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Tip of the Day: There's a big difference between getting a custom-made wedding gown and having minor adjustments made. Generally, when you order a dress from a salon, it comes from a designer who is making hundreds of the same style, whereas a custom gown is domestically made in the designer's atelier. Most major bridal designers are happy to make modifications to an existing dress style (i.e. adding sleeves, a belt, or beading) for a fee. And, even if the designer can't do it, there's a good chance any full-service bridal salon can.
Plus, check out 12 Steps to Finding the Wedding Dress of Your Dreams.