FAQ

Ok, so on to the FAQs about the consultation. Please leave any additional questions you may have in the comments and I’ll respond to them! Q: What do I wear to the consultation? A: For the consultation, wear whatever’s the most comfortable, preferably tight-fitting. During the first meeting, we won’t have you try anything on so no need for special…

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Bridesmaids Dresses

We get this question a ton and I wanted to address it here in case you were going to mention it during your consultation. We don’t do bridesmaid dresses in the traditional sense. If you’re looking for mostly matching dresses for your nearest and dearest to wear during your nuptials, we would be happy to give you some referrals for…

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Jewelry

We don’t make wedding jewelry but we understand how important it is to have jewelry that goes well with the dress, the theme, the budget, and of course the ring! This is why we’ve teamed up with the natural recycled materials jeweler with whom we share a storefront. If you work in an art gallery, you deserve to sparkle however…

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Design Styles

Like silhouettes, there is a short list of common design styles for wedding dresses which can often translate to the wedding itself. Here are a few of the more common design styles, any of which can be combined or altered to create your dream dress and dream wedding! Bohemian: Bohemian, or boho, style is a chic attempt at a “I…

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Design Silhouettes

One way that wedding dress designs are categorized is by their silhouette, or general shape. Below are some brief descriptions of common silhouettes so that you can feel confident in describing your desired shape when you come in to consult with a designer: Ballgown: ballgown dresses are the fairy tale dresses, like Cinderella or Snow White. They are generally pretty…

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Pricing

Pricing will be a significant discussion point during your consultation. We want to be sure that the dress fits in with the whole event and budgeting helps to ensure this cohesion. We have different base levels for dressmaking, the first level is $1000 and they go up from there. During your first consultation we’ll give you an idea of your…

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Offerings

So what exactly do we offer? Below is a pretty thorough list of what services we offer. Of course, during the consultation you’ll have the opportunity to discuss any considerations that aren’t on the list below. The Dress: Obviously, our bread and butter is The Dress. We salvage used and discarded dresses and turn them into someone else’s dream dress.…

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Timing

One of the most difficult things to manage when planning a wedding is time. There are so many different timelines to keep straight in the big picture as well as on the day. We will discuss your timeline with you at your initial consultation. It may take 6-8 weeks to schedule a consultation and how long dresses take usually depends…

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