Lisa Van Hattem

I had such a wonderful time working with Lisa to design and create my one-of-a-kind wedding dress. Lisa was always attentive, taking the time to listen to my thoughts, ideas and preferences. I trusted Lisa's ability and judgement throughout the journey - she really knows what she's doing and will do her best to ensure the dress matches the bride and the wedding. Lisa is creative, flexible, kind and a joy to work with - I highly recommend her for any bride looking to create an authentic wedding dress. Thank you Lisa!

Lisa was very helpful and easy to talk to and patient with my indecisiveness. At first I don't think I knew exactly what I wanted but she brought my dreams into reality. I wanted a dress that I could dance and move in and I wanted a ballgown with a train. I think I got a deal because instead of purchasing two high quality dresses I had two wedding dresses in one with the purchase of an overskirt! It is amazing how easy it was to attach the overskirt to the A-line wedding dress. Afterwards you could not tell where the overskirt attached and it was so clever. The workmanship and quality of my wedding dress is simply impeccable and Lisa is a perfectionist. Putting on my dress was one of the high points of my wedding. I loved every second of wearing it and felt like a goddess that floated down from the heavens on clouds of tulle. The dress and overskirt were well worth the price and I am so glad I was able to have a custom dress. I will treasure my wedding gown forever. I felt so beautiful and ethereal every moment when wearing my wedding gown. I am already asking my husband to take somewhere special for our anniversary so I can wear it again. I got so many compliments from my family and friends and they were all amazed that I wore one dress for the whole wedding. Many of my guests thought I changed dresses. Do put your faith in Lisa in purchasing a custom wedding dress she will not let you down.

Lisa created the most beautiful wedding dress I have ever seen. I already knew my future wife was utterly beautiful when I turned around for the first look, but I could not believe how completely perfect her wedding dress was. We have already recommended Lisa to every single friend or friend of friend who is getting married (or contemplating engagement, or, frankly, going on a second date). I see absolutely no reason to buy a wedding dress at a major chain when you can support a local artisan who can create a custom piece at a much better dollar value.

Working with Lisa in designing my dream wedding dress was such a wonderful experience from start to finish. She is so amazing at what she does and I highly recommend her work. The wedding dress she designed for me was high-quality, detailed, and fit me like a glove. Lisa is incredibly kind, detail-oriented, organized, and professional. She was calm and extremely accommodating even in dealing with the COVID-19 restrictions. Working with Lisa was one of my best and favourite decisions for my wedding. Thank you so much Lisa!

Lisa made my custom wedding dress and veil. She took my ideas and concerns to heart and created the perfect solution. I felt like an absolute goddess. I couldn't be happier with how they turned out!

Lisa's work is beyond words!I came to her with a vague vibe or theme, and very little else. She was able to put this into words and sketches, and she patiently and thoughtfully created the most stunning dress that I (or any of my guests) had ever seen. The entire process was smooth, seamless, and stressfree. The gown was absolutely perfect - it let me dance the entire night, flowed and glowed like a Disney princess, and was a piece of artchitectural brilliance.Thank you, Lisa, for the entire process, the feeling that the gown gave me, and the incredible dress!Olivia

Words can not express how wonderful my experience with Lisa was. From start to finish, she worked with me to create the wedding gown of my dreams - and did so professionally and with kindness. Lisa's studio is breathtaking, her attitude and demeanour are filled with grace, her price is extremely reasonable and her workmanship is flawless. She gave me exactly what I was looking for and helped to make me look and feel amazing on my special day.I can not give Lisa Van Hattem enough praise. If you are lucky enough to get the opportunity to have her create something for you, I encourage you to snap that chance up!Thanks Lisa!(photo credit: the Love Studio)

Lisa is a true gem and in a class of her own. In a world where online shopping and cookie-cutter garments prevail, Lisa stands out by performing a lost art and creating exquisite, high quality custom-made gowns. My wedding ceremony and reception were 6 months apart so I needed someone who could produce a gown that I could wear to both events but still make it look like 2 different dresses. I knew exactly what I wanted but needed the right gown-maker to follow my vision. I canvassed several dress-makers before I found Lisa and once I met her I knew she was the one. Lisa is not only professional and meticulous, but also friendly and charming. She listened to my ideas and saw my inspiration photos. From there she sketched out her plan and produced a mock-up gown that I tried on before she began the cutting and production of the actual gown. Lisa also has a vast collection of lace samples that I was able to see and touch before making my selections. My gown turned out beautifully and dazzled my friends and family TWICE—for the ceremony and then the reception 2 seasons later. If I ever renew my vows, I would go back to Lisa in a heartbeat. I would definitely recommend Lisa to any bride wanting a truly unique gown for that special day.

Lisa helped me with creating the perfect dress for my wedding this past July. She was very professional yet fun to work with. Her designs are elegant and my dress was flawlessly perfect. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

Working with Lisa was absolutely wonderful, and a stress-free part of my wedding. Nothing off the rack had what I wanted and Lisa was able to easily execute the five simple things I wanted all together in one gorgeous wedding dress. She also helped me navigate choosing fabric and lace (a field I know nothing about) by advising me on the nuances of how each would look and feel for what I wanted to achieve. Seeing her samples helped too! The whole process of designing my dress and going in for fittings was like meeting with a long-time friend. Lisa was always prompt and professional, and clearly very talented.On my wedding day, I felt simply amazing. It was clear to my family and friends that the dress was truly mine as I received non-stop compliments saying the dress fit me like a glove and really represented me. I couldn’t take any credit of course! Thank you for all your hard work, Lisa!