At Susanne Christyne Bridal we love to meet and spend time to chat to you to hear all about your ideas, venue and overall wedding vibe and feel. This helps us collaborate ideas together as team and create something unique with the brides own personal touches no matter how big or small to create the dress of your dreams.
Your appointment will take place in our private design studio, within Brownlee House, Clyde Valley with only yourself and your specially selected few, giving you the time and privacy to discuss your wedding dress design ideas with us. This time is about us finding out about you. In your initial consultation we will discuss the feel and theme you aim to achieve on your wedding day, this could be: quirky and fun, romantic and whimsical, bling and glamour, bohemian and vintage, classical and traditional or modern and sexy. Whatever it is - we love it all!
When you first visit us, we recognise that there are many stages you may be at, these can include:
No matter where you are on your wedding dress journey we can help and that’s what we are here for. We will help you choose or design the dress of your dreams.
Our dresses start from £950, with average cost being £1,450 (all inclusive) we have an exquisite collection of wedding dresses and two piece mix and match range in our studio which we regularly update. You can browse, try on, choose one, take inspiration from or select elements from the dresses to help visualise your dream dress and give you a clear vision.
We will listen to how you feel to firstly get the perfect silhouette for your shape, deciding on neckline, backline straps, sleeves and skirt shape. No matter how tall, small or curvy, as we do not work in standard sizes, we work from the brides measurements direct, this means we can ensure a perfect fit for all shapes.
We can then refine it by looking at: fabric, detailed bead work, lacework, train length and fastening.
Lastly, we will add the finishing touches through dazzling accessories that we have in in our studio.
We will firstly recap on your initial consultation and go over every detail that we discussed for your dress, working from a sketch of your dress and fabric swatches. This will be a step by step process to give you a chance to give feedback, ask questions with the aim to provide clarity on each component of your dress. This will include: fabrics, colour, straps, depth/type of neckline, fastening and it is important to note that any changes can be made at this point.
On the same day we will take full body measurements including heel height. The design is confirmed at this stage to ensure that you are happy with every detail of your dress and once you are, we will then bring your dream dress to life.
This is the day that your dream dress is unveiled! We generally have 90% of your dress made to give control over the final little touches. After this, all we have left are the finishing touches that are decided after talking with you, you can select to finish your look through adding a perfect petticoat, bespoke veil, sparkly headpiece or stunning shoes.
Please allow for 3 fittings, 1st fitting generally takes place 8 weeks before wedding date with a follow up 4 weeks after, the last fitting is a 2 weeks before your wedding, with the option of picking your dress up the week of your wedding.
Pick Up
Your dress is completely ready for your big day after having a final check and steam, it is all fully packaged and ready for the big day.
To help you get the very best out of your Susanne Christyne Bridal experience. We have put together some helpful tips and advice to help you prepare for you wedding dress design journey.
We would recommend a maximum of 4 people.
It is a good idea to bring along a pair of shoes, strapless bra and wear your hair similar to the way you may plan to wear it on the day.
Yes, we have a beautiful array of dresses and two piece mix and match pieces we continuously update
Yes, we were based there for 8 years and moved back to Motherwell in 2019 to be closer to home.
You are in control of your own budget as you hand select every detail of the dress.
We can however give average costs to give you an idea.
Bridal Dress - £1450
Bridesmaid - £450
Prom - £600
Communion - £900
Payments
1st payment - deposit £350 to secure your dress.
2nd payment - 3 months after order
Final payment - 2 weeks before dress pick up
Payment plan
Susanne Christyne Bridal is happy to set up a monthly payment plan to suit everyone's budget.
Hem usually costing between £60 - £120 and we adjust it to a comfortable length for you to walk in
Handloop will lift the back of the train making it easier to walk around without damaging your dress.
Bustle gets tied under the skirt of the dress, this is a piece of ribbon and a loop to shorten the length of the dress. Brides will usually tie the bustle for their evening reception to allow to dance the night away.
Modesty Bone is a piece of boning covered in satin and is slipped in centre of the bra, to centre the bodice and hold it close to body.
Bra Loops holds your bra in place keeping it in place and out of sight throughout the day.
We only take a £350.00 to secure your place to have your dress made as we have limited spaces with Susanne Christyne as all dresses are specially made.
We specialise in bespoke private appointments for our brides. This opens up our studio space exclusively for you to give you the best possible experience.