Yes, an appointment is needed to ensure that the designer is available to collaborate with and create the perfect gown for you. The design Atelier is where the gowns and accessories are made from concept to delivery. Here, Cocoe works with her team from draping, pattern making, cutting, sewing and embellishment. Therefore, a special time will be made to focus on you 100%. A $250.00 appointment fee will be charged before your first in person visit. This fee may be applied to your custom gown or any purchase at the showroom.

This is an opportunity to reflect and be honest with yourself as to what you're really looking for in a wedding gown. Set up a time in advance of your visit with the designer to virtually share ideas, dress images, inspiration, wedding concept & mood. Consider your location, venue and time of year.

First, be prepared to share and express your ideas. Then, bring an open mind to this monumental shopping process. Trust yourself! If you are planning to wear an heirloom accessory, bring this with you since it may inspire the dress design. Finally, please wear undergarments you are comfortable in and like the fit of for the figure measurement process.

Ask yourself whose opinions truly matters in the process and whose opinion matters most (spoiler alert: It's yours). Editing down your entourage is a forever tip when it comes to avoiding indecision in the wedding shopping process, but in the age of social distancing, it's a safety precaution as well.  

Committing to and ordering your wedding gown at least six to twelve months before your wedding date is ideal. This allows the perfect time to create, make and fit your dress. Typically, four fittings are planned with your wear date in mind to allow for order time of materials, intricacies of your specific design, our artisans project schedule as well as your schedule and lifestyle.