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    Suzanne Sent on 01/24/2023
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    Your life in full color

    When I first made my appointment with Chrissy, I had a very vague idea in my mind of the type of wedding dress I wanted. I knew I wanted it to be volcano-inspired as I am currently pursuing my doctorate focusing on volcanoes but I wasn't sure what else I wanted. We met over Zoom for a brief consult to go over styles and color combinations that I liked and within the week she produced a sketch of the absolute perfect dress for me. I was truly blown away and when I first tried it on and everything about it was so perfect. Chrissy has a talent for identifying her client's personality and turning it into a one of a kind beautiful garment. She even made the pocket squares, hair clips and face masks for the wedding party just based on colors chosen from Microsoft excel! And they were stunning! I could not have had a more perfect ensemble for my wedding, and Chrissy helped make it truly unique and special.
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    Ariana B. Sent on 09/09/2021
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    Amazing service, amazing dress, amazing price for value

    Chrissy made my wedding dress, and she did an AMAZING job. The process was easy - I booked an appointment and tried on sample dresses to figure out a style I wanted. Chrissy then created the dress from scratch, with customizations and specific colors I requested. Chrissy is very nice and a joy to work with, and I got many compliments on my unique and beautiful dress. Highly recommend Wai-Ching Studio!

    P.s. In addition to gorgeous, high-quality dresses, she also makes amazing silk face masks.
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    Melody W. Sent on 07/03/2021
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    Exquisite Art & Vivid Colors

    Chrissy is a genius with silk and color. Her artistry is unparalleled. She is an absolute joy to work with, helping you to match your vision with her designs. She works to honor and celebrate all shapes and sizes. My wedding dress that is a unique work of art and she dyed my husband’s shirt to match my dress. I felt like a goddess on my wedding day in Hawaii and received so many compliments. I look forward to having Chrissy make some party and opera dresses for me in the future💕👗💕 (the photos are cell phone pics- so looking forward to the professional photos).
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    Cynthia A. Sent on 11/01/2019
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    Beautiful dress, Lovely to work with

    Chrissy made an incredibly beautiful custom dress for my wedding! She was extremely responsive by email, adapting the dress to fit my hopes, even adding pockets by request! And in the last few months before the wedding she was able to make a custom tie for my partner to match my dress. The color, structure, and artistry of the dress were even better than I’d hoped for, and it was so fun to dance in!
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    Makinie Sent on 05/08/2019
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    The dress of my dreams

    I spent over a month searching for the perfect dress:
    A lavender fit flare with lace accents. Seemed simple enough, right? WRONG.

    There's off-white, cream, ivory, blush and so on and so on, but lavender is a runway color that isn't mass produced. You can imagine my disappointment to find out my options were bridesmaid dresses that didn't have the right 'look'.

    Then, someone right here on WeddingWire (forum) recommended looking into a custom made.

    I wasn't ready to break the bank, and any time I hear "custom made", I freak out a little bit inside. Then I reached out to Chrissy who assured me I can have the dress I want AND it would be affordable.

    Chrissy was flexible, polite, professional and took all of my ideas into consideration and collaborated on a design with me.

    During our first fitting, we realized fit-flare just wasn't going to cut it and Chrissy asked how I felt about going closer to mermaid or trumpet design. I was hesitant, but knew I would be in good hands.

    When I tell you my husband damn near fainted when he saw me, and how our guests' jaws dropped, I can confirm it was all worth it. Chrissy designed a dress that was just for me: simple, elegant, lace accents,

    and lavender.

    The dress of my dreams.
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    Tracy Sent on 10/23/2018
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    Custom Beauty

    Chrissy makes your dream dress come true! I literally showed her a colored pencil drawing I made and she made it a reality. It is better than I could have ever imagined. I flew up to Seattle for the initial meeting to see the studio and we managed to meet in the Bay Area for the fitting. She is 6/5 for flexibility, EVERYTHING IS CUSTOM! I can't wow Wai-Ching enough. I still drool over the new website even though my wedding is over. I got the motion tie for my partner and an accessory for my hair that all matched. Even my mom got a kimono for the affair! Best part is I'm going to pull off wearing this again because it's not a traditional wedding gown. Highly recommend!
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    Kate Sent on 07/08/2018
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    She is so creative and amazing! I got my dream wedding dress for a reasonable price made for me and my vision! I didn't have to do any alterations and I live far away. My dress got far and away the most compliments and I owe it all to Wai-Ching. After I get professional pics I will send it her way in order to advertise it on her site because not only was the dress itself amazing and comfortable but shows how truly personalized and attention to color it can bring- the ability to color coordinate with the other dresses, flowers, and decorations..couldn't have asked for better. The dress was truly the center and inspiration for our color scheme and couldn't have asked for a better gown!!
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    Emily Sent on 11/25/2017
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    Chrissy crafted a dress for me that far exceeded my expectations. After exploring the styles on her website, I went to her studio to try on styles similar to the ones I liked from her hundreds of samples. We then pieced together a custom dress from individual components and colors I chose from several samples. She made each detail custom: the types and tones of fabric in each panel, the start and end shades of dip dye, neckline and sleeve style, corset backing style, and much more. She even made a bow tie and cummerbund for my fiance that matched the silk pieces on the front panel of my dress. My only advice is to confirm each of your measurements with her; she took my measurements while I was in studio, but the sleeves were 2 inches too long and the dress was 4 inches too long, which she kindly fixed quickly for no charge. I got an incredible amount of compliments about my dress, and it was still cheaper than a similar quality off-the-rack noncustom dress!
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    Hannah D. Sent on 02/10/2019
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    Vibrant and unique

    Chrissy is a true artist! She designed two items for our wedding: my skirt (a custom design) and my wife’s dress (a modified Esther dress). Early on, we both tried on traditional white wedding gowns, and they just never felt right. We visited Chrissy’s cheerful, eclectic Seattle studio, which was full of sample gowns and fabric swatches for us to check out. It became clear that her designs were the right choice for both of us. Chrissy communicated well in person and by email. We both asked for multiple alterations, and she was thoroughly accommodating of our requests. The results (hand-dyed silk, comfortable fits, exquisite craftsmanship) were beyond anything we’d imagined! When we put on our clothes the morning of our wedding, we felt so beautiful and authentically “us”. It was truly special to think that no one had ever worn something quite like our skirt and dress before. We cannot recommend Wai-Ching Studio highly enough!
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    Alisha Sent on 11/02/2015
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    I absolutely loved my Wai Ching dress! I love how everything about it was customized just for you. I even brought in color swatches of my bridesmaids dresses so those colors within my dress could match exactly. Everyone commented on the dress all day and every time my photographer posted a "teaser photo" strangers would gush over the dress which was pretty cool :) Also Chrissy the designer was the nicest lady ever and ran with every idea I had, couldn't have been more happy with my unique and gorgeous dress :)
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    I freaking love Chrissy. I had a horrible time trying to find a dress that worked for me-- I am not a "girly" girl, and didn't want a classic white gown, or anything with poof or sequins or tulle. Enter Chrissy. She is an artist, and was able to work with the elements that I DID like to make a dress that really felt like ME. She designed a gorgeous silk ivory-to-forest green ombre tree-inspired wedding dress specifically for me! People are still raving about it two weeks later. Also, by the end of the dress designing process I felt like Chrissy was my sister or something. I almost cried when I went to pick up the dress-- it had been a long road, but Chrissy was there with me every step of the way. She is amazing.
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    Adrienne Sent on 09/10/2013
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    If a white, poofy wedding dress isn’t for you…then please look up Chrissy Wai-Ching. She is a true artist of fabric who works out of Pioneer Square in Seattle (she also accepts online orders). Her creations are made of silk so they are light and flowy. I live in Seattle, so I was able to visit her Seattle location to try on some dresses. I’m not super skinny, but she did have a few different styles that I could try on. I decided on the Panderetta. Her dresses are basically custom made. I got to choose the color of the ties on the back of the dress, the color I wanted it dip dyed, the color of the embroidery and even adding sheer cap sleeves. She makes the dress to fit your measurements and any alterations are free. The price is amazing for the works of art she creates. Considering what I probably would have been willing to spend on a wedding dress, she saved me a good $250-$350. In addition to all that, Chrissy was a friendly and accommodating person to work with. Everybody including my groom and myself LOVED my dress.
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    Sarah Sent on 07/20/2013
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    I love Chrissy! Her dresses are amazing and her craftsmanship is top-notch. I'd love an entire wardrobe of her outfits.
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    Sarah Sent on 12/02/2013
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    I came across Chrissy's website several years ago, and loved her artistic, colorful take on wedding dresses. I'm so glad I remembered her when it came time to choose my own dress. She is friendly, professional, and very easy to work with. The dress she made me looked gorgeous and fit perfectly. I highly recommend Wai-Ching for everyone looking for a unique custom dress at a reasonable price.
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    Laura Sent on 08/12/2013
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    Where do I start?! The whole process of getting a dress made by Chrissy was so easy and so much fun. How often do any of us get to have a dress made to order?? I was drawn to Wai-Ching because I was looking for a dress with color- the things this lady can do with color on a wedding dress will blow your mind! I ended up going with a dress that was mostly ivory with the ties and train dip-dyed in green, and it was just perfect for me. You won't get a very traditional bridal gown here- but she does cater to a wide range of tastes. She's super duper easy to work with and has fantastic prices to boot. If you're in Seattle, a trip to her studio is a total treat, I'm just sorry I won't have more reasons to swing by now that my dress is made! As a final note- she can alter her dresses post-wedding into a dress that you can wear for another occasion. How awesome is that??
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    I know every bride thinks this, but I had the most beautiful dress in the world. Chrissy personally designs your dress if you go the custom route, and you will not be sorry. They are unique and just lovely. I still have guests come up and tell me how much the loved it! Also, Chrissy was a dream to work with. When I had to return my dress as the colors were not quite what I was expecting, she took it back happily and altered free of charge. She also adjusted the sizing as it was a bit too big initially. I was very nervous about having to send it back (I got it one month before the wedding) but she had it shipped so I had the dress a week before the wedding (She is in WA, I'm in UT). Perfect! If you're looking for a unique dress, you won't be sorry.
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    Lesley Sent on 11/16/2012
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    I ordered my dress from online without even having tried on dresses that had similar shapes, so it was a leap of faith but I had a feeling that Chrissy's Khandro dress was the one for me--and it was! My dress was so beautiful, there are no words to describe how I felt wearing that dress. I emailed Chrissy my measurements which I had a local seamstress take and she and her team created a gorgeous dress. When I got the dress it needed a few small alterations which I had done locally, but it wasn't like I could go in for fittings since I was in Ohio and she was in Washington. The actual fabric of the dress was so amazing, and so light! If you like Wai-Ching dresses you should get one! They are even more beautiful in person than they look in pictures, and so well made. Chrissy is super easy to work and I highly recommend her!
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    Lily Sent on 10/14/2012
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    Get a dress from Wai-Ching. Chrissy is so wonderful to work with, and her dresses are simply gorgeous.

    I bought the Khandro dress for my wedding in September. The moment I walked into her studio, I knew I'd want a dress from there. She is so laid back and wasy to work with--I didn't feel any pressure at all. Chrissy was always very responsive and prompt. The dress was done right when she said it would be, a few small changes and a final fitting, and it was ready to take home!

    It was so beautiful, and SO comfortable. At 2 in the morning, having been on my feet all day and dancing most of the night, I was still perfectly comfortable in the dress! It in no way required "maintenance" in the way that some dresses do--I didn't have to worry about it sliding down or looking weird at all the whole day. And, because Chrissy sewed my strapless bra with a dart into the front of the dress, and made a loop for it to go through in the back, I didn't even have to worry about it peeking out.
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    Michon Sent on 12/18/2011
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    I LOVE my wedding dress!!!

    If you're looking for something unique and beautiful then a Wai-Ching dress is what you want!
    I'd been searching high and low for a vegan wedding dress to no avail until I found Chrissy Wai-Ching!

    She creates the most beautiful and unique dresses I've ever seen!
    I got so many compliments on my dress and even my more traditional family who were upset I wasn't going with white at first absolutely adored it!

    My dress was made exactly to my measurements so had that perfect custom fit. Chrissy was wonderful to work with and very responsive. I would highly recommend Wai-Ching for any of your dress needs!
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    Laura Sent on 09/04/2011
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    I came across Wai Ching years ago and have purchased several skirts from her. At that time I also fell in love with the Antoinette dress and knew that if I ever got married that would be the dress I had to wear. Years later I got engaged and luckily the dress was still available. She had added even more designs and I almost changed my mind because all of her dresses are gorgeous, but I stuck with my gut and had her create an all white version of the Antoinette dress.

    It really helps that she has photos of real client's dresses because everything is customizable and it helps you get a better idea of what can be done. She's really fast at responding to e-mails (you need an assistant if you don't have one!). When I received the dress it fit perfectly and didn't need any altering. She was also able to make a matching tie a few weeks before the wedding which was great. I wish I was rich because I want everything on her website!
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    Amalauna Sent on 01/05/2010
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    Chrissy is incredible. She is perhaps one of the sweetest and most talented people ever. She worked with me to create my dress, bolero, and veil. And they were all stunning. My dress was the Panderetta. It was incredibly beautiful and just what I wanted. I got so many compliments on my dress.

    She is really busy (for good reason), so call her early. I called in Jan. and had my dress in Sept. and it was gorgeous. I felt incredible in my dress. Like an absolute goddess.

    If you want a unique, beautiful, completely couture, lovely dress... call Chrissy!
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    Vanessa Sent on 06/23/2009
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    Chrissy was a dream to work with and created the perfect custom dress for me. I was able to work with her on every detail to get something completely unique. I can't say enough good things about her!
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    Jodi Sent on 06/03/2009
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    My dress absolutely blew me away when it showed up (via overnight service when I suddenly realized I had waited a little too long to order - which was absolutely my fault).
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    Meaghan Sent on 10/05/2008
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    Chrissy's creations are breathtakingly unique! If had ANY excuse to wear my dress again, I would in a heart beat. My dress recieved soooo many compliments, and still does! She was able to completely customize my entire dress to my personality, body and style. She also did all 8 bridesmaids' dresses as well as our officiant's outfit!!
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    Jennifer Sent on 05/25/2016
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    I fell in love with Chrissy Zolotova Dress when I saw examples of it online! But I knew that a mermaid fit dress was not going to be flattering for my curvy body type. I live in Baltimore, MD and Chrissy's studio is in Seattle; lucky for me there are some really affordable direct flights between BWI and Seattle! So I flew out to meet with her and try on the Zolotova in person. Chrissy was so wonderful and so excited to help me customize the dress to a ball gown shape to fit my body type. She took pictures of the necklace I brought that I wanted to wear for the wedding and our invitations to pull the color inspiration from. She also only charged $100 more than the standard price for the Zolotova dress and it was completely customized, I was so glad she charges by the fabric and not by the extra design work. The dress came out absolutely beautifully! It was exactly what I wanted! But it did not quite fit right when I first got it in the mail. My friend pinned it for me and took pictures and we sent it back to Seattle to have Chrissy take it in. While this greatly improved the fit of the dress, it was just not quite right. But, I think it would have been about impossible to get it fitted properly though without seeing it on me in person! Luckily my mom is a confident enough seamstress to be able to make the final small alterations. I am so glad I went through Chrissy, it was truly the dress of my dreams! Pics of the dress: http://wardpics.com/natural-bridge-wedding-ward-photography-jennifer-brian/ Chrissy also made my husband a tie that had the colors of the dress in it! It was so perfect!
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