I finally decided, after much searching, that I’m going to get my dress custom-made. For the price that many off-the-rack dresses were going to be PLUS alterations, it just didn’t make sense to me to do it any other way.

Enter Suzanne at Atelier des Modistes. She’s owned this beautiful little shop in Russian Hill for over ten years now, and her expertise shows. She got really excited when I started to tell her about what I wanted and jumped on the idea right away. We talked about what we would envision for my look on my wedding day and I felt like I was at a brainstorming session with a creative collaborator. She was a great listener and I have no doubt that she understands exactly what I want.

After several months of disappointed shopping, I’m finally excited about my wedding dress!

The Nitty Gritty: if you want to meet with her to discuss a dress or try on any samples in the shop, call and make an appointment. You can look at different fabrics and photos with her and talk about what kind of dress you’re interested in.  She’ll give you her undivided attention and a price quote by the end of your meeting.