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No payment to inquire, Written quote first, QC before final balance

Vietnam bridal atelier · Ho Chi Minh City

Custom wedding dresses designed around your story.

Work directly with Vi on a custom wedding dress reviewed before quote or payment. Built for international brides — remote measurements supported, or book a private studio consultation in Ho Chi Minh City.

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  • No payment to inquire
  • Reviewed by Vi
  • QC before final balance
International bride in a custom satin wedding gown by VI Dressmakers, soft natural light

Real brides · Documented cases

From first inspiration
to the wedding day.

See how a custom wedding dress moves from brief to finished dress: consultation, written quote, measurements, atelier production, final QC photos or video, and dispatch preparation.

Shared with each bride's permission. Timelines, checkpoints, materials, and local alteration needs vary by dress.

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How It Works

Six steps from first message to your wedding day

Built for brides ordering from abroad. Each step is confirmed in writing — design direction, measurements, payment milestones, QC, and shipping — as your dress moves forward.

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  1. 01

    Inquiry

    Share your wedding date, delivery city and country, inspiration, and dress direction. Vi replies to all inquiries within 24 hours on WhatsApp. No payment is required to start the conversation.

  2. 02

    Consultation & Quote

    Vi reviews your style, fit concerns, and timeline, then sends a written quote with design direction, payment milestones, and what is included.

  3. 03

    Measurements

    Measurements can be confirmed three ways: a live WhatsApp video call with Vi, a local tailor or helper who sends numbers for Vi's review, or an in-person appointment at Vi's private studio in Ho Chi Minh City. Fabric is not cut until measurements are confirmed.

  4. 04

    Atelier Production

    Your gown moves into production, with updates on structure, fabric, lace or beading, and finishing where applicable. Production takes a minimum of 6 weeks; most orders take 8–12 weeks depending on complexity.

  5. 05

    Final QC Review

    Final QC photos or video are shared before final balance and dispatch.

  6. 06

    International Shipping

    After final balance, shipped orders are packed with tracking where available. Brides in Ho Chi Minh City can collect in person — try on, settle final payment, and take the dress home.

Transparent payment

Pay through written milestones as your order moves forward.

Two milestones on your written quote. You review final QC before the last payment — not the other way around.

Milestone 01

Production deposit

Typically 50% of the confirmed dress order value, unless confirmed otherwise in writing. Confirms your order and places it into the production schedule.

Milestone 02

Balance + shipping

Final balance and any agreed shipping fees. Paid before dispatch for shipped orders, or settled at collection for Ho Chi Minh City pickup.

Payment is by international bank transfer (VND) or Secure Online Payment (card supported). Every payment request should match your written quote or invoice: invoice number, amount, currency, milestone, and official channel. Read payment safety

Vi, founder and lead designer at the VI Dressmakers Vietnam atelier

Founder-led atelier

Meet Vi, founder and lead designer.

I grew up in a family of wedding dress makers. This craft runs through my parents and my extended family — it's what I knew before I ever studied it formally. I studied fashion design and business management before opening VI Dressmakers in Ho Chi Minh City. I review every brief before a written quote or deposit is discussed.
— Vi

Each inquiry is reviewed before production moves forward. Design direction, measurements, timeline, payment milestones, and shipping plan are confirmed in writing first.

For international brides, we share progress updates and final QC photos or video for review before final balance and dispatch — so you can see your dress taking shape, even if you're not in Ho Chi Minh City.

  • Founder-led review Vi reviews feasibility before payment is discussed.
  • Vietnam atelier Based in Thu Duc, Ho Chi Minh City.
  • QC before balance Final QC photos or video are shared before final balance and dispatch.

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Before you send your brief

Questions brides ask first

What should I send in my first inquiry?

Send your wedding date or month, delivery city and country, inspiration images or links, preferred silhouette, fit concerns, and any budget range you want considered.

A short brief is enough. Vi reviews feasibility before payment is discussed. Vi replies to all inquiries within 24 hours on WhatsApp.

Can you work from inspiration images?

Yes. Inspiration images are used as design direction, not as an exact order request.

Vi reviews the references, fit needs, fabric direction, structure, and timeline before confirming what can be made or adjusted.

How does online custom wedding dress ordering work?

Vi reviews your brief first: silhouette, fabric direction, structure, fit needs, delivery city and country, and wedding timeline.

Measurements are confirmed through one of three options: a live WhatsApp video call with Vi, a local tailor or helper who sends numbers for Vi's review, or an in-person appointment at Vi's private studio in Ho Chi Minh City. Fabric is not cut until measurements are confirmed.

The dress is made at the Vietnam atelier. Production check-ins are shared as needed. Final QC photos or video are shared before final balance. Shipped orders are dispatched after final payment; brides who prefer can book an appointment to try on and collect the finished dress in Ho Chi Minh City. Final payment is settled at collection — no shipping needed.

How do measurements work remotely?

There are three options: a live WhatsApp video call where Vi guides you through each point, measuring with a local tailor or helper and sending the numbers to Vi, or booking an in-person appointment at Vi's private studio in Ho Chi Minh City. If a number looks inconsistent, Vi asks for a recheck before production continues.

How long does production take?

Production takes a minimum of 6 weeks and usually 8–12 weeks after measurements are confirmed.

Most international brides plan 3–4 months total to cover consultation, production, QC, shipping, and a small alteration window. For dresses with lace, beading, or complex structure, 4–5 months is safer.

How is pricing quoted?

Pricing is confirmed after Vi reviews the design scope.

Silhouette, fabric, bodice structure, lace or beading, train, timeline, and shipping requirements affect the quote. The quote or quote range is confirmed in writing before any production deposit is requested.

Read the custom wedding dress pricing guide

Have a different question? Ask Vi in your inquiry →

Free · No obligation

Tell us about
your day.

Share your wedding date, delivery city and country, dress brief, and any fit concerns. No payment is taken from this form. Vi will review and reply with timeline feasibility and quote direction before any payment is requested. Vi replies to all inquiries within 24 hours on WhatsApp.

  • Reviewed personally by Vi
  • Timeline feasibility and quote direction
  • Next steps confirmed before payment
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Include country code. Vi replies to all inquiries within 24 hours on WhatsApp; email is backup.

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