How we work

We recommend clients come to us six to eight months in advance of the wedding. However, clients that give us more time will have additional flexibility in design and fitting schedules. Also, please take into account time necessary to accommodate pre-wedding photography or destination travel.

We can make a gown in as few as six weeks if our schedule permits. This is not optimal as rush charges may be incurred and fabrication, fitting, and design options may be somewhat limited.  We cannot accommodate rush dresses during Mardi Gras season. 

While some clients arrive prepared with very specific ideas, others allow for us to have complete creative freedom. Please bring pictures of gowns or design elements that you like. The more information the better. We will also discuss factors that influence design. These include time and location of the wedding, formality of the event, and type of reception. The goal is to create a gown complementary to your personality, style, and body type. A few friends and relatives are welcome to join us.  Please wear appropriate undergarments for measurements.    

It is best to have your shoes for the muslin fitting.  It is required to have shoes for the final fitting.  If you do not have your shoes for the muslin fitting, bring a pair close to the heel height you plan to wear. 

That is where we come in. You do not have to choose one silhouette. In a custom made gown, we can blend design elements from several gowns into one unique creation. 

If you have found the dress of your dreams and you do not foresee fitting issues, buy it! We are here to create unique one of a kind creations. A custom gown takes time and effort and if you are happy with something in the market, we would recommend buying it. 

With advanced notice, we can take new measurements and schedule the construction of your muslin and gown to correspond with your weight loss target date.  We can begin the design process and source fabric and trims in advance.

Our custom gowns start at $6,000. Intricacy of construction, fabric consumption, and use of lace and beading are factors that will increase cost. A 50% deposit is due when the sketch and fabrics are chosen. The balance is due with the completion of the muslin fitting. 

Our gowns are made here in our uptown New Orleans atelier. Suzanne takes part in the construction process.  The designer oversees the entire process, works closely with her talented staff, and does some of the intricate sewing herself.   

We do work with out of town clients. The initial consultation and the initial design phase can be done virtually if the client can provide accurate measurements. Meetings and fittings in our New Orleans studio are preferred. However, off site fittings can be arranged. Transportation costs will be the responsibility of the client

Suzanne is thrilled to bring her gifts, her talents, and her experience home to New Orleans to open a small business. She wants to embrace the entire design process by designing a gown from start to finish for individual clients. She is committed to each client receiving a gown of utmost quality. Suzanne wants to create design jobs locally and keep our talent home. She is committed to bringing something beautiful to the city of New Orleans. New Orleans is a city known for its artistry in music, food, craftsmanship, and architecture. It makes sense to make beautiful romantic wedding gowns in a beautiful historic city.