4 simple ways to customise your wedding dress

If you’ve been dreaming of the ideal wedding dress since you were little, we totally agree that compromising is just not an option. That’s why, at wed2b, we want you to have the perfect neckline, the perfect skirt, the perfect bodice and everything else you’ve been hoping for. And, to make this happen, we have tons of simple ways that you can customise your wedding dress to make it exactly what you’ve been imagining for all this time.

For example, you can add (or remove) straps and sleeves, change detachable features like bows, add drama with an overskirt or simply up the glitter factor with the right accessories. We want your wedding dress to be your dream come true and it’s all possible. Here’s how…

1. Attach some straps

This is one of the easiest ways to change the look of your dress. What’s more, you can also revert to a strapless style whenever you like throughout the day. Gathered soft tulle straps are a great way to flatter the arms and add a boho softness to any strapless design. Or try a pair of slim spaghetti straps for a little more coverage and support, as well as extra embellishment across the shoulders. Most styles can be sewn in by a seamstress or, if you want to change your look for the evening, attached with popper fastenings.

2. Belt up

Another easy peasy option, that makes a huge difference to the look of your dress, is simply adding a belt. You don’t even need to contact a seamstress for this one! A belt really is one of the hardest working accessories. It helps to break up the shape of your dress and adds beautiful definition to your waistline. Plus, it does all this while looking gorgeous and sparkly. Wear it for the entire day or use it to glam up your evening look along with a faux fur bolero and some wow-factor earrings. 

3. Try an overskirt

If you’re struggling to choose between something sexy and fitted or something swishy and voluminous, then you’re in luck. You can have both! Adding an overskirt makes it look as if you have two completely different dresses (but for half the price). Here we’ve paired a beautiful lace mermaid style with a luxurious, sweeping Mikado overskirt. The overskirt creates a look that’s the epitome of elegance and classic style and highlights the waistline. However, underneath, there’s a dramatic flared dress just waiting to be revealed!

4. Add wow-factor sleeves

On-trend sleeves are another great way to completely change the look of your dress. Full-length illusion styles can be added to a design with straps for more pretty coverage and embellishment. However, for something more adaptable, try a modern tulle bolero. It looks like a part of the original dress until you remove it with a flourish to show off a sexy strapless party outfit!

Remember, anything is possible…

Also, the options to customise your wedding dress don’t end there. Our bridal experts can give you lots of great advice about what’s possible with your favourite design. They can also recommend a list of talented local seamstresses if you have any specific ideas like Louise, above, who added amazing tulle balloon sleeves to her wed2b dress.

Depending on the style of your favourite gown you could also…

• Add a bodice or skirt lining in beautiful blush or sparkly glitter tulle
• Change the length of the skirt
• Add chic covered buttons to the hem
• Raise or lower the neckline
• Remove straps or sleeves
• Change the bust cup colours

So, drop into your nearest store or speak to us online about exactly what you're looking for and we can help. Trust us, we don’t want you to have to compromise on a thing when it comes to your big day. After all, we are in the business of making wedding dress dreams come true…

See our full collection of designer dresses here or click here for ideas from our brilliant real life brides on how to customise your