Sarah Stoute Bespoke

Sarah Stoute is a Christchurch, New Zealand bridal design and alterations studio creating handmade wedding pieces with a personal, by-appointment service. Founded by designer Sarah Stoute, the studio draws on her fashion and textile design degree and more than 17 years of sewing experience. Sarah works alongside senior bridal seamstress and alterations specialist Annabel, bringing more than 25 years of combined craft to their work. The studio was named South Island winner of “Attire for Her” at the 2026 New Zealand Wedding Awards, following national and South Island titles in 2025.

Its services include bespoke wedding gowns, designed with each client from the first sketch and toile through fittings and final stitching, and detailed alterations for dresses from any source. Alteration work includes hemming, bustle creation, resizing and restyling. The online shop offers handmade luxury bridal veils, wedding keepsake boxes and a Bridal Emergency Box, as well as bridal shapewear and foundations.