Makers

Makers who can do it for you

Not everyone wants to sew their own wedding dress, and that's fine. These are small studios and services that make custom pieces for a dress you already have, or redesign it completely. We don't take a cut from any of them.

Sleeves and straps

• Marginelli (London): handmade detachable straps and sleeves.

Capes

• Tania Maras (Canberra): custom bridal capes, shipped worldwide.

Redesigning an heirloom dress

• Unbox the Dress: mail-in redesigns of mothers' and grandmothers' gowns.

Color

• Renegade Bridal (Texas): dyes gowns bought elsewhere, ombre included.

Closer to home

For most changes, a local bridal alterations shop is still the best place to start. They can see the dress on you, which no one can do by mail. Ask to see photos of work like yours, and bring pictures of what you want. The project pages each say what to ask for:

• Sleeves or straps

  Detachable or sewn in.

• Lace, beading or pearls

  Bring the appliqués you chose.

• A bustle

  Usually at the final fitting.

• Neckline or back

  Illusion necklines and corset backs.

Know a maker who should be here? We only list ones we've been able to check, and we're adding more.