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Meet The Team

Who We Are
Portrait of Sarah Stoute, Founder and Award-Winning Bridal Designer, seated and wearing a black lace jacket, featured on the

Sarah

Founder, Designer & Alteration Expert

With over 17 years of sewing experience and a passion for all things bridal and bespoke; I am here to bring all your dreams to life. With a degree in Fashion and Textile Design I work on all bespoke designs, veils and custom creations, as well as alterations and redesigns.

I was recently awarded the 2025 National and South Island "Attire for Her"  award at the New Zealand Wedding Awards. This has been my proudest moment so far in my career and this will continue to fuel my passion that every bride has the perfect dress!

Who We Are
Professional photo of Sarah Stoute, the bespoke wedding gown designer, standing in her studio, wearing a white top for her pr

Annabel

Alteration Expert

I absolutely love my role at Sarah Stoute Bespoke. It is an honor to work closely with each beautiful bride to tailor their gowns to perfection. With my fashion degree, I combine passion and technical skill to ensure every stitch is perfect to achieve excellent fit. I look forward to meeting you!

Sarah Stoute Bespoke team performing a custom wedding dress fitting with a client or model in the bridal atelier studio.

Why Choose Sarah
Stoute Bespoke? 

When you choose us, you're not just getting a dress—you're getting a true bespoke experience. With over 25 years of combined sewing experience and a shared love for all things bridal, we bring your dreams to life with meticulous attention to every detail. Our expertise, backed by diplomas in Fashion and Textile Design, gives us a deep understanding of fabrics, patterns, and garment construction. This passion and skill recently earned Sarah the 2025 National and South Island "Attire for Her" award at the New Zealand Wedding Awards, a moment we're incredibly proud of. It’s this award-winning passion that fuels our commitment to ensuring every bride we work with finds her perfect dress.

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