Custom & Restyled Vintage Wedding Dresses

FermataStudio

Take a peek behind the scenes at Fermata Designs. Hear the stories of our Fermata Brides. Learn along with us as we discover new techniques and resources. See what gets us inspired!

Handmade, Handed Down

An Heirloom Gown for a Modern Bride Rachel's grandmother wore this gown in the 1930’s. It was made by hand by her great-grandmother, an Irish seamstress. The challenge to this ...

Bryce in Brooklyn

Anyone looking to alter a wedding dress should go directly to Carla and enjoy her high-quality, incredibly friendly services! Bryce, Specialty Alterations

She was like the fairy godmother in Cinderella -- an added petticoat here, some reimagined straps there, a perfect fitting, accessory consultations, and poof! [My dress] was one-of-a-kind and better ...

Marika’s Pretty Polka Dots!

Design from the Bottom Up! Marika’s wedding look was equally about the shoes. She’s a shoe-maker who designed and built her own heels, and the dress had to match. We ...

Can the soak save it?

Some Vintage Treasures Need Some TLCCan It Be Cleaned? In some instances, the best way to clean a vintage gown may be to soak it. There are some rules to ...

Helen’s Purple Print

From New York to London, a custom couture gown that wows across the pond.

Whitney’s Maine Maxi

Inspired by a 1960s shift, Whitney gets a wedding dress perfect for her modern style.

Antonia’s Crinoline Craze

Fit for a Queen! On this rare occasion we were able to make a gown for another dressmaker – she came to us with research images, color ideas, and even ...