Bespoke Wedding Dresses in Cheltenham

Individually designed wedding gowns, created around you in the heart of Cheltenham.

Designed by a fully trained fashion designer. Pattern drafted to your measurements. Toile and fittings included.

Cocoa Couture

Cocoa Couture is a bespoke bridal couture studio based in one of the grandest Georgian buildings in Cheltenham. Led by Cara, a fully trained fashion designer, the studio has been creating individual wedding gowns for decades — dressing everyone from local brides to high-profile clients.

Every dress is designed, patterned and created around the bride, with care, experience and attention to detail at every stage.

The Bespoke Process

Personal Consultation

1

A relaxed one-to-one in our Cheltenham showroom, with fabrics, laces and embellishments to explore.


Design Development

2

Working sketches created during the consultation to shape your gown.


Pattern & Toile

3

Your pattern is drafted to your measurements and a toile created to perfect the fit.


Cut, Corsetry & Construction

4

Your gown is built using couture techniques for structure, comfort and elegance.


Fittings & Finishing

5

Multiple fittings to refine and perfect your dress.