You can rent a bridal mini gown if you aren’t looking for a bespoke piece.

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Bridal minis gowns are a popular choice for brides looking for a fun alternative to traditional wedding gowns. According to Karen Millen, searches for ‘mini wedding dress’ and ‘mini bridal dress’ soared 229% and 423% worldwide after brides-to-be got inspired by Sofia Richie’s chic bridal mini gown.

I was no exception because a bridal mini checks off all of my criteria for the perfect wedding gown.

The Limitations Of Bridal Minis In Singapore

Unfortunately, none of the wedding gown boutiques I visited offered bridal minis. Choices were limited and I was close to giving up on the idea. Thankfully, that’s when I chanced upon Afterpartybride on Instagram.

Afterpartybride is the first leading boutique in Singapore to introduce bridal minis that are stylish and practical to the Singapore market. As I browsed through their catalogue, I immediately fell in love with their designs. Without hesitation, I quickly booked an appointment with Li Wen, the Founder of Afterpartybride.

The booking process was seamless, and if you have any inquiries, feel free to contact them. Overall, they are pretty fast with their responses.

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Each appointment with them is approximately 1 hour and they do not restrict the number of gowns that you can try on.

Some of the services you can expect with them are off-the-rack rental, a pre-order purchase of their existing gown design, or if you are looking for something uniquely yours, you can choose to make that dream come true by doing a bespoke gown with them.

Regardless of your choice of service, you are entitled to a complementary renting of their accessories such as sunnies and veils.

Going To Afterpartybride

Afterpartybride is conveniently located a minute away from Tai Seng MRT station Exit A. For those who are travelling by other mode of transport, feel free to check out their website which provides a guide on ‘How To Get There’. This is handy because it provides a comprehensive list of details on how to get to the store.

The First Task: Sharing My Vision And Consultation Session

As my goal was to have a bespoke bridal mini, the first thing I did was share my vision and mood board with Li Wen. She exceeded my expectations by asking a series of questions, such as the aesthetic of my wedding and which segment of the event I intended to wear the dress for. She then built on my vision further to ensure that the dress could cater to the specific needs of my wedding.

She thought of everything I hadn’t, and having visited several boutiques, I must say not all gown consultants would be as meticulous as her. The service was truly impressive.

With that said, my lead time was rather short for a bespoke piece, which typically takes around 4 months or more. So, Li Wen suggested choosing from an existing gown design, and from there, we could customize the add-ons to make it the gown of my dreams.

The Gown Fitting Session And Customising

Per session, brides can try on approximately 5 to 6 dresses. If you already have a list of dresses you want to try in mind, feel free to let her know.

On the other hand, if you are indecisive like me, Li Wen is more than happy to suggest a few dresses for you to try on. With 6 years of experience in the wedding industry under her belt, she has an excellent vision of what works.

The dresses she recommended to me were something I would have never picked, but one of them ended up being my final choice.

I have selected KATE, as the “base” and now, it’s time to discuss the add-ons!

Similar to how Li Wen seeks to understand your needs and wants during the initial round of discussion, she continues to do so during this stage. She shares her opinions, which I greatly appreciate. As the discussion progresses, she even creates sketches on the go to help you visualize better.

We ended up choosing a detachable ribbon at the back to give the gown a more playful appearance, which was exactly the vibe I wanted.

Towards the end of the appointment, she takes your measurements and schedules the next session for fitting – which might take around 2-3 months depending on your chosen design.

At the fitting session, you’ll see the first cut of your dress, and Li Wen will make any final adjustments to the measurements. With everything finalized, you should be able to collect your gown in approximately another week.

Collection Day And The Final Product

I picked up my dress one week after my fitting session, and I loved everything about it – the look was perfect, and the fit was just right. Li Wen also shared some caring tips for the dress, which is especially useful for clients who choose to order a pre-order or bespoke piece from her.

Why Brides Should Consider A Bridal Mini

Well, there are plenty of reasons! To name a few, you are wearing a fun alternative to a traditional wedding gown.

Featuring Afterpartybride’s bridal mini | Photography – Aura Studios | Venue – JW Marriot | Videographer JD films

In addition, you get to move freely, and if you are thinking of including a dance segment in your wedding banquet lineup, a bridal mini is perfect for that purpose.

Not to mention, Afterpartybride bridal minis are quite versatile, and one can envision wearing them again for other events.

Price List

Services	Price
Off-The-Rack Rental	S$490
Bespoke Gown	From S$990, price varies accordingly

Prices are accurate as of the date of publishing.

If you happen to be a referral of an Afterpartybride partner vendor, you can also have S$50 off your total bill. Here is their partner vendor list that you can check out as well for exclusive perks.

Great news for brides who are looking for more bridal minis options!

Afterpartybride is planning to import from overseas to cater for a more curated selection for brides to rent. Furthermore, for brides who are looking to custom a piece with them, you could also expect more add-on options in the near future!