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The Cotton Bride

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The Cotton Bride
Chris Kole

Natural Fabric Bridal Gowns In Cotton, Linen and Silk
Handmade in the USA

The Cotton Bride by Chris Kole is a fresh and sophisticated collection of natural bridal gowns designed for the modern bride. From the ultimate destination beach wedding to an intimate mountain chapel service, the collection is designed for brides who are looking for exquisite, easy to wear gowns that rise above the ordinary.

Each hand-sewn couture gown in the collection is created to be a pure expression of grace, simplicity, comfort and beauty. The collection blends a magnificent array of cotton, linen and silk, with hints of beadwork, lace and embroidery, to create gowns worthy of a glorious wedding day filled with celebration, love, happiness and joy.

Brides who would like to visit our Long Island City, NY, showroom & work studios are encouraged to schedule an appointment as far in advance of their wedding date as possible.

Please feel free to contact us with any questions that you may have about the collection, or about any styles that interest you, by emailing us at info@thecottonbride.com . You may also reach us by phone, fax and mail:

Telephone: (718) 729-9730

Fax: (718) 729-9740

Email: info@thecottonbride.com

Showroom/Work Studios (by appointment):

The Cotton Bride
39-13 23rd Street
Long Island City, NY 11101
USA

Frequently Asked Questions

What are your price ranges for full-priced wedding gowns?

$1,000 - $2,499

Who do you provide services for?

Bride

Which of the following services do you provide?

Appointments Only
Full Customization

Which of the following items do you offer?

Plus Size Gowns

What is the average turnaround time for a bridal gown?

Less than 6 months

How often do you receive new bridal gowns?

Seasonally

What is your return policy?

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    Marg H. Married on 11/01/2022
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    Superb designer

    What an amazing experience I just had getting my Wedding Gown from The Cotton Bride. When it comes to attention-to-detail, professionalism and talent, Chris exhibits all these qualities and more. Other than my fairytale-Wedding dress, Chris has designed several couture pieces for me, and each time I’m in one of them, I feel so grand and confident.
    Chris is awesome at what he does. He is easy to work with and his attention to detail is legendary. I had a few ideas in my head for my gown, but Chris knew what suited me and made it all come together above and beyond my wildest expectations. Communication was super easy. He and Fikre are really patient, accommodating, and nothing is too much trouble. They were even able to work with me while even though I was in a different country for the most part! Chris is very professional and passionate about his work and finds so much joy in putting a smile on his clients’ faces. The Cotton Bride did me proud on my Wedding Day –the guests talked about my classic gown, saying it was straight from Downtown Abbey —- and all the compliments were mind blowing. Though I shouldn’t need another Wedding dress again (!), I will be returning to The Cotton Bride for another couture gown soon!
    I highly recommend .
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    Devora W. Married on 01/30/2022
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    Amazing to work with!

    I highly recommend The Cotton Bride!!!
    I went not having a clear idea of what I wanted, but they were recommended by a friend who loved working with them.

    My first visit, Fikre & Chris were so patient. We spent over 2 hours going through as many dresses as possible. They gave me honest, helpful opinions when I asked - but also worked really hard to help me figure out what I liked.

    I picked a design that needed to be built up considerably for my wedding, and because they do custom, it was definitely more cost efficient than buying a dress and then paying for alterations.

    Chris did a masterful job creating a dress that fit beautifully, and felt light & amazing on! He’s a perfectionist in all the best ways. And did I mention they easily did a quick turnaround- 3 months!

    They are both genuinely kind & a pleasure to work with- I’m so glad I went only here! The whole process, which I was anxious about before, was easy & fun!

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    Laura Married on 10/12/2019
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    The Cotton Bride--Amazing

    Love Chris and Fikre! Not only was my CUSTOM MADE dress gorgeous, but I enjoyed my experience with them. On my first visit, there was no time frame, they spent time with me to get to know me and had me try on every silhouette to see what worked best on me. They were super responsive when I wanted to make some last minute changes and just made me feel special and like me and my dress mattered. Couldn't be happier that I went with the Cotton Bride.
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39-13 23rd Street Long Island City, NY, 11101
7187299730
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