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Dream Dress: MADE or FOUND?

 

One is made around you ; One is ready for you.

Custom offers flexibility ; Ready-made offers convenience.
Custom means more control ; Ready-made means less waiting.

The right answer depends on your priorities👗
Neither is better—only the right choice for your journey.


Custom gives you endless possibilities ;
Ready-made gives you instant options.
Your best gown isn't about the label—it's about the FIT.

DM "COMPARE" for honest bridal advice from us 🤍

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I AM A BRIDE WEDDING

The Bridal Sitting Trick You Need ✨


How to sit in a fitted gown:
✅ Turn slightly sideways
 Smooth your gown first
✅ Sit gently, never drop down

Tiny habits 
✅ = Big elegance ✨ 

A fitted gown should hug beautifully — not restrict you.
Your wedding gown should move with you comfortably!


Beautifully fitted doesn’t mean uncomfortable. Our gowns are designed for movement, comfort, and confidence throughout your big day 🤍....From ceremony tears to dance floor moments! 

Your gown photographs differently when you move with intention.
Soft movements create elegant bridal moments ✨

Follow us for more real bridal tips & styling advice. 

DM us 'TIPS' for comfortable custom bridal fitting ✨
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Red Cheongsam Full Lace with Gold Laces Embellishments - Handmade with LOVE


She came to us 3 weeks before her wedding ROM (Registration Of Marriage)…

🚫 Could not find any suitable dress.
⌛️ Time too short.
🚨 Stress level: maximum.

We made it work. 🪄

Because no bride should feel panic in her final days 🤍

Here's how and why #Bride Andria entrusted with #iamabridewedding in such a rush-minute at:
"Came across I am bride by chance as I was driving around that area and saw on Google Maps. Therefore, decided to stop by and check it out. I am so glad I did as I found an amazing person, Kathy who did my ROM dress. I did not have much time at all and given 3 weeks and a half for Kathy to do my dress is absolutely magical and she is like a fairy god mother sent from above for me!!! I was panicking as I did not manage to find any dress for my big day and Kathy got it done on the dot. She is an expert on tailoring dress and she knows what is best. Really am thankful to have cross path with Kathy.

I loved the dress she made for me. It is absolutely stunning and all my pictures turned out so well by wearing the dress. Her handwork is definitely a masterpiece.

She did fitting, alterations, patching lays and completely transformed my dress in a very short amount of time. I would definitely recommend her if you are in need of a wedding dress or any type of dress like Red Cheongsam or Bridal Gown.

I would definitely be using her services in the future. <3
Thank you Kathy!"

🧡 A heart-felt review bride Andria wrote on our Google Profile 🧡

Different #lace patches work draft ideas on Adria's red cheongsam for her selections!
She finally choose option 2 💛 

"Others are very nice, but maybe I should go a bit subtle on the golden laces and embellishments, as this is for ROM only. Will consider to add-on MORE like option 4, for my #actualweddingday #teaceremony!" replied Andria during her fitting session.

Thank you so much Andria, for your beautiful words 🤍 I truly feel so grateful and honored that our paths crossed so unexpectedly that day.

Creating your ROM dress within such a short time was a meaningful journey for me too. Seeing you walk into your special day feeling confident and radiant is exactly why I do what I do. Thank you for trusting me during such an important moment — it really means a lot.

Your kind appreciation of my work touches me deeply. Every stitch is made with love, and knowing that your photos turned out so beautifully makes it all even more worthwhile.

I’m also so excited and looking forward to the opportunity to create your actual wedding day dream dress when the time comes ✨ It would truly be an honor to be part of your next chapter again.

Thank you once again for your trust and support — it means more than words can express 🤍

DM "DRESS" to find your perfect fit with us today!
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I AM A BRIDE WEDDINGS

Minimalist Oriental Cheongsam Bridal Dress

 

She almost didn’t choose me. 🤍

Bride Jaclyn came to me with a “first love” dress in mind—one she couldn’t let go of. I still remember how she was so determined to recreate it in a different color. I even accompany her to 'chase' her 'first love' and even went all out searching for fabrics and materials that could match her “first love”!

Until she trusted the process. I’m so grateful Jaclyn stayed patient and open to my suggestions along the way. And I’m even happier that she had a Plan B… and came back to me🤍 From that moment on, everything just fell into place.

Every fitting session with you was filled with fun and laughter—your bakery stories, my bridal experiences… and little memories I’ll never forget. I’m so glad you found me and trusted me all the way to your wedding day.


*Opening Picture: Bride Jaclyn had her #custommade #bridalcheongsam in a #minimalist #oriental #cheongsam style with a #mermaidsilhouette and a sweep train that felt truly hers.


A well-altered / crafted gown lets you:
 ✔ Sit comfortably
 ✔ Walk confidently
 ✔ Breathe naturally
Confidence > suffering 🤍

Some journeys don’t go as planned… but they turn out even better 🤍

Here’s to more story-sharing in the future—Bridal Dresses + Wedding Cakes 🥂

And yes, Jaclyn baked her own wedding cake! Check out the AMAZING wedding cake she created🥹 @batter.byjaclyn 🍰✨



 
(All photos from bride Jaclyn.... the last picture is how I remember Jaclyn real personality is >.<)

From virtual sample pictures to the dress of your dream, We pay every attention to details in #createyourdreamgown 💌 Come Speak to us about the ideas you have or make an appointment with us to enjoy the most personalize experience that you deserved. Because it’s our goal to connect you to the dress of your dreams! 🌈 Find your dress with us. Together we can #realize your desire #bridaldress ❤️ Not just your ordinary #gownmaker #dressdesigner #tailormalaysia #malaysiadesigner but #lovedetails #handmadewithlove #readytowear collections #klweddingdress #klbride #klbridal #malaysiawedding
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How to choose a Modern Cheongsam that suits me?

♥ Beautiful modern cheongsam with red sheer netting 'keyhole' bare-back and emerald green embellishments
#handsewn #custommade by I Am A Bride Wedding 
Cheongsam, a never out of trend, a 'forever stylish' attire for young or elderly ladies. And wearing a modern cheongsam nowadays is still very much a popular trend for brides on their wedding day, especially in Asia - Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, China, and destination brides or foreign ladies around the world!

Many brides still ask me for a modern bridal cheongsam for their wedding occasion, such as: Registration-Of-Marriage (ROM day), engagement pre-wed photoshoot, wedding dinner reception or even as the bride's wedding gown (instead of a western style)! Here I share with you the most frequent asked question about cheongsam: 'What type of cheongsam suits me?' 'How to choose a modern cheongsam for my occasion?' 'I'm not slim but can I wear a cheongsam?' 


Yes, of course you can wear a cheongsam even you are plus size! Cheongsam is best to customize because it needs to be fitted (in many areas) on our body. So as long as you can get good suggestions from an experienced dress maker with skills (*a-hum #lookwhostalking), then you can be the 'Oriental Queen' the 'Shanghai mood' you'd ever dream-off. Alright #dramaaside FAQ: What type of cheongsam suit me? Let me share with you some of my favorite basics cheongsam silhouette that I've always work out for brides. Then maybe you'll get a clearer picture of what suits you and which you like.

Cheongsam Silhouette
Traditionally cheongsam silhouette are in a straight down sheath full length with both side splits. But nowadays, with creative innovation styles and designs, they evolved into many different cheongsam silhouettes. I categorize them into mainly: full length, short, mermaid and modify with sweep train.


Traditional Full Length
♥ Elegant ivory white full length traditional halter sheer chest-line and illusion bare-back for our bride's wedding dinner reception and Chinese tea ceremony  
This sheath silhouette has a 'magical' effect that somehow can 'hide' the weakness of our not-so-perfect-body-figure and give a slimming effect! Since ancient, this silhouette basically can suit ANY body figure if it's custom made to your size.

Celebrities in full length cheongsam inspired red carpet gown *except the 3rd last picture of Kate's full length cheongsam with train... Shinny and sparkle GOLD cheongsam matches Hanna's and Taylor's :)
*Tips: #1 There is actually no correct length for a traditional full length cheongsam. Meaning you can option for a 'up-to-floor-length'/'cover-my-shoe' kind of length Or you can choose to 'show-off-my-shoe' or pedicure kind of length (an inch or two higher depends on your shoe height). 
#2 Traditional full length usually with both sides slits for easy walking/sitting. You can option for one side slit or no-slit, just be careful and be comfortable with your cheognsam's width.


Short Cheongsam

♥ Some of #iamabridewedding custom made short #cheongsam for #brides #bridesmaid #rom #bridessmom collections 
Suitable for casual, semi formal occasion such as gatherings, dinners, functions, party and most popular during Chinese New Year! As a bride, you can choose short length cheongsam for your ROM day, engagement pre-wedding photoshoot or even do a 'convertible' short become long (via versa) creative bridal cheongsam design to suit your personality! Short is a good length especially in asia tropical country like ours in Malaysia with hot humid weather.
Celebrities favor short cheongsams for their red carpet styles!
*Tips: #1 Choose a nice pair of heels or matching shoes to go with these short cheongsam to show-off or 'lengthen' your legs!



Mermaid Silhouette
The many different styles of 'evolved' mermaid silhouette for cheongsam 
In this decade of modern days, we ladies now wish to 'show-off' our curves a little, so designers modify a 'boring' traditional cheongsam silhouette with different styles of mermaid cutting. The right kind of mermaid silhouette will compliment your body figure best!
♥ Featuring just a few of our brides that favorites #iamabridewedding signature mermaid cheongsam. Customized with their own preferred choice of materials, finishing details and in perfect fit ♥  
Tips: #1 Strike the 'red-carpet pose' to flaunt your mermaid cheongsam or any mermaid dress. You can option to go for a one side slit for easy walking/sitting or simply show-off your sexy long legs! This will somehow 'add' a few inches 'taller' for you.

So ladies, hope I'd help a 'lil on understanding these basic cheongsam silhouette I've always work-on, as they are all-time favorite-able by my brides :) 

Which type YOU like the most? Share with me if you are planning to customize your own cheongsam. I would like to know because getting a custom made cheongsam can be for ANY special occasions. Chinese New Year is just round the corner. Are you ready with a cheongsam? #createyourdreamgown 

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Wedding Gown, checked! How to choose my Bridal Bouquet now? Complete Bride's Look

♥ Pretty bride - Mary in our custom made lace wedding gown, veil and with her unique rustic pastel bridal bouquet 
Now, now…Yes! You've got your wedding gown decided! (No!? Not yet? Then you better check us out #iamabridewedding to make an appointment to drop by at our @Publika Bridal Galleria Kuala Lumpur. Or sent us your enquiry on what kind of wedding gown design you desire. Wait-No-More! Because there are still many things in your wedding list, waiting for you to mark a tick on the 'check-box' beside! :) ... Right, let us continue planning on our other 'bride-dai-ry' stuff (since you've got your wedding gown decided!) We'll start from head to toe… matching wedding veil, getting a pair of comfortable yet pretty bridal shoe, book an experienced make-up and hairdo artist, arrange appointment for body and facial therapy, pedicure, medicare…. etc WAIT! Something important is missing in the 'middle' of the whole picture - your bridal bouquet!  

This 'bunch of flowers' for a bride are actually playing a very important role for your whole wedding. Some even say your Bridal bouquet is a once in a lifetime accessory! Well, it's quite true that we lady as a bride or bride-to-be get to only carry a beautiful bouquet on our wedding or registration day :) *I miss my ROM and wedding bouquets so much!! Should have 'preserve' them! (I'll share with you ideas on how-to-preserve at the end of this post :)
For most of my bride or bride-to-be clients who have decided or complete custom making her wedding gown or dress with me, next thing I always get asked or questioned are: "What flowers should I get for my bridal bouquet?" "What shape of my bridal bouquet goes best with my gown?" "How big or what size should my bouquet be?" "Is this the correct way to hold my bridal bouquet?"

I might no be a florist or a flower experts (I'm a gown make!), but I LOVE flowers, I LOVE details and lucky enough my aunt is an experienced florist! Since I've in this wedding industry, I've learn many tips and bits from her! And today, my aunt and I will share with you some of our thoughts and I'll try to give ideas on how to choose your bridal bouquet and hopefully will answer the above common question about bridal bouquet :)

Bridal Bouquet x Gown
♥ Beautiful bride - Marilynn in our custom made laces mermaid wedding gown and her sweet bridal bouquet 
#sweetheart #chestline #patchlaces #mermaidsilhoutte #lacetrimed #bridal #veil #softpink #cream #bridalbouquet
1) Decide on your wedding gown Then your bouquet
It's always better if you can decide on your wedding gown first before you ask your florist for a consultation. Suggestion on what type of flowers you wish to include in your bridal bouquet, the size of your bouquet and the style of flower arrangement are very much depends on your wedding gown's look and feel. An ideal bridal bouquet design will better compliment the silhouette of you in your gown and balance your whole look.

2) Bouquet's shape and size 
♥ Destination bride - Adri in our custom made illusional neckline mild mermaid wedding gown and her stunning bridal bouquet 
#sleeveless #sheer #illusional #neckline #seethru #chestline #laces #mildmermaid #natural #bridalbouquet #hungary
Let say you have settle for a mermaid silhouette wedding gown with Chapel length train, you can consider a Nosegay or Posy style. Basically, if your gown style is the slimmer sheaths type, mermaid, narrow A-line, chiffon flawy, carry a bouquet that is not too big. Keep the size of your bouquet within your waist or hip area as a bench mark area. 

♥ Our bride - Beebee in our custom made ball gown and her gorgeous yet unique bridal bouquet 
#tubetop #laces #ballgown #flarewithruches #bigger #roundbridalbouquet #multiangel


If your wedding gown is a Ball Gown or a flare A-line with long train, a Cascade or bigger Hand-tied style of bridal bouquet can go quite well with your look. Bigger Round shape bouquet can also match with bigger gown. The basic idea is the bigger surface you have for your gown, you can go for bigger bridal bouquet. Yay! Meaning you can select and include more choices of flowers options for combination! But don't go over-board, usually we'll pick maximum three different types of flowers in a bouquet combination.

♥ Pretty bride - Youmi in our custom made chiffon Grecian style wedding gown and her special bridal bouquet #chiffon #weddinggown #grecianstle #seethru #sheer #lacestop #sleeveless #santotini 
Now, If your gown style is a minimalism type, a Round shape bridal bouquet can give a highlight to your over all bridal look. If your gown have lots of embellishments or details like sashes, ribbon bow or ruches/gathers/foldings on your gown, keep your bridal bouquet simple. Simple as in, simple flowers, simple colors and simple design.


3) Colour of your bouquet and wedding gown
♥ Beautiful bride - Jane in our custom made sheer sleeveless lace wedding gown and her stracking colorful bridal bouquet 
#sheer #seethru #sleeveless #laces #Vneckline #weddinggown #pearls #colorful #bridalbouquet #Bali

As we know wedding gown is usually ivory white. So your bridal bouquet is like a compliment art on a very pretty style white 'canvas'. You can choose to highlight or contrast it against your pretty white 'canvas' or just add a soft touch on it with cream or pastel colors. Or even goes with a  vintage, rustic or earthy concept on your pretty styled white 'canvas' - your gown :)
♥ Destination bride - Jun in our custom made bridal cheongsam and her beautiful bridal bouquet and matching groom's boutonniere #bridal #cheongsam #highcollar #ivorywhite #laces #embellishments #red #bridalbouquet #groom #boutonniere #matching #colortheme  
*P/S: Make sure the types of flowers you select, as most of flowers are in different seasons. Check with your florist on the availability of the flowers you desire on your wedding day.

Bridal Bouquet x You
1) Personalized It
♥ Brooch on your bridal bouquet handle ♥ 
♥ Brooch and pearls on your bridal bouquet handle 
♥ Bridal Bouquet tag ♥ It can be the first alphabet of your Name, 'Mrs', sir name or wedding date. Personalized wire craft with beading/crystals or pearls. Check out our personalized wedding hangers too!
♥ Bouquet wire craft tag ♥ Names, custom initials or wedding dates. We are quite specialize in this, especially our wedding hangers too!
♥ Charms ♥ Mini photo charm(s) or custom initials charms to personalized your bouquet!
♥ Diamonds wrap ♥ To give glamourous bling-blings! A very popular options brides choose to accessorize their bridal bouquet! 
♥ Brooches in between on your bridal bouquet!  
or go for the spectacular! ♥ Brooches Bridal bouquet! ♥ It's quite a trend now! As I did quite a few of different brooches bridal bouquet since this first order #iamambridewedding created :)
2) How to hold your bouquet with picture perfect
♥ ones again our bride - Mary prepare to walk down the aisle with her bridal bouquet!  
If you are holding your bridal bouquet with both hands, always remember to rest both hands down right below your waist, and bouquet at your abdomen area. Most of the time, when brides hold their bouquet with two hands, they tend to carry it quite high which immediately lifts the shoulders up. This will not make a great picture, especially if you are wearing a strapless gown.


♥ Destination bride - Becky with her minimalism satin bridal gown and her beautiful colors bridal bouquet 
#cowl #neckline #mildmermaid #satin #weddinggown #beachwedding
If you are holding your bouquet with one hand, make sure you rest your hand slightly away from your gown. Try not to press or squeeze your hand against your gown too near to avoid off balance shoulders. Relax and let your bouquet just sit naturally… doesn't matter the flowers are facing up or down… they'll still look picture perfect anyhow!

Lastly, enjoy your beautiful bouquet! If you are not tossing your bridal bouquet, you can consider preserve it! Let dry your bridal bouquet Or you can choose to do pressed-flowers and turn them in to beautiful bookmarks!
♥ Beautiful pressed flower bookmarks! So much memories 
For enquiry or details on #createyourbridalbouquet by us #iamabridewedding, go to our Facebook Page or just email us! Have fun along your journey to become a BRIDE ♥!

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