Custom Dressmaker?

pcslindsers06 · March 2011

I need help. I've tried and i've tried to forget about the Monique Lhuillier Magical dress and I just can't do it! It's unique, a little vintage, a little modern, completely fresh, and everything I've been looking for. HOWEVER.... it's $8k. Whoa excuse me, I just threw up a little bit. Anyway, I think my only option is to look into having a replica or "inspired" dress custom made. I've looked into pre owned dresses but they are still too damn spendy. Has anyone heard of really great wedding dress makers around the twin cities or in MN in general? This is new territory for me. Thanks!

pcslindsers06 · March 2011

here it is: http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.gownsweddingdresses.com/wp-content/gallery/monique5/monique-lhuillier-magical.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.gownsweddingdresses.com/page/136/&h=402&w=270&sz=81&tbnid=RpKO0B9jXlKIcM:&tbnh=124&tbnw=83&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dmonique%2Blhuillier%2Bmagical&zoom=1&q=monique+lhuillier+magical&usg=__mJ_v5MYBCbnsQ1_-1IKauYkuUk8=&sa=X&ei=0_eLTc7ZOIW40QHshbmtCw&ved=0CB0Q9QEwAA

SSaltzman87 · March 2011

Speaking of Monique Lhullier @ 50th and France.....I'm pretty sure the store along with Priscilla of Boston does a sample sale every year-they're right next to each other. I think Mestads sells Monique Lhullier dresses too, but I'm not 100% positive.

The Dressmaker might be your best option.

Bimbi284 · March 2011

Ditto the Dress Maker!! My mom had her dress made by them for my wedding and they did an AMAZING job. She brought in pics of dresses for inspiration, and they made the PERFECT dress for her. Here she is, looking awesome between my bros:

ETA: As far as pricing, it can vary depending on what you are looking for. For example, for the lace overlay fabric of my mom's dress, they gave my mom big swatches of about 3 different choices, and then gave her an estimate of what the dress would cost for each one so she had a good idea of what she was getting. Lace gets expensive, but your dress only has lace in the bodice, so it may help in the cost area for you, since the skirt is a solid fabric, and there will likely be many different choices of fabric for the skirt in varying price ranges.

Another option is to go in there with your picture and the budget of how much you are willing to spend (keep in mind you won't be needing alterations, which can cost hundreds of dollars in some places, since it will be custom made for you). That way, they can then select the fabric that will fit in that budget, and go from there.

beege87 · March 2011

THE DRESSMAKER! I am getting my dress made by her right now! My sister in law also got her dress made by her. I love Kristen love her to death! I was in love with a kenneth pool dress which was of course like $6000 so Kristien is making it for about $2500....I can not say enough positive things about her! Go with her you will not be dissapointed! Honestly the best decision i have ever made for myself.

acw016 · March 2011

Another vote for The Dressmaker, Kristen is AMAZING!! My dress fits me like a glove, worth every penny! Gorgeous dress btw, I love Monique Lhuillier!!

And Bimbi your mom's dress is beautiful!!

pcslindsers06 · March 2011

Wow, it's great to hear so many positive reviews about this place! Thanks so much guys

I'll definitely have to check it out. The one problem is that I'm worried someone like that may be too expensive as well.... but we'll have to see. Like a couple of you said, I'm sure the price depends a lot on the fabric. And realistically, this shouldn't be THAT big of a deal should it? The skirt is very plain, so the top is really the only thing that would be an intricate piece of work.

Bimbi: your mom looked GREAT, that dress is adorable! I think I may take your advice and go in with a budget already laid out and see what we can come up with.

Has anyone else heard of anywhere else that maybe wouldn't be so spendy?

newlyseliski · March 2011

Joynoelle is one I've heard of.... absolutely no idea on what prices would be. Probably a lot.

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