Custom-made wedding dresses in Barcelona
handcrafted with attention to detail
Workshop for custom-made bridal fashions
We design a unique and personalized wedding dress for you and with you.
In one of our entirely tailor-made dresses, you can feel 100% yourself.
We are driven by our passion for artisanal sewing techniques and for craft knowledge handed down from times past. We take care of even the smallest detail to create dresses with a vintage soul and a contemporary touch.
Workshop for custom-made bridal fashions
We design a unique and personalized wedding dress for you and with you.
In one of our entirely tailor-made dresses, you can feel 100% yourself.
We are driven by our passion for artisanal sewing techniques and for craft knowledge handed down from times past. We take care of even the smallest detail to create dresses with a vintage soul and a contemporary touch.
Responsibly tailored dresses
What we do is just as important as how we do it. We make our garments responsibly with ethical criteria in mind.
Team of local dressmakers
Each of our dresses is carefully designed and hand-made by a team of dressmakers in our workshop, located in the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona.
Techniques with history
We use hand-sewing techniques to create your wedding dress, preserving artisanal traditions within our community.
Quality fabrics, lace and embroidery
In designing our wedding dresses we select the highest quality fabrics, combining them with exquisite embroidery and antique lace from our collection.
Discover step by step
how we make your custom wedding dress
Designing a wedding with you
In your first visit to our workshop, we will listen to find out what best suits your tastes. We will offer you the best possible selection of models for your style and needs. You can try on all the dresses you want. In addition, we may suggest changes so that your tailor-made dress is unique and you feel 100% you.
YOUR CUSTOM BRIDAL DRESS
On your second visit to the workshop, we will take your measurements and agree on design and fabrics of your wedding dress
Typically, three to four fittings are held until the dress fits you perfectly. If you live in another city or country, we can streamline fittings to make the process simpler and less expensive.
CUSTOM-MADE BRIDAL DRESSES
From this moment on, we get down to work: selecting the most suitable fabrics, we design a dress pattern, cut the different elements of your dress, and prepare the garment for an initial fitting.
STYLING ACCORDING TO YOUR TASTE
Throughout the process, we will also counsel you on the accessories and the look that best match your dress and the type of wedding. To this end you will have access to a wide selection of wedding veils and accessories
Make an appointment!
Take an appointment or write us if you can not come to our atelier, to info@larca.es or phone us 00 34 93 302 15 98
Our happy brides say:
I was so comfortable all afternoon and night, and felt beautiful! Thank you. Everybody could not get over how spectacular the dress is.
Sarah (Australia)
I’m so happy with my dress. The ordering process was so simple, Nina took good care of me and had great communication the whole time. The shipping was quick too. The quality of the dress, made to my measurements, is fabulous. Thank you!!
Helen Kershaw (Australia)
One of the most beautiful places I have ever seen... this place will forever be a piece of my heart. Quality, style, and love... a real vintage gem. And of course Nina, the designer is the best !!!!
Augusta D’Errico (Italy)
I love them! Their details were amazing, everything was perfect, they were attentive, warm and careful. I loved my dress!
Magdalena Buteler (Chile)
All of their work is amazing! They have been so kind to me, when it's so difficult to find good remote wedding services. Living abroad in Africa with my husband and during the pandemic, it was so meaningful for us. My wedding dress was perfect.
Eve (Ivory Coast)
FAQ
Do I have to make an appointment to try on your wedding dresses?
Yes. You need to book an appointment in advance to see our wedding dresses. Appointment can be booked here, free of charge and without commitment to purchase or by calling 93-302.15.98. You can also write us at info@larca.es.
Do you have a point of sale in Madrid? Or in other cities apart from Barcelona?
Our exclusive point of sale is our boutique-atelier located in the heart of the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona. Designer Nina Balmes is pleased to assist each bride personally.
How far in advance should I schedule a fitting?
To make your custom-made wedding dress without haste, we recommend starting six months in advance. Tailoring antique dresses that need only minor alterations can be done in less than three months.
Do you make custom wedding dresses?
Yes. We make tailor-made wedding dresses, which are entirely designed and crafted in our atelier in Barcelona. To define the design and model that best suits you, we have a wide selection of sample dresses you can try on without any commitment to purchase. If you prefer, we can create a unique design with antique materials, exclusively for you.
How many fittings are needed for a tailor-made wedding dress?
To make a custom wedding dress, three or four fittings are usually needed. For brides from outside Barcelona, we do our best to schedule fewer fittings to limit expense and enhance convenience.
Can I order a wedding dress even if I don’t live in Barcelona and likely can’t come visit??
Although we always recommend that you come to visit us at least once, if you cannot come to our atelier, you can send us your measurements by email and we will make your custom wedding dress and send it to you wherever you want. In this case, you may need someone who will make the final adjustments locally.
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