Alexis
Custom Fit Was Disappointing Despite On-Time Delivery
The dress arrived on time and the quality is generally decent, but communication throughout the process was lacking. I never received any updates or progress emails until it suddenly shipped. For a custom fit wedding dress order, even a simple “in production” update would have been appreciated. My biggest issue is with the fit/design of the lace-up back. The dress appears to have been made with the bodice already at its tightest setting, which leaves almost no flexibility to tighten it further for support, shaping, or fit adjustments. Unfortunately, this made the fit much less flattering than expected and means I will likely need significant alterations despite ordering a custom-fit gown. Unfortunately, current political tariff issues added roughly 30% to the cost which would have been non refundable and charged again on any remakes, which made pursuing a return financially unappealing in my case. Overall, I appreciated that the dress arrived on time, but I expected better communication and a more functional fit for a custom-made dress.
Response from Olivia Bottega | Online Bridal ShopMay 27, 2026
Dear Alexis, thank you for your honest feedback. We also completely understand your concerns regarding communication. We are a private made-to-order production company, and after an order is placed we always confirm all details and provide an estimated delivery timeframe. While we do not currently send frequent automatic production updates, brides are always welcome to contact us at any stage for an update, and we always do our best to respond and help as quickly as possible. Regarding the lace-up back, the opening between the corset sides can vary depending on body proportions and how measurements distribute across the silhouette, and we do mention this on our website as well. Our dresses are made based on provided measurements rather than a full in-person couture fitting. Please feel free to contact us directly, we would be happy to help find a solution for this issue.

