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Your Dream Wedding Dress Starts Here
Connie Tao Designs was founded on a lifelong passion for art and fashion. With a family legacy in dressmaking, Connie cultivated her skills through formal education at Otis College of Art and Design and professional experience at BCBG MAX AZRIA GROUP. Our boutique specializes in creating custom wedding gowns, evening dresses, and tailored alterations that reflect each client's unique vision. We combine technical precision with personalized service, offering complimentary consultations, in-house design, and over 10 measurement points to ensure perfect fit.Our process eliminates post-completion alterations through iterative fittings, while our flexible approach accommodates diverse budgets and timelines. With deep roots in Pasadena's creative community, we bring decades of combined experience to every project, ensuring clients receive both exceptional craftsmanship and an unforgettable experience.
Services
Custom Wedding Dresses
Evening Gowns
Alterations
Ready-to-Wear
Qipao/Cheongsam
Highlights and features
- We offer complimentary design consultations with personalized sketches
- All garments are handmade in our Pasadena, CA boutique
- We accommodate diverse budgets with adjustable design options
- Our process includes unlimited fittings to ensure perfect fit
- We provide flexible timelines for urgent wedding needs
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Perfect fit
Affordable pricing
Personalized attention
Stunning designs
Flexible timelines
Services
Custom Wedding Dresses
Our custom wedding dresses combine artistic vision with technical precision. Each gown begins with a complimentary consultation where we translate your ideas into sketches. Using over 10 measurement points, we create handmade designs that perfectly fit your body and style. The iterative process includes unlimited fittings to ensure your final garment matches your vision while eliminating post-completion alterations.
Evening Gowns
From concept to completion, our evening gowns reflect your personal style and occasion requirements. The design process incorporates fabric selection, silhouette customization, and detailed embellishments. Our in-house production ensures quality control while flexible pricing options accommodate different budget levels. Each gown receives the same meticulous attention to fit and finish as our bridal collections.
Alterations
Our alteration services transform existing garments through precise modifications. We specialize in wedding dress adjustments but also handle formal wear and special occasion pieces. The process includes multiple fittings to ensure perfect fit and incorporates design changes when needed. All work is completed in-house by experienced tailors using professional techniques.
Ready-to-Wear
Our ready-to-wear collection features curated designs available for immediate purchase. These dresses can be worn as-is or customized to better fit your preferences. The selection includes various styles and sizes, with modification options available to enhance fit and personalization while maintaining the garment's original integrity.
Qipao and Cheongsam
We create authentic Qipao and Cheongsam designs blending traditional elements with modern customization. The process includes detailed measurements and fabric selection to ensure cultural accuracy and personal style. Each piece receives specialized tailoring attention to maintain traditional construction techniques while accommodating contemporary fit requirements.
People
Connie Tao
Owner & Lead Designer
Fashion designer with Otis College education, former BCBG MAX AZRIA GROUP professional, and 15+ years experience in bridal wear. Combines technical expertise with personalized service to create custom garments that exceed client expectations.
Questions
What services does Connie Tao Designs offer?
We specialize in custom wedding dresses, evening gowns, alterations, and Qipao/Cheongsam designs with personalized consultations.
How does the custom design process work?
Start with a free consultation, receive personalized sketches, select materials, and participate in iterative fittings until completion.
Can you accommodate tight budgets?
Yes, we adjust designs and materials to meet your budget while maintaining quality and craftsmanship.
Do you offer rush orders?
We prioritize urgent needs with accelerated production timelines when possible.
What makes your alterations service unique?
Our in-house fittings eliminate post-completion alterations through continuous adjustments during creation.
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