This gown is a recent custom creation we made for one of our brides-- more photos from her recent wedding coming soon! Gown is created in Ivory Silk Hemp with a Silk Tulle shoulder-piece and soft Organic Cotton Voile lining. Shoulder is hand-beaded with pearl appliques, handmade silk flowers, and a light smattering of swarovski crystals. The bodice of her gown is structured and strapless, with a low sweetheart neckline in front and a dramatic V to the waistline in back. Under the bust, a center-peaked seam adds a sculptural detail, with tulle sewn into the seam that wraps over the bust into a sheer one-shoulder. Below this seam, tulle is ruched around the body to the natural waistline. Princess seams contour down the body of the slim-fitting mermaid skirt. An asymmetrical seam cuts across at approximately knee level, and a layer of Silk Tulle drapes over the full mermaid shape. Skirt shape is supported by inner netting (can be colored for a fun hidden splash of color). The train is approximately three feet in length, and will bustle up for the reception. For full info on our special Custom Gown Creation process, please read my profile.
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Our joy and passion is creating awesome Custom Gowns with Couture detailing and finishing, and have created “Dream Dresses” for hundreds of brides since 2005 far and wide.
Designer Janay, along with a talented team of helpers, will walk you through the Custom process from design to final fittings. For long-distance brides from our Kansas City studio, we can mail your dress to be altered where you live or would be happy to work with you to quickly turn-around your alterations if you can visit.
There is unlimited design potential to express your true self on the most style-defining day of your lifetime.
Visit our website (Janay-A) for the full custom experience, browse our gallery of gowns, and to read our all 5-star reviews from 64 happy brides on Wedding Wire.
We’ll be looking forward to working with you!
Our Unique Custom Process:
We will choose fabrics, determine every detail of your custom design, create your “Working Gown Sketch” in pencil, mail you fabric swatches, and take your measurements.
Once we have chosen all of the elements of your dress, we’ll give you an estimated custom quote, usually within $100-200 of the final price. We’ll be finalizing your exact cost after the consultation, when we can estimate the sewing time, fabric yardage, etc. more precisely.
Due to high demand, we are only able to create our hand-drawn custom gown sketch for serious inquiries, and require a deposit of $50, which applies to your initial gown deposit. See "Custom Gown Sketch Deposit" Listing
Your Perfect Fit
Having your wedding gown custom made is great for Every BODY (including hard-to-fit sized not typically served by off-the-rack gowns, like plus sizes, petites, etc.) since each dress is made-to-measure. We'll send you a detailed measurement sheet with instructions to fill out.
When to Order
Due to the intensive process of hand-making each special gown and our limited production capacity, we advise brides to order 1.5 years- 6 months BEFORE their wedding date. The earlier you order, the earlier you get the dress! We sometimes can rush orders with shorter timelines– contact us for availability.
Your Gown is handmade in-house
Your authentic gown pattern and dress will be created, and your gown will be sewn using expert couture techniques by our small team.
Fittings
Your gown pricing includes fittings to perfection if visiting our Studio outside of KC. Please let us know if you'll be visiting at the time of your order.
Then it’s time to rock that aisle, girl!
Note: We can take inspiration from other dress designs, but out of respect to other designers and laws we never exactly copy dresses by other designers.
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