About this vendor
We specialize in beautiful, custom wedding gowns without breaking your budget. Each bride works directly with noted designer Kathryn Conover to create her dream gown. Brides are involved in every step, approving a sketch, fabrics, beading, lace and a muslin before the dress is made.
Details
Accessories
- Hair Accessories
- Veils
Dresses
- Bridesmaid Dresses
- Mother of the Bride Dresses
- Wedding Dresses
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4.6
out of 5.09 reviews
Oh, Kathryn *sigh*. Where to begin? Kathryn is just a wonderful, talented woman who was such a huge part of my wedding day! My dress was *perfect* and I am SO happy that I went ...
with my gut and picked a wedding dress vendor where it would be guaranteed my dress was one-of-a-kind. Kathryn worked with me from the beginning to come up with a design that was reflective of what I imagined and it surpassed it all. I wanted a dress that was feminine, sexy, and didn't cover my body in "poof." Kathryn's talent made all of that happen; and, she seamlessly dealt with all of my worries and anxieties by being herself--a fabulous woman who is just a joy to be around. I received MANY compliments on my dress; and as someone with a "Say Yes to the Dress" guilty pleasure, I knew I made the right choice when with every episode I have seen, my dress surpasses them all on originality and beauty.
I miss much of the wedding planning process, and one of them is working with Kathryn. My husband and I have already said that we plan on going on honeymoons forever; so, who knows, maybe we'll have lots of vow renewals too, hah! That's what I am telling myself anyway, because who doesn't love wearing gorgeous, glamorous dresses?! But really, Kathryn Conover is the best wedding choice you will make.
I am forever grateful to know and work with Kathryn on my wedding dress. It was truly an amazing experience and I DO RECOMMEND her to anyone who asks me for dress advice.
She h...
as many years experience in the fashion industry, a wonderful eye for design, and her resources of contacts and connections to find you the best fabrics, beading, etc. is unmatched.
I will say that designing your custom gown is exciting and fun, yet there are stressful times. Brides often get caught up in the moment and it can be difficult to make decisions. But Kathryn is a great mentor to help you get through these times! She truly treats each of her brides as a daughter and invests all her energy into creating a perfect gown for you.
Thus, I am saddened to read the review below listed by Laura B listed. I only imagine that she was stressed and never came to terms with what she actually wanted in a dress. Similarly I have seen other brides change their minds and buy multiple wedding gowns...never to be satisfied with any of them! I know everyone is open to their opinion, but I simply hope she is not taking her own frustrations out on Kathryn...as this would not be a fair judgement on Kathryn's professionalism, expertise, and talents.
So, if you are a bride who does not want to buy a 'cookie cutter' wedding gown, feels a bit adventurous, and wants to walk away with a beautiful memory of your wedding gown design experience - - I highly suggest that you call Kathryn. She'll be with you each step of the way!
Words cannot describe what an amazing experience working with Kathryn Conover is. She is the absolute best. I didn't search for long before becoming discouraged at every bridal sal...
on I went into. All cookie cutter dresses and no one had what I envisioned wearing for my October wedding. I feared I would have to walk down the aisle in a dress I didn't love and didn't feel comfortable in. Then I found Kathryn and my vision came to life. She totally understood me from day one. From our very first meeting I felt an instant connection with Kathryn. I was incredibly impressed wth her professionalism and creativity-- she's a real veteran in the bridal industry, and I felt so lucky to have her design my wedding gown.
My gown was absolutely PERFECT and so AMAZING. It was everything and more. It was truly Kathryn's brainchild, and it turned out to be exactly what I wanted-- long French lace sleeves, couture bodice, the perfect A-line, and an amazingly soft tulle skirt. We added a touch of baby blue tulle underneath the skirt and bodice that provided just the right amount of 'cool'. So awesome! It was really a unique and GORGEOUS gown. I completely trusted in Kathryn's design expertise and Alba's skilled hand throughout the process. They both could not have been more accommodating at every single appointment. They went to great lengths to ensure I was happy at every single stage. Kathryn truly made my dream dress come to life and it had a huge WOW factor because of how unique it was. Every single person at my wedding was in awe of my incredible gown. I wish I could wear it every day!
If you want a custom gown, look no further. I would recommend Kathryn Conover Bridal Couture to any bride looking for a custom gown and intimate experience. Working with Kathryn was one of my favorite parts of wedding planning. I really miss our appointments!! She made me feel so special and truly made my wedding dreams come to life. What more could you want as a bride?
Kathryn was strongly recommended to me by a close friend who also worked with Kathryn to make her wedding dress.
Not only was Kathryn a pleasure to work with, she showed a genuin...
e interest in learning about her clients, and I was absolutely thrilled with the final product.
But why I truly have to recommend Kathryn is because she honestly saved the day when I had an issue with my dress. I was also working with a painter to add a floral accent to the dress and when I got it back (three weeks before my wedding), I just didn't like the painting (which was completely my fault). I called Kathryn and just said "I don't love it." Without skipping a beat she said "we can make another one" and within 1 week, I had a new dress that fit me even better than the original and Kathryn coordinated with the painter directly to make sure the second design was done perfectly and quickly. I definitely wouldn't recommend that anyone count on getting a dress done that quickly (by chance, another bride had a delay and Kathryn was able to squeeze in my re-make), but I am so grateful for Kathryn and Alba's compassion and professionalism. They really went above and beyond.
If you are looking for a personal touch, someone with heart to create the gown of your dreams, Kathryn Conover is your Angel. I've worked with her for years, and highly recommende...
d her to a number of my brides. Those who wanted a whimsical look, always chose her out of the handful of options. I have personally had a couture dress created for myself, and she made my thoughts come to life. A show stopping dress to say the least. She goes above and beyond to make sure your needs are met. I look forward to recommending Kathryn again, to anyone looking to have a simply beautiful one of kind couture dress created by her hands and heart.
I can not warn you enough to not use this seamstress. Kathryn handed me her idea of a “finished” wedding dress 3 days before my wedding, after working on it for months, leaving me ...
with no choice but to RUN to find someone to help me fix it. The top and bottom of my dress were sewn together crooked and had to be taken apart and realigned to match up! There were holes in my $900 lace that she didn’t patch up, the seams inside my dress were not even closed, and it had to be taken out 3 inches for it to fit me properly! When I brought this dress to a different seamstress, she assured me that she has never seen sloppier work in her 30 years as a seamstress. She told me my dress would come apart because none of the seams were locked and that they had to completely take the dress apart and work on it part by part to get it ready for my wedding day in less than 3 days. They even took it home with them to finish it in time because they felt so terrible for the situation Kathryn put me in. Thank goodness, in the end they made my dress beautiful- I couldn’t have been happier. However, that also consisted of me spending A LOT more money to get my dress fixed and that was on top of Kathryn adjusting the cost of my dress to well above my budget each time she worked on it (without seeing much progress!) She also doesn’t do any of the sewing herself and it is apparent that Alba is not capable of handling the intricate work of a wedding dress. I can heartily say all of those days were a waste of my time and I wish I made a different decision from the start. Besides the outcome of the dress, she is completely unprofessional. She has made my whole family and me extremely uncomfortable and has made me cry several times. Her demeanor was rude, condescending, and uncontrollably defensive. I am writing this review to save someone else from experiencing an awful time during a soon-to-be bride’s already stressful time.
Simply, you need to contact Kathryn to create the couture gown of your dreams!
Her level of design expertise, industry knowledge, and dedication to creating beautiful brides is ...
unmatched. After trying on dozens of gowns in various bridal boutiques, I thankfully found Kathryn through an online search. We had a quick phone call to discuss my vision for the gown, timing, and budget, and throughout the design process, Kathryn was extremely helpful, kind, and patient. We worked to create a wedding gown that truly represented me! You need to know the feeling of putting on a custom gown - - it fits to you in style, shape, and feeling.
From hand beading to specialty lace and hand printing to fabric choices, Kathryn has a wealth of knowledge and ideas to help create the perfect gown. Additionally, the quality of the final product is unmatched. After a night of dancing, my gown does not have one rip or sign of wear. The fabric we chose was soft and lightweight!! We were able to recreate my take on a $13,000 gown for a fraction of the cost, and I can not wait to wear my gown again at an upcoming event.
I am so thankful to have found Kathryn! Please, do not waste your time searching through boutiques and the isles upon isles of dull, overdone, uncomfortable, and overrated 'designer' gowns. Kathryn has a long history of creating breathtaking, one-of-a-kind couture gowns and it'll be an amazing experience.
For those who do not live in the city (like me), she is conveniently located in the garment district, just a block away from Penn Station. She works to schedule appointments that fits your timing, and she's very easy to communicate with via phone and e-mail.
Thank you so very much Kathryn for ALL that you did to help create my perfect gown!
Kathryn is so extremely talented and so patient! She was a dream to work with. She truly understands the design process and helped coach me, narrow my vision, and help bring it to ...
life! She takes the time to work with you and understand what you like and what you don't like. Alba who made my dress is willing to listen and help every step of the way. They truly are a dynamic duo! With the amount of times I changed my mind I thought Kathryn was going write me off completely. I am so thankful for Kathryn who is not only an amazing dress designer, but feels like a friend at this point! I got so many compliments on my dress, my guests were truly in awe. It ended up being so classic and elegant, there is no way I would have been able to find this in a store on a rack! This is truly a special, couture experience. Thank you for being so amazing!!!!
Kathryn is amazing. She created my dream custom dress out of an idea and some photos. She has great ideas of her own as well. My dress was a showstopper and people even said "there...
are no words" when describing it. I didn't want to take it off!! Aside from that Kathryn is so great to work with - I enjoyed all my visits with her in her studio. She even threw in a custom made veil (by creating a whole new veil using pieces from my mom's veil) and gave me earrings for no additional charge! Thank you Kathryn!
Contact
363 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY
Kathryn Conover Couture