Saving Grace Services
Bespoke Bridal
Bespoke pieces are an ongoing process where we work closely with our brides to create a wedding dress as unique as the person who wears it. You are involved in the process and decision making of your gown every step of the way whilst working within the Saving Grace design aesthetic. Our home studio offers a relaxed and casual environment for your fittings. Bespoke Bridal Gowns require minimum 6 months lead time and involve:
● In-Studio Consultation: First, we have a consultation in our home studio where concepts are dreamt up and fabrics are discussed. we will talk through your vision to get a clearer idea of your dream design. Everyone comes in with a different level of clarity, so this step is all about narrowing down what exactly you’re after. During this step, we often look at and try on existing Saving Grace samples in order to narrow down your design. A follow up appointment may be required to allow for sourcing additional fabrics. Once you’re happy with the design and proposed fabrics and quoted price, we get to work making your dream come true!
● Measurements: Depending on your timeline and location measurements are taken approx. 4 months prior to your wedding to ensure the best fit for you.
● Design Mockup/Fittings: A mock-up version of your gown will be made in order to ensure a perfect fit and pattern/design is approved ahead of making the final gown. Once the gown is made (2 months prior to wedding) approximately 2 fittings are required to finalise the gown in the lead up to your wedding.
If your wedding is closer than 6 months please enquire about our ‘Rush Service’. Custom gown pricing begins at $2750
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Redesigns
This is the perfect option for many of our brides who have an existing gown but wish to recreate it into the dress of their dreams. Whether it is reimaging an heirloom gown from your Nonna or Mother, upcycling an op-shop gem or a dress you bought pre-pandemic that no longer fits you or your style of wedding – we love a remix!. Though different in concept, the remaking process looks very similar to the process of designing a custom gown, with a few less steps and a shorter time frame of 3-5 months. Just bring your existing gown along to your In-Studio consultation.
Redesigns start from $700
RTW Bridal Separates
Our Ready to Wear collection is designed for the relaxed bride. Our capsule collection of Bridal Separates is made to order and is perfect for brides who want to mix and match pieces to create their own style or have different ceremony and reception looks! Using a mix of repurposed fabrics, sustainable materials and natural fibres our separates are lovingly designed and made in Australia not only for your wedding day but as valued elements of your wardrobe for years to come.
Pieces are ordered in your closest size based off our measurement chart or are available online or available in our Newcastle based studio for try on and ordering. Pricing is between $500 and $2600 for standard pieces however customisation is available on request. Alterations may be required for your Bridal Separates in order to achieve a perfect fit for you.
Alterations
Already have your wedding dress but need it expertly altered? Servicing Newcastle, Hunter Valley and Central Coast Brides our 15 years experience in gown construction and pattern making means your off the rack dress is in safe hands, to give you the feel of a made to measure gown! We require your gown 6-8 weeks prior to your wedding. If your day is closer than this please get in contact for a rush service and availability. An average budget for alterations is $400-$500 but please note this is only a guide. Make an appointment for your alterations consult today.
*Please note we do not take on any alterations other than bridal gowns.