Elizabeth Dye

Elizabeth made my wedding dress last year, and working with her was truly one of the best experiences I had during my wedding planning. Her designs are absolutely stunning and she approaches the design process as a collaboration. She provided expert recommendations and guidance, but honored my vision, personal style, and comfort level. Plus, she has an incredibly calming presence, and her studio is in such a creative and charming corner of Portland. I received so many compliments on my dress, and I heard over and over again that it fit my style perfectly — I felt like myself on my wedding day, just.a more special version of how like to look and feel everyday!

From the very beginning I knew I picked the right dress designer. I was looking for something unique and fabulous. Elizabeth is one of the sweetest people on the planet and incredibly talented with her dress designs. From the initial fitting to several emails in between, she was always so helpful and wonderful to work with. It almost feels like your best friend is making your dress for you! She is a true star and my dress was a huge hit...the guests screamed when I appeared to walk down the aisle...that says everything! Thank you Elizabeth for coloring outside the lines for wedding dresses and allowing for the unconventional.

Elizabeth Dye is not just a dressmaker, she’s an artist and a listener and someone who really honors the individual. From the moment I walked into her light-filled studio I felt something shift. Her space felt calm, creative, and rebellious in the best way. Like a soft yes in a world full of no. Before that, I had gone to a few of the big bridal stores in town and honestly, I left in tears. I’m 47 and the whole thing made me feel like my body was wrong. Like I didn’t belong. The bridal industry in general is so gross and patriarchal and full of subtle (and not-so-subtle) messaging that’s just intolerable. I walked into Elizabeth’s studio still carrying all that and thinking maybe this would be more of the same. But it wasn’t. What I found was a safe space for women, where we are actually listened to, where our bodies are treated as treasures, not problems. She asked questions, she saw me, and she understood the vision for our Moth and Moon wedding like she was inside it with me. And on top of all that, she’s incredibly smart. Like, deeply knowledgeable about the history of fashion in this way that’s generous and fascinating. She taught me things I never knew, like how sequins used to be made of gelatin and melted near the underarms where we sweat. Being around her made me fall in love with the artistry of clothing. She made me something so beautiful it felt like a poem. I wore it without shapewear, without even a bra (!!), and I felt amazing. Because it wasn’t about squeezing myself into something, it was about being held, adorned and celebrated and being able to bring our vision for our love into the world. Elizabeth is doing something really rare. If you get the chance to work with her, take it. I’m still glowing.

Elizabeth made my Woodsy Wedding dreams literally come true. She worked with me on my desired look, she created something totally custom to get us there, and did so kindly, creatively and with so much skill! I could not have asked for a better experience with a garment that is a pivotal piece in a life story. Oh, and my husband loved it too!!! Thank you for all you do Elizabeth!! Photos by Brian Whitt- who is also amazing for the record ✨🫶🏼🙏🏼

I had the pleasure of wearing a custom Elizabeth Dye dress for my wedding, and I couldn't be more thrilled with the outcome. It was a one-of-a-kind masterpiece in perfect pink. As a plus-sized bride, finding a dress that genuinely felt like "me" was a significant challenge. Before discovering Elizabeth Dye, I experienced disappointment when a custom dress designer offering plus sizes declined my dress request because it exceeded their size chart by only a couple inches. I was devastated and feared I would never find a wedding dress that made me happy. When I found my Elizabeth Dye wedding dress it surpassed all my expectations and was far better than my original choice. It meant the world to me to have the traditional bridal shopping experience of discovering my dream dress knowing it could be made in my size. Thank you Elizabeth for allowing me to truly feel like myself on my wedding day and ensuring I didn’t have to compromise my personal style.

I worked with Elizabeth to create the perfect dress for my role as officiant of my bff's wedding and the entire experience was such a joy. Not only was my dress perfect, but Elizabeth felt like a friend from start to finish, listening to my vision, creating the perfect design and making me feel beautiful throughout. I have recommended her highly to so many of my friends and would encourage anyone getting married or needing the perfect dress to give her a visit! She is a treasure and I only wish I had found her when I was a bride!

Elizabeth was a dream to work with! She made my wedding dress for a second marriage. As an older, plus-sized bride, I found the off-the-shelf options available to me to be to everything I didn’t want. Elizabeth worked with me to define what I did want and made something I felt very pretty and very comfortable in. Her expertise, thoughtful design, and badass personality made the process enjoyable and worthwhile. Work with her if you have the chance!

Elizabeth captured everything that I wanted and then some! She was incredibly responsive and accommodating! It was incredibly easy working with her and my dress turned out amazing! I highly recommend Elizabeth Dye for your wedding or special occasion dresses and alterations!