How Your Italian Wedding Dress Is Made – A Couture Process in Lake Como
A Personal Couture Experience with Nadia Fraqair
At Italian Wedding Dress, each gown is more than fabric and thread—it is a piece of Italian art designed around your story. Our design process is deeply personal, immersive, and rooted in the tradition of Italian bridal couture. Every dress is made-to-order in Lake Como, Italy, under the creative direction of designer Nadia Fraqair, who is involved in every step.
Step 1: The Consultation
Your journey begins with a private consultation—either in-person in Lake Como or virtually. During this meeting, Nadia listens to your vision, reviews your inspiration, and guides you through silhouettes, fabrics, and custom possibilities. Together, you’ll begin creating a dress that reflects your personality, figure, and wedding setting.
This stage is about understanding you as a bride.
Step 2: Design Sketch & Concept Approval
After your consultation, Nadia personally sketches your wedding gown. The design includes intricate details such as neckline, waist structure, train length, and embellishments. You’ll receive the concept for review, and adjustments are made until every element feels perfect.
Your gown is one-of-a-kind—designed exclusively for you.
Step 3: Sourcing Italian Fabrics
Once the design is finalized, our team sources the highest quality Italian fabrics—such as pure silk, French lace, organza, and hand-embroidered appliqués. All materials are carefully selected to complement your design and elevate the feel and movement of your dress.
Every material is sourced within Italy and meets couture standards.
Step 4: Handcrafting the Gown
Your wedding dress is handmade by skilled Italian artisans in our Lake Como atelier. This process includes precision pattern-making, expert draping, and couture sewing techniques used by luxury fashion houses. Nadia supervises each step to ensure that your gown reflects her exacting standards and vision.
This is where your dress becomes real—a piece of Italian craftsmanship.
Step 5: Fittings & Finishing
If you’re visiting Italy, you can attend one or more fittings at our Lake Como studio. For international brides, we offer remote fittings using detailed measurements and visual guides. Final adjustments are made to ensure a perfect, flattering fit.
The finishing touches—beading, lining, and internal structure—are completed with couture-level care.
Step 6: Global Delivery or In-Studio Pickup
Once complete, your Italian wedding dress is carefully packed and shipped to your location with insured, tracked international delivery. Brides in Europe may also collect their gown directly from our Lake Como studio.
Worldwide delivery. Italian elegance. Timeless memories.
Why Brides Choose Our Process
- Designed and made 100% in Lake Como, Italy
- A direct collaboration with designer Nadia Fraqair
- Unrushed, artistic process based on couture methods
- Highest quality fabrics and expert tailoring
- Tailored to fit your body, your wedding, your dream
Start Your Journey Today
Experience the beauty, intimacy, and craftsmanship of a true Italian wedding dress. Whether you're marrying in Italy or abroad, your couture bridal experience begins here—with a conversation, a sketch, and a vision created just for you.