Real Talk: Inside the World of Bespoke Bridal

Real Talk returns with its most intimate conversation yet — a deep dive into the world of bespoke and couture bridal design. Whether you're a designer building your custom clientele, a boutique owner, a wedding professional curious about how the atelier world operates, or a bride considering the custom route, this panel will pull back the curtain on one of fashion's most personal creative processes.

Join Victoria Wright of Victoria Wright Bridal & Couture and Megan Lawrence of The Law Bridal for an unfiltered conversation about the client-designer relationship at the heart of couture.

We'll be talking about:

• How to attract, qualify, and onboard your ideal bridal client
• Building an experience — not just a gown — from first inquiry to final fitting
• The emotional and creative labor behind custom work (and how to protect it)
• Pricing, process, and the business realities of bespoke and made-to-order design
• What brides should actually know before choosing a custom designer

This event is for you if you're:

• An aspiring or early-career couture or bridal designer
• A fashion student curious about the bespoke world
• A boutique owner or wedding industry professional wanting to understand the custom process
• A bride (or bride-to-be!) considering a custom gown and wanting to know what to expect
• Doors open at 6PM. Seating is limited, reserve your spot.

Real Talk is Made Institute's ongoing panel series featuring honest, experience-driven conversations with working fashion and creative industry professionals.

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