Wedding dress alterations can be more complex โ and costly โ than you might expect. From hems with hidden layers to reworking bodices and closures, this guide breaks down the real work that goes into tailoring a garment to fit you perfectly. Whether youโre buying secondhand or just unsure what โprofessionally alteredโ really means, this is your no-fluff explainer.
Read MoreIt was important to Josephine that her wedding dress was unique and unlike any other, so when she tried on the Santorini from Our Linen Story Heritage Collection there was no question that this was the dress for her.
The gown ticked all the boxes; a one-of-a-kind flattering fit, while featuring a unique vintage textured french linen, under a beaded lace overlay. It didnโt take long before Josephine knew this was the dress she wanted to wear while walking down the aisle towards her future husband, Jake.
Read MoreKaren's dream wedding dress was more than just a garment; it was a cherished vision she'd nurtured for over two decades. Inspired by Princess Diana's iconic vogue cover dress, it epitomised timeless beauty, and we were honoured to bring this clear vision to life for Karenโs special day.
Read MoreIn July of 2022, Lisa Boe (formerly Burroughs) paid us a visit with her upcoming March 23 wedding in mind. Having already visited a couple of bridal stores in New Zealand, she had a clear understanding of the gown shape and essential features she desired for her bespoke dress.
Read MoreGeorgia wanted a dress that was as special as their love-story, and after searching the whole world over, she still couldnโt find a gown that ticked all of her boxes. So, she brought back her list of inspiration, and together with the Nemo team we designed and created the dream dress for Georgiaโs dream day.
Read MoreJosie came to Nemo B&C with a dream to create a non-traditional and re-wearable bridal outfit that would be made to match her autumn wedding in Queenstown, and we had so much fun developing her vision into this beautiful & unique ensemble.
Read MoreCaseyโs dream dress was one that shape-shifted through the course of her wedding day, from a classic flowing bridal gown to a playful party dress. Another fun project for Team Nemo!
Read MoreModern weddings have been built on rituals and traditions from yester-year, but do you actually know the history of how some of the most popular traditions were created? Today Nemo is deep-diving into the customs surrounding three of our favourite wedding practices - Bridal Veils, Garters, and the most curious of them all - wedding horseshoes.
Read MoreThere are many factors to keep in mind when purchasing an โoff-the-rackโ gown, and we hope by reading on you might learn something new, and potentially save yourself some time and /or money...
Read MoreโI never thought I would be the kind of girl that would get excited about designing and creating a beautiful bespoke wedding outfit, but guess what, I was, and getting an outfit custom made was possibly one of the best decisions I made throughout our whole wedding journey.โ
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