Louise Alvarez Couture Bridal & Evening Wear

Louise Alvarez Couture Bridal & Evening Wear

We make all of our gowns right here in our Sydney workroom and can give the reasurence of flexability, if for any reason you have to postpone your date or if you don't have a long lead time, we are so happy to have a gown ready in a short amount of time and have a great selection of fabrics and laces to choose from ready to go. If you have something specific in mind, sometimes we need to allow several weeks for it to arrive, so you're much better off planning ahead if you can. If you can't, always ask and we'd be happy to help where possible.

There's definately a big advantage to Australian made, especially at the moment. If you are planing to go with a gown manufactured overseas, as most general store bought gowns ordered in sizes are, the time fame given is often six months, although you'd have to check with indervidual suppliers as that could vary. Weigh up the options and ask around before feeling like you have to make a rushed on the spot decission that you could be sorry about later. Take into acount the cost of and time frame for alterations once your gown arrives as well, which can often be overlooked in the excitement of making the purchase. Consider supporting a local designer who can give you a gown that fis perfectly and an experience that you will always remember long after the wedding is over. Good luck!

Louise Alvarez Couture Bridal & Evening Wear

When your looking for a wedding gown always ask lots of questions and find out what the hidden cost of alterations are, so you can weigh up the two options and make a good decision. Some times people get quite a surprise when they have budgeted for a set amount, only to find out they may as well have invested in a made to measure gown that fits perfectly, once they factor in the alteration costs.

When you have a gown made to measure, we include all of the fittings, there are no hidden costs,  the gown is also created to the correct proportion for your shape instead of being adjusted as best it can be and you can chose what you feel comfortable with as it is created. I advise asking all of these important cost questions upfront in any case, as processes will vary from boutique to boutique. If you're buying off the rack don't be rushed into purchasing the gown unless you've been given an alteration quote or you've had time to make enquiries about alteration costs elsewhere, if the shop you are buying from can't do them for you.

All the very best with all of your plans, Louise.

Louise Alvarez Couture Bridal & Evening Wear

What looks best really does depend on how full the skirt is, how long the train is and also on your height and figure shape. We often bustle the train by placing varying amouunts of hidden loops on the inside of the train hem, which can then be twisted up and looped onto a button at the waist. Some trains look better pulled up from under the skirt half way down or so and buttoned to the inside seam higher up. The person making or altering your gown would be able to advise you on what would work best, taking all of those things into account, best of luck!