Custom bridal dress in Karachi: a practical guide

In short: a custom bridal in Karachi is designed with you, made to your measurements and embroidered by hand. Agree the design, an itemised quote and a written delivery date before work begins. If you live abroad, you can do this by video call and have the outfit shipped.

What makes a bridal "custom"

A custom, or bespoke, bridal is made for one bride. The designer works out the silhouette, colours, fabric and embroidery with you, and cuts the outfit to your measurements. Ready-made "formals" are produced in sizes; a bespoke piece is not.

What affects the price

• How much hand embroidery there is, and which kind: zardozi and dabka take longer than resham
• The fabric, such as tissue, organza, raw silk or net, and how many metres the lehenga needs
• The number of pieces: shirt or choli, lehenga, gharara or sharara, and one or two dupattas

Ask for an itemised quote, so you can see what you are paying for.

Questions to ask any designer

• Who designs my outfit, and who will I speak to during the process?
• Will you confirm my delivery date in writing?
• How much is the deposit, and when is the balance due?
• How do you take measurements if I live abroad?
• Who ships my outfit, and who pays the import duty?

Ordering from the UK, the USA, Canada or the UAE

You don't need to fly in. Book a video consultation, send your measurements, and the outfit is shipped by courier. Expect to pay import duty and tax on delivery. See typical rates by country.

Common questions