“After trying on quite a few dresses and spending hours scrolling Pinterest for inspo, I came across the Gown + Altar’s Riviera Gown and instantly fell in love. I was even more excited when I realised it was a New Zealand brand. Being based in Wellington, I used Gown + Altar’s try-on-at-home service, which was absolutely amazing — the next thing I knew, the dress arrived at my house and I was able to try it on in the comfort of my own home.
From there, the process continued to be incredibly smooth. I met with Isabel via video call to have my measurements taken, then travelled to Tauranga for my final fitting in September. Only a few weeks later, my dress was ready — beautifully made and finished to perfection.
On the day, I felt so beautiful and received endless compliments on the dress. I completed the look with the Flora veil, which was the perfect addition and tied everything together so beautifully.
The entire experience was genuinely so special. I am so grateful to Gown + Altar for creating my dream dress and making the whole journey such a joy. 💕”
I absolutely adored my gown. It was even more beautiful in person, so comfortable to wear, and truly felt like a showstopper as my second look on the wedding day. I loved it so much that I have it hanging where I can see it every day because it’s simply too beautiful to put away. The whole experience was wonderful from start to finish, and I can’t wait for an excuse to wear it again someday. Thank you so much, Isabel — I loved working with you and couldn’t have been happier with my dress.
A huge thank you to Isabel and the team for creating my dresses. They were an absolute hit. It was so special to wear a reception dress made from my nana’s wedding gown. I couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out.
Vintage mini also created by Gown and Altar from Morgan’s grandmothers dress.
Next draw 1st September 2026
