Wedding Dresses By Adriana Cojocaru

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To love, honour and cherish...

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You are unique, and the love you hold for your partner is one of a kind. Your wedding - and your dress - should express this. You should feel at your very best on your wedding day.  

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And the core of that comes from knowing that when you stand up in front of your loved ones to make a pledge that will last a lifetime, you will be at your most elegant, beautiful and comfortable. 

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After all, the only thing you should love more than your dress on your wedding day is the person standing opposite you...

Nothing can better capture the specialness of you and your love than a completely bespoke dress, designed to capture your dreams and your beauty. 

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Adriana's bespoke creations are truly one-of-a-kind. Whilst some 'designers' using existing dress patterns and make small adjustments according to the needs of a client, Adriana designs all of her patterns independently - from the moment her pen touches paper, every detail is built around you. Her understanding of shape, flow and form mean the dress is like an extension of your own inner and outer beauty. 

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Couture features are to be found throughout. Whether it's a silk lining, hidden corset or the application of delicate jewels and beading - no two dresses are alike. Because on your wedding day you deserve something as special and unique as the bond you hold with your partner. 

Putting you at the heart of the process

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Planning a wedding is a daunting process and it can

be difficult to know where to start. 

At AC Fashion World with Adriana Cojocaru we

aim to put your mind at ease. Your wedding is one

of the most important days of your life, and

planning for it should be full or pleasure and

excitement, not stress and frustration.

That's why Adriana doesn't just pride herself on

the beauty and uniqueness of her designs - but, with

the help of husband Nick and their team - on

providing a service which makes the whole process

easy, fun, exciting and stress-free. You shouldn't

just feel like the center of the world on your wedding day, but every time you sit down with someone to talk about it. AC Fashion world ensures that you are the center of the world every time you walk through the door.

But what does the process of finding your dream dress actually look like? 

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The initial consultation

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It all begins here. Whether you are seeking a completely bespoke creation, looking to adapt a vintage dress, or just need to make some changes to a dress you've already - an initial consultation will be what starts the whole process. 

Some clients come in with an exact vision of their dream dress - often something they've dreamed of since they were little. Maybe they have pictures and samples. Maybe they have a vintage dress that they'd like to adapt. Or perhaps they just have a vision and a description. Regardless of what the client brings to the initial consultation, Adriana is always in tune with the Bride, ready to bring their dream to fruition - first on paper, and then in reality. 

But some brides-to-be arrive completely lost and confused. What will suit them? What can they afford? Adriana is here to soothe stresses and guide clients through the myriad of questions they face. Together, you can explore the styles that will suit you, the materials that will work, and the budget you can achieve this within.

The initial design 

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By the end of your consultation, together with

Adriana your brainstorm will have produced all

that is needed for Adriana to craft a concept for

your perfect dress. One that maximises your own

natural beauty, and takes your groom's breath away. 

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You can expect to see a first sketch of your design

roughly a week after your first consultation or you

could get it straight away if you're happy, then it's

time to schedule...

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Taking measurements ​

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Aside from knowing you are the only bride in the

world to be wearing your design, the true beauty

of a bespoke dress is the fact that it is designed

to fit every curve of your body perfectly. Nothing will ever fit you as well as a wedding dress from AC fashion.

But to achieve that - it's time to measure. Top to toe, hips, waist and bust - even the size of your little toe (OK, maybe not that). A dress that clings to every curve, but leaves you comfortable enough to glide through your reception and dance the night away. 

The first fitting

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Are you ready to have your breath taken away? As you slide that dress over your head, you'll have the first feeling of how real it all is. This fitting is used to check that everything is on track and inline with your vision - and to start making the final tweaks that will elevate the dress from beautiful to perfect. ​

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Adjustments 

​Adriana or a member of her team will put the finishing touches on the dress - a nip, a tuck, an added embellishment or two. Ready for...

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​​The final fitting 

​This is it. This will be what you look like when you commit your heart to the person you love. Expect smiles and tears in equal measure. 

As standard, two fittings plus the final meeting are included in your dress price. However, if your project require additional fittings, these will be charged additionally  

The initial consultation and two fittings are included in the final cost of your dress (with additional fittings available at extra cost). But there's no obligation to undertake a full dress service with AC Fashion World or Adriana Cojocaru. If you would just like someone friendly, professional and experienced to discuss your needs with - even if you just want to pursue an off-the-rack option, Adriana is able to offer consultations upon request. 
All payments for consultation and deposits for orders are redeemable but not refundable.

One for all and all for one 

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It's hard to believe, but sometimes choosing the Bridal gown is the easy part. Where people often trip up is in trying to find a dress that meets with the dream they had for their wedding party, but which doesn't alienate and annoy every single one of their closest friends! 

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We all know that what suits one person doesn't necessarily suit another. Bridesmaids can be tall and short, older or younger, of all different skin tones and sizes. This means that trying to buy the same dress off-the-rack to suit four or five different body shapes can be a hopeless task. The idea behind it is trying to have the entire party looking the same - but in reality, because the dress doesn't work for each individual, they actually end up looking mismatched (and feeling terribly self-conscious and uncomfortable). 

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There are two alternatives that are much more practical and effective.

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• The first is to buy off-the-rack, but then have alterations and customisations to suit each member of the party. Changing hemlines, necklines, waistlines and sleeves can make a huge difference to the flattering nature of the dress - enhancing the stunning features of each of your bridesmaids, and - most importantly - ensuring that they feel comfortable during the day, which means they can get on with the most important job of the day: being there for you! 

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• A second alternative is to have each of the dresses custom made. This allows you an unparalleled opportunity to coordinate your bridesmaids in the way that you want; through colour, style, motif or detail. Because we know that when a bride dreams of her wedding, it's the whole picture that needs to be perfect, not just her place within it. 

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For both of the options above, Adriana can work with you and your closest friends to create a coordinated look between you. A look that brings out the radiance and happiness that can only come from women supporting each other on the biggest day of their lives.

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The mother of the bride 

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Being the mother of the bride is an unenviable task. A mixture of emotions swirl as pride in your daughter competes with a sense of loss and mourning. And then there's the fact that however stressed the Bride and Groom become during the wedding, you are expected to shoulder the burden of the worries and take it all in your stride - cool, calm and collected. 

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And at the same time, look elegant, timeless and sophisticated - without upstaging the main attraction! 

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Adriana has all the experience to know what etiquette requires of this complex role, and how to shape an outfit that communicates its own beauty and sophistication, without being ostentatious or showy.