Grace Bridal Couture Custom Gowns

more! It is amazing how she can take your vision and ideas and not only make it reality, but surpass what you had ever envisioned! Loyce is a true designer and really knows what to do to make all the elements of the dress look beautiful. We had several appointments throughout the dress alterations and they came with such a sense of calm and reassurance throughout the whole wedding planning experience. She is always upfront and was very flexible throughout the whole process, she even delivered the dress to my home after some last minute alterations came up. Loyce is not just an expert in dress design she is an expert in weddings and gave so much great advice outside of creating the dress of my dreams. I honestly feel like it was a miracle to find her and I have recommended her highly to all of my LA area friends getting married.

ore the dress, plus the dress was embellished with massive sleeves and outrageous beading that was ever-so-popular in the 1980s. My aunt also wore the dress, so it had been altered before as well. I live in Washington State and Lloyce was so accommodating with fitting dates and times. Lloyce had a vision for the dress which I was unable to completely see until it was finished and I was wearing it on my wedding day. I got married on a Friday- I came in for my third fitting on Wednesday evening and Lloyce worked NON-STOP (day and night) and delivered my finished dress to me the MORNING of my wedding (I want to be clear- the reason it was so down-to-the-wire is because I was unable to fly down for my third fitting sooner!). This woman did a FLAWLESS job under an incredible amount of stress. Not only is Lloyce a freaking MASTER at what she does, but during our time together in fittings, she'd offer such sound (and often hilarious) marriage and life advice. I am so grateful to her and I hope someday she can recreate the dress all over again for my daughter! :)

Loyce at Grace Bridal Couture. After reading glowing review after glowing review on yelp, weddingwire, and theknot, I knew I needed to book her and FAST! I thought I was "ahead of the game" when I called Loyce in January for my November wedding...NOPE. Loyce let me know that despite my thinking I was early to call, she already had filled up for the year! BUT, because my dress was fairly simple (and needed few alterations) she was able to squeeze me in. WORD OF ADVICE FOR FUTURE BRIDES: Loyce is a hot commodity in LA and she books up fast. I recommend booking a year out (even if you don't have a dress yet!). I still consider myself so so so lucky that she was able to squeeze me in, and was beyond relieved. As other reviewers mentioned, Loyce is not only excellent at her craft, but she is an all around AMAZING soul and person. Every fitting with Loyce she made me feel so excited, beautiful, and special, and she has such a calming presence (so important when you have a million other wedding things going on!). I have heard horror stories about other wedding dress tailors in LA being unpleasant at fittings, and Loyce is the literal opposite. She takes the time to listen to exactly what you want, talks through different options and provides her opinion, asks about the wedding and gives helpful tips/advice, and makes sure you feel absolutely amazing in your dress. She expertly took in my silk crepe dress where I needed it, made me a cathedral veil, and created a masterful bustle that was not heavy (despite my massive train), was easy for my bridesmaids to do on the wedding day, and held beautifully the entire night. My dress fit me perfectly, and people could not get over Loyce's craftsmanship. My wedding planner even complimented her work on the bustle, and she sees A LOT of bustles. Making the decision to work with Loyce is truly a no brainer if you are in the LA area. She is one of a kind, her work is immaculate, and she is amazing to work with!

y vision for the dress with her and together we collaborated to make the dress I was dreaming of/could never afford. Eventually I bought a duplicate to add a train and scalloped edge for the back of my dress. What Loyce really did for me as a bride on a budget was give me lower cost options and the freedom to pick every detail of my dress down to the buttons. Tips I would give to new brides are as follows: - Make sure to book in advance at least a year ahead to make sure you get on her schedule. She's a very busy woman and has people fly in to work with her. Make sure you keep this in mind when booking appointments with her. -Know what you want ahead of time and be clear and concise about the details. -Don't be afraid to speak your mind. Loyce is very honest and will share her opinion with you but if there's something you truly want make sure to tell her. -Lastly, make sure you discuss your budget with her. She is very accommodating and has worked on everything from high end gowns to ultra budget ones alike. When you make the choice to get your dress done here you're not only getting a dream dress but an experience. It's completely natural for any bride to feel overwhelmed and stressed out leading up to her big day, and I was definitely no exception. Loyce and her assistant miss Linda worked with me every step of the way to make sure I was happy with the final product. She is very understanding and offers words of wisdom and kindness. She even pushed back my dress pickup date to accommodate me. My husband and I had the most amazing talks with her, ranging from practical wedding advice to keeping me calm and focusing on the big picture. Dress fittings were in a word magical...I kid you not at one point there were puppies there!! 🐶The only thing I regret is that it had to end. What I got out of this experience was an amazing dress and the wedding of my dreams.💕

about each of her MANY brides and provides a pillar of support through what many would describe as a stressful time. I'll say right here that I am a very laid-back person (although I do care about details) and I was determined to be a low-key and "aggressively chill" bride. Once I found Ms. Loyce, I knew I wouldn't have to worry about my dress. I knew it would be beautiful, fit me like a glove and be exactly what I wanted. In true Kiara fashion, I had found a beautiful dress at Out of the Closet for $10 that I loved and thought I'd get it altered and keep as a backup. But after I poured over dresses that I loved online, and visited shops to try on styles, Ms. Loyce and I decided that what I really wanted was that dress, altered, plus some volume! The dress was altered (perfectly) and Ms. Loyce fashioned an incredible fairy princess skirt for me to wear at the wedding (and any other time in my life that I feel like being a princess...) She gathered ideas from my searches and our talks, and then created a skirt more beautiful then I could have imagined that was gorgeous in photos and held up very well while being dragged through the grass all day at our park wedding. I am so pleased with how everything turned out. Something that really stuck with me was Ms. Loyce's patience. She deals with brides every day of her life, on all points of the bride spectrum and she has the knowledge and years of dress making experience, but still continues to remain grounded and supportive of the bride's wishes. For example, through our time, I would have strong opinions or ideas about the sleeves, or the length, or the color (everything, really) and Ms. Loyce would listen, 100% entertain the idea, try it, show me, and then would provide her professional advise which would usually be better in the long run, since, well, this is her specialty. Ms. Loyce was incredibly professional, fair and meticulous while also being the most loving, caring and supportive person I worked with on my wedding. Her "job" is so important to her and she is so personally invested in each of her brides and their special day, that the entire process becomes such a joy. My fitting days were my favorite days! I couldn't recommend Ms. Loyce and Grace Bridal Couture any more to brides who have a dress that needs to be altered, an idea of a dream dress they want to create, or a little of each, like in my case. Thank you Ms. Loyce for making my wedding day shine so brightly!

spond to every email, text, and phone call from me. She puts the clients first and knows how to soothe any bridal worry you might face. A former client put it this way: you will have post-Loyce depression after your wedding because you will miss Loyce after it's all over, and I couldn't agree more! Book her now before she fills up her schedule --- this woman is so in demand, people literally fly from all over the world to work with her. That's because no one is as good as she is.

s years of experience working with brides, and it shows in the way that she counsels and calms. Plus, she is very fun and my bridesmaids and I had a blast at every fitting. When it came time to pick up my dress and make my payment, I was shocked by how reasonable the final price was. She is that rare combination of an uber-skilled person who genuinely takes care of her clients and doesn't take advantage of a bride in a weak and stressful time. I have recommended her to all my friends and will be going back for other special occasion tailoring in the future. Thank you, Loyce!!!

. I'm pretty tiny (about 5'1") and the dress was meant for someone who was closer to 5'10". While it was beautiful, the skirt of the dress looked pretty difficult to alter because of the trim at the bottom and the way the skirt was made of several panels, and I wasn't sure how to even approach it. So I hunted around and decided to give Loyce a call to see if she could help with the dress. Nervous, I went to my first appointment with her and she immediately put me at ease that she had an idea of how to approach it. She ended up taking apart each layer of the skirt to shorten each one, which would make the dress short enough. Additionally, the top of the dress needed a bunch of adjustments because my torso is much shorter, which she was able to do without a problem. She was very accommodating with scheduling.. Between our second-to-last and last appointments, I lost some weight which made the dress that she had pinned and basted for me so well a month before not fit anymore. Thankfully, she's an expert and knew that the dress may need some last minute adjusting, so she hadn't sewn the lace in places where it wouldn't be fixable. She didn't hesitate to add in one more appointment for me to make those last minute changes and make sure I had my perfect dress for my wedding. Aside from her obvious talent, Loyce is also the sweetest and wisest person. I thoroughly enjoyed every session with her and it's easy to tell how much she truly enjoys her job. She is amazing and I highly recommend her!

r a long time and compared reviews before settling on the incomparable Loyce! She turned the dress into something that both honored its history and felt more "me." Aside from her talent, Loyce is the MOST fun. My friend Amy and I spent a lot of time cracking up on Loyce's sofa over the course of the dress's evolution. (Lace-Face is a real thing) If you have a vision and some inspiration and need someone to tell you it can be done (and improve upon your idea) Loyce is the one for you. *Side note: I did keep the train and a bit of lace :)

the night before I had to leave for my wedding I needed it taken in more because I lost more weight and she stayed up till midnight making my dress perfect. I could not have been more happy with my decision to go with Loyce for my wedding dress alterations. LOVE HER!~

rt, but not another, and I didn't have the budget to make huge alterations anyway. I finally decided to take a leap of faith and meet with Loyce about a custom dress. I'm so glad I did! Loyce is down-to-earth, fun, one of the most hard working humans I have ever met, and incredibly talented. She will go above and beyond to make sure your dress is perfect. One of my main challenges was that while I knew what I didn't want, I didn't have a dream dress either. Loyce was great at helping me figure out what I wanted, and was very patient and accommodating when I wanted to make changes too! She ended up sewing a lot of my dress by hand, and it really was an amazing, one-of-a-kind, work of art. Thank you so much Loyce!

le attention to detail. I highly recommend her to any bride for alterations or for her equally beautiful custom work.

n-law’s, my sisters’ and my very own custom wedding dress. All were stunningly beautiful and very meaningful. For both my sister and me, incorporating our mom’s family heirloom dress into our wedding dresses was very important and special as we lost our mother at a very young age due to Cancer. In my Dad’s own words “ Loyce is now the official wedding dress designer of our family”. When I contacted Loyce, I was an ecstatic bride-to-be as I was planning my fairytale destination wedding in Italy. I will never forget her enthusiasm and excitement to design and make my dress and incorporate my mom’s dress into mine as she had with my sister’s wedding dress. She knew that planning a destination wedding was not easy so with no questions asked she graciously accommodated my schedule for all my fittings. Loyce’s commitment and dedication to creating my dream wedding dress was invaluable. She included me throughout the entire design process and her passion and creativity made it so much easier. The process began with her asking me to send her pictures of sample dresses and silhouettes that I liked. She immediately responded and said that she will make my dress how I want. She then recommended a couple of fabric stores for me to go to and choose some fabrics. She gave feedback on the fabric and what would work best. She picked up the fabric from the store herself and once we began the fittings, it was the most enjoyable experience. The end result was amazingly stunning and beautiful!!!! Loyce is such a caring and wonderful person and has become a special family friend. Although she wasn’t able to be there on my wedding day in Italy, Loyce gave me detailed instructions on how to care for my dress and ensure that I walk down the aisle looking exquisite for my soon to be husband. She also gave me great advice on love and life. I can’t thank Loyce enough for her endless love and support and for making me look so beautiful on the most important day of my life!

to make sure you will absolutely LOVE your dress. I was very particular in my vision and knew I wanted to mix a bunch of laces together and she gave me so much time and attention working my design through so that every detail I wanted shined. You definitely want Loyce to make your dress!! On top of all the craziness in planning a wedding, she is just fun to be around and has the best heart.

into getting a wedding dress made. After searching Yelp, Wedding Wire and other sites I came across Grace Bridal Couture. I sent Loyce an email of what I wanted and within a few hours she had replied that she could make it happen. The whole experience was incredible we spent almost 9 months shaping the dress. Loyce was very accommodating with my work schedule and extremely nice about having to change appointments last minute. Going to her shop after work quickly became something that I would look forward to all day. She gave me a few recommendations on where to find fabric and I ended up with the most beautiful beaded lace. The finished product of my dress was absolutely breathtaking and yes I cried. Everyone LOVED my dress and could not stop raving about it. In Nigerian culture brides usually go through 2-3 outfit changes. I was so in love with my dress that I wore it the whole entire day/night!! Thank you so much Loyce!! I look forward to wearing my dress every year on my anniversary or coming back and having Loyce transform it into something else.

do. She explained all the steps necessary to alter my dress and, in the end, the dress looked like it was made just for me. A few weeks before my wedding, I decided that I wanted to wear a veil (I had been debating for some time). Loyce was able to handle my last minute request and make me the perfect veil to go with my dress. There are a lot of things that can cause stress when planning a wedding -- having your dress altered is not one of them if you go to Loyce. She makes the entire process so easy. She will spend extra time with you during fittings to make sure you get exactly what you want; she is only happy when you are happy. The worst part about the whole process was when I realized I wouldn't get to see Loyce on a regular basis. I thoroughly enjoyed our fittings and I am so sad they had to end. THANK YOU SO MUCH LOYCE!

u need to make sure your dress is ready on time and in style. She even brought in extra help during a particularly busy phase. Her knowledge of alterations and couture is impressive. She broke my dress down to the bones and brought it back together in a way that was even better than the start. She is a perfectionist and scheduled multiple fittings until we got it right. She's a fun conversationalist while you get pinned, prodded and (not) poked. Lastly, she’s a good human - approachable, honest and humorous. You want her on your side as you go through the exciting and intense process of making your dress your dream. I highly recommend!

commend her more highly!

ortunate for finding her. She was so accommodating with scheduling and everything was done as promised or early. I couldn't have asked for anything more. She is an absolute professional and an absolute pleasure to work with. Can’t thank her enough for being such an integral part of making my wedding so very memorable.

) to my dress and truly transformed it into my dream dress. It fit like a glove and was absolute PERFECTION! Loyce can be trusted to make excellent design decisions and for her amazing craftsmanship. She is a sweetheart and I had so much fun at my fittings. Those times are now precious memories for me. Thank you Loyce!!!

r. I would recommend her to anyone looking for that perfect dress, or looking to update a family heirloom.

for what you want for the dress from every angle. I had so much fun meeting with Loyce each time and would recommend her to any bride looking to have your dress altered or custom made as her work is AS GOOD AS IT GETS.

e for fittings and was so accommodating. I took my Mom to most of my appointments and she explained everything to us throughout the process which really eased my nerves. Loyce made my dream dress come to life and it turned out even better than I imagined. I received so many compliments on my dress and it was surprisingly comfortable, even with a built in corset! Loyce is truly a master of her craft and she would never let any bride leave unsatisfied. She was so much fun to work with and her craftsmanship is nothing short of perfection. If you're interested in a custom wedding dress or veil, I highly recommend Loyce!

Grace Bridal Couture. She said that she could help me with everything. And help me she did! From the moment I called her and asked her to make my dress we were in almost constant contact. She took me to a store in L.A. Called Mood we picked out the fabric and she got to work. We met every two week for fittings and design ideas. She worked night and day to design me a dress that was perfect for a princess. She went above and beyond and created me a dress I couldn't have ever dreamed of if I tried. If you are looking a for dream dress or someone to design the dress right out of your head Grace Bridal Couture is the place for you. I am so blessed to have Grace Bridal Couture design my dress. This is one moment in the life that I will never forget. My Auntie Loyce helped make my wedding a dream come true. I love you Auntie Loyce

few crinolins under the skirt, we could avoid having to take out and redo the hem all together! Additionally, she made me a gorgeous veil that was the perfect touch to a stunning gown. She has all the best tips for getting your dressed cleaned and traveling with your wedding dress. Loyce took care in every detail so that my dress and I were ready to travel to France on our fabulous day! Could not be happier with her services.

ing job fitting my dress. I was worried about having a strapless dress because I didn't want to have any fashion mishaps, but it ended up fitting so perfectly that I didn't worry about it all day. I would highly suggest choosing Loyce to complete your dress alterations. It will be the best decision you ever make.

nitely recommend. I had bought my dress already but Loyce did alterations for me, including fitting the dress properly, adding some beading to cover up an unsightly seam, and adding a bustle.

id, appointments with her are nothing but a complete delight. She did a perfect job on my dress, which I loved but was ill fitting when I first bought it. She also showed me some beautiful custom gowns she made. Absolutely go see Loyce for your dress - it will be the best decision you make for your wedding hands down.

yself as I did not know what to do, I was a stressed-out bride needless to say. I found Loyce, upon meeting her she immediately made me feel comfortable and for the first time I felt as though I was going to have the dress of my dreams. She is so talented, caring and patient. My experience with wedding dresses went from crazed upset to calm excited in anticipation of an amazing day. I have already referred my sister to her when it's time for her to alter her dress. She not only does the most amazing alterations but she makes some of the most beautiful custom made dresses that I've seen such quality better then the high-end apartment stores. She is amazing and I would not hesitate to call her, you will love her as I love her .

s almost in tears. She made me look stunning in my beautiful gown. Her tailoring is expertly done. It was like she was my Fairy Godmother with a needle and thread and all the knowledge of how to make a woman look beautiful. I trusted her with my dress and she gave me a miracle. She is truly amazing.

als I have ever crossed paths with. I am a Yelpie at heart, and after realizing I didn't have much time left to get my wedding gown altered (purchased at BHDLN) I was blessed to come across reviews written by other ladies who had worked with Loyce. I decided to giver her a call not knowing what to expect, I had previously called two other businesses who left me less than impressed. Speaking to Loyce was a breath of fresh air! She was amazingly sweet from our initial conversation and was extremely accommodating and respectful of my work schedule. I brought in the gown I purchased (which in my head fit perfectly...ok maybe just a little less than perfect) but was 10 feet too long for my petite frame. Loyce took her time with me, made me feel extremely comfortable from the beginning and made me trust her from the get go when she said she would fix EVERYTHING that was wrong with my gown (and trust me there were PLENTY of things wrong with my gown.) For starters as mentioned previously it was way too long, the torso was also too long, It needed to be taken in, it was also in desperate need of some bling and a little poof at the skirt (just to mention a few things.) Loyce took care of everything and more! All of our meetings were private, she gives all of her brides one on one time (which most places don't do nowadays) listens carefully to your needs, and works so hard to make all of her brides happy. After realizing how much work my gown needed, I am so thankful I found Grace. Even though I didn't purchase a custom made gown from her (which now I deeply regret) the final product looked like it had been made for me and only me! The alterations were 100% undetectable and she made my gown look a million times better, I felt like the most beautiful bride ever. Ladies if you're considering working with Loyce to build a gown from scratch or get it altered just DO IT! Trust me you will not regret it...She has now become my dress fairy, thank you Loyce! :)

to all of the reviews from her customers! Certainly, each and every review is very true to her wprk and dedication! She is not only the sweetest person, but she really valued my mom’s gown and worked every detail with love. She redesigned my mom’s vintage gown that had limited amount of fabric and did an amazing job! We met many times, just to make sure that everything was done right. The dress was even prettier than what I had dreamed of! My husband and I just received a letter stating that my husband’s previous marriage was annulled and I can wait to start planning my wedding next year! I already have the most important part: THE DRESS!!!! Thank you Loyce!

king with her made me feel better. She reminded me I'm the bride and I need too look the part! She worked her magic and made my dress beautiful (everyone loved it and the color, the thing I freaked out the most about). Loyce works well, is reasonably priced and extremely flexible to your work schedule. She was almost like a second mom for me since my own mother was so far away during the process and when her and my mom did meet it was great. Love her, would highly recommend her! She may be tiny, but she is very mighty and fast!

xactly what to do...a little tuck here, and lift there as she pinned the dress at my first fitting and when I looked in the mirror I had my AHA moment and fell in love I was like a young girl giddy and in tears it was exactly what I envisioned and wanted. I bought the dress in my correct size but it was a little big in some areas because I have as my friends say a coke bottle figure so it need to the Miss Loyce magic touch and that is exactly what she did. It was worth every penny. she also designed my veil and helped me choose the right kind to give my couture gown the extra "drama" it needed. on my wedding day that is all everone talked about was how amazing and beautiful my dress was and how it fit me like a glove. I recommend Grace Bridal to every bride looking to get alterations and make sure every last detail of your look is on point.

cannot be left to someone you don't trust. If you work with Loyce, you are not only in "good hands", you are in the BEST HANDS. She made me feel like everything was taken are of and I had nothing to worry about but to show up to my appointments. I had no hesitation and doubt that she would make me look and feel like a princess. With all the million of other things that you stress out about during wedding planning, getting your alterations should not be one of them. Her quality of work is amazing. She made all the changes I needed and helped me with things I didn't even consider but should have. Loyce made sure that I wan't leaving her shop with being 100% comfortable. She also made me a beautiful veil. She was spot on with the color and length. Not only Loyce have impeccable work, her personality is what sold me. There is no other dress designer that will make you feel as comfortable as Loyce. I look forward to all my alterations because I love talking to her. She has great recommendations, she is honest, and she is hilarious. I can honestly say that her personality makes every mile and every penny worth it. You MUST get on her schedule to have your dress altered or designed by Loyce.

when it comes to web referrals, but that was my only option. I bought my dress in New Jersey, but live in LA. I did a ton of research on alterations and kept coming back to Loyce's work. My dress was lace with beading and I was really nervous to let anyone touch it. Good thing I went to the right person! Not only did Loyce alter it perfectly, but she also added a GORGEOUS crystal belt and made me a custom veil to match my dress. I've honestly never felt as pretty as I did on my wedding day. Just to add a little color to how magical she is...She spent 3 hours with me on FaceTime with my mom in our first meeting. After that, we had a SECOND "first" fitting to show my sister and best friend in her shop. They LOVED her. Then, we both decided together that I didn't need an additional fitting. On the day I went to pick up my dress, Loyce accidentally left the veil at her house. In true Loyce fashion, she went all the way home and then came to MY HOUSE (that's right she came to me!!!) to delivery the dress and veil. I don't know of any other wedding vendor that would do that! Like all of the other brides the worst part about this is that I don't have any more fittings with her!!! I encourage everyone reading this to just call her. Custom dresses or alterations! She's a dream. Also, she will 100% work with your budget! Love this woman!!!

on the tiniest of details on my lace dress to make it look absolutely made for me. I can't imagine the hours that went into the perfection of the alterations on my dress, though it fit well to begin with, you really cannot imagine the details she notices and expertly fixes, time and time again until they are absolute perfection. She was incredibly generous with her time, having me come in as much as my stressed brain needed, and every time greeted me with a smile and hug and just a whip smart sense of humor to make even the most stressed brides feel at ease. On top of her incredible talent and work ethic she wants nothing more than to make all brides incredibly happy. SO much so that when I found a reception dress circa 1950, four days before my wedding, she transformed the gown that would have never ever fit me into a Cinderella dream by putting a corset into it THREE DAYS BEFORE I PICKED IT UP. And she didn't even kill me. Just smiled at how silly I was, and made it work. She is without parallel the best. Take your dress to her and then forget about it, knowing it is in the absolute best hands it could be.

to fit my 5'3" stature. I also wanted it be more glam. Loyce worked her magic and each fitting made me happier than the last. Loyce took EVERY detail into consideration when making these alterations. I trusted Loyce to design my veil and a belt as well. She really understood my vision and created a gorgeous look, not just hems & bustles. If you want to work with a professional, talented, honest seamstress, patient and a GENIUS visit Loyce at Grace Bridal Couture. Thanks a million, Loyce!! This was such a wonderful and memorable experience.

dress (I had not yet found anyone to do the actual alterations). She helped me solidify the idea and choose the best material and then offered to do the additions herself! Loyce is top-notch, uber-talented and definitely one of the kindest people I've had the pleasure of meeting. The moment I stepped into her studio and saw the samples of some of her previous designs, I was floored and even more certain that I was in the best hands. The fittings were never rushed and the alterations were done with plenty of time prior to the wedding. I was beyond thrilled with my wedding dress and couldn't imagine it any other way!

gown and she created something even more beautiful than the original dress. Throughout the whole process of creating my perfect gown she also became a wonderful friend. Someone who was always there when I needed her. She even drove 50 miles to be part of my very special day. I never thought I would have the perfect day and perfect person there by my side. I'm so grateful I found her. I'm so grateful my day and my dress was perfect. Thank you loyce!

any compliments on it!!! Highly recommend her. She even came on my wedding day to help me get dressed! Seriously, Loyce was one of the best parts of my wedding!

specialists in Los Angeles, all of which told me that the dress was too big to alter down to my size, I started to freak out, but thankfully I found Loyce. She immediately calmed me down and assured me that she could make the dress work. After five appointments the dress fit perfect and was more beautiful than I had originally imagined. There are many things that I would have done different leading up to my wedding (hindsight is 20/20) but going to Loyce was the best thing I could have done. She even made me a beautiful sweater to go with my dress because I was getting married outdoors. I would recommend Loyce to my closest friends and family (she's that good!). I looked forward to going to all of my appointments with her - she is delightful to talk to and she is hilarious. If you want to look gorgeous on your wedding day then go to Loyce... she will have you looking your absolute best.

ould actually make my dress, she sent me to some amazing LA fabric houses and made appointments for me so the ladies knew I was coming. I ended up finding a great dress on sale that only needed to be altered and Loyce couldn't have been more happy for me. She walked me through everything I would need- how to get in the dress, when to put the shoes on, how to use the bathroom, how to train my maid of honor to lace the corset. We laughed the whole time, she was incredibly kind and supportive and everything was done on schedule and as promised. She even texted me the day of the wedding to remind me of some things and wish me luck!! Loyce is amazing, and by choosing Grace Bridal you'll not only end up with an amazing dress but a fantastic friend!

ve and beyond. Time and time again. You think you can work out how it should look and how it can be done, but trust me, you can't alone. It's kind of like the ideal man, you think when you are in your teens and 20's that you know who that man is, but I am hoping if you are a bride to be reading this - by the time you find him, you realize he's only about a 10th of the things you thought you wanted and 100 of the things of what is good for you. A man can be great, but it doesn't mean he is great for you. The same goes with wedding dresses. So where the heck do you start? What shape? Who or what is an illusion neck? What color? What in the world is diamond white? You can do two things. You can dive in, and learn, and rock your world in what is the world of wedding fashion, or you can still get a great dress, but learn nothing. Loyce will teach you, if you are willing. My world has been rocked, my dress has exceeded my wildest dreams and to be honest, I have probably made friends with a woman who I respect like a mother and can talk to like my closest friends, ones that I have had before I could feed myself. Just as important, she is a perfectionist and a true artist. She won't ever really tell you how much she loves her work because I honestly don't think she really can articulate it. All you have to do is see the big smile when something is doing what she has asked it to. Her face lights up! I didn't know the real difference between Chantilly and Guipure and now I can probably tell you what lace you are wearing from before your face comes into my focus. There's so much to learn if you are willing to learn when it comes to the art of wedding dress making. And don't let anyone tell you otherwise, that's it's just a dress. It ain't no dress sunshine. That dress you are thinking about making... There's more thought that is going to into it, than any fancy cake you've eaten, or any hair color your "hair artist" has concocted. Know yourself because this ain't no movie 12 hour marathon, do it right and that dress is going to make you feel like you don't just belong on the cover of vogue, but that you should own the magazine. Trust yourself, because it's your vision, but don't think you know anything about dress making, because you will get a rude shock. Loyce is not just a wedding dress designer.She will be honest with you but will always do whatever she can to make you happy, even if that means going against her better judgement when she really wants to give you tough love. It's just her. She is a wonderful human being, and an amazing talented humble woman.

Vogue cover!" I think what struck me most about working with Loyce is that her opinions about what would work for my dress were spot on. I came to her with a vision of what I wanted the dress to look like, and she tactfully disagreed with me on some points. I couldn't be happier that she did. The dress I ended up with is different from what I envisioned in the best way possible. Loyce's experience and intuition are invaluable. If you have an heirloom wedding dress that could use a restyle, I highly recommend Loyce at Grace Bridal Couture.

ze. She kept the style mostly the same, but was able to take off the parts of the dress that I didn't like. The final dress was amazing! My grandma loved her remade dress, and so did all our wedding guests. It was better than I imagined it would be! I would recommend Grace Bridal Couture to any bride looking to redo an heirloom gown, or who wants a custom wedding gown. Loyce has an amazing ability.

e (owned by Loyce) to anyone wanting a custom wedding gown or significant alterations.

detail at her work and said it was topnotch. I ended up purchasing another dress and took it to Loyce for alterations. That dress turned out to be a disaster, and Loyce rescued it from the beyond and made it into my dream dress! This involved essentially making an entirely new top, and she also sewed the skirt from mother's wedding dress inside so it would be a part of my dress. Loyce also made a stunning full length veil. She had incredible recommendations for the fit, thought of all sorts of gorgeous creative tweaks, and the end result was truly stunning - everyone loved the dress and said they hadn't seen anything like it! Loyce was SO fun to work with - I looked forward to our appointments. Not only is she an incredible dressmaker, she is a psychologist, advice-giver, and that calm person you need to be around in the craziness of wedding planning. She WILL make the dress of your dreams happen!

s a genuinely kind and caring person, and takes the stress out of the experience. She understands brides and how anxious they are feeling trying to be perfect in every way. She puts you right at ease, and makes you feel comfortable from the minute you meet her. Plus she has amazing taste! Go see her!

erience. She was a calming, reassuring, nurturing presence during a stressful time. Her shop was an oasis! Highly recommended.

iful my dress was. It was everything I envisioned and the craftsmanship was incredible. Loyce is wonderful to work with and she values her brides and wants every bride to be 110% satisfied! Don't be afraid of custom dresses (as long as you go to Loyce). There are several design steps and fittings. Loyce guides you and is with you every step of the way.

r dream wedding dress. You will not have the same experience at any other boutique and Loyce will work with you and your budget to create the most beautiful and couture dress of your dreams.

d fit like a glove...I literally heard that it looked like it was painted on me! She went above and beyond what I asked her to do, and even gave up an afternoon to go downtown and find a corset that would fit me. The entire experience exceeded my expectations and I now consider Loyce a friend. She is one of the sweetest, most charismatic people I know, and I would strongly recommend her to any bride looking for complete professionalism, a few laughs, a lot of hugs and the dress of their dreams.

opened the page and immediately knew Loyce was the designer that would make my dream dress a reality. She is such an amazing person and a true motivator. Upon our 1st meeting I knew she was going to be part of the family even after the wedding. Upon our 1st meeting I was a little nervous, but she listened to me and eased my mind. She knew what I wanted my dress to look like. It was like she was reading my mind. I was a little nervous every fitting but she helped ease the stress of planning a wedding. She was also a great encouragement as I begun to loose weight. She was such a joy to have around as the weight came off. She was very proud of me at every fitting as the inches came off. She was my main motivator for loosing weight. My mom attended every fitting with me and as we began to slowly see the dress become a reality we both started to get very emotional. Loyce does such an amazing job I don't know how I will ever repay her for her amazing vision. She has now and will forever be part of my family. Thanks to Loyce I had my "Disney princess dress" Having her on my wedding day was such an amazing experience. I could never thank her enough for her calming my nerves and keeping me looking "AMAZING" on my wedding day.

ntically calling seamstresses all over town to see if they could recreate a similar dress. Most made it seem like it was possible, but would cost a fortune. But Loyce took the time to explain the entire process, eventually talking me off the ledge (I later found the dress, which turned out to be $8,000). Instead, she assured me that once I found my dream gown, she'd be available to make sure it fit me like a glove. And boy, SHE WAS NOT LYING! Loyce was one of the most amazing experiences I had during the wedding process. My dress not only fit me exquisitely, but she offered up advice that I needed during that time (having just lost my mother to Cancer a year ago). I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Grace Bridal Couture. She is one of a kind.

ed a vintage dress I had and was a gem to work with. We brought a bottle of champagne and always had so much fun at our fittings. She went above and beyond and even lent me the special slip I needed to fill out my dress perfectly. I cannot praise her enough! I refer her to all my friends!

xperience shopping at my local bridal stores. It left me almost in tears because nothing fit right. I had two things that were not in my favor. I was a plus size bride with a plus size bust line. Loyce the owner and designer of, Grace Bridal Couture" , is more than a designer she stepped in as a big sister, mom, therapist, wedding consultant, life coach, and she was my shoulder to cry on when I became stressed. She mostly helped with the sadness I felt because I lost the two of my parents three years before. They wouldn't be there on my special day. She was able to design the dress of my dreams by helping me understand what would work on my body type. But she also incorporated every detail I wanted. She cut away pieces added pieces, found more than gorgeous beaded lace that was a must have. She designed my dress within my budget. Her sister Bridgette named my dress "Marriage With A Promise". And that's ever bit of what my marriage is to be. I can remember the day my dress was finally finished. After Loyce laced me in tight and placed the veil upon my head I looked into the full length mirror wanting to burst into tears because my dress was absolutely beautiful. Gorgeous, Radiant, Adorn, Couture, Elegance. All of GRACE. Loyce I can't thank you enough for the greatest experience. I've found in you a big sister that has given me so many life lessons. You have become my counselor of marriage and now a life long friend. Yolanda Guillory-Benson July 29, 2012

package and plus she taught me soo much about preparing for marriage. She gave such great advice and every time i left her place, i had a bounce in my step and the bridal stress was gone. She was one of the biggest reasons my day was all i ever dreamed it could be.....she is a one of a kind.