Katherine Traeger - Custom Bridal

28/08/2024

Julia & Taylor 🤍 8.24.24

Nothing photographs quite like silk!! Julia’s custom wedding gown in action on her very special wedding day!

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22/08/2024

A moment for the veil!

Kelly loved her custom veil so much, she left it on for the entire evening 🤍

This is one of my favorite combinations featuring two tiers of the softest tulle and a delicate rolled hem!

A subtle edging on a classic veil can be the perfect touch to make the embroidery details and lace motifs on your gown pop! The great thing about this design is that we can match the thread and tulle to the exact shade of your gown (or a fun contrast!) for an extra seamless look 🥰

Sweet photo by .stone.photography

20/08/2024

More beautiful photos of Kelly’s beautiful custom wedding gown! Which details do you love the most?

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13/08/2024

Sneak peek from ‘s custom wedding gown ✨

Stay tuned for more next week!

.stone.photography captured this day so beautifully!

30/07/2024

Attention married brides! I’ll be hosting wedding gown cleaning & preservation drop off walk-in hours THIS Saturday from 2-4PM for anyone who wants to pop by!

Shoot me a message if you have any questions or if you’d like to send some photos for a free virtual quote 🥰

25/07/2024

Sneak peek of a very special heirloom restoration and re-design for to wear to her bridal shower tea party! Julia’s late grandmother made this gown for her mother and out so much love and care into every stitch. It has been an honor having this beauty in my atelier this season 🥰

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16/06/2024

Here’s a sneak peek at something magical I’ve been creating with .e.newman over the past 8 months, in honor of today, her WEDDING DAY!!!

Many more photos and progress videos of Kelly’s custom burnout organza wedding gown & ruffle veil to come 🤍

17/05/2024

Before & After Gown Cleaning! It’s always best to aim to get your gown cleaned right away after the wedding, but in the case of this bride and many others, it realistically might be a year or five before you get around to it. That’s okay! There is always hope for your gown and I love taking a look and going over options with you. Are you interested in having your gown cleaned and preserved? Send me a DM or comment “clean” for me to send you the link to get started! You can also learn more about my process and pricing on my website 🤍

I am currently booked for alterations through October but I AM still taking new cleaning and preservation clients 🫶

12/05/2024

The greatest blessing to have been raised by you 🫶

07/05/2024

✨ Before & After! ✨

On the left is an example of what is possible with basic alterations or relying on a sticky bra. On the right, however, is the result of trusting a seamstress with knowledge of couture dressmaking magic!

Both looks are aisle-ready, but let’s talk about the right side – it’s visually stunning AND it feels incredible. Comfort is key on your big day. You’re not just dressing for a night out; you’re decking out for the best day of your life an you don’t want the feel of your gown to be a distraction.

Imagine savoring every moment without worrying about adjusting your dress or wondering if your sticky bra is sliding down? That’s where proper structural support comes in – ensuring you stay flawless and secure all day long!

How do we make it happen?
• We custom contour to match your unique shape.
• We strategically place boning ‘support beams’ for that perfect weight distribution of your breasts and the gown.
• We fit you with cups that are just right.
• We add in horizontal supports like an under bust stay and waist stay for extra security.

To take your gown from left to right, it’s all about choosing your seamstress wisely and asking the right questions. I always recommend booking your seamstress before you purchase your gown so you can work tighter to maximize the best outcomes for your wedding gown look from the start! 💪✨

Share this to your story so other brides know what is possible for the fit of their gown with the proper structure 🙏
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23/04/2024

Sweet details from Lynelle’s custom wedding gown 🤍

18/04/2024

✨A moment for the veil ✨

Ashley purchased this stunning rose lace because roses have a special meaning to her. We replaced the original lace border on her gown’s hem and created a coordinating custom veil and sleeves to bring the whole look together! 🤍

I am completely booked for bridal alterations for 2024, but I do have room in my schedule to accommodate a handful more custom veils! Let me know asap if you’d like to discuss this option 🥰

17/03/2024

Add an extra special touch to your Dress Reveal Party by bringing your loved ones’ heirloom wedding gowns to display! 👗👗

It was such an honor to meet Lizzie’s grandmas and hear the stories about their wedding gowns that share over 130 years of marriage between them. 💍

These sweet ladies won’t be able to make it to Lizzie’s destination wedding, so it was extra special to spend this time together celebrating Lizzie and all of their beautiful gowns 🤍

16/02/2024

You did it! You’re married! Now what to do with the dress? 👰‍♀️

Here are some popular choices:
1. Preservation (boxed safely as a keepsake)
2. Re-Design (make into a cocktail dress or robe)
3. Sell/pass on to another bride

Regardless of what you choose to do with your gown, getting it professionally *cleaned* is going to be step one! 🧼

Swipe to check out some of my recent satisfying before and after photos from my in house gown cleaning services. 😍

Not every gown comes to me in tough shape, but if it does I have plenty of tricks up my sleeve to give it the TLC it deserves! You’d be surprised how much sweat and dirt comes out of a gown that “looks pretty good!” or was only worn indoors for a few hours. It’s important to get all that grime out to protect the fibers of your gown from further damage and combat stains while they’re less stubborn to lift! 🫧

Send me a DM or comment “Clean” to get your gown cleaning/preservation drop off appointment on the books! 🥰

11/01/2024

This lace was dirty, full of grass, and severely dehydrated! After my full in-house restoration and rehydration process she is good as new and ready for the next generation! 🤍

This is a great example of why you want to entrust your gown to a cleaning service that specializes in bridal fabrics! We know all the secrets 🧚

Click the link in my bio or send me a DM to schedule your wedding gown drop off today!

05/01/2024

Transforming dreams from worn to wonderful! This gown is now 100% restored to its original glory, ready to be boxed up for preservation. 🤍

Choosing the same expert for alterations and cleaning ensures your dress is treated with the utmost care and attention. After spending 12+ hours fine-tuning every detail during alterations, we know your gown inside and out – from fiber content to unique quirks, making decisions for the cleaning process that much clearer!

DM me to schedule your dress drop-off for my in-house cleaning and preservation services! ✨

08/12/2023

Still so in love with Samantha’s semi-custom gown with a detachable train!! This means ALL the luscious train drama without the weight of a bustle! 😍

07/12/2023

Do you have besties in other states who you’d like to have with you at your final dress pick up in spirit? Let’s do it!! I loved this sweet moment with Claudia, her MIL, her mother, and her best friend on the day she picked up her fully customized gown that we transformed for her from 🥰

05/12/2023

I was so glad Natalie was able to wear her custom velvet evening gown to the Christmas Tea Party! 🫖

We bought this fabric together in New York last year! You can’t see it on this picture, but the entire gown is lined in scarlet silk crepe de chine so ever time she moves you get the smallest hint of red through the flutter sleeves and skirt! 💃

Natalie is such a joy to know and it’s been an honor to create this dress with her! 🥰

30/11/2023

Got Verona posted on the blog today! 🥰

Part Three of our 2-week European Adventure!

22/11/2023

This one is for the MOMs, SISTERs, AUNTIEs, and GRANDMAs, who want to treat the newly married lady in their life to protecting and preserving her new heirloom!

Be sure to place your order before December 10th so we can get to it pick up scheduled!

Click the link below to get started:
https://www.katherinetraeger.com/gift-boxes

18/11/2023

It’s time for another tea party!! 🎄🫖🎄

Let’s see those over the top gowns because it’s impossible to be overdressed at a Fitting Parlor event!

Click the link below to register:
https://www.katherinetraeger.com/events/christmas-tea-party

17/11/2023

Got part two from our Europe trip posted on the blog today! This one is all about the artistic city of Florence 🤍

When you step off the tram in central Florence and venture into her damp, narrow allies, it’s not difficult to imagine what the city’s spanning Medici family heyday was like.  The cobblestones are just as black and shiny as they were 400 years ago, licked by the rain and made even cleaner

14/11/2023

Here’s Part 1 from our recent Europe trip on the blog today! Rome is so full of history and inspiration. Every artist must see it!

The green shutters of urban Italy part like eyelashes in the morning. They open lazily after sunrise to reveal dark-eyed women hanging over window sills with ci******es on their lips. Our brief experience of Italy in November unfolded a weather narrative as diverse as its culture, swinging from co

13/11/2023

Quick Note: Due to a technical error on my website, alteration requests submitted between 11/04 and 11/13 unfortunately didn’t go through. If you submitted during that time, please re-submit so I can save your place. Please reach out if you have any questions! Thanks for your patience! 🙏

13/11/2023

Alex and I are back from Europe today! We got to explore cities in Italy, Austria, Czechia, and Germany! I am feeling so inspired by all of the art and architecture we were able to take in and can’t wait to include some special elements into my work for 2024! I will be sharing all about it on my blog over the next few weeks so stay tuned for a sea of European beauty!! 🤩

It was lovely to enjoy a little social media break, but I will say I missed you all and can’t wait to get caught up on all your amazing fall wedding photos and holiday activities with your new spouses! 🥰

Thank you for your patience over the past few weeks while I had questionable cell coverage - if you’re yet to hear back from me you can expect emails and calls your way over the next few days while we get caught up.

I also want to give you all a heads up that I will be cutting off my books for 2024 sewing in December, so if you’d like to book with me now is the time to do it! Everything will be waitlist-based after the new year so definitely reach out soon if you have any questions. I’ll be running the early bird cleaning special through mid-January too so don’t forget to get on my radar for cleaning and preservation ASAP as well. 🙏

Thank you all!!! I am SO excited for this next season and all of your incredible gowns! 🪡

28/10/2023

Alex and I are headed out of the country for 2 weeks! If you need to reach me please email me at [email protected] 🤍

I’m leaving you with a little sneak peek of my next process video featuring one of my favorite transformations yet with the most beautiful 🤩

25/10/2023

And finally, the stills so we can zoom and savor and imagine ourselves in the last photo cascading down an enormous sweeping staircase!!

P.S. Alex said this is his favorite gown I’ve ever made and that everyone should commission a hoop skirt and I’m here for it 🤩

What is your favorite thing about this gown??

23/10/2023

Sneak peek of the custom gown you’ve all been waiting to see… Video drops tomorrow ✨

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21/10/2023

My sweet bride had alterations done in another state by another business who was trying to “help out” by making the changes budget friendly. The gown looked okay… but it truly takes the extra mile to get that sculpted, contoured, look that is going to make you feel more comfortable (and WAY more sensational!) dancing the night away in your gown! I’m so happy Esther didn’t settle for an “okay” look, and that she allowed me to help make her look GREAT! 🔥

We took out over four inches of fabric in the bust and 2 in the waist, friends! It is a major surgery to do that kind of re-fitting, but the results are always worth it!

Thank you for trusting me with your last minute emergency!! 🤍