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Why should you choose custom-made over pre-made wedding dress?

Custom-made gives brides the opportunity to design their very own dream wedding gown from start to finish. Brides will have full creative control throughout the whole process so you will end up with that perfect unique gown exactly how you want it. Unfortunately, off-the-rack dresses don’t always allow for customisation, therefore brides often have to compromise greatly on what they’re after. Custom-made is done in stages with multiple fittings to ensure your gown fits you perfectly by the end, whereas pre-made gowns can never guarantee that perfect fit.

Off the Rack

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As offshore manufacturing grows, the quality of bridal gowns is decreasing significantly. Pre-made gowns are often produced from nasty synthetic materials and cheap, tacky laces that leave you with a shiny plastic look. Synthetic materials are also produced from lots of chemicals and can often cause irritation to the skin and can easily stretch with wear. Along with this, pre-made gowns can never guarantee that perfect fit. Often you will order a gown in the closest size, hoping for it to fit you 6 months later and then you still have to pay an additional $500-$1000 extra for alterations. Altering a pre-made gown is not only extremely expensive but also will still not guarantee a perfect fit as you cannot modify an in-built corset accurately without re-doing it completely. Unfortunately, off-the-rack dresses don’t always allow for customisations, therefore brides often have to compromise greatly on what they’re after.

Custom Couture Wedding Dress

Custom-made gives brides the opportunity to design their very own dream wedding gown from start to finish. Brides will have full creative control throughout the whole process so you will end up with that perfect unique gown exactly how you want it. Custom-made is done in stages with multiple fittings to ensure your gown fits you perfectly by the end. Alterations are done all along the way and is included in the set price so you will not have to worry about paying any additional amounts. d’Italia gowns are all hand-made right here in Melbourne by the most experienced and reputable Bridal Couturiers to ensure your gown is made to the highest quality. Our exquisite range of Italian silks and French laces will make you feel and look incredibly beautiful on your special day.