Brides & Tailor

g my wedding dress couldn't have gone any better. It is beautiful, and I would highly recommend buying your dress from them too because there is no way you won't agree with me. I am now a forever fan!

were able to still accommodate. Highly recommend for your custom tailoring needs!

tly. The fabrics are very nice and comfortable. I can't wait for my big day!

m wedding dress. I found Manal on Etsy and things have been easy since. From our first correspondence she has been so professional, timely, and sweet. She took care of me as if I was her own. She always responded to me, answering all my questions, and even sent me follow ups when I didn’t get back to her. In the end of the process, I decided to go pick up my dress in person, and it was a beautiful experience! Manal made it perfect! My dress is gorgeous and I cannot wait to send her pictures soon!

ngs for my dress and kept me in the loop about everything. I really liked that I was able to split the payments up as well so it wasn’t one huge lump sum for me. They are super flexible in design and just overall great communication. The dress itself is OUTSTANDING! And I can’t wait to wear it on my wedding day. Their customer service is excellent as well. I called them to ask them how to attach my removable train, and they answered the phone immediately and explained step by on how to hook on the train to the dress. Honestly 10/10 would recommend this company for custom wedding dresses!

finding a wedding dress that truly felt like ‘me’. I made several appointments in bridal boutiques, tried on countless dresses, and scoured the internet trying to find my dream dress. It felt hopeless at a certain point and I almost settled for something that I didn’t completely love. That’s when I found Brides and Tailor! I ordered a custom sketch and sent in a ton of inspiration pics. When I got my sketch back, it was as if they had jumped right into my brain and put my vision on paper. I’m even crying right now writing this review! Haha! Once they started making my dress, the communication from Manal was just astounding. They sent pictures of lace samples to choose from, kept me updated with progress pictures, gave me advice on design choices, accepted my last minute requests with zero hesitation, and even caught a possibly disastrous issue with the measurements that I sent in (but that’s a story for another day). Now the dress.. omg the dress.. I’m obsessed. My vision was a kind of gothic fairytale. Think the dress that the dark fairy princess wears as she runs through the woods. I wanted sparkles, poof, and a train. And did they deliver!! The dress was so light and easy to wear. Fit completely perfectly, no alterations needed! I had guests at our wedding telling me that they literally gasped as I walked into the ceremony. If you’ve made it this far, do it. Order the sketch. Get the dress. You won’t regret it a single bit.

em of my wardrobe; building it together from scratch was a highlight of my wedding experience and I’ve received countless compliments on it. I highly recommend Brides and Tailor to any bride who: a) has a curvy figure & may have trouble buying clothes off the rack in general b) wants a nontraditional dress (ie custom colors, a specific combination of fabrics & styles, or a specific “theme” to fit) b) wants a durable, custom art piece that you can wear to formal events beyond the wedding (I’ve already worn mine to two themed balls post-wedding!) d) wants to feel powerful and stunning on her wedding day, and in control every step of the dress buying process I will also say Brides and Tailor is very reasonably priced for the custom & quality of dress delivered. For example, the traditional dresses I looked at before coming to Brides and Tailor cost $3,000-5,000 plus; working with Brides & Tailor got me a similar style customized to my preferred colors, measurements, and style for less than half of the traditional dress. Given how responsive and attentive to detail Brides & Tailor are, I would guess they can modify designs to fit any budget. Read on for more tips & details! Tips: Try on different dress styles at a local boutique before committing to a style or design for your custom dress. I wound up changing my design completely based on how a certain style looked on me in real life (vs a skinny model in a picture). Purchase the sketch from Brides and Tailor to confirm you’re aligned on vision. I’m really glad I did this step as it made me feel confident in my decision and trust that B&T knew how to execute. I also got to make small modifications for my comfort before moving forward. Order directly from the Brides and Tailor website - online third-party shops sometimes have weird rules about delivery times that aren’t conducive to the custom dress collaboration process Invest in a good local tailor as you will need to work closely with them on measurements before ordering and after for alterations! If you’re in Chicago I recommend Uncommon Closet. Other vendors featured in the photos: Photography by Diamond Wedding Studios Venue: Camp Lakotah in Wautoma, WI Groom’s custom suit by Sharpe Suiting (partnered with Uncommon Closet)

ad a unique request and I couldn’t be happier and the price is extremely reasonable especially considering you’re getting a CUSTOM dress! The dress was also completed in the timeframe they gave and I was blown away. I looked into one other dress maker and they told me it would take an entire year at nearly triple the price!

d after having the initial consultation, I was encouraged that it was possible. She made the process seamlessly easy and stress free! (Especially being in two different states) She listened to me and my “wants” and also gave her opinion without overstepping her boundaries or deterring my vision. To the point where I NEVER envisioned myself in a ball gown style of any sort. She sketched the train on my dress and I fell in LOVE! She was SO PLEASANT AND TRULY A PLEASURE TO WORK WITH. Her communication throughout the process was impeccable and the constant updates and picture mail left me at ease during the process. My gown was finished 5-6 weeks early and was shipped with care. Even with her sending me the final product before shipping, NEVER IN MY LIFE would I have thought the gown would look how it does. The pictures did it NO JUSTICE and it was ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL!! She incorporated everything I wanted! Gold Mermaid style gown with detachable train AND sleeves! Also added her own little flare adding chocolate beading in with the gold! I was brought to tears unboxing it as the details and beading were so intricate and neatly placed/sewn! I will never have the words to thank her enough!! But I will sing her praises FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE!! Not only did she make me feel like the BADDEST MAM-A-JAMA walking the earth on my wedding day but she made me feel AND LOOK loke ROYALTY!! The feeling of knowing that I have a ONE OF A KIND DRESS that can’t be duplicated and a gown that will be talked about for YEARS TO COME is AN OUT OF THIS WORLD EXPERIENCE! THANK YOU AGAIN, TO MANAL AND BRIDES & TAILOR, for helping make my special day one to always remember!!

st of all, the dress is exactly what I wanted! She captured my vision and brought it to life. I cannot wait to wear it!

I was 12! I know I was probably a little hard becauce I changed the dress design 3x before we finilazed it, but the dress came out like a dream and fit like a glove, she gave the best advice on what she thought would work and wouldn't ! I cant wait to wear it!

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or customized wedding dresses and started brainstorming what I wanted from pieces of dresses I loved. Soon enough, I received a sketch of the most breathtaking dress on the planet and what I had exactly envisioned. I don’t know how Manal does it, but they are a magical human being that every single bride should go to! If you are debating on getting your gown completely customized from scratch, and it be one of a kind, stop and just do it. I cannot believe that the price of the gown and everything was fairly affordable too, probably the same price as purchasing a brand-new gown on the rack and it not being 100% original. I could go on and on about how happy I am with making this decision. I will cherish this gown and make many memories with it for days to come. I cannot wait to share my wedding photos and surprise my soon-to-be husband. With love, MV

a wedding. I had to change plans for my dress twice after ordering due to some unforeseen circumstances and without hesitation Manal was there to make it happen. Not only is my dress of the best quality but it also fits perfect which I was not expecting since I had never been there in person and have to have my measurements don’t locally then sent in. I can’t thank you enough for making me the dress that will make me feel the most beautiful on my wedding day!

concerns or questions, Manal was prompt with a response email!! Can’t wait to wear it for our summer wedding!! Would definitely recommend if you’re looking for a custom dress!!!

th which they worked was so impressive. It seemed like I'd just started the process when Manal let me know they were nearly finished, and for such a quality product, this blows my mind. Initially, I was nervous about buying a dress online, but this fits just like it should and, like I said, stunning. The first words out of my partner's mouth were that it was entirely worth the money. If I ever need/want a custom dress again, I would definitely use this business.

r my wedding thanks to the wonderful team at Brides & Tailor. Every step of the process from having the sketch created of my dream wedding dress to all the wonderful updates from Manal and the seamstress made this an enjoyable process. I want to say thank you again Brides & Tailor for making me such a beautiful Wedding dress!

e process that was easy and fun. The dress is gorgeous and a great price for such a beautiful custom piece.

o comfortable and perfect. I am so excited! If you are wanting a dress from Manal, don't hesitate, the quality of the item is worth it!