Custom Fitted and Mermaid Wedding Dresses

Both silhouettes follow the body through the upper gown, but the transition into the skirt differs. A mermaid gown typically remains fitted farther down the body before creating a more dramatic flare, while a fit-and-flare silhouette opens more gradually for a softer transition and additional movement.

Trumpet and mermaid gowns are both fitted bridal silhouettes. A trumpet silhouette generally begins its flare higher on the skirt, creating a gradual bell-like shape, while a mermaid silhouette stays closely fitted farther down before opening more dramatically.

Choose according to the overall bridal aesthetic you want to create. Satin emphasizes clean lines, structure and a sleek finish. Lace introduces texture, pattern and romantic detail. Brides seeking additional sparkle can also choose fitted gowns featuring beading, sequins, crystals or embellished appliqué.

Yes. Select fitted bridal gowns can be paired with detachable overskirts or coordinated separates, allowing the bride to create a fuller ceremony silhouette and reveal the fitted gown underneath for the reception. Some Bella Luna designs are created specifically as convertible multi-piece bridal ensembles.

Select Bella Luna fitted gowns may be personalized with changes to elements such as the neckline, sleeve style, coverage, train length, fabric or embellishment. Available modifications depend on the construction of the individual gown, so significant changes should be discussed before ordering.

Bella Luna custom bridal gowns are individually created using the measurements submitted for the order rather than relying solely on standard retail sizing. Accurate measurements are especially important for fitted silhouettes because the gown follows the body's proportions more closely through the bodice, waist and hips.

Custom bridal production may require up to approximately 16 weeks depending on the gown and requested modifications. We recommend ordering approximately six months before the wedding whenever possible to allow time for production, shipping and any preferred local finishing alterations.

Fitted silhouettes require additional measurements beyond standard bridal sizing because the gown is shaped closely through the waist, hips, thighs, and lower body. After your order is placed, Bella Luna Gowns will send you a fit-specific measurement form based on your selected gown and silhouette.

In addition to core body measurements, mermaid, trumpet, and fit-and-flare gowns may require measurements such as the high hip, full hip, upper thigh, mid-thigh, knee circumference, waist-to-full-hip, and waist-to-knee. These additional measurements help us determine the proportions of the fitted portion of the gown and where the skirt should begin to flare.

Please do not rely on a standard dress size or submit estimated measurements. Follow the measurement guide provided with your order carefully, and have another adult assist you whenever possible.

Your gown is created using the measurements and fit information you provide, but a made-to-measure gown is not the same as having multiple in-person fittings with a local seamstress. This distinction is especially important with mermaid, trumpet, and fit-and-flare silhouettes, which contour the body closely through several measurement points.

Even when measurements are taken accurately, minor local alterations may sometimes be needed to achieve your preferred final fit. Differences in body shape, posture, undergarments, weight fluctuations, and the way a fitted gown settles on the individual body can all affect the final fit.

For this reason, we recommend taking measurements carefully using the silhouette-specific form provided after ordering and allowing time before your wedding for any preferred local finishing alterations. Significant body changes after measurements are submitted may also require additional alterations. Any local alterations needed or desired after delivery are the responsibility of the customer and are not included in the gown price. Bella Luna Gowns does not reimburse alteration costs.