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I'm excited to introduce as our guest blogger today, the very talented Amy Jo Tatum~ author of the resource site and inspirational wedding blog, Bride Chic. Amy Jo is also the owner of Bridal Alternatives, a custom wedding dress design studio.
I personally love reading Bride Chic... for her intriguing writing style and the dresses Amy features are gorgeous, feminine and often times, take me completely out of my box! In Amy's words...
"A wedding gown should be comfortable and beautifully lined so the woman wears it like a second skin . . . the whole component moving with her as if it is part of her body." {love that}
That said, here is Amy Jo answering a bride's question on customizing her wedding dress...
Question:
I love the top of one dress. It's perfect for me except the skirt is way off what's ideal for my proportions. I do, however, like another version of skirt the designer offers on another gown. Is there some way I can exchange these pieces to get what I want?
Answer:
Did you know for an additional price, some manufacturers can customize your gown? Contrary to popular belief, your favorite designer's sample may not be the only version it comes in. That's right. If you love the top on one gown and the skirt of another, you may be able to switch them as long as that particular designer/manufacturer does what's called a "swap" or "change out." Take into account that the components do have to be from the same designer's collection for this to work. Designers vary, though. Some may not swap components at all, offering modifications on color, sleeve, or train lengths instead. All the same, this could be the opportunity to make inquiries about adornments they may offer: lace options, embroidery, etc. But be warned. Too many changes and/or additions and suddenly, cha-ching! Keep in mind, too, that designers don't like to rework their original concept too far off the mark. As one put it, "Jean Harlow's dress into Marie Antoinette's is asking just too much ..."
Great info... thanks for sharing your expertise with us Amy Jo!
OH... The lovely dress featured here is Amy's newest dress... an embossed silk chiffon sheath silhouette with silk gauze train/drape combo with small silk rosettes, dappled all over and lined in china silk. Sounds so dreamy... See more of this dress {and more creations} at Amy Jo's Etsy store. You can also read more about Amy Jo's inspiration and passion for designing custom dresses on her site at www.AmyJoTatum.com
And, you'll also find this busy lady guest blogging every Friday at the awesome, Savvy Scoop, One Wed's bridal blog!
Thanks for visiting! Now... go read and be inspired some more!
