Custom Wedding Gowns in Melbourne
THE BESPOKE EXPERIENCE
Create your custom wedding gown with Melbourne couture designer, Elissa Koutsotheodoros. Our custom wedding dress process is a truly bespoke journey that transforms your bridal vision into a couture masterpiece. Each gown is meticulously handcrafted using world-exclusive fabrics and time-honored techniques to ensure it is as unique as the bride who wears it.
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Custom Couture Wedding Dresses
THE CUSTOM JOURNEY
Elissa creates her gowns entirely in her Gippsland studio in Melbourne, Australia, and meets with couture clients in South Yarra for their private fittings. Elissa only takes on a very limited number of clients per year to ensure her full attention into creating the perfect gown for each individual bride.
CONSULTWe begin with a complimentary design consultation to understand your vision, style, and the unique elements of your wedding. This is the foundation where we translate your dream into a custom bridal gown.
DESIGNCollaborate with Elissa to create a bespoke wedding dress design that embodies your vision. Every detail, from silhouette to embellishments, is crafted to reflect your individuality.
FABRICVisit Melbourne’s premier fabric suppliers where Elissa will guide you in hand-selecting luxury fabrics, custom lace, and intricate embellishments to ensure your couture wedding dress is truly one-of-a-kind.
FITTINGSExperience multiple fittings in the privacy of The Como, South Yarra, where your gown is tailored to perfection. Each fitting refines the gown to enhance your figure, ensuring a flawless fit.
BESPOKE INCLUSIONS
Couture Dressmaking
Elissa expertly handcrafts custom wedding dresses, bringing your design to life with intricate corsetry, hand-applied lacework, and bespoke applique.
Exclusive Fabrics
Choose from an endless selection of world-exclusive fabrics at Melbourne’s leading fabric suppliers for your bespoke wedding gown.
Color Specialist
Elissa will help you find or custom-dye the perfect shade to achieve your unique bridal couture vision.
Veils
Complete your couture wedding dress with a handcrafted veil designed to perfectly complement and enhance your gown.
Headpieces and Combs
Elevate your custom bridal look with intricately crafted headpieces and combs to match your gown.
Bustles
Each custom gown is designed with a bustle, allowing your train to disappear seamlessly so you can dance the night away.
Specialist In Custom Bridal Gowns
MEET
ELISSA
Elissa Koutsotheodoros, the designer behind Elissa Marie, is renowned for her bespoke wedding dresses that blend traditional couture techniques with contemporary design. With 10 years of experience in the industry, Elissa takes pride in creating gowns that are as unique and special as the brides who wear them.
FAQs
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Meet 1:1 with Elissa for a 1-hour consultation either virtually via Google Meet or at our private suite at The Como, South Yarra.
Alignment
The most important part is ensuring we connect and our visions align. Hearing about your wedding plans, what excites you, and dreams for your gown helps me begin shaping ideas that elevate your vision beyond what you imagined.
Design Exploration
During our session, I can sketch your vision in real time so, for the first time, you can see all the beautiful elements come together. We can compare concepts, refine details, and co-create your dream gown.
Fabric Direction
Fabric selection is ultimately done in person—it’s sensory, tactile, and must complement your complexion. However, we can begin shortlisting suitable fabric types, tones, and concepts during the call.
Investment & Expectations
Fabric choices and fine design details influence the final cost. I’ll guide you through options, combinations, and considerations to ensure we meet your expectations and budget comfortably.
Process & Practicalities
We’ll cover timelines, fittings, and the payment schedule, so you feel fully informed and confident moving forward.
Following the session, you’ll receive a personalised design proposal and formal quote for your review and approval.This consult is completely obligation-free, and you’ll always meet with me directly.
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Couture Wedding Gown Investment
Each of our couture wedding gowns is a unique creation. The price of your gown will depend on factors such as fabric choice, design complexity, and customisation requests.
Each gown is custom-designed and tailored to your exact measurements and preferences, ensuring the perfect fit and design.
Our no-obligation quotes are inclusive of all fittings, fabrics and design.
Investment Considerations
Fabric choice plays a key role in the overall investment of your gown.
During your complimentary design consultation, Elissa can discuss various fabric options, each with varying price points, allowing you to select the perfect materials within your desired budget. -
Book a complimentary design consultation with Elissa either virtually or at her private suite at The Como, South Yarra.
We will go through your vision and ideas, and you will receive a sketch of the gown of your dreams.
After understanding the requirements for your custom wedding gown, we will provide a no-obligations quote for your consideration. -
We generally recommend 9-12 months MINIMUM but are open to shorter timelines depending on availability. Please note that rush orders may incur higher fees.
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Our design consultations are complimentary for brides.
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To make your dream gown more accessible, we offer flexible payment plans. A deposit is required to secure your consultation, with the option for instalments available upon request.
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Every single piece, whether it is wedding gown, mini gown or veil is 100% handcrafted by Elissa in our Warragul, Victoria studio.
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The beauty of bespoke couture is that every single piece is made to measure. We can also accomodate for fluctuations over a period of time.
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We’re able to help you style, curate and create your entire bespoke wedding wardrobe. This includes custom mini gowns, bridal veils, and accessories.
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Your design consultation and private fittings will take place in The Como, South Yarra. Brides are also welcome to visit us at our studio in Warragul, Victoria.
Book A Virtual or
In-Person Design Consult
*Very limited spots available for 2026/2027 brides.
Elissa only takes on a handful of clients each year as she handcrafts each couture gown,
and strives to give her full dedication to each bride.
Book Your Virtual Consult
Book Your In-Person Consult
Get in touch below and I will respond to arrange your complimentary 1:1 design consultation at The Como, South Yarra.
0450 040 482 | info@elissamarie.com.au | DM @elissamariedesign