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How to Create Two Different Looks From One Wedding Dress

How to Create Two Different Looks From One Wedding DressRead more

Two looks, one dress. It’s a trend that’s been gaining momentum for years, and the wedding industry has fully embraced the amazing choice of detachable elements now available to brides. Your wedding day is one of those occasions when you might want to make a statement. But what if you love the idea of a […]


Advice, Stephanie Moran Couture

Can You Have a Bespoke Wedding Dress Made If You Don’t Know What You Want?

Can You Have a Bespoke Wedding Dress Made If You Don't Know What You Want?Read more

The short answer is yes. You can absolutely have a bespoke wedding dress if you don’t know what you want. In fact, you might be surprised how many brides come to me with no clear idea of what they want their wedding dress to look like. Some have a Pinterest board full of completely different […]

Advice, Stephanie Moran Couture

What Actually Happens During Wedding Dress Alterations?

What Actually Happens During Wedding Dress Alterations?Read more

Buying your wedding dress is one thing. Getting it to actually fit you properly is another. Wedding dress alterations are an important part of the process for most brides buying an off-the-peg or standard-size dress, as it has been made to a set size rather than specifically to your measurements. At Stephanie Moran Couture, we […]

Advice, Bridal Confidence, Stephanie Moran Couture

How to Handle Opinions When Choosing Your Wedding Dress

How to Handle Opinions When Choosing Your Wedding DressRead more

Choosing your wedding dress should feel personal. It should feel like a reflection of you, your style, your personality, and how you want to feel on one of the most important days of your life. But in reality, it doesn’t always feel that simple. Because alongside your own thoughts, there are often other voices too. […]

Advice, Bridal Confidence

Choosing Your Wedding Dress – Why Your Bridal Moment Might Not Happen Straight Away

7 Wedding Dress Styles For Your Destination WeddingRead more

There’s a moment we’re often told to expect when choosing a wedding dress. You step into the dress, look in the mirror, and instantly feel it. The emotion, the certainty, the ‘this is the one’ feeling. You step out, and everyone cries… But what if that moment doesn’t happen? What if, instead, you feel unsure… […]

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The Boutique Blog

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The back deserves attention too 🤍 Some brides spe The back deserves attention too 🤍

Some brides spend so much time thinking about how a wedding dress looks from the front, they forget about the back...

From walking down the aisle to standing at the altar, it's an angle your guests will see plenty of. And this one certainly deserves a moment 

🤍 Want a dress that's perfect from all angles? DM us to book your private design consultation

#stephaniemorancouture #couturebride #bridalcouture #weddingdressdesigner #coutureweddingdress
Things I’d never judge you for at a wedding dress Things I’d never judge you for at a wedding dress fitting… 🖤

Your hairy legs.
Your chipped nail polish.
The fact you haven’t washed your hair.
Turning up with absolutely no makeup on.
Your underwear choice (although please bring the right one for your fitting!).

And most importantly, your body.

I’ve worked with hundreds of brides, all different shapes and sizes, and I can promise you I’m not standing there judging any of those things.

I’m too busy looking at seams, hems, proportions and how your dress fits.

So please don’t feel you need to apologise for any of it.

I’m only looking at how your dress fits 🖤

#stephaniemorancouture #weddingdressalterations #bridalalterations #weddingdressfitting #bridalconfidence
A minimal wedding dress doesn't have to be underst A minimal wedding dress doesn't have to be understated 🖤

Sometimes the simplest designs give you the most freedom to play with the details.

A dramatic veil, sculptural neckline, detachable sleeves or an oversized bow can completely change the feel of a dress without losing those beautiful clean lines. That's one of my favourite things about couture. We can explore the details, play with proportions and decide exactly where to make a statement.

Minimal doesn't have to mean playing it safe.

🤍 Follow for more advice and download our expert guides → link in bio

#stephaniemorancouture #bridalconfidence #confidentbride #bridalmindset #modernbride #bridetobe #bridaladvice #brideadvice
What actually happens during wedding dress alterat What actually happens during wedding dress alterations? 🖤

You've found your wedding dress, you've fallen in love with it… but it doesn't quite fit how you imagined

That's completely normal!

Alterations are an important part of getting the perfect fit and are about more than simply taking a dress in or shortening the hem. Sometimes, the smallest changes make the biggest difference.

I've written a new blog covering what to expect at your fittings, what can (and can't) be changed and why the process might take a little longer than you think.

Read the full blog → link in bio 🖤

#stephaniemorancouture #weddingdressalterations #bridalalterations #weddingdressfitting #bridaladvice #yorkshirebride #weddingdressadvice #bride2027
So organised with my beautiful clients, but when i So organised with my beautiful clients, but when it comes to making something for myself, it’s a completely different story. In January it felt like a good idea to make my outfit...

Toile done, manic pattern amendments underway and a week of sewing ahead 🤍

#stephaniemorancouture #patterncutting #dressmaking #behindthescenes #bespokeoutfit
Backless wedding dresses are beautiful, but there' Backless wedding dresses are beautiful, but there's a little more to consider than how they look from behind 🖤

The lower the back, the more thought needs to go into the construction, fit and support of the dress.

And while clever design can achieve some beautiful results, there are limits to what certain fabrics and silhouettes can do, particularly if you need more bust support. It's not about ruling out the style you love. It's about understanding what will work for your body and making sure you feel comfortable and supported all day.

🖤 Swipe through for three things worth knowing before choosing a backless wedding dress

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Lace Placement 🖤 One of my favourite things about Lace Placement 🖤

One of my favourite things about working with lace is that it can completely change depending on how you use it.

It’s the placement that gives it its character, and when we’re creating a couture dress, we can choose exactly where it goes. We can decide how much detail you want, whether you want it strategically placed or covering the whole dress. It can completely change the overall look.

Because if you’ve got an idea in your head for your wedding dress, you don’t necessarily need to find the dress that already exists.

We can make one that's perfect for you 🖤

#yourdayyourway #bespokebridal #stephaniemorancouture #yorkshireweddingdresses #bridalcouture #madetomeasureweddingdress #bridaldesigner #bridalstudio #yorkshirebrides #modernbride #lacedress #laceweddingdress #weddingdressinspiration
Things you don’t see when you look at a couture we Things you don’t see when you look at a couture wedding dress…

The hours spent making decisions, pattern cutting, amending proportions, and the construction underneath. The fittings. The tweaking. And all the things made to make it feel like you.

🤍 It’s so much more than the finished dress

#confidentbride #bridalstyle #couturebride #stephaniemorancouture #weddingdressjourney
Is a Couture Wedding Dress right for you? 🤍 Coutu Is a Couture Wedding Dress right for you? 🤍

Couture isn’t about choosing the most expensive option or making a dress more complicated for the sake of it.

It’s about the process... and it’s not for everyone.

It can be scary, overwhelming and, at times, a little vulnerable. You have to trust me, and I have to trust you enough to tell me what you really want, what you don’t, and when something just doesn’t feel right.

But that’s also what makes it so exciting.

Having the freedom to explore ideas. Choosing the fabric because it’s right for your design. Changing the proportions. Creating the neckline. Considering the construction for your body.

Making decisions based on you, rather than what already exists.

If you’ve ever looked at wedding dresses and thought, “I love this… but I wish it had…” couture might be for you 🤍

#stephaniemorancouture #couturebride #coutureweddingdress #bespokebridal #bespokeweddingdress #weddingdressdesigner #luxurybride #bridaldesigner #modernbride #ukbride #weddingdressshopping #bridalstyle #bridetobe2027 #bridetobe2028
Rachel 🖤 She married the love of her life in a ch Rachel 🖤

She married the love of her life in a chic city wedding, with the beautiful backdrop of York.

Rachel’s dress was almost a perfect fit, and with a few minor alterations, it was perfect for the day.

Whether it’s a complete customisation or just a few finishing touches, the fit still needs to be perfect.

Swipe to see their picture-perfect dog, dressed for the occasion 🖤

Photography @abbywarrenphotography

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