more detailed style can take up to 500 hours! You need to also factor in fitting and alterations as the design takes shape. On average we need 6 to 8 months to make a bespoke wedding gown and 4 to 6 months for a Demi Couture gown.

HOW MUCH DOES THIS PROCESS COST?

The bespoke wedding dress process can be one of the most exciting and joyous opportunities in planning a wedding, allowing your dream dress to come to life and preparing you for your special day.

With this in mind, you may be surprised to know that a bespoke wedding dress is often the same price as a designer off-the-rack gown. As with a bespoke wedding dress you are removing the shop owner, or the ‘middle-man’ if you like and going directly to the dressmaker.

As you are purchasing from the dressmaker, they have the ability to purchase luxurious fabrics at wholesale prices.

As your dress is designed for your figure, you are able to avoid multiple alterations and can have the dress tailored to your individual needs, be it your body shape, pregnancy, or something else.

At Shehzarin Batha Couture, we offer our brides a flexible layby plan. An initial deposit is required at the time of purchase and the remaining is paid in instalments. Just ring our salon today to learn more about the costs involved.

OH NO! MY WEDDING IS LESS THAN SIX MONTHS AWAY!

Do not worry if your wedding date is less than six months away or much sooner than that.

We can ensure you have a unique design you love. Just contact one of our stylists today to discuss your needs.

We will always have both Demi Couture and Full Couture choices for you, as well as selection of our samples to purchase at our salon.

WHAT IS INVOLVED AT THE FITTING? WHAT SHOULD I BRING?

For your fittings we suggest you bring your wedding shoes and the undergarments you wish to wear on the day.

If there is any change to your undergarments or the height of your heels, this can change the fit and length of your gown, so these items are important.

What’s involved in your fitting depends on the complexity of the design and whether it’s a bespoke gown or a Demi Couture gown.

A first fitting for a bespoke wedding gown involves fitting and finalising the foundation shape on you. After which, your gown will be created, ready to try on at the next fitting.

The final fitting is the most exciting, this is when you see your completed design. At this fitting any last-minute changes and alterations will be made before you take your gown home with you.

Each unique bespoke design is different, and the number of fittings is dependent on the complexity of the design and construction of your gown.

A bespoke wedding dress is a wonderful journey for brides who want a truly one of a kind experience.

For more detailed answers to the most common bridal queries, we invite you to explore our FAQs, where we cover everything from timelines to customisation and fittings.

To book your own personalised consultation, please contact a member of our Melbourne couture team today. Please call 9509 3459 or ‘book and appointment’ online at www.shehzarinbathacouture.com.au