Althea Bridals & Bespoke: Crafting Fairytales Into Bridal Gowns

The first thing that strikes you when you walk into Althea Bridals & Bespoke is the store’s elegant ambience! The attention to detail, the exquisite gowns on mannequins, bejewelled shoes and charming curios, are all hallmarks of Althea. And when you speak to Althea Dcouto, the lead designer at Althea Bridals, you realise that she is one designer who is ever ready to go the extra mile to put a smile on her client’s face.

Our designer, Althea is a champion of sorts when it comes to wedding gowns. She loves challenging her creativity with designs. “It is the dress that you are going to be seen in on your big day. It is the one which goes down in all those albums, splashed across your social networks and up on your home’s walls in the years to come. The dress must be nothing short of spectacular!”

Althea has been crafting happiness in wisps of lace, silk and satin for years with Althea Bridals & Bespoke. She believes that getting a bespoke wedding gown is as much of an experience as planning for the wedding. “A custom-made wedding gown can be expensive. But it is well worth every penny spent. From the time you first meet with your designer to choosing fabrics and lace, to the multiple fittings and actually watching your gown being crafted into reality; the entire process creates a series of memories which builds up to the moment you walk down the aisle and hear those gasps of awe.”

She suggests working closely with the designer to figure out what suits your body type and your personality. “Designer outfits offer you the opportunity of working with a range of accessories. You can mix match them and create something truly unique. Your designer can support your choice with ample advice and suggestions also. This is a luxury you do not get when you pick something off the rack. A designer assesses each bride individually. And that is where the magic lies! She listens to your story, your dreams, and creates the wedding gown of your fantasies.”

Trends may come and go, but Althea cautions against blindly following trends in case of bridal gowns. She believes in including contemporary and modern elements into a design only if it matches the bride’s personality and wedding concept. The designer personally prefers timeless classics. “A fad won’t last. But your wedding dress will feature across your wedding album and video. So, you should still be able to look back at the day with fondness and happiness many years down the line,” she says.

The designer listens to the bride’s story and crafts a gown which seem to imbibe her spirit. And that is one reason why all the beaming brides who visit Althea Bridals send referrals her way.

Althea Bridals has also designed for weddings of celebrities such as actor Archana Kavi. The Althea Bridals team believes that every bride is a star on her big day and should be treated as such. “What is important to me is that my clients really enjoy one of the happiest days in their lives,” says Althea. “Their gown should be a source of joy and pride. My brides’ happiness is my best reward. I treasure all those lovely pictures that they send across to Althea Bridals.”

A vibe like this definitely makes Althea a designer you must talk to when planning your wedding gown. Make your appointment with Althea Bridals & Bespoke early this wedding season and design your dream wedding dress.

Althea Bridals & Bespoke’s Designer: Althea Dcouto