Reconstruction is the most personal work we do. It asks us to honor what a garment has already lived through — the wear, the fading, the fragile lace — while building something structurally new. Every heirloom piece is treated the way we’d treat our own family’s dress: assessed honestly, handled with care, and rebuilt by hand.
We assess every heirloom garment truthfully before recommending any path forward
Delicate fabric, lace, and beadwork are disassembled and rebuilt entirely by hand.
Bridal alteration and custom design experience, applied to your family’s most personal piece.
Your gown’s history stays intact — we simply give it a new chapter to be worn again.
We learn the dress’s story and honestly assess what’s salvageable.
Sketches and fabric pairings are approved before any cutting.
Handcrafted rebuilding, refined in person across fittings.
Your history, rebuilt for today.
Projects typically begin at $2,500, varying with condition, complexity, and scope of design.
Projects typically begin at $2,500, varying with the gown’s condition, complexity, and the scope of the new design. Restoration-only work — repairing an intact gown — is often less. Every quote follows an in-person evaluation.
Timelines depend on condition and design scope. Because each piece is disassembled and rebuilt by hand, we’ll give you a realistic estimate after the discovery consultation — and recommend starting as early as possible.
Reconstruction typically involves an evaluation, then two to three fittings as the new garment takes shape. Delicate or heavily rebuilt gowns may need an extra fitting to get it right.
The gown itself, any original photos of it being worn, and — if you have a new design in mind — inspiration images. The dress’s story helps us honor it as we rebuild.
Yes. Yellowing, dry rot, and weakened seams aren’t always visible at first glance. We assess condition honestly first — and if the fabric can’t support a wearable result, we’ll recommend restoration or preservation instead.
A modern wedding dress, a reception or rehearsal dress, heirloom lace set into a new gown, veils, sleeves, accessories, or even a flower girl dress — all made from the original material, with its history intact.
From your first fitting to your final reveal, we’ll guide you through every step with care, precision, and attention to detail.
Limited availability during peak season — we recommend booking early.
