Custom Wedding Dresses

Walk down the aisle in a custom-made wedding dress that reflects your unique style and is fitted to perfection.

A Custom Bridal Gown, Made Just For You.

At d’Italia, we craft beautifully unique, perfectly fitted gowns that exude elegance and luxury while working to your budget. d’Italia is more than dressmaking. We’re here to create real-life fairytale moments.

We craft dresses that feel like magic. Our bridal designers and dressmakers share decades of experience, allowing them to create the dress of your dreams from a single image. At d’Italia, we only use the highest quality fabrics and laces to ensure each dress is crafted to perfection. Your gown is made to your measurements so you feel comfortable, confident and gorgeous in your wedding dress.

Experience the enchantment of creating your dream dress with our d’Italia team. At every stage of the process, from initial sketches to final fittings, you’re at the heart of what we do. We believe that being part of the dress-making experience is a one-of-a-kind experience that makes the dress you wear down the aisle all the more special.

Come along for every step of the journey as we create a custom wedding gown made just for you.

Let’s get started….

Design Your Own Dress

We craft the dress of your dreams and bring your vision to life through bespoke design and attention to detail. Designing your own wedding dress allows you full control over the style and fit of your gown. The perfect dress for the perfect day.

Ready to Wear

d’Italia’s exclusive collections of wedding gowns are passionately designed and created with the finest fabrics. Our collections push the bounds of design, bringing together timeless beauty with modern elegance.

Pricing

Your custom dress price depends on the style, fabrics, etc., you opt for in your dress. At d’Italia, you don’t pay for the ‘the label’—allowing you to save thousands on your dream dress.

The average cost of custom-made wedding dresses – including couture and fabric – varies according to what style and fabric you choose to use:

Without lace, beading or embellishments $2,500 – $3,000
With lace, beading and/or embellishments $3,500 (average)

“NOT AS MUCH AS ONE WOULD THINK FOR GENUINE COUTURE.” – THE AGE

Cocktail/formal/ evening dresses

$1500

Women’s Suits

$1400

Mother of the Bride garment dress

$1500

The d’Italia Process.

No designer fees. Affordable pricing. Made for you

Your journey to walking down the aisle in the dress of your dreams begins here. Through our detailed process, we work with you to bring your vision to life.

To assist in envisioning your dress, we welcome you to try on gowns from our signature d’Italia collection, Curate by d’Italia. This limited collection of elegant pre-made gowns allows you to experience our wedding dresses—and you may just fall in love.

Click to discover our latest in-store collection

Book

Your journey begins at our Melbourne bridal store with your personal design consultant. This obligation-free consultation allows you to explore the possibilities and allows our designers to understand your vision.

Design

During your consultation, our designers will create initial sketches of your dress and help you select the perfect fabrics.

Create

Once your design is finalised, your seamstress begins transforming your sketch into reality

Custom Wedding Dresses vs. Ready-to-Wear.

Imagine every little detail you’ve dreamed of in your wedding gown coming to life.

Walking down the aisle in a gown that is crafted just for you.

This is why our brides opt for a custom wedding dress. No more compromising on style, fit or craftsmanship.

● Be part of the design process from ideation to creation
● Your vision brought to life
● Custom-made for you and your body for the perfect fit
● Unlimited fittings
● Choice of high-quality designer fabrics
● Hand-made in Melbourne

However, Ready-to-Wear can be a great option for many brides. Although we’re passionate about crafting custom dresses, d’Italia offers limited collections of bridal gowns in our Melbourne bridal store for brides who prefer a pre-made option. These gowns are designed in-house by our experienced designers using high-quality fabrics.

FAQ

What's the difference between ready to wear and custom wedding dresses?

Ready to wear wedding dresses are those that you can find in a store or order online, while custom wedding dresses are made specifically for you. A custom wedding gown will often fit better as they are made to your exact measurements and allow more creative freedom in terms of design. With custom gowns, you’ll be able to get the perfect fit, choose your own fabric and design details, and end up with a one-of-a-kind dress that you’ll love.

How long does it take to get a custom wedding dress?

The time it takes to make a custom wedding dress will vary depending on the complexity of the design and the availability of materials. We recommend booking your first appointment with d’Italia 12-18 months before your wedding date. This time frame allows you to communicate with your designer, make any necessary adjustments as you come in for regular fittings, and receive your wedding gown in plenty of time for a final fitting before your big day.

The average cost of custom-made wedding dresses – including construction and fabric is:

Without lace, beading or embellishments- $2,500 – $3,000

With lace, beading and/or embellishments- $3,500+ (average)

What is the cost of a custom wedding dress?

The cost of a custom wedding dress varies depending on the materials used and the complexity of the design. However, as a guide, most brides invest $2,000 to $3,500+ in their custom gowns

What are some suitable fabrics for a custom gown?

There are many different types of fabrics that can be used for a custom wedding gown, including silk, satin, lace, and tulle. The fabric you choose depends on your dress’s overall style and your budget. Our expert designers and consultants will assist you with fabric selection.

Explore Your Style…

Fit & Flare

Vintage

Strapless

Plus Size

Lace

Simple

Ballgown

Long Sleeve

Brides.

Aimee

Alexis

Katherine

Brianna

Bonnie

Sophie

Tahlia

Sarah