The Wild Heart Romance Collection: How Remote Fitting Works

We photographed the Wild Heart Romance Collection among the ancient stone of Caesarea, Israel. It has six gowns: Willow, Elara, Selene, Lyra, Juno and Ava.

The collection was made for a bride who is independent and adventurous and still, underneath it, a romantic. Every gown is cut to order, in a standard size or Custom Made to your measurements.

What is different about it

We designed each gown around one question: what does a bride need in order to feel entirely like herself all day?

The answer turned out to be practical. Room to move. Fabric that does not hold heat. A dress that follows the body instead of holding a shape of its own. These are gowns you can walk, dance and breathe in.

Lace in our signature ivory, over skirts of airy tulle, flowing chiffon or lace. The fabrics sit light against the skin and read well in natural light, which is why the collection suits outdoor weddings, beach ceremonies and destinations far better than a ballroom.

Signature details

• Romantic lace with fine texture
• Tulle, chiffon and lace skirts that move with the breeze
• Soft linings, chosen for a twelve-hour day
• Open and low backs, relaxed rather than exposed

Here is what sets each of the six apart. All of them come in standard sizes or Custom Made:

• The Willow Gown: an A-line of tulle and vintage lace with a deep high slit, spaghetti straps and a lace train.
• The Elara Gown: vintage French lace with a deep V front and back, short flowing sleeves and a gathered tulle skirt.
• The Selene Gown: a slightly sheer lace bodice with a V neckline and thin straps, over a chiffon A-line skirt.
• The Lyra Gown: vintage French lace over a nude lining with built-in cups, a deep V, an open back and a lace train.
• The Juno Gown: French lace with a sweetheart neckline, a thigh-high slit, a lace train and detachable off-the-shoulder lace armbands.
• The Ava Gown: a subtly sheer sweetheart lace bodice over layered tulle, with an open back and delicate straps.

Remote fitting

Every gown here can be ordered without you leaving the house. No travelling to a boutique, no squeezing into a sample size, no forty-minute appointment in which to decide the biggest purchase of the year. Choose a standard size, or send measurements for Custom Made (an extra $100) and we build the gown around them.

Shany is a third-generation bridal designer, working from the studio since 2011. The shop holds 5.0 on Etsy across 215 verified reviews, and she has walked hundreds of brides in the US, UK, Canada and Australia through ordering remotely. You get her personally, from choosing the dress to checking your numbers to working backwards from your wedding date. Some of those brides share their wedding photographs on our Real Brides page.

How it works

1. Choose your gown and tell us about the wedding, the look you want, and anything you would like changed.
2. Pick your size from the chart, or for Custom Made take your measurements at home with our illustrated guide, or have a local tailor do it.
3. We make the gown in five to six weeks.
4. It ships by DHL or UPS Express, with duties and taxes prepaid where they are shown at checkout.

Make it yours

The collection is a starting point, not a menu. Because every gown is cut to order, most details stay open.

Longer sleeves, a higher neckline, more coverage across the back, all possible. So is a different lining colour, or a change to the skirt.

And if you love the bodice of one gown and the skirt of another, we can put them together through Custom Made. Ask before you order.

Questions

How does shipping work for international brides?

DHL or UPS Express, worldwide. Duties and taxes are prepaid where they are shown at checkout. Some destinations can still apply local charges, ask us and we will confirm yours before you order.

How do I take my measurements?

Five numbers, a soft tape, and someone to help you. It is much easier with a second pair of hands. Our guide shows exactly where each one goes. Some brides have a local tailor do it, which works just as well. If anything is unclear, message Shany.

Can I customise a gown from this collection?

Yes. Neckline, sleeves, back coverage, lining colour, skirt details. You can also combine elements from two different gowns.

How long until it arrives?

Five to six weeks to make, then three to five business days by express courier, so plan to order at least 10 weeks before the wedding. We check the timing against your date before you order, not after.

Start with the six gowns above, or write to Shany.