Real Bride: Chaznay - When the Designer Wedding Gown Was Out of Reach

She found the designer wedding dress she loved—but instead of paying the designer price tag, Chaznay chose to have her dream gown custom-made locally in Perth. 

Designer-inspired wedding gown—without the designer price tag.

There are many reasons to consider a custom-made wedding dress, from achieving the perfect fit to creating a gown that reflects your individual style. With a custom gown, every element can be thoughtfully tailored to you—from the silhouette and design details to the fabrics, embellishments, and finishing touches.

But perhaps one of the most special things about having a wedding dress custom-made is knowing that it is truly one of a kind. No other bride will walk down the aisle wearing the same gown. Your dress is created specifically for you, making it as unique as your own love story.

For bride-to-be Chaznay, her search for the perfect wedding dress began at local bridal stores. After browsing several boutiques and struggling to find a gown that matched the vision she had in mind, she turned to the internet for inspiration.

It was during her online search that Chaznay discovered a designer wedding gown she instantly fell in love with. She had found the design she wanted—but rather than purchasing a gown online, she wanted to work with a local Australian business that could bring her vision to life.

After a little more Google searching, Chaznay discovered us and was delighted to learn that Envious Bridal & Formal could custom-make her wedding dress based on the original designer gown that had inspired her.

And so began the journey of transforming her designer-inspired dream into a custom-made wedding gown created especially for her.

Join us as we take you behind the scenes of Chaznay’s custom wedding dress journey—from her original inspiration to the finished gown.

How It Started

Chaznay contacted us to enquire about having her wedding dress custom-made.

Before finding us, Chaznay had visited numerous bridal stores across Perth, hoping to find a gown that suited both her budget and the vision she had for her wedding day. Unfortunately, nothing had quite captured her attention or felt like the dress she had been imagining.

Working a fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) schedule, Chaznay also had limited time at home and didn’t want to spend her time off travelling from one bridal store to another. Instead, she turned to the internet in search of inspiration—and that’s where she discovered the gown that she described as her dream dress.

The designer gown had everything she had envisioned, from the overall silhouette to the finer design details. There was just one problem: the price was well beyond the budget she had set for her wedding dress.

Chaznay also preferred to work with a local business rather than purchase her gown online. She wanted the experience of dealing with someone locally while supporting a Perth business.

When she discovered that we could custom-make a gown inspired by the design she had fallen in love with, she had found a way to bring her dream dress to life while making it her own.

The Original Designer Dress

The original dress design was the “June” style by Rime Arodaky.

On the website, the dress is described as “A unique two-in-one gown, with 3D flowers all over the bodice and skirt. June will melt the hearts of your mom and mother-in-law!”

The dress details are “high waist empire gown with low back and cap sleeves. Fitted white crepe skirt with boutonniere. Removable skirt with all-over 3D flowers, nude underlining for coverage.

Photo credit: Rime Arodaky

The Fabric

Chaznay was presented with several options of 3D floral appliqués to recreate the delicate floral detailing across the bodice and skirt, inspired by the original design. After considering the different options, she fell in love with the beautiful 3D lace appliqué pictured below, which became the perfect choice for her custom gown.

Fabric selection: 3D floral lace appliques 

In Production Photos

Let’s take you behind the scenes of Chaznay’s custom wedding dress journey, from the initial design concept through to the construction of her finished gown.

Her custom-inspired gown featured:

• Cap sleeves
• Semi-sheer bodice
• Bodice adorned with 3D floral appliques
• Mermaid silhouette skirt
• Open with low back
• Concealed invisible back zipper with fabric covered buttons
• Detachable tulle skirt with matching lace and 3D floral applique
  

Lace applique placement during production.

The Finished Production Photos

What began as a picture and a collection of raw materials—delicate lace, soft tulle and elegant crepe—was carefully transformed through a meticulous, handmade process into a beautiful wedding gown. From the original inspiration to the finished creation, Chaznay’s vision was brought to life, stitch by stitch.

Wedding dress without the detachable over skirt.

 Wedding dress with tulle over skirt adorned with lace appliques.

Bride's First Fitting

When Chaznay stepped into her wedding dress for the first time, she was delighted to discover that it already fit almost perfectly. Our in-house tailors only needed to make a few minor adjustments to the shoulder straps and hemline to achieve an impeccable fit.

The final result was everything she had envisioned—a beautifully crafted gown that complemented her perfectly. And most importantly, Chaznay looked absolutely radiant, confident and genuinely happy in her dream wedding dress.

"I don't want to take this dress off. I love it!" - Chaznay 

Pinning the dress hem to be taken up

Dress hem perfectly pinned for the alteration work.

Our in house tailors working their magic to make the perfect fit with alterations.

The Bride's Big Day

The incredibly beautiful and beaming bride!

We send our biggest congratulations.

The Bride's Feedback

Highly recommend!
I tried on so many wedding dresses and couldn’t find the one… So I put my trust in Yen (the owner) and her team to replicate a wedding dress. With only a few hiccups (out of their control) the outcome of the dress was still everything I wanted and more. I absolutely love my wedding dress and couldn’t be more happier with it! The process was super easy too. :)

Create Your Dream Wedding Dress

Inspired by Chaznay’s story? If you have a wedding dress in mind that you haven’t been able to find, our custom-made wedding dress service can help bring your vision to life.

Whether you have a designer gown you love, a collection of inspiration images, or simply an idea of what you’re looking for, share your vision with us. Contact us today to discuss your custom wedding dress and request a quote.