Houston-based wedding gown designer Melina Cristina knows that every bride deserves to feel special on her big day. Like, extremely special. Like, one-of-a-kind special. Which is exactly how you’ll feel when you work with Melina to create your perfect “true couture” wedding dress.
At the recent grand opening of Melina Cristina Bridal Couture in River Oaks, we sat down with Melina to discuss what makes her gowns extraordinary. The simple answer? YOU, of course. All of her gowns are custom-made to fit each bride’s unique style, providing a true couture experience from start to finish. The moment you step through the door, you will be greeted warmly and made to feel comfortable while Melina and her staff begin the process of creating the dress you’ve always dreamed of wearing.
Not sure what you’re looking for? Not a problem. As a bride, you are welcome to browse through her current collection, try on any one of her previously made dresses, and determine what look you like the most. From there, Melina will work with you to decide on a specific design, complete with stunning details like authentic Swarovski crystals—and, if you’re game, lots of ‘em…Melina loves her bling—to make your dress one-of-a-kind.
The whole idea behind Melina Cristina Bridal Couture is for each bride to find the dress that is meant for her in every way, without having to pay a fortune. The prices range from about $1,800 to $9,800, depending on the material and embellishments used, which is about what you’d pay for a gown in any local bridal salon. And rest assured, we’re talking about the finest quality silks, laces and ornamentation, chosen by Melina Cristina herself.
And here’s the best part: OK, OK, your very own one-of-a-kind couture wedding dress is the best part. But here’s the OTHER best part: Twenty percent of all Melina Cristina’s sales are donated to Melina’s own non-profit organization, which builds vitally important water wells in Africa. Just imagine–you can help save lives by purchasing your dream gown!
Look good, do good, feel good. It’s a wedding win-win-win! Call 713.489.4424 to make an appointment or visit her online.
