Measurements Required
for
'Catch the Bouquet'
Bridal & Evening Wear
As our dresses are all created from scratch to your measurements, a variety of pattern styles are used across our range. Please look for the style name of your gown which will then let you know which set of measurements we require from you.
If you are having a custom dress made, please ask Bella via the 'Contact Us' page and she will let you know which measurement set you will need to provide.
SET ONE:
GOWNS:
Atia
Charlize
Celine
Christina
Alyce
Courtney
Lea
Angelica
Megan
Deco
Jenna
Kirra
Letitia
Leona
Paula
Sofia
Baroque
Hannah
Grace
Emelia
Amanda
Annie
Tasha
Racquel
Kathryn
Monica
BRIDESMAIDS
Kirsten
Nicole
Lissy
Nina
Juli
Mimi
Deco
Rachael
Kimmie
FLOWERGIRLS
Abi
SET TWO:
Shilo
Samara
INSTRUCTIONS AND MEASUREMENTS FOR SET ONE:
There are 7 measurements for these dresses. The instructions are as follows:
1 - Full Bust
2 - Waist
3 - Hips
4 - Total Height - (Please measure this size without the shoes)
5 - Hollow to Hem - (Please measure this size WITH the shoes.)
6 - Breast Distance - Distance between two nipples while wearing your bra.
7 - Heel Height - Approximately the height of heels on the shoes you plan to wear.
7a - If your gown has sleeves or you are ordering a jacket, please also take the 'Jacket and Sleeved gown' measurements below.
Measurement Tips for Set#1
Bust - Not your bra size! Take the tape around your back and bring it across the fullest part of your bust. Your arms should be relaxed, down at your sides. You must wear a bra when taking this measurement.
Waist - This is the smallest part of your waist. Typically it's an inch or so above your belly button. Also known as the natural waistline.
Hips - This is the widest part of your hips, across the hipbone. Measurement is taken approximately 7 inches below the natural waistline. Stand with your heels together and standing up tall.
Natural Height - Your height from head to toe. No shoes on for this one.
Hollow to hem - Start the tape at the hollow at the base of your neck and measure down to where you want the hem. Also, be sure you are wearing the same height heel you'll wear on your wedding day. Make sure you have someone help you with this one and ensure you are looking straight ahead (not at the floor). This measurements is very important as it sets the hem length for your gown.
Bust Points - This is the length between your nipples while wearing a bra similar to the one you'll wear on the big day.
For Jackets or Sleeved gowns- Please also measure:
Arm Girth - Relax your arm and measure around the largest part of the upper arm.
Arm Length - Start the tape at your shoulder down to your hand.
Around Shoulder - This is the measurement around your shoulder.
INSTRUCTIONS AND MEASUREMENTS FOR SET TWO:
There are 17 measurements for these dresses. The instructions and diagrams are as follows:
1 - Full Bust - Measure around your body, crossing over the fullest part of the bust.
2 - Waist - Firstly tie a piece of ribbon or string around the natural part of your waist. This would be your torso at the smallest point. Leave the string in place while you do the rest of your measurements as you will need it for reference with some of the other measurements
3 - Hips - Take the measurement around the hips at the fullest point, take note of how far down from the waist that you are measuring.
4 - Upper Bust - Stand, measure around your body above the fullest part of the bust via your armpit.
5 - Under Bust - Stand, measure around your body below the fullest part of the bust. A good guide is where the band of your bra sits under your breasts.
6 - Breast Distance - Distance between two nipples while wearing your bra.
7 - Breast Height - Stand, measure from shoulder to nipple. Think of following your bra strap from the top of your shoulder to the nipple
8 - Shoulder to Waist - Stand, measure the distance from shoulder to waistline (where your ribbon is) via your nipple. It should be measured the same way as #7 (Breast Height) but continuing down to the waist
9 - Outer Leg - Measure from the ribbon around your waist to the floor. SHOES ON!! Please ensure you have a shoe similar in height to those you intend to wear on your wedding day.
10 - Armhole - Stand, measure your arm root via shoulder edge, front armpit and back armpit. Think of it as going from the edge of your shoulder, down around your armpit and back up to your shoulder.
11 - Shoulder to Shoulder - The distance between two Shoulder joint (the end points of your shoulders) with arms drooping naturally, taken at back.
12 - Neck - The circumference around the base of your neck
13 - Arm Length - From shoulder seam to length desired, if you order long-sleeved style, it should be taken from shoulder point to the point 1" longer than wrist point.
14 - Bicep - Circumference of fullest part of your upper arm
15 - Upper arm Length - Measuring from the outside of your shoulder to the elbow.
16 - Armpit to Elbow - Measuring from the underside of your armpit to your elbow
17 - Hollow to Hem - This measurement is taken from the neckbone to the ground. Wearing the type of shoes you would like to wear with the dress, measure from the front of the neck to the ground.
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