TESTIMONIALS

"If you want the wedding dress of your dreams, you have to see Stesha! I knew I wanted a wedding dress with sleeves and lace but nothing I saw at the shops I went to even compared to what I had envisioned. And then I stumbled upon Stesha’s Instagram and I knew I wanted to get in touch with her. The delicate laces she worked with was what drew me in and what I had imagined on my dress but could never find at a store. 

Working with Stesha was like working with a friend. It was easy and effortless. She was patient, really listened to what I wanted, and had impeccable workmanship. If you could see her dresses in person, you will see how meticulous and beautiful they are. It is obviously tough not having seen the dress beforehand but Stesha is very thorough with her design walk throughs. She not only drew up one but two dress sketches for me to choose from, based on elements I wanted in my dress. She showed me the fabrics she used, the different lace options she sourced and I knew exactly what to expect at each fitting. It made trusting her that much easier. 

I knew it was the absolute best decision I made on my wedding dress because the look I got from my husband when he first saw me in it was unforgettable. And the fact that he described my dress as “breathtaking” said a whole lot! Stesha is truly magical at what she does. I am still so in awe of her work and would recommend her to everyone!" — Ingrid

Photography by Christine Pienaar Photography

“I had the pleasure of working with Stesha during the start of the Covid-19 Pandemic, while she was pregnant and even after she gave birth! Her email correspondence was always timely and thoroughly detailed with any questions I had. 

 Aside from our in-person conversations talking about everything and anything in between, the design process was easily the most enjoyable part of the entire encounter. After I shared the idea of the style of dress I wanted with Stesha, I was amazed to see her creativity and expertise take off! Her impressive knowledge of colour choices and fabric selection made it incredibly easy for me to make the right decisions. It was especially helpful that Stesha was familiar with my photographer’s style of shooting, so she knew exactly how my dress would photograph in pictures. I’m glad she convinced me to choose a wrist strap instead of a bustle as well as to get a cathedral length veil, it was the perfect finishing touch to the entire outfit.  

 Our very first dress fitting was unforgettable. Not only was it breathtaking to see our vision come to life, I ended up fainting in my dress because I didn’t eat properly beforehand. Luckily Stesha, who I am eternally grateful for, took care of my dress and I during this scary situation!

 I loved how my dress turned out and I cannot thank Stesha enough for all her hard work and dedication. She truly is incredible and an absolute master of her craft.” —Jaclyn 

Photography by Amy Texeira Photography

“In complete serendipity, I stumbled upon a few images of Stesha’s work with her signature style of 3D lace and illusion necklines. A bespoke option was not something I had explored and the idea of it, while exciting, was rather daunting. I was delighted to learn that Stesha is a local bridal couturier in Vancouver! After the first meeting with Stesha, I felt like I was in good, talented, hands. She outlined the process, took my measurements, answered questions, addressed concerns and provided invaluable suggestions and guidance when I was uncertain. Putting our heads together, every detail fell into place after we decided on a lace from the plethora of options available. Each fitting and correspondence with Stesha was a pleasure as I watched the vision of the dress materialize and come to life. The end result: a whimsical, blush gown with a flattering, plunging neckline, back and sides. The beauty is in the details of the hand sewn pearls and silk flowers throughout and a complementary cascading pearl veil. The fit of the gown was impeccable and trusting Stesha’s aesthetic and vision was the next best decision of my life - second only to marrying my best friend.” — Angel

Photography by Hennygraphy

"I never truly thought about what I wanted for my wedding dress until it was time to actually plan my wedding. When my friend and wedding planners asked me about the type and design of the dress that I envisioned for my wedding...the only thoughts that came to my mind were sleeves and lace. When I told my wedding planners about this, they said they had the perfect person in mind. They linked me Stesha's website and I was sold as her work and designs were absolutely stunning.

Stesha made the whole process easy and effortless. She was so patient when she explained everything up until the completion of the dress and answered any questions or concerns I had. Every time I went in for a fitting she made me feel comfortable and relaxed. When she showed me her sketches for my dress I was so excited to see the finished product and she didn't disappoint! The dress was so beautiful and I couldn't believe it was really mine.

On my wedding day I still remember the look on my husband's face when he saw me in the dress and he had the biggest smile on his face. I also received so many compliments from my friends and family on that day. I can tell Stesha puts a lot of effort and care into her work and the results are always so magical. I am so pleased to have met Stesha and so happy I decided to go with her for my dress. I would definitely recommend Stesha to everyone." —Diana

Photography by Nadia Hung Photography

“Stesha is amazingly talented and such a pleasure to work with. We met through a referral from my photographer and I knew that I wanted her to design my wedding dress the minute that I saw her sample dresses – the attention to detail and her eye for a modern but classic design far exceeded any of the other dresses that I had previously tried on. I knew the basic style that I was looking for, and her guidance helped create the perfect dress for me. She listened to all of my feedback during our fitting sessions, and I was grateful that she knew when to suggest an alternate approach or a slight change to the design that improved the overall look and fit. A couple of weeks before my wedding she agreed to design a custom veil for me with beautiful hand-stitched lace and I absolutely loved it. The dress that Stesha created for me was one of my favourite parts of our wedding – everything, from the placement of the lace to the fabric that she chose, was perfect. I would highly recommend Stesha.” —Annie

Photography by Ainsley Rose Photography

“When I got engaged, I was excited to finally shop for my wedding dress. I knew exactly what I was looking for as I had the concept in my head ever since I can remember, so I thought the process would be a breeze. Boy was I wrong! Being a very particular person and after 3 failed attempts at local bridal shops, I knew I had to seek other options.

I reached out to Stesha in hopes that she would be the one to put my concept to life and most importantly, within my budget. As my first experience with a custom bridal designer didn't go so well, I was a bit discouraged to give it another shot but knew I had to since the work on Stesha's Instagram looked amazing.

I am incredibly happy that I followed my gut. Stesha exceeded my expectations! She was so easy to talk to, understood my style, made expert suggestions and created the wedding dress of my dreams. Although I ended up exceeding my budget, I was happy to do so because the 3D silk flowers, pearls and lace trim on my veil was worth every penny. I love my every single detail about my custom bridal gown and would have Stesha make me another custom dress any day! Thank you!” —Criselda

Photography by Hera Studios Inc.

"When I began the search for my wedding dress, I was extremely overwhelmed by the selection in bridal shops and also disappointed that I couldn’t find the perfect one that ticked all the boxes. A photographer friend of mine recommended Stesha for creating custom gowns and I was immediately impressed by her work and style. She was extremely professional and transparent during our initial consultations and I was confident that my dream dress was going to become a reality. 

During the design process, Stesha was very thorough in order to understand my vision and was also able to provide sketches, lace samples, and great recommendations. When the day of my first fitting came, I was over the moon because it looked even better than how I envisioned! Everything from the quality of the fabric, beautiful placement of the lace, to how it hugged my body - it was handmade to perfection and I couldn’t have been happier. Two weeks before my wedding, I requested a minor alteration and Stesha was able to make the adjustment very quickly. She’s a bridal magician!

I truly had an amazing experience with Stesha and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for the dress of their dreams!" — Helen

Photography by I Am John Yoo Photography