daci gowns - online brides
THE virtual PROCESS
OF DESIGNING and creating YOUR dream dress
Our bridal atelier and boutique is located in Boise, but the majority of our brides are from out of state or other countries. We have worked with brides from most US states and brides from Canada, New Zealand, Australia and UK.
Whether you are ordering a gown from the Bridal Collection or creating a Custom Gown from scratch, the process is seamless and creative, no matter where you are.
BRIDE SARAH, NEW ZEALAND
‘I contacted Daci all the way from New Zealand in the hopes she could send me a dress which would "fly in the wind"...I thought it would be a long shot, especially with such a distance but. Not only did she manage to design and create the most beautiful dress for me from scratch, she did it all without a single meeting and within such a tight timeframe! It was so much fun emailing with Daci and seeing it all come together, and so lovely to get to know her through the process - she really is the sweetest and made it all so easy. Would highly recommend Daci and her team to anyone (wherever they are!) wanting a gorgeous, one of a kind dream dress xxx’
Daci at work getting the custom gown ready for the virtual bridal appointment.
step 1. initial consultation
After you reach out to us through our website contact form, you will connect directly with Daci - either over FaceTime or by continuing the conversation via email, whichever you prefer.
For a Bridal Collection gown, please reach out at least 6 months before your wedding.
For a Custom Gown, reach out 12 months before your wedding.
The initial consultation is 45 minutes and during that time Daci will answer all your questions, you will discuss your favorite styles, silhouettes, and other details, and narrow down your vision together.
Note: Gather 3 of your favorite gowns or inspiration photos to share before the initial consultation.
step 2. virtual Fittings
You will be involved in every stage of your creating your dress:
Measurements - Guided by Daci via FaceTime, or you can follow instructions sent by email.
Design fitting - Halfway through the process, your gown will be placed on a dress-form in your size. We will review details together over FaceTime and/or photos and videos.
Final Review - One week before shipping, we will show you your completed gown on the dress-form. This is to review the final details before the dress gets shipped
step 3. final delivery
Gowns are shipped UPS worldwide.
You will receive your gown no later than 8 weeks before your wedding date
At your request, we will schedule a FaceTime session after delivery to celebrate your first dress try on.
A few other things to know
Some out-of-state brides choose to travel Boise for an in-person dress design fitting (optional, but always welcome!).
Payment plans are available through Square invoices. Read more here.
Our goal is that your gown fits perfectly and reflects every detail of your vision, whether we work virtually or in person.
Below is a testimonial from our bride Jessica,
who traveled from Canada to Boise for her bridal fitting:
“Daci's passion for designing wedding gowns is evident the moment you meet her. Her every word conveys how much she loves what she does, and how much she cares for her dresses and the brides that are lucky enough to wear them.
When I initially reached out to Daci, I was trying to decide between a gown that was fitted, and a gown that would be light, flowy, and able to billow in the Icelandic winds - the location of our elopement. Daci assured me we could create a dress that would suit everything I had ever wanted, and then some - and exceed expectations she did.
Daci designed for me a gorgeous, fitted lace dress with detachable lace sleeves, and an overskirt with several panels of hand-dyed ivory and blush silk. At the final fitting we decided to add a bridal cape with the same lace as my dress and silk panels that were slightly more blush than on the overskirt. I felt like I had several stunning dresses - all built into a one-of-a-kind, custom dress, created just for me.
Daci was incredibly kind, thoughtful, and professional in all our interactions. Since I do not live in the USA, we had to correspond through email and meet a few times over zoom to discuss the dress and take my measurements. When my mom and I flew out to meet Daci for the fittings, I couldn't believe how perfectly the dress fit me. You could tell it was literally made for me. I could have went home with it then and been absolutely thrilled with the dress.
At that first fitting, Daci went over every piece of the dress to make sure all the details suited my vision for my wedding day. Daci's attention to detail is impeccable. She added lace to the neckline, tried out a variety of silk panels for the overskirt, and ensured that the fitted dress would lay perfectly flat and not ripple. Since we were flying home the next day, Daci spent the rest of the day, (along with her lovely seamstress) finishing the small additions. When I went for the final fitting the next day, the dress was perfect.
If you are trying to decide whether you should fly out to meet Daci and do the fitting in person - don’t hesitate, book the ticket. I learned so much about my dress and the process that went into creating it that I wouldn’t have known had I not met Daci in person. Also, entering Daci’s bridal boutique was inspiring. You could see and feel how much work she has put into developing her craft and creating unique dresses for each bride.
Daci,
I have taken months to write this review, for the simple reason that words cannot describe the nostalgia I feel whenever I think about the experience of working with you to create my wedding dress.
Designing the dress, flying out to meet you with my mom, and putting the dress on for the first time will forever be some of my favorite memories. I am sincerely hoping that we will have a reason to meet again in the future. Thank you for making my fairytale wedding dress dreams come true.”
Do you have any questions about the process of designing and creating your dream dress? Please contact us! We are looking forward to hear from you.