Custom Atelier
The artistry is not just in the stitching, but in understanding your personality and your vision.
A custom bridal gown is a significant investment that encompasses exceptional craftsmanship, premium materials, and an entirely personalised experience. From intimate consultations to precise fittings tailored to your schedule, you receive dedicated attention throughout the creative process.
As your designer, I guide you through silhouettes that complement your figure and fabrics that align with your aesthetic vision, ensuring the final result feels authentically yours.
The Custom Process
01. Initial consulation
Your KAITGRACE bridal experience begins with an intimate conversation in the studio or via video call, where we explore your wedding vision, aesthetic inspiration, and expectations for your custom gown. You're welcome to try pieces from the collection to better understand how different silhouettes and fabrics translate on your body. Some clients find a second consultation valuable to further refine their direction and fabric choices—we can move at whatever pace serves you best.
02. Design & Measurements
Once your design direction is established, we take your measurements and you will receive a comprehensive client package—complete with fabric swatches, design sketch, and a detailed timeline for your upcoming fittings. For clients working remotely, measurements are handled seamlessly through guided video consultation.
03. Your Fitting Schedule
Fittings are ideally scheduled every 6-8 weeks, working backward from your wedding date. Each client's timeline is unique, determined by their wedding plans and the gown's design complexity.
First Fitting - Foundation & Structure
We begin with a toile of your gown constructed in calico, perfecting and confirming the overall silhouette and fit. Depending on your design's complexity, this stage may require two or three sessions—ensuring every element is precisely right before moving to your selected fabrics.
Subsequent Fittings - Construction & Refinement
Your gown begins to take shape as we work in your chosen materials, incorporating each design element with precision. At every appointment, the dress is tailored specifically to your measurements, evolving to achieve an impeccable fit.
Final Fitting - Completion & Details
We perfect every finishing detail—hemlines, embellishments, and the final elements that distinguish your gown as truly bespoke.
04. Final Collection
This appointment serves as your complete dress rehearsal, where we review all practical aspects of your wedding day preparation, ensuring you feel thoroughly prepared and completely confident.
Frequently Asked Questions
Custom gowns require a minimum of 8-10 months. If your timeline is shorter than recommended, please get in touch as soon as possible to see what's possible.
Custom gowns start from $6,000 (all inclusive of fittings). To secure your wedding gown, a 25% non-refundable deposit and signed contract is required. The balance is payable in 3 x 25% increments periodically to coincide with your fittings.
We recommend booking your initial consultation 10-12 months out from your wedding date to allow adequate time for the design and creation process should you choose to go ahead. A minimum of 8 months is required to begin the schedule of your custom gown fittings and design process. If your wedding date is sooner than recommended, please reach out as soon as possible to see how we can accommodate.
Most clients require 4-6 fittings, scheduled every 6-8 weeks. The exact number depends on your gown's complexity and design details. All fittings are inclusive of your custom process and quote.
There are two options for interstate and international brides. We can accommodate your bridal fittings around travel dates that suit your lifestyle for in-person appointments, or we can offer a Made-to-Order alternative, where your custom gown is made to your closest size with video consultations and measurements conducted remotely. Third-party alterations may be required upon delivery with the Made-to-Order option.
Please notify us immediately of any date changes. We'll work with you to adjust the timeline where possible, though significant changes may affect scheduling and pricing.
The 25% deposit is non-refundable upon signing. Any cancellations made after the first fitting may incur additional fees depending on work completed. Please note that additional design pieces or major aesthetic changes to your custom direction once started will incur fees, discussed transparently beforehand.
KAITGRACE Studio is located at 30 Latrobe Terrace, Paddington, Brisbane.
While there is no private parking at the studio, ample 2-hour street parking is available directly in front of the studio and surrounding streets.
Absolutely. You are most welcome to bring 1-2 guests to your consultations and fittings. Please advise guest numbers when booking to ensure adequate space. We recommend bringing guests who have a supportive understanding of your personal style, particularly during design stages, to minimise any potential confusion and overwhelm.
Of course! We offer both a curated collection of veils available to try on in our studio, as well as bespoke, custom designs. We'd love to see photos of your gown and inspiration so we can provide you with any styling guidance to achieve a cohesive bridal look.