PROS:
You'll get your dream wedding dress
When a gown has been specially designed for you then you can be sure that you'll walk down the aisle wearing exactly what you want. And your designer will have taken into consideration which fabrics and shapes suit you best.
No need for alternations
Wedding dress alterations can cost a lot, but with a bespoke wedding dress, there's no need for alterations – or, indeed, an alterations fund. Plus you'll be able to relax and have some 'you time' in the design studio.
It'll be a one-off
Made to measure wedding dresses are becoming more popular in the UK, but the great thing about them is that they all look different. Nobody else will ever have a wedding dress that looks like yours if it's been designed just for you!You'll have found a friend for life
Once you've found a talented seamstress then you'll never want to let him/her go! Have a think about other little jobs they might be able to do to help complete your look.CONS:
You get what you pay for
Bespoke wedding dresses cost more than shop-bought dresses, usually. However, most bridal designers realise that brides are often on a budget and will try to make your dress come alive without breaking the bank! Keep it simple and classic to save some cash. And remember that you're getting a more personalised service, so that's worth a little more cash... isn't it?It takes time
Getting a bespoke wedding dress is a longer process than ordering one from a bridal salon. You'll need to meet with the designer on a number of occasions prior to settling on the final design and there will likely be more fittings appointments too. But then you'll have a dress that fits you perfectly.It involves using your imagination
Not everyone is super-creative and it can be difficult to get across what you would like when you don't have a design background. This means you'll often have to place your trust in the designer and wait to see how the final design looks. But good things do come to those who wait!Want to chat about bespoke wedding dresses? Speak to other brides-to-be on the Scottish Wedding Directory Forum
