Pros and Cons of Unique Wedding Dresses And Bespoke Gowns
Unique wedding dresses are dreams coming true – something made just for you! When deciding if you want to get bespoke wedding dress or shop a wedding gown from a boutique it’s good to go over what is special about bespoke designs. We wrote a handy pros & cons list about unique wedding dresses and bespoke wedding gowns that lists all the positive and negative sides about getting a dress designed and fit for you. Scroll down to see it!
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Unique Wedding Dresses And Bespoke Gowns:
My Pros And Cons List
PROS
You can decide every detail in unique wedding dresses.
The dress will fit perfectly for you.
No one else will have exact same design.
Infinite possibilities in terms of color and style.
You can include personal keepsakes or vintage elements into the dress.
Designer will help you every step on the way.
CONS
Cost can be higher with bespoke wedding dresses than with ready-to-wear wedding gowns.
There’s no possibility to see or try on that particular dress finished until it has been made for you.
You need to find a designer/seamstress who you trust and whose style you like
It’s necessary that you have some ideas about the style of the dress and your likes and dislikes.
Few Words About Unique Wedding Dresses
As a wedding dress designer I know very well the pros and cons of getting a dress made just for you. Bespoke wedding gown is always special kind of thing even for a designer and even more for a bride. Often one-of-a-kind wedding dresses are associated with celebrity wedding and luxury events, but basically anyone can get a bespoke wedding dress.
When thinking about costs of a bespoke and unique wedding dresses it’s good to remember that the cost of a wedding dress goes beyond the amount you see on the prize tag in the boutique. Most of the dresses need some alterations to be done and their cost can often be 25-40% more to the top of the prize tag. In bespoke gowns you don’t need to get alterations done afterwards so the end cost can actually be about very similar.
When The Bespoke Is For You – And When It’s Not
Anyone can get a bespoke wedding dress done, but there’s few particular brides who really get to enjoy the pros of a gown made just for you. Brides who have really unique body types or particular needs really get their money’s worth when ordering bespoke gowns. Whether you’re a petite, small in stature, pluz sized, tall, use a wheelchair or any other daily equipment a good designer will help you to get your dream look and include your personal needs in the best possible way. I know that this list is really rough and bundles together wide array of different people, but if you feel you have any particular needs or find it difficult to shop for a clothes I warmly recommend getting a wedding dress made just for you.
When you don’t have definite style in mind and want to see as many different dresses on you, it’s good to book an appointment to a wedding dress boutique. This way you can see and try on several looks and if you find your dream dress – that’s even better! Even if you don’t, you have figured out the styles and details you like or don’t like and can take the experience with you to the designer or seamstress. If you have trouble deciding about things, want to see everything ready and finished before making decisions or are unsure of your likes and dislikes ready-made dresses might be the better option for you.
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Love,
Iida
Iida Silvennoinen
Designer, author, blogger
Iida is a bridal designer at Heili Bridal and her passion is to help brides feel special in their big day. She grew up in the middle of wedding dresses and has been dressing brides in all shapes and sizes for years. She loves gardening and relaxed evenings at home.
Iida Silvennoinen is the author of The Wedding Dress Book in which she walks the bride through the wedding dress searching and shopping.
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