Wedding Gowns — Manila, Philippines
Bridal gowns, designed
for the Filipino bride.
Bespoke ball gowns, cathedral trains, and made-to-measure ready-to-wear — hand-finished in a Manila atelier for weddings across the Philippines and beyond.
A Wedding Gown Designer Based in the Philippines
Gowns built the way couture should be.
Adorn is the label of Therese Andaya, who trained under two disciplines that rarely share a table: the strict geometry of European couture, and the slow, hand-worked textile traditions of the Philippines.
Every gown begins the way it has for generations in Taal and Lumban — hand-loomed piña-seda, hand-drawn calado, needles worked by lamplight. What changes is the architecture built around it: boned bodices, cantilevered trains, silhouettes drafted with the same rigor as a building.
The atelier accepts a limited number of bespoke commissions each season, alongside a made-to-measure ready-to-wear line for Filipino brides who want the same hand without the wait.
Therese Andaya
Founder & Head Cutter, Adorn — Makati City
Cathedral veil & lace ball gown, Philippines bridal editorial
Collections
Bridal gowns for every kind of wedding.
I.
Ball Gowns
Strapless corset bodices and full tulle skirts, hand-beaded with floral appliqué.
Bespoke & MTM
II.
Church & Destination Weddings
Cathedral trains built to travel — for church ceremonies and destination weddings abroad.
Bespoke only
III.
Reception Gowns
Fitted, sequined, and slit for movement — the second gown for the reception and after-party.
Made-to-measure
Real Weddings
One bride, three gowns.
A wedding day in an Adorn ball gown, reception sheath, and after-party look.
Ceremony ball gown, reception sheath with a hand-beaded slit, and a sparkler send-off — three looks from the same Adorn bride.
Craftsmanship
Corsetry & hand-finished lace.
Sheer corset bodice
Detachable lace sleeves
Off-shoulder lace corset
Hand-beaded lace detail
Cathedral train in motion, Adorn bridal editorial
Gallery
More gowns, in motion.
A growing look book of bespoke gowns and made-to-measure bridal ready-to-wear. New pieces are added as they're finished.
+ More gowns
added regularly
added regularly
Bespoke Process
How a commission is built.
01
Consultation
An in-atelier meeting to discuss occasion, silhouette, and fabric.
02
Draping & Draft
A muslin toile is draped to your measurements before any true fabric is cut.
03
Fittings
Two to three fittings refine fit and movement, with hand-embroidery added between sessions.
04
Delivery
The finished piece is pressed, boxed in cloth, and delivered with care instructions.
Frequently Asked
Planning your gown.
Does Adorn design wedding gowns outside Metro Manila?
Yes. The atelier regularly works with brides across the Philippines and takes on destination weddings worldwide.
How long does a bespoke wedding gown take to make?
Most bespoke commissions take three to six months. Inquire at least eight months before your wedding date.
Do you offer ready-to-wear wedding gowns?
Yes — a made-to-measure ready-to-wear line, typically ready within four to six weeks.
What fabrics are used?
Piña-seda, jusi, silk organza, French and Chantilly lace, and hand-beaded tulle, often with hand-drawn calado embroidery.