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I can't think of a dress vendor who has been our ride-or-die partner as long as Wai-Ching has. These dresses have been a STAPLE of Offbeat Bride readers since we got our start in 2007. I can't imagine having more faith in a dress maker and business than Chrissy Wai-Ching's Seattle-based dress business.
We've long been drooling over her hand-created sustainable wedding wear and distinctive custom dresses in silk, hemp, and other natural fibers. She specializes in custom dresses, bridal gowns, bridesmaid dresses, and colorful wedding dresses. They're gorgeous works of art that you get to customize to your dreams and wear with serious pride.
Here's why we continue to cheer on this amazing artisan and ogle every Wai-Ching dress that crosses our path…
You can shop online or in-store with confidence
Peruse Wai-Ching's new website(!) to see the bridal collection, formalwear collection, accessories, and behind the scenes at the Seattle studio. AND: you can totally schedule your consultation ONLINE with extended appointment hours to fit your schedule.
When you visit the studio (or buy online — it's totally easy!), you'll get a custom fit to your measurements, style preferences, and custom colors. You can work with Chrissy to create a dream gown that is completely a blend of her amazing skills and your dreams.
Speaking of dreams…
These dresses are what dreams are made of
Whenever we see a Wai-Ching dress pop up in a wedding submitted to us, we always recognize that distinctive style, expressive color, FABULOUS embroidery — we just know it's a Wai-Ching when we see it. And then it's happy dance time.
We love seeing what new styles pop up in the collections. We're talking super comfortable stretch silk to hug every curve, flow gracefully around you, and drape so beautifully. They look good on every kind of body. And Chrissy and her team will make it fit yours!
We aren't the only ones raving
All of the reviews across ALL platforms are five stars because Chrissy and her team are PROs. They are so skilled and have been creating masterful dresses for so long that they knows every in and out of making them perfect for you. Here are just a tiny sampling of ultra happy clients who rocked Wai-Ching outfits and accessories…
“Her wedding dresses are beautiful, reasonably priced, and she gets the work done FAST! You might have to wait a bit for an appointment but it is worth it! Every one of her dresses really is a work of art, and is made especially for you. She is also personable and professional and very responsive. ” – Heather H, Yelp
“I was nervous ordering something SIGHT unseen from Boston to her Seattle office, and was definitely nervous, but all those nerves were all for naught. The dress showed up, the color was better than I imagined, and I was COMFORTABLE on my wedding day.
Suck it, Wedding Industrial Complex — you don't need to wear white, spend $5,000 on a dress, and look like a cake topper. You can be YOU on your wedding day, comfortable, eco-conscious and look DAMNED good doing it. ” – M.M. Yelp
“I'm so glad I found Chrissy and Wai-Ching studios. As a plus sized gal, I had a horrendous experience a few years back getting a bridesmaid dress made at a traditional wedding shop, and have had major anxiety about those places since. I tried one traditional wedding store, and had given up on the whole thing. It was miserable. Found Wai-Ching studios on a website, and thought it sounded more like something I could handle. I was not disappointed. The dress fit great, I was so happy with it, and Chrissy went over and beyond to help out with fittings and making me feel comfortable. ” – Antya, Yelp
Plus size, unique sizing, special color requests, custom fitting, super comfortable designs — you want it, Chrissy will make it happen. If you're ready to be the belle of your unique, colorful, totally YOU wedding, you need a dress that matches that. Head over to Wai-Ching's site to start scheming your own dress. Then get in touch and let us know all about it!
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About the Author: Catherine Clark
Catherine Clark loiters at her local library, makes art, watches movies en masse, plays video and tabletop games, poorly cooks healthy things, cuddles with her feline fur babies, and blogs at BijouxandBits.com.
Her dresses are what brought me to this website. I loved that people were getting married in something that fit their unique personalities rather than something to symbolize how pure they are supposed to be. That said, white dresses can be stunning too, and that’s why I love this website. Every kind wedding and choice is accepted and celebrated. Such a great community here!