Holly Butler

Holly is truly one of a kind. Holly worked with me to create the most incredible wedding dress which was so much more beautiful than I could have ever imagined. The entire process from start to finish was pure magic. We began the design process over five years ago, and through COVID, postponements, and multiple cancellations, she was nothing but patient, supportive, and endlessly talented. Over the years, Not only is Holly insanely talented, she is also the kindest soul with the most calming presence. Every appointment felt special, reassuring, and joyful. I genuinely couldn’t recommend her highly enough. Working with Holly was one of the absolute highlights of my wedding journey.

There’s not enough space or enough words to describe how incredible working with Holly is. Holly is exceptionally talented, creative and deeply intuitive in the way she can bring your dream dress into reality - even if, like me, you weren’t quite sure where to start! I will forever be grateful to Holly for making me feel incredible on my wedding day, for being so kind and accommodating and when she says she works to celebrate every body - she truly does! At 9 weeks postpartum on my wedding day, I still felt incredible! Thank you Holly, big love xx Photo credit: Dream Cave (Legends!)

I had a horrific experience with a leading Melbourne bridal designer and contacted Holly a month before my wedding date - she designed me a gown from scratch with the most intricate details which combined elements of all the gowns I adored. She was so knowledgeable and helpful with making decisions over fabrics and shapes etc and ensured everything was exactly as I imagined. Truly there are no words to accurately describe how at peace I felt through the process with Holly, she is a truly talented and wonderful woman and adores the process of dress making and you can really see that in the passion she puts into her work and the pieces she creates. She turned my dress saga around into being the absolute dream and I have had endless compliments on the dress. I simply couldn’t be more appreciative of her, her talent and how she turned a horrific situation into such a positive and lovely one. I couldn’t recommend going down the path of a custom dress and working with Holly more. A true dream and gem of a person

I met Holly over zoom as I live in South Australia, I cried because I had just bought a sample dress that didn't even fit me. She was so comforting and reassuring, I knew she had to be the one to make me another dress. That care and consideration continued as she created the most dreamy wedding dress for me, ice pink with bows and two separate skirts. I had the drama and practicality of an outfit change, but still got to wear my amazing dress the whole night! It was so beautiful and everything I could have dreamed of. She worked so hard to ensure the colour was perfect and even drove three hours to help me get dressed on my wedding day. Holly creates the most wonderful space at the atelier, every visit is such a special and fun experience. I felt so amazing and glamourous, yet so myself on the day. Thank you so much Holly!!

Working with Holly was an absolute dream. I’m still so grateful that I had the opportunity to have her create my wedding outfit. What she created for me was absolute perfection and I felt amazing on our wedding day. Holly made the whole process so fun and enjoyable, and I always felt comfortable talking through thoughts or ideas at the fittings. She truly took everything I said on board and created the most magnificent ensemble that was even more perfect than I could have ever dreamt of. She is such a talent, I couldn’t recommend her enough. Thank you again so so much Holly! Xxx

I am so lucky to have found Holly to design and make my wedding dress. The whole experience was amazing. If you’re after a dreamy, beautiful, whimsical dress - Holly is your girl! Very well priced as well for custom made dresses!

How do I even begin to describe the sheer talent, creativity, attention to detail, and breathtaking artistry that Holly brings to life? She is, without a doubt, one of the most gifted, kind, hilarious, and all-around incredible humans I’ve ever met. Truly, she is everything you could ever hope for in a designer, creator, and seamstress. I’ve been following Holly’s work for years, always in awe of her creations, so to have her make my wedding dress was nothing short of a dream come true. From my very first email enquiry, Holly’s warmth and professionalism shone through. I reached out in a bit of a panic —less than six months before my wedding, and during the time she was planning her own wedding!—but she still said yes. And thank goodness she did, because she went on to create the most beautiful dress I could have ever imagined. Our first consultation was effortless. Holly listened intently, began sketching on the spot, and immediately made me feel comfortable and confident in her vision. I trusted her completely from the very beginning. As she brought my dress to life, I witnessed the magic in her process. Every stitch filled with precision, care, and love. Her craftsmanship is extraordinary, and her ability to add those perfect little details without even being asked is a rare gift. Nothing was ever too much trouble for her. I wanted a "wow" dress. Something fun, unexpected, and uniquely me. Holly gave me not only a stunning full-length gown but also a mini-skirt version so I could dance the night away. Holly isn’t just an incredibly talented designer. She is a beautiful soul, inside and out. Working with her was an absolute highlight of my wedding journey. I can’t recommend her enough to anyone wanting a truly unforgettable, one-of-a-kind creation. She was, without question, my favourite wedding vendor, and I still tear up writing this because the whole experience was nothing short of magical. Holly, thank you from the bottom of my heart. You made my wedding day spectacular and gave me a dress I will cherish forever. You are a rare talent and an even rarer human being.