Brooks Ann Camper Bridal Couture

"I had the distinct fortune and pleasure to work with Brooks Ann creating my wedding dress. I knew what I wanted my dress to look like, but knew I would have a very hard time finding exactly what I envisioned. When I met Brooks Ann, I knew I wanted her to make my dress. When I told her what kind of wedding we were planning and what my style was, it was like she read my mind when she first sketched the dress! We were having a very small garden wedding ceremony with a small dinner to follow at our favorite restaurant. We wanted it to be a casually chic affair that was personal and intimate. So, right away, I knew I did not want a traditional wedding gown. Brooks Ann was wonderful at pulling styles and looks that I loved in order to start the creative process. Her expertise at style and fit was impeccable and even more, she was excited about the idea of the dress from the start! Brooks Ann was very good and striking that balance of suggesting what looks good and staying within the idea of the dress the bride had. That was so refreshing and it reinforced trust in the bride/dressmaker relationship. Brooks Ann is a true professional and her knowledge and craftmanship are amazing. When we were picking out material, I loved that she was so open to alternative fabrics. We went with a luxurious cashmere/wool blend that was perfect for the design. I loved my dress. It was EXACTLY what I wanted and I felt beautiful in it. I highly recommend Brooks Ann to any Bride, but definitely more for the Bride that is open to exploring the creative possibilities of having one's dress made."

"I have quite a few tattoos, and I didn’t want them showing on my wedding day. Brooks Ann helped me come up with a beautiful solution of a custom beaded shrug in my favorite color! She is a talented problem-solver who I came to completely trust. With her meticulous attention to detail, she created something that not only fit my body, but my style, my personality and my wedding day perfectly. The experience creating this amazing jacket with her was truly a joy that I will always remember."

I am a plus size bride that lost 50 pounds between when I first approached Brooks Ann about designing and making my wedding outfit and when the final product was delivered to me. I married my partner of 24 years and do not fit the traditional bride descriptions. To begin with, I wanted an outfit that consisted of pants, a fancy blouse, and a vest. I emailed Brooks Ann, describing what I thought I wanted, in very broad terms, and that I would be having weight loss surgery prior to my wedding. After my first meeting with Brooks Ann, I was sure I had found the right person to partner with for my special outfit. I have never had any custom outfits so I had no idea what to expect. Brooks Ann explained her process with great attention to detail with regard to timing, the effort required from me, and what her deliverables would be. Brooks Ann viewed me and my outfit as a great challenge and was very excited to take me on as a client. Again, I left our first meeting feeling like I had found the perfect person to partner with. Going thru the design process, Brooks Ann listened to ideas I had, looked at photos of different things I liked, and produced a first drawing of what she had in mind that was "spot on". I couldn't believe how well she understood me and was not trying to fit me into a traditional mold. Her conceptual drawing was perfect! She even included a sketch of my partner in her dress to make sure we would compliment each other on our special day. Once the actual creation process started, Brooks Ann was amazing. She first created a mock up that we worked with for several weeks. I had lost 30 pounds between fittings and it did not slow her down at all. By the time we reached the final delivery date for my outfit, I had lost 50 pounds. Brooks Ann delivered my outfit on time and it was amazing! I have never felt more dapper, comfortable, and proud than I did when I put on my special outfit on my wedding day. I felt amazing! And the best part, when my partner saw me in the outfit for the first time, she told me I looked beautiful with tears in her eyes:) There are no words that can fully describe the joy I experienced working with Brooks Ann and wearing her final product on my wedding day. If you ever have the chance to work with this talented, creatively gifted woman, count yourself very lucky. I know I do!

It was not actually a salon but a custom couture dressmaker. She creates one of a kind dresses from her own designs or works with the bride to come up with a custom design. She does all the work herself and is impecable. I couldn't have asked for a more perfect dress!