process
alteration
1. BOOKING IN (8-10 WEEKS)
We recommend booking you initial fitting at least 8-10 weeks from the date you require your dress (wedding date or leave date if you are travelling for your wedding).
Need it faster?
No problem, we also offer a Rush Order Service!
Rush order fees depend on the difficulty of the alterations and will be calculated after your initial fitting.
CUSTOM DESIGN SERVICE
Many brides love their dress but want to add personal touches. With our designer expertise, we offer the opportunity to recreate or redesign your gown—whether it's adding sleeves, detachable skirts, or altering necklines. There's nothing we can't do, so please inquire before or during your consultation.
- Guidance and expert advice on how to achieve your perfect fit.
- Your invoice detailing your alterations by price (including any rush fees).
- A 50% deposit is required to begin your alterations, with the remaining balance due upon pickup.
- A booking for your next fitting.
- Congratulations, you’re on your way to have the perfect fitting dress!
2. YOUR INITAL CONSULTATION
During your fitting you will be provided with:
3. FINAL PICK UP
- On average 2-3 fittings in total.
- Instructions on how to correctly get dressed on your wedding day.
- Specific care advice for your dress including tips on how to manage your dress train.
- Referrals for post wedding care of your dress.
what to bring:
You will receive:
Shoes
(if you have them
Your gown
Under garments
Sarah Tahu
"Ivonns attention to detail is nothing words can express. My wedding dress was absolutely amazing! The ostrich feather with the Korowai effect really gave it that “Wow” factor. Highly recommend Ivonns service. Not only is she an amazing dressmaker but she’s also Beautiful inside and out".
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Sarah & Richard
Harmany Loane
'Ivonn was absolutely amazing to deal with. I did not give her much of a description to work with, just that I wanted something that would suit my figure and look good in! I left it in her hands to do the rest and she went above and beyond to design and create a gown that was so stunning! Her attention to detail is unreal. Her bead work and little touches were so stunning! This whole experience of a couture bridal dress was the best part of the wedding planning for me! I was so excited for my fittings and Ivonn would make small changes each time until it was perfect. No job was too hard for her, she was always calm and professional and made me feel at ease about the whole situation. I can not recommend her enough!! To this day I still have my family , friends and wedding guests and vendors rave about my wedding gown! They were in absolute awe of the detail work and how stunning it was. I still can't believe I was lucky enough to have Ivonn create my wedding dress. I never imagined I would of had a dress so beautiful. I'm so grateful for Ivonn, she is so skilled and capable of anything".
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Harmoney & Mark
Peggy-rose Aranui
"Once you take one look at this exceptional dress Ivonn Couture created for me, tells you how much it has been intricately designed to fit all my curves like a glove!!
Ivonns years of experience, skills and expertise, masterfully breathed life into my dream dress
whilst taking into account all the elements I wanted added.
This journey has been womderfully inciteful as Ivonn carefully selected what materials and tones would best suit my body and this particular style of dress.
With an elegant plunge to the neckline, which mind you had been concealed for years, had been tastefully added, to the flesh toned panels along the sides and the beautifully sewn laced designs all accentuated to the timeless elegance of this dress.
It has been my honour to wear a Ivonn Couture custom designed dress and it stands over and above my expectations!! I can not thank you enough Ivonn for all your hard-work and your attention to detail, you added to my experience of one of the happiest days of my life!!!
Peggy-rose &Ngarangi
Steph.M
Still enchanted by my dress from Ivonn Bridal Couture. Two years later, and the desire to relive my wedding day just to wear it again is real. The beautiful woman behind the scenes turned my dream into a breathtaking reality. The craftsmanship is a testament to her skill and passion. Wearing it felt like living a fairytale—I've never felt more beautiful. Thank you for creating a gown that's not just a dress but a cherished memory. If you're seeking an extraordinary bridal experience, Ivonn Bridal Couture is the place. xxx
Steph Armstrong
