Custom-Made Wedding Dresses
You may have heard brides worry about “fitting into their dress”. Elise believes that your dress should fit YOU, just as you are. Because you are beautiful, and your wedding day is all about celebrating your love for your partner and yourself.
A dress that showcases your beauty; this is what you deserve at your wedding.
For your special day, there’s no room for anything less than the best. Elise’s unique designs and tacit dressmaking will have you slipping into a gown that was quite literally made for you.
Forever inspired, Elise’s custom wedding dresses ensure that your wedding holds timeless romance. For the look on your partner’s face as you cascade down the aisle, for the tremble in your parent’s voice as they speak at your reception, and for the beautiful woman you are today and will forever be, you can rest assured that all those precious moments will be echoed in the beauty of a one-of-a-kind wedding gown by Elise Spigott.
Working with Elise isn’t just about looking and feeling your best on your wedding day, it’s about experiencing the process. Choosing a custom wedding gown means you get to be involved in the creation from start to finish, and experience first-hand the joys of original work designed just for you.
Our Couture Wedding Dress Design Process
The creation of your perfect gown starts with a free consultation with Elise, where you’ll discuss all the details of your ideal gown.
After the initial consultation, sketches will be drawn, and once they are approved, fabric sourcing begins. Your measurements are taken, and based on those, a fully custom one-of-a-kind pattern is drafted.
The first fitting of your dress will be in muslin toile, a mock-up fabric, to finalize your measurements and adjust the style, pattern, and fit as needed. It’s after the toile is perfected that the real magic begins!
Using the toile as the new pattern for your gown, your actual fabric is meticulously cut and sewn to prepare your wedding dress for its first fitting. Multiple fittings are done to ensure the perfect fit and finish of your gown, and before you know it, it’s time for your final fitting and you’ve got a gown to love forever.
How much is a custom-made wedding dress?
The base price for custom wedding gowns is $3000 CAD, and this price may change depending on fabric, detailing, materials, time, and other factors relevant to your one-of-a-kind gown.
Let’s talk about what you need to know…
Consider what you want your dress to look like, such as cut, fabric, and any specifications you may wish to add. If you’re having trouble landing on specifics, Elise is here to help!
Consultations are completely free! Elise is happy to travel to Calgary, and its surrounding areas or she can consult remotely - whatever your preference.
No alterations required - your dress is made to fit you, not the other way around.
Work is based on Elise’s availability, so the earlier you can book, the better! Providing at least 4 months’ notice for your gown is preferred.
There’s no substitute for the experience of a custom wedding gown. Whether you’re searching at home or in a boutique, having your perfect dress designed and created just for you is a joy you’ll carry with you every time you look at your wedding photos.
The perfect day starts with the perfect dress. Design yours now, and love it forever after “I Do”.
Custom-Made Bridesmaid Dresses
With our custom bridesmaid dresses, there is no need for worry. No more hours spent searching for a one-size-fits-all dress for the amazing women in your life because women are most definitely not one-size-fits-all. And nor should we be!
Gone are the days of struggling to find bridesmaid dresses that complement each of your ladies. With Elise, your bridesmaids can feel confident and comfortable in their own dress, specially made just for them. Bring your bridal vision to life, and know that each and every one of your bridesmaids will feel fully and freely themselves in a beautifully handcrafted gown.
Our Couture Bridesmaid Dress Design Process
Whether you have one bridesmaid, or several, creating the perfect bridal party dress starts with a free consultation with Elise. No matter if each gown is the same, or different, Elise uses her design expertise to ensure that your vision is brought to life.
After the initial consultation, sketches will be drawn, and once they are approved, fabric sourcing begins. Measurements are taken and based on those, custom one-of-a-kind patterns are drafted.
The first fitting of each dress will be in muslin toile, a mock-up fabric, to finalize each women’s measurements and adjust the style, pattern, and fit as needed. Using the toile as the new pattern for each gown, the actual fabric is meticulously cut and sewn to prepare the gowns for their first fitting. Multiple fittings are done to perfect the fit and finish of each gown, ensuring a cohesive and beautiful look on every woman in your bridal party.
How much is a custom-made bridesmaid dress?
The base price for custom bridesmaid dresses is $1000 CAD, and this price may change depending on fabric, details, materials, time, and other factors relevant to the dresses we create for the wonderful women joining you on your special day.
Let’s talk about what you need to know…
Consider what you want your dress to look like, such as cut, fabric, and any specifications you may wish to add. If you’re having trouble landing on specifics, Elise is here to help!
Consultations are completely free! Elise is happy to travel to Calgary, and its surrounding areas or she can consult remotely - whatever your preference.
No alterations required - your dress is made to fit you, not the other way around.
Work is based on Elise’s availability, so the earlier you can book, the better! Providing at least 4 months’ notice for your dresses is preferred.
Creating custom bridesmaid dresses means that none of your lovely ladies have to worry about the fit, cut, or style of the dress. Their only job is to show up as their beautiful selves, and be there for you on your special day. Working with Elise means that each woman who is joining you for your special day will feel uniquely beautiful and that you don’t have to compromise on your vision.
Our Guide To Design
Designing dresses for your wedding and your bridesmaids can feel daunting, especially if you’re unsure of what to create. Not to worry, Elise will work closely with you to bring your dreams into reality. If you’re looking for some guidance before your consultation on what to consider, take a look at our notes below:
Fabric: Think about what kind of fabric you’d like to use for your dress. You’ll want to consider how you want the dress to look and feel, as well as your location and time of year. For example, a summer wedding dress is better suited to lighter fabrics.
Cut: Think about what style of dress you want, from neckline to hemline.
Specifics: Is there anything you MUST have on your dress for your special day?
Design: Do you want a long train or floor length? Do you want long sleeves or a sweetheart neck? Do you want a lace bodice or more tulle?
There’s no wrong answer, and you certainly don’t have to pick just one! Come with your favourite ideas and Elise will help you narrow everything down until you’ve landed on “the one”.