About this vendor
Maybelle is an atelier based in Maplewood, NJ, just 30 minutes away from New York City. The company specializes in creating bespoke collections of wedding dresses that are sustainably created and handcrafted. Owner Christine and her talented team design rare, one-of-a-kind pieces while being as sustainable as possible through their practices. Though based in New Jersey, the business is happy to work with clients virtually and can ship throughout the country.
Maybelle caters to the to-be-wed seeking unique beauty for their special day. Christine believes that the right gown should add to her clients' one-of-a-kind love stories. This designer will bring wedding day visions to life through couture craftsmanship, exquisite fabrics, and extraordinary attention to detail.
Maybelle is delighted to offer a variety of gown and formalwear services to those preparing for momentous occasions. Christine and her expert team can create custom designs and upstyle existing heirloom dresses. Together, the design team will innovate your gown while preserving its value and history. They also offer made-to-order veils, removable sleeves, coverups, and sashes to complete any look.
Details
Accessories
- Veils
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Dresses
- Wedding Dresses
Fashion Services
- Alterations
- Bridal Stylists
- Custom Designs
- Online Ordering
- Plus Size Available
- Private Appointments Available
Awards and Affiliations
2023 'Best of Weddings'
Best of Weddings
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out of 5.08 reviews
Christine is amazing to work with. She helped me redesign my mom's wedding dress from the 80s. From start to finish, the whole process was seamless and easy. I'd highly recommend w...
orking with her!
I was looking for a specific kind of headpiece for my wedding, I contacted Christine at Maybelle and she sent me some photos to look at, based on my inspiration, while I didn’t fin...
d the exact crown I was looking for, I ordered a beautiful tiara. It arrived the very next day, so lovingly packaged and with a hand-written note from Christine saying she’ll keep her eyes open for a headpiece like the one I’m looking for. Thank you Christine!!
As a first time bride 👰🏽 to be I came into the bridal gown search process clueless about where to start. Thanks to TheKnot, I found Maybelle bridal salon and was immediately intr...
igued by the vintage bridal dresses appeal. I called Christine who so ably accommodated my appointment request that same week. Christine was very nice, kept in constant communication up until my appointment time and welcomed me and my guest into her lovely work environment. I was offered a plethora of options and suggestions, all while assuring me everything will work out just fine. It was a pleasure to learn about her dedication in helping the environment with her exquisite, repurposed bridal gowns and to try on some of her incredible vintage pieces of all silhouettes. Great, great, great customer service and accommodation. It was indeed a pleasure meeting Christine and having Maybelle set the bar high in my bridal gown search.
After going to several wedding stores, all were pressing me to commit, I made an appointment at Maybelle. I found the atelier charming and fell in love with the small collection o...
f one- of-a-kind wedding dresses. I ultimately bought one that reminded me of the wedding dress my Grandma wore…and I am holding on to it for my daughter!
My now wife and I planned a last minute elopement during Covid, I heard about Christine through a friend in the fashion industry. I had absolutely no idea what I was going to wear,...
I’ve been to your typical wedding boutiques with my sisters and the experience was not for me! I have been an active Greenpeace volunteer my whole life, so when I heard about Maybelle being upcycled I knew I had to check it out!
I found the perfect dress- and Christine facilitated the tailoring with her seamstress who was located nearby. It was perfect.
As a design industry professional and admiring friend, I have watched Christine with amazement as she has taken her passion and created something so vital (and gorgeous) for today’...
s bride. She is able to distill from vintage pieces all of their very best elements and combine them with her well honed talent and flair- knowing just what is needed to make a new creation exceptional. Sustainable and completely unique, a Maybelle bride will truly be like no other on her special day!
I saw the debut Maybelle line... what an amazing collection! I do fabric research and development for the bridal industry and have known Christine for years. She is both creativ...
e and innovative and her taste level is exquisite. She is passionate about her vision and her commitment to be both sustainable and creative. Her concept brings something new and exciting to the bridal industry!
I met Christine through a friend in the bridal industry who had known and worked with her for years. I came to her atelier with my mother's 1980's wedding gown. It had HUGE poufy...
sleeves! Christine looked at my Pinterest board before hand and had awesome suggestions for redesigning it. I was BEYOND THRILLED with the final outcome and would highly, highly recommend working with Maybelle! I LOVE MY NEW GOWN and I wish I could wear it more than once!
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Maplewood, NJ
