Connecticut, Massachusetts, and NYC/Westchester County Wedding Dress Designer, Wynne Bailey, is featured in the vendor spotlight! Every one of Wynne Bailey’s wedding dresses is made to order exclusively for each client! Check out more on my Kate Parker Wedding and see our vendor, Wynne Bailey, below!
Number of Years in the Business:
I have over two decades involved in creating and designing one of a kind clothing. Motivated by my passion for creating, I am self taught designer and dressmaker.
Pricing:
My pricing is based on my labor and materials and the client is responsible for all of labor and materials.
Labor for full length gown with straps or sleeves is $2000. Finished full length gowns with straps or sleeves including materials are $3500-$4000.
Labor for strapless, full length gowns is $2500, due to the elaborate construction of the bustier which holds the gown securely to the bride-to-be’s body. Finished strapless, full length gowns including materials are approximately $4000 – $4500.
These prices include consultation, pattern drafting, toile construction, fashion fabric construction, numerous fittings and possible travel to the client. Short gowns or gowns with an unusual or elaborate design may lower or raise the labor cost, which is thoroughly discussed and agreed upon with the client. A 50% down payment payed in cash or check is needed to cover the costs of materials. This amount determined after the design and materials are agreed upon. All fabrics, trims, linings and notions are the client’s responsibility. Sometimes materials not foreseen in the project are needed, the designer reserves the right to add those to the final bill. In the event of cancellation, the labor and materials will be tallied up the point of cancellation. The difference of the that amount will be re-paid to the bride, if less than the 50% of the deposit, the difference is paid to the designer, if more than the 50% of the deposit. Final payment is due at garment delivery.
What makes you stand out?
Several points:
My absolute commitment to service to the bride. My clients are my assets, I treat them as precious commodities.
I have great eye for what works on a woman’s body. My clients can be assured that what I am creating for them will make them beautiful, confident and carefree on their wedding day.
What is the favorite part of your work?
I love the whole creative process, collaborating with my clients, bringing my clients joy. A very, very special aspect of my business is bride-to-be’s first fitting of her gown. The reality of her becoming a bride has hit home- it’s quite emotional. It’s a privilege to witness this.
If you have any spare time, how do you spend it?
Walking the Cliff Walk in Newport, Rhode Island, dining out, cooking at home, reading, laughing, traveling.
Which charity(s) are you donating to and why?
As an international flight attendant for a major United States air carrier, I have the privilege of volunteering for UNICEF’s, “Champions for Children” charity. On long haul flights, I make a P.A. to the passengers describing the program and that even the smallest donation can make a difference to a child. For example, 6 cents buys an oral re-hydration salt packet to help combat dehydration. I explain that I will be coming through to collect donations and answers any questions. I can’t express how fulfilling and uplifting it is to experience the generosity of strangers! This charity has collected millions and millions of dollars in the last decade. People so want to make a difference, and Champions for Children is an easy way for them to do so.
Wynne Bailey
my Kate Parker Wedding Directory: Wynne Bailey
my Kate Parker Wedding State and Budget: Connecticut, Massachusetts, NYC/Westchester County, 50-80k
Connecticut, Massachusetts, NYC/Westchester County Wedding Dress Designer, Wynne Bailey, is a member of my Kate Parker Wedding, your online wedding resource guide geared towards directing couples to quality vendors based on their price range and state.
