Christchurch · New Zealand

Bespoke Wedding Dresses
& Alterations

An award-winning bespoke and alterations studio — named 2025 National Winner for "Attire for Her" at the New Zealand Wedding Awards. From the first sketch to the final stitch, every gown is made for you, by hand.

Handmade in the Studio est. with 17 years of stitches
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The Atelier

Made for you, by hand.

Three ways the studio helps you feel extraordinary on your wedding day.

A Year in the Studio

400+

Dresses Altered

In the 2025/26 season

14+

Bespoke Gowns

Designed & created each season

135m

Of Luxury Tulle

Handmade into veils for our brides

780

Hours of Craft

Creating & perfecting dresses this year

Sarah Stoute, award-winning bespoke wedding dress designer, in her Christchurch studio
Meet Sarah

Seventeen years of stitches. One passion.

With over 17 years of sewing experience, a degree in Fashion and Textile Design and a lifelong love of all things bridal, Sarah works on every bespoke design, veil and custom creation that leaves the studio.

In 2025 she was named the National and South Island winner of "Attire for Her" at the New Zealand Wedding Awards. Alongside Annabel, the studio's Senior Bridal Seamstress and Alterations Specialist, the studio brings more than 25 years of combined craft to every bride who walks through the door.

Sarah Stoute Founder & Designer
The Portfolio

Real brides, real moments.

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Advice & stories.

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Begin Your Journey

Let's make your dream dress a reality.

Whether you're dreaming of a gown designed just for you, or you've found the dress and want it to fit perfectly — book a consultation in our Christchurch studio.