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The fairy godmother experience

Services

FAIRY GODMOTHER TREATMENT

I provide a warm nurturing environment. It's calm. ​It's one-on-one. My brides enjoy coming to their fittings. Planning a wedding can be stressful and I strive for my studio to be your safe haven.
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I want you to look and feel your best. I will offer advice, options, solutions and will always advocate for your vision. This is a collaborative experience and I want you to communicate with me. I know how it looks but I want to know how it feels. 

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I'm a creative problem solver with a couture and costume background so if there's a way to do what you want, I will figure it out. 

FITTINGS

3-4 one-on-one fittings with me in my home studio as I do the work in stages (and I'm a perfectionist). I like to start about 8 weeks prior to the wedding date.

I customize the overall fit whether that is in the bodice, shoulders, small of back and/or hip area. Includes bridal hem, reinforcing buttons and/or hooks, custom designed bridal bustle and/or dance loop if desired.

The final fitting includes a bustle tutorial with your bridesmaids and I provide written instructions (or video instructions if you prefer).

SHAPEWEAR GUIDANCE

Proper fitting undergarments and shapewear are crucial to the fit of the dress. I will advise you on products and have some samples in the studio.

NECESSITIES​

I provide what's needed: body tape, button hooks, emergency kit, travel garment bag and packing (if destination wedding).

STEAM​ING

I steam your gown and veil as part of your bridal package.

For an additional fee, I'm happy to steam up to 10 additional items (bridesmaids dresses, bridal robes/pajamas, etc). Please inquire in person.

COMMUNICATION

Many girls over the years have commented on how much they appreciate that I'm available to them. It's a collaboration. I will share my cell phone number with you and be available for questions, concerns, mini freak-outs ;)

Contact

If you're interested in working together, please contact me via email and include the answers to all the following questions: 
  • When is your wedding?
  • Where do you live?
  • Who designed your gown?
  • Where did you buy your gown?
  • Is your gown on order or do you have it in hand?
  • Who's your photographer?
  • What's your venue? What city?
  • Other than a perfect fit, do you have any specific areas of concern? Any custom design changes?
  • Please include photos of you in your dress.

Email: vanni.christina@gmail.com
I respond to emails Monday - Friday at 12pm and 5pm. 

All services are by appointment only. Slots are limited.