looking for a custom bridal gown, wedding suit, or formal garment?

get an idea for your budget by looking at our general pricing sheet!

if you have a vision of what you’d like to wear on your special day we would love to work with you to make that vision a reality. gretchen has worked with both brides and grooms to create both custom gowns and bespoke suits. take a look at some of her work here and if you are interested in chatting more about the custom design process send her an email at letstalk@gretchenbohling.com

how it works:

the custom bridal/suit process is very similar to our custom garment process but it typically takes more time to complete. We recommend reaching out 6-12 months before the wedding date to start the design process.

overview: An initial design consultation will take place, sketches will be finalized, measurements taken, and then gretchen will begin the creation of your gown, suit, or formal look. you will be involved in the fabric selection and finalizing every detail, including buttons, zippers, and linings to name a few. you can expect to have multiple fittings of your garment in which gretchen will make any pattern and fit adjustments. when the entire process is done your finished garment will be delivered during our final fitting - a celebration of a special process complete!

while we are based in des moines, iowa we do service locally and remotely. please email if you have questions about completing the process remotely.

client testimonials:

“i seriously cannot thank you enough for creating something so amazing and making me feel beautiful on our special day. (It also got rave reviews from everyone!)”

“erin could move so easily in her outfit and mine was exactly what i asked for. thank you for working so hard for us!”

“working with gretchen was such an easy and enjoyable process. she makes the world of formalwear bearable, especially as someone who struggles to find things that fit right. her expertise in the field made me feel comfortable throughout each fitting and i absolutely loved my dress in the end!”

“i worked with gretchen to design a suit for my wedding day and the possibilities that came with working with her were endless. she created a custom lining for the inside of my suit which made it even that much more special.”

Photo credits:

@samanthadannaphotographer - images 1 and 10

@RGphotos - images 4 and 8

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