Judith Penak Couture
OVERVIEW
What you will love about working with Judith Penak Couture for your Melbourne wedding:
“Judith was so lovely to work with and really made my vision for my wedding dress come to life. She really listened to what I wanted, gave suggestions when I was unsure of something and happily made some adjustments I requested as we went along. I had been anxious about the process of having a dress designed and made for me, but it was truly beautiful. Thank you, Judith!” - Kylie M.
Judith Penak Couture specialises in custom wedding dresses for Melbourne brides who want something meaningful and made just for them. Each gown is carefully designed and handcrafted to reflect the bride’s personality, style, and wedding day vision.
Working closely with each bride, Judith listens carefully, offers honest advice, and creates a calm and supportive design journey. From initial sketches and mock fittings to the final gown, every step is handled with care and attention to detail. For brides seeking a custom wedding dress designer in Melbourne, Judith Penak Couture offers a warm, professional, and truly personal experience.
Highlights of working with Judith Penak Couture:
“I cannot speak higher of Judith at Judith Penak Couture. I had my dream wedding dresses made by Judith, and her attention to detail and patience with me was outstanding. She made the process of making the most important dress of my life effortless. I was quite apprehensive about having a dress made without trying anything like it on first, but Judith was able to picture and design exactly what I dreamt of! Judith met with me several times - many more than I would have expected. Nothing was too much to ask! I now look back on photos and absolutely love my timeless dress designed and made by Judith. I could not have been happier with the final product!” - Sabrina V.
About
Judith Penak was born and raised in the fashion capital of Prague, Czech Republic before she came to Australia in 1983. Judith inherited the artistic genes of her mother and grandfather. By delving into fashion from a young age, she quickly mastered her skills in dress-making and expert tailoring. Judith started her brand in 1991 before officially rebranding it to Judith Penak Couture in 2013.
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Service Area Melbourne & Surrounding Areas
FAQ
Yes, you can still organise an appointment with Judith because at JPC they gather experience for many years and they will help do their best to adapt to your budget.
Yes, you can as we can put together a mood board of your inspirations so we can work on creating your dream dress.
At JPC we have many years of expertise with fabrics. We work together with 10 fabric suppliers around Melbourne. All you need to do send us a photo of your favourite wedding dress and we will find you the right fabric.
The first initial appointment with the designer will clear out your design and you will be quoted for the complete cost of the bridal gown. We understand how busy each bride is, therefore we optimise your time. Also, you will be given a timeline for the work progression and payment plan.
Most of the dresses are simplified into 3 stages 1 - Mockup trial 2 - Real dress trial 3 - Final trial
Absolutely, you can bring a friend or family member to share this unique moment with them.
We work as follow on a base of 2 to 3 payments:
1)Initial deposit 2)part payment 3)final balance
We recommend you to bring the following items:
- Shoes - Bra (if you will need one) usually dress has inserted cups - Discrete underwear (skin colour) - Veil if you use one
Yes, we supply bridal zipped travel bag which will ensure the protection of your wedding gown.
You absolutely can, we are also specialised in all bridal party dresses.
Reviews
Review Summary
February 2019
July 2016
Judith Penak Couture
Hello Meiling, thank you very much for this great review, it was a pleasure to work with you !
December 2015
March 2021
January 2021
Expert Advice
As a wedding professional, Judith Penak Couture offers expert advice to help couples plan their perfect day. Ask a question or read their expert advice.
Get Expert AdviceWhat length dress for a 4pm wedding for mother of the groom?
My son is getting married at 4pm, wondering what is an appropriate length dress to wear for this time of day?
Judith Penak Couture
. Formal weddings require dress or pantsuit, while the outfit can be more relaxed for a casual wedding. In general, the mother of the groom should wear something comfortable and flattering. Go for a look that shows off your style—there's no reason you can't wear an of-the-moment trend or your go-to silhouette.
How many wedding dress appointments will I need?
Hi there. Wondering how many wedding dress appointments I should be factoring into my planning, including fittings and pickup? And how long they normally go for? Thanks.
Judith Penak Couture
Congratulation for your wedding ????
This is a very good question
once you know what design you dream about you can email us images for quote
You will need about 3 visits .
Initial visit
Mock up trial
bespoke couture process
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head designer
What's the best shapewear for under my wedding dress?
Specifically want some recommendations about shapewear that won't roll down.
Judith Penak Couture
Best shape well underwear are lightweight and seamless design .
Avoid buying smaller size as it could show lines
David Jones and Myer are best places to shop
We work with very popular Lingerie store "Nicole" on Glenferrie road in East Malvern
They are offering personalised service to brides and Mother of brides
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Judith Penak Couture
Thank you very much Kylie for this lovely review. It was a pleasure to work with you and make your dream dress come to life! Have a great day!