FAQs
Measuring tips:
- Please
measure with the assistance of your friend, family member or preferably a
tailor or seamstress.
- The
person to be measured should wear corsetry and/or undergarments they
plan to
wear with their garment.
- Keep the tape taught, not too loose or too tight.
- Styles
with sleeves require arm length, shoulder to wrist, bicep girth,
shoulder to
wherever the sleeve will hit on the arm. Close-fitting styles, such as mermaids, etc require
hip measurements.
- Please take the measurements with your shoes on.
- Relax!
About the " Shoulder to Hem" measurement:
This measurement is very important to
ensure the correct skirt length of your dress.
If the skirt length is not to the floor but to the knee or over the knee, then you need provide the measurement from shoulder to skirt hem with the exact skirt length you need.
- Bust: Take the tape around your back and bring it across your nipple line (typically the fullest part of the breast). Your arms should be relaxed, down at your sides.
- Upper Bust: Measure above your breasts in the same
manner as you measured across them.
- Lower Bust: Measure under your breasts in the same
manner as you measured across them.
- Nipple to Nipple: Bust point to bust point
- Waist: This is the smallest part of your waist.
Typically it's an inch or so above your belly button.
- Hips: This is the widest part of your hips, across
the hip bone.
- Shoulder to Shoulder: Measure from shoulder across to the other
shoulder in the back.
- Shoulder to Bust: From the top of your shoulder down to
bust point.
- Shoulder to Waist: Measure from the top of your shoulder down to
waist.
- Shoulder to hem: Measure from Shoulder down
to hem.
- Stature: Measure from top of your head down to floor with your shoes on.
- Hollow To Hem: From the area of your throat with the hollow, between your collar bones, to the floor with your shoes on.
This should be all the measurements you have plus any added for your style gown:
Please email them back to me at sales@bellinabridal.com, make sure you state if you had your wedding height shoes on at the time of measuring and if not what is the height of your heels.
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Bust:
- Upper Bust:
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Lower Bust:
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Nipple to Nipple:
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Waist:
- Hips:
- Shoulder to Shoulder:
- Shoulder to Bust:
- Shoulder to Waist:
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Shoulder to hem:
- Stature (with shoes? without shoes?):
- Hollow To Hem (with shoes? without shoes?):
- Heel Height
- Did you wear your wedding shoes for ALL length measurements (I cannot stress to you how important this little issue is!!)
Katerina by Bellina Bridal
Tape
Placement:
Make
sure you measure with the tape start point passing from your shoulder through the bust. Any questions, please feel free to contact me at: sales@bellinabridal.com and I will be happy to assist you.
Bustles:
How long until my gown is finished?
Typically 3-4 months, from January to May, it may take up to 6 months depending on the design and detail and my calendar. Please write me or call me for times, I can sometimes do RUSHES.
When will I see the pictures of my gown?
I will send pictures of your pattern to make sure everything is in place before we start to cut the fabric in about 2-3 weeks or so after we have made all the final choices together on your custom gown. After the pattern is okayed by you, I will begin to make your gown. Ill send photos along the way of beading, fabric, lace, etc, etc as needed. I can also send you fabric samples, lace samples, beading samples, etc.
How will my gown arrive?
I ship your wedding gown in a sturdy cardboard box, in a nice white Bridal Garment Bag, perfect for hanging and storing your wedding gown, via Fedex with Tracking and Insurance included.
What shall I do to take the wrinkles out?
Sometimes there are some wrinkles due to your wedding gown being in a box for a little bit. I highly recommend taking the gown to the Cleaners and having them steam it, try to find one who is knowledgeable in steaming wedding gowns. I do not recommend steaming your wedding gown yourself, it is highly probable that you will get water spots on your gown which cannot be removed.
How does your payment plan work?
I will set up payments for you if you like on my site. You can go there and make a payment whenever you like. When you reach $500, I begin to make your custom wedding gown. As soon as I get one payment, you are on my calendar so your space will be held.
Custom Ordering Information
Bellina Bridal will create a personalized plan that enables you to trust that your own custom and unique dream gown will be materialized. Our creations are custom to your wishes and your own fantasy gown.
We view each gown as a piece of art and work toward the goal of attaining the maximum possible level of beauty in that art.
All of our gowns are made with these goals in mind:- Gorgeous fabrics of superb quality, budget fabrics are available for the cost conscious Bride
- One of a kind designs
- Flattering and original lines
- Couture Quality
- Custom designed to your body
All of our gowns are custom made, we feel it is most important to get to know our customers and to understand their ideas and wishes.
As one of our Brides you will be offered free private phone consultations with Karen Caprio, the head designer and owner of Bellina Bridal. She will assist you in choosing the style and fabrics that suit you best, the design you wish to create or you may choose one of our designs. She will work on your personal style, preferences, wedding venue and budget to make you your special dream, one of a kind gown.
To start the process of ordering your custom gown from Bellina Bridal, a deposit of $500 will be required to secure your spot. The Deposit will be taken off the total cost of your gown and is refundable upon cancellation in some cases, see our refund agreement. We then set up your first phone consultation or you may do this by email if you prefer. We will go over your design, the fabrics, etc until we begin to get a design going. We will hold as many phone consults or emails as needed to get your perfect gown designed. We will provide you with a sketch of your design at this point if needed.
Next we will set up your measuring consult, this can be done by telephone. We guide you through your list of measurements. The phone session will take around 30 to 45 minutes.
For the measuring session you will need the following:
- Someone who will take the measurements for you.
- Shoes the same height as the ones you will be wearing on your wedding.
- The undergarments you plan to wear at your wedding.
- A string or ribbon long enough to go around your waist.
- A flexible measuring tape.
We have an adjustable mannequin and make this mannequin look exactly like your body. It is just as if we were sewing it on your body, and it assures a perfect fit every time. In some instances you may need a few alterations but they are more than likely extremely minimal compared to a store bought gown. You will be responsible for any final alterations if needed.
The date you plan to receive your dress should be at least one month before your wedding date. We will not be able to guarantee our dress if this is not the case. Please allow at least 4-6 months to receive your gown after your measuring session, as this is the final step in your gown design. You will receive pictures along the way of your pattern, beading, etc. Final pictures will be sent to you for your approval. Final payment can be made at this time and shipping arrangements will be made. We ship Fedex, always insured. International shipping may be wither Fedex or USPS.
For any questions and to schedule your appointment for your design consult, please contact us at : 1-661-380-0168
Thank you for visiting Bellina Bridal, we hope you will choose us to create your dream wedding gown!
Bellina Bridal Team
