Dotty Magazine Issue One Autumn 2013 | Page 13

BESPOKE WEDDING DRESSES Everything you need to know Choosing your wedding dress ss can be overwhelming, even for the calmest of brides. It can be made even more stressful if you just simply cannot find ‘the one’. You’ve spotted elements that you love – that neckline, or that fabric – but you can’t seem to track down a dress that combines everything you want. Or, you might be a creative bride, wanting to put your personal stamp on your dress, but without the sewing skills to match your vision. A bespoke wedding dress might sound like an even more daunting prospect but it could be the answer to all of your problems. Here’s our guide if you decide to opt for that very special bespoke option. they might sketch out a few ideas h f bi l or show you some fabric samples. Once you’ve made your decision, the designer should bring together a comprehensive proposal with detailed costings and a realistic time-scale that you can both agree upon. The right style for you It just got personal It might sound obvious, but a clash in personalities will not bode well for a creative and close working relationship. Ensuring you pick the right designer for you is incredibly important. Start by searching locally for a suitable designer.You’re likely to attend several consultations and multiple fittings, so it makes logistical sense to choose someone closer to home if possible. Some designers will create fully bespoke gowns from scratch, others might rework vintage or second hand dresses into new creations.What exactly are you looking for? The best way to ascertain the suitability of a designer would be an initial consultation which will normally take place in the designer’s studio. This gives you a chance to meet in person and get a feeling for their workspace. This also allows the designer to assess whether or not they can meet your expectations; www.dottyvintageweddings.co.uk The beauty of working alongside a bridal designer is that they will be experts in the female form. Trust your designer to tell you which dress styles work for your body shape. We all know how uncomfortable it can be when the outfit you’re wearing just doesn’t fit you properly. Your wedding dress should fit like a glove and compliment your figure. They should also be able to advise you on choosing the right underwear. Depending on the style, the designer may be able to incorporate structural support into the dress itself too. bas shape of the gown is fitted onto si basic your body using a low quality fabric. This is the time to ensure you are really happy with the fundamental shape of your dress. The pretty details will come later but if you’re not happy with the basic fit, you can change the toile before the designer cuts the final fabric. You’ll usually be able to pic ?W??W"6???WFVBv?v?vVV??"6?&Vf?&RF?RvVFF??r?B6??RFW6?v?W'2WfV??ffW"?( ???F?RF?( ?f?GF??r6W'f?6R?'VFvWF??rf?"&W7??Rv?v?0??F?6?F?6????b??^( ?fRFV6?FVBF?B&W7??R?F????v?B6??fR??W"G&W72F??V???'WB??^( ?fR???fWr???F?2?VgBV?F????W"vVFF??rFFR??B6?V?B7F???&R6??Wf&?R??bFW6?v?W"?27&Rv??F?r?b??'GV??G???B&?f?F??r??R?fR6?V"f?6??????v??r??RF???Rf?&?FV6?6???2???R?v?B&R&?RF?6??WfR6??WF???rfW'?&VWF?gV????W7BfWr6??'B???F?2?'&?F?&?WF?VW2VffV7F?fV?7B2?FF?R??&WGvVV???R??B??W"6??6V?G&W72??Vf7GW&W"??V???rF?B?VBF??W26?7GV??&R???vW"?F?B&V??r6?B?G'?F?v?fR??W"FW6?v?W"2?V6???F?6R2?76?&?RF?f??BF?6???F?V?B??N( ?2??V?F?B??Rv???f?6?BF?RFW6?v?W"f?"&WGvVV?2F?Rf?GF??w2GW&??rF?RFW6?v?&?6W72???^( ?????&???7F'Bv?F?F???R?v?W&RF?R0???F??rf?"&W7??Rv?v??V?2F?BF?Rv?&?B?2??W"??7FW"v?V??B6??W2F?f'&?2?BFW6?v?6???6W2???vWfW"?GVRF?F?Rv?&??BF??RF?Bv?W2??F?&W7??RvVFF??rG&W72?F?W?v???6?7B??&RF??'W???r??fgF?R?Vrg&?6?g&??'&?F?&?WF?VR???R6?W?V7B6?7G2F?7F'BB *3S?BF??2v?????7&V6R?b??RFV6?FRW???W?W'?f'&?72?B??G&?6FRFWF???r???vWfW"???R&V??6?( ?B&VBF?RfVV??r?b?f??r6??WF???r?FR&W7??RF???R?vR?fR???vRv?W&Rv^( ?&RW6VBF?6????r??F?R??v?7G&VWB?W&6?6??r6??F?W2F?B?gFV?f?BW2fW'???&??F?RFW6?v?&?6W72?BW?W&?V?6R?2v?B?N( ?2??&?WB??BFG2?W?G&7V6??V?V?V?BF?F?BW?G&7V6??F?????fRf??FvR???fRvVFF??w2?vRvVFF??w0????F?7&VF?G3????6R?'fW????