Questions & Answers
Do I need to ask for an appointment in your studio? If so, where I can make it?
My studio /atelier is open only by appointment. Simply book in at the contact page , or send me a WhatsApp message or email hello@flowlifecouture.com
Commissions : How can I order a FLOWLIFE gown? Can you make a dress from my sketch too?
If you have a vision of your dream dress, I can make it happen for you.
To order a Flowlife gown you can come into the atelier where we can discuss your dream dress for yourself.
You can either use the contact form or simply email hello@flowlifecouture.com with a drawing/sketch /picture of your dream dress.
Then we will discuss how we can make it come alive for you. However, you will need to come to have your measurements taken and discuss the details later.
When you place your order for a dress, 30 % of the estimated total price of the dress should be paid as a deposit. I use this amount to secure the necessary materials.
How can I order a Communion /Confirmation gown?
Placing an order for a child gown is really simple: simply use the contact form, or email hello@flowlifecouture.com
It would be best if you could also come with your daughter so she can try on dresses from the sample pieces.
Please allow me 3-6 weeks lead time before the event day as each dress is made to the girl’s specific requirements to allow the best possible fit.
Do you have an online shop?
No, I don’t have an online store as most of my pieces are made to order or made to measure. However you can place an order via email or here on the website, and I will get in touch as soon as I can to provide you with every necessary detail.
Can I cancel my appointment if I can’t come?
Yes, you can cancel your time slot 24 hours before the booked appointment. Otherwise you will be charged a fee of 20 euros by invoice.
Is it possible to purchase a bridal/occasional dress immediately? Are all bridal dresses made to measure?
All of my bridal dresses are made to measure so it is highly unlikely that there would a dress that could be bought off the shelf, as it were.Our values are personalization, and sustainability. However, if you find a sample piece gown in our collection which could be good for you, you can order it for your measurements.
Please allow me 3-4 months lead time before your big day, as each dress is made to your specific requirements.
What should I wear when you take my measurements? And what should I wear to the dress fitting?
When you come to my studio for a fitting, please wear underpants or a thin pair of leggings as a bottom, and the bra you will be wearing under the future dress.
Your daughter should wear a bottom/pair of leggings and a thin vest/bralette to make her feel comfortable.
What is a typical production time for a wedding /occasional woman gown to be made ? … and for a child gown?
The time taken to make a special gown depends on the type of the piece, the material needed and its complexity.
For a bespoke bridal dress, the process usually takes between 3-4 months from the first appointment to the big day, including two dress fittings.
Please get in touch early enough to allow enough time for tailoring and finishing touches and to reach the perfect fit for you.
Refering to a Communion/Comfirmation/flower girl dress, please allow me 3-6 weeks lead time before the event day as each dress is made to the girl’s specific requirements and allows the best possible fit.
At Flowlife Couture all my pieces are handcrafted and completed in my home atelier with the utmost care in Galway City.
Do you have ready-made clothes which I can purchase immediately?
Capsule collection for lounge wear & dance flow.
You can check it here and now.
Is there the possibility of altering my wedding dress or my daughter’s communion dress after the big day?
I do alterations only for dresses which I made earlier.
As for bridal gowns, I can shorten them or alter the straps, or I can even transform them into a christening gown for your baby.
For a child gown, I only make alterations when they are not related to the size of the growing child, so usually no more than2 months after the event.
Can you tell me the price range of your bespoke gowns? Can I pay with cash or card for the purchased gown?
The dresses are made using different tailoring styles and various materials, fabrics so the price differs accordingly, piece by piece. The cost of a dress varies depending on the type of the piece you are interested in. Every occasional dress has a comfortable and natural lining which gives you comfort.
A simple tailored /shift dress with lining starts at 255 eur, while a midi dress starts at 400 eur.
Bridal dresses start from 750 eur, Communion/flower girl dresses start from 350 eur.
Alteration prices can be discussed and are based on the work I need to do to transform the gown – with heart and hand.
You can pay for the purchased gown either in cash or by card.
You can pay for the purchased gown either in cash or by card.
