Your Love Story, Imagined in Couture
The Love Story Bespoke Design Experience
$150 | Personalized bridal design guide and private consultation
You may have a folder full of inspiration and still be searching for the gown that feels like you. The Love Story Bespoke Design Experience brings those references into one personal direction, with the guidance of designer Dani Simone.
Before we meet, Dani develops an initial gown concept from your questionnaire, inspiration, and the story you choose to share. During your private presentation, you will discover the design, understand the thinking behind it, and explore what bringing it to life would involve.
Designed Around You
Your experience includes:
A review of your wedding plans, inspiration, preferences, and personal references.
An interpretation of your bridal style and proposed design direction.
An initial gown concept, shown through personalized front and back sketches.
Suggested fabric, color, and detail direction, with final selections developed after your gown is booked.
Coordinating-piece inspiration where relevant, such as a veil, detachable element, or reception look.
Your personalized digital Love Story Bridal Design Guide to keep and share.
A private consultation with Dani, at the Hartford atelier or via Zoom.
A clear explanation of your proposed gown scope, investment, fitting approach, timeline, and next steps.
A first glimpse of your gown
Your guide brings together the personal and the practical: the story behind the design, the details that make it yours, and the information you need to consider commissioning its creation.
It is yours to revisit after our appointment, share with loved ones, and preserve among your wedding memories.
A Glimpse Inside A Love Story Bespoke Design Proposal
“My wedding dress from Dani Simone is the first time that the dress fit perfectly and was EXACTLY what I asked for.”
Your Private Presentation
We will explore your proposed design together, discuss the details you love and anything you would like refined, and review what creating your gown would involve. You can ask questions about construction, fit, coordinating pieces, timeline, and investment.
The presentation introduces your initial design direction. Final materials and detailed design development are confirmed together after you commission the gown.
How To Book
Complete the Love Story questionnaire and share your preferred appointment format and availability.
We will contact you by text to confirm that your plans, anticipated gown investment, and appointment timing align.
Once a time is agreed, complete your $150 payment to confirm the appointment and begin preparation.
Please allow approximately one week between receipt of your completed information and payment and your presentation. In-person appointments are held at our Hartford atelier by appointment; Zoom appointments are available by arrangement.
What Happens Afterward?
If you would like Dani Simone Couture to create your gown, we will confirm your proposal and send your gown agreement. You can reserve your commission with 50% or pay in full, then continue into design refinement, material selection, construction, and your agreed fitting process.
There is no obligation to commission a gown after the design experience. Your digital guide is yours to keep. The $150 does not include gown production or reserve a production date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the consultation included in the $150?
Yes. The fee includes the personalized guide, preparation of your initial design concept including sketches and moodboards, and the private presentation. There is no separate sketch fee for this experience.
Do I need to know exactly what I want?
No. Share what draws you in, what you want to feel, and any references you have. Dani will help interpret those starting points.
Can we discuss several wedding looks?
Yes. Tell us which events and pieces you are considering. We can explore the overall relationship between them, with the specific garments, design development, and investment defined in your proposal. The initial experience includes one gown concept; additional pieces may be represented through inspiration rather than separate original sketches.
Can my initial design change?
Yes. The initial concept begins the conversation. We will discuss your feedback during the presentation and include one round of minor concept refinements. Further development of the commissioned design continues after gown booking. A substantially different direction may require a revised scope, discussed with you first.
Does a Zoom consultation mean I will not need to travel?
Your presentation can take place on Zoom if you are not able to travel to our atelier in Connecticut.