Bridal FAQs
Q. What is special about ordering a wedding dress from Tara Lynn?
A. Tara Lynn will create your dream bridal gown. From the bride looking for a simple and elegant back yard wedding, the fairy tail, embellished, castle wedding, the mountain top or the beach reception, Tara Lynn’s custom dresses fulfill the bride’s fantasy for the perfect wedding gown and coordinated groom’s attire.
In addition you feel good about your beautiful wedding dress knowing it was made of natural fibers, sewn using solar electricity and that you are supporting a small company of artists in the mountains of Vermont that earn a fair living wage and love what they do.
Third, choosing a wedding dress is a big decision and investment. It is also something you get to keep for the rest of your life and pass down to family. A Tara Lynn gown is not just a dress to pass down but a story and a vision you can pass on from generation to generation.
Q. What is the process for ordering a custom green wedding dress?
A. 1. Schedule an appointment with Tara Lynn to discuss your dream wedding and options for the perfect bridal gown. If you like bring or email tear sheets of dresses you like. Have an idea of which silhouettes flatter your figure and make you feel pretty.
2. Decide on your budget and pay a deposit.
3. From there Tara Lynn will develop a selection of sketches for your review. Once a wedding dress design is approved Tara Lynn will schedule you for your first fitting. On average you will need to attend 1-2 fittings. Fittings can be mailed and pinned at a local seamstress if you live too far away to visit the studio.
Q. Can I afford a custom Tara Lynn wedding gown?
A. A custom wedding gown starts at $1,500 You may also choose from our collection of eco-wedding dresses available in sizes 2-14. Prices start at $700. See our Green Bridal Collection page. We will ship your wedding dress in the size you request. Your local seamstress can alter your dress if needed for a perfect fit. Tara Lynn can embellish your eco-wedding dress for an additional fee. Tara Lynn offers a special package for bridal gowns over $2,500; fittings include one night at a local bed and breakfast and dinner for two in East Burke, Vermont.
Q. Do I live too far away to order a custom wedding gown from Tara Lynn?
A. Most likely no. Tara Lynn has done custom work for customers in Massachusetts, New York, Chicago, LA, Utah and even London. Tara Lynn will send you digital photos of your wedding dress in progress and mail you your fitting. The more photos you can send back in return will help eliminate the need to mail more than one fitting.
Q. Where does Tara Lynn find all of her materials?
A. Tara Lynn has been collecting treasures of vintage fabrics, trims and embellishments since she was 14 years old. Old necklaces become beads on bridal trains, fabric scraps are turned into flower petals, old threads used for embroidery, table linens for trims, upholstery remnants used to make corsets. The possibilities are endless, beautiful and one of a kind.
Q. What is the groom going to wear?
A. We make custom hemp suits, dress shirts and pants. Contact Tara Lynn for pricing.
Contact Tara Lynn directly for a consultation. Call 802-535-4892