Modern two-piece bespoke wedding dress by master tailor Elena Milani. Clean lines and expert silk tailoring for the contemporary bride seeking minimalist elegance.
Bespoke Old Hollywood silk wedding dress by Elena Milani. Minimalist glamour and expert Venetian tailoring for a timeless, bias-cut bridal silhouette. Hand-crafted in Essex.
Bespoke Boho wedding dress by Elena Milani featuring custom detachable sleeves. Masterfully hand-crafted in Essex using Italian precision for a flawless, effortless fit.
"Bespoke high-low couture bridal gown by Elena Milani. Featuring hundreds of hand-sewn fans crafted with Venetian precision. Masterfully engineered in Essex.

The Modern Couture Bride

Hand-crafted bridal gowns and reception "Second Looks" designed with Venetian technical precision.

Bespoke alternative couture gown by Elena Milani. A sculptural, high-fashion ensemble featuring bold blue and white silk, masterfully engineered with Venetian technical precision.

The Modern Bride: Effortless Elegance

Beyond traditional bridal, I design for the woman seeking a singular, high-fashion statement. Whether it is a contemporary two-piece ensemble or a hand-sculpted couture gown, each project is a fusion of your vision and 16 years of Venetian technical mastery. Using my signature mathematical drafting method, I engineer silhouettes that are structurally bold yet effortlessly comfortable

The Venetian Difference: Whether your style is relaxed Boho or bold Alternative, my Venetian technical precision ensures your gown holds its perfect shape without the need for heavy, restrictive corsetry.

Master Pattern Drafting: With 16 years of expertise, I draft each gown to follow your natural curves mathematically. This creates a "second-skin" fit, allowing you to move with total freedom—from an ethereal ceremony to a high-fashion celebration.

Couture Fabric Selection: I work with an unlimited range of luxury textiles. Whether sourcing traditional bridal silks or unique, contemporary materials, every fabric is hand-selected to ensure your gown is a high-quality reflection of your individual story.

Bespoke open-back bridal gown by Elena Milani. Featuring delicate floral lace and a masterfully tailored 'second-skin' fit, hand-crafted with Venetian precision in Essex.

The "Second Look": Bespoke Reception & Party Dresses

The modern wedding journey often requires more than one silhouette. While the ceremony gown represents tradition and grandeur, the Reception Dress is your ultimate celebration piece—designed for movement, dancing, and a more relaxed, contemporary aesthetic.

  • The Transition: Whether you desire a chic silk mini, a sophisticated midi, or a tailored bridal jumpsuit, I apply the same 16-year Venetian expertise to ensure your second look is as meticulously engineered as your first.

  • Engineering for Movement: Because reception dresses are for dancing, the fit must be flawless. My "No-Toile" method ensures the internal structure is secure while the exterior remains light and effortless.

  • A Personal Statement: This is the moment to express your modern style. From sleek, minimalist silk crepes to playful, beaded textures, we source fabrics that transition perfectly from the wedding breakfast to the dance floor.

The Couture Journey: A Master’s Process

  • Phase 1: The Technical Design Consultation (£150) A 90-minute session to define your silhouette and perform a comprehensive anatomical measurement. This provides the data needed for a perfect fit without traditional mock-ups.

  • Phase 2: Material Sourcing & Fabric Selection Before a single line is drawn, we select your luxury textiles. Whether it is intricate French lace for a Boho look or heavy silk crepe for a Reception dress, the fabric’s unique characteristics will guide the engineering of the gown.

  • Phase 3: Mathematical Pattern Drafting (The Venetian Method) Leveraging 16 years of expertise, I draft your unique master pattern. Because I understand exactly how your chosen fabric behaves, I calculate the fit mathematically, allowing me to cut directly into the final material.

  • Phase 4: Construction & Refinement Fittings Your gown is hand-assembled in my studio. You will attend 2–3 fittings to see the internal architecture—the boning and silk linings—that ensure your dress feels secure and effortless.

  • Phase 5: Hand-Finishing & Final Reveal The final details, such as hand-placed lace appliqués or delicate beaded hems, are completed. Your gown is then given a final quality assessment before its debut.

    Bespoke Bridal Pricing

    Bespoke Reception Dress From £800

    Bespoke Modern Boho Gown From £1,800

    Bespoke Couture Gown From £2,500

All bespoke projects require a £150 non-refundable consultation fee, this fee protects the exclusivity of my time and is fully credited toward your final gown.

Fabric costs are separate and vary based on your selection of luxury textiles.

✓ 16 Years Experience | ✓ Venetian Trained | ✓ Essex-Based Studio

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