Vintage Bridal Reimagined

Infuse timeless magic into your wedding day by wearing a one-of-a-kind bridal gown skillfully crafted from the most beautiful vintage materials and sustainable fabrics in New York City.

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We also provide a bespoke service that can breathe new life into your cherished heirloom, crafting a contemporary bridal look that embodies your unique story.

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Client's mother at her 1984 wedding

What Our Clients Say

  • Bride wears her mother's revamped 1980s wedding dress

    I cannot state enough how incredible it was working with Maybelle. Christine is professional, talented and supportive through out this entire journey. She was creative and innovative and made this process so easy and so personal! I love that I am able to wear my mothers wedding dress with a modern twist and cannot wait to wear it on my wedding day!

  • Custom client is dancing in her bespoke Maybelle dress

    I recently had the pleasure of commissioning a custom dress from Maybelle, and I cannot express how thrilled I am …the level of craftsmanship, handwork, and attention to detail that went into creating my dress was simply exceptional.

  • Custom purse made for a bride from her mother's vintage gown

    Christine did an amazing job taking my mothers old wedding dress and making a beautiful, modern clutch for my wedding weekend. Can't recommend her services enough…

  • Bride getting married in Italy, gown altered by Maybelle.

    Christine is SO talented and truly a master of her craft. I can’t recommend her enough, it was a wonderful experience. 10/10 would recommend!!!!!

  • Bride at her wedding wearing a short dress with removable bow train and bow detailed veil, made by Maybelle.

    I had such a lovely experience with Christine! She was so knowledgeable, and I’m so happy I found her to do my wedding dress. She also made me a veil that I had envisioned. Would absolutely recommend her!

  • Bride with her mother and sister, wearing her Mother's dress that has been reimagined and custom made by Maybelle.

    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 working with her!

  • Bride wearing a vintage couture 1930s dress above comments from a bridal stylist.

    Christine has the rare kind of talent that blends technique, creativity, and heart and soul, into all of her pieces. Her ability to know what to do to make a garment fit, compliment the body, and highlight materials …make her a joy to work with.

  • Bride wears Mother's 1990s wedding dress redesigned.

    Christine made it such a seamless process. She is so very talented where we were able to take my mom’s 90s dress to a cute two piece top and skirt for an elevated reception look. I’m so beyond impressed with the final result and can’t wait to wear for my reception.

  • Maybelle Reimagined Vintage Bridal Gown

    Christine was wonderful to work with and truly made the process of up cycling my mother’s wedding dress from the 80’s so easy and enjoyable. She was professional, communicative, and did an incredible job bringing my vision to life. I ended up loving the dress so much I wore it for more occasions than I had originally planned. I would highly recommend her to anyone considering wanting to wear a vintage dress!

  • Christine was a joy to work with. She reworked my mom’s veil and brought my vision to life!

Our Partners

one tree planted logo, sustainable business
remake approved sustainable brand, sustainable fashion

Follow along @maybellenyc to see the magic in action

One of my favorite eras is the 1930s ✨ I ❤️ the elegance and glamour ✨But not every detail stands the test of time for a modern bride. For this piece, my goal was a few thoughtful tweaks. I reworked the neckline, finishing it as it was initially cons
A bittersweet moment with this stunning 1930s bridal headpiece. I tried my best to restore its former glory, but its delicate nature proved too challenging, and it ultimately fell apart.😣 Despite the outcome, I still feel the time spent on it was w
"My eye has become bored with simple, modern things." - Daniel Roseberry 📷 a few pieces in work this week #details #insidetheatelier #vintagebridal
The "something blue" tradition dates back to Victorian times, symbolizing purity, fidelity, and love for the bride and her marriage. Historically, it was also believed to ward off bad luck and ensure a happy future. Today, it's a beautiful
"The dress of my dreams" ✨ Even with her wedding over a year away, @brawrzzz (with her amazing best woman @messyjessyvtg ) had an immediate intuition when she saw this reimagined 1960s bridal gown on my card at the Manhattan Vintage Show.
Sophia, a vision of silk and light, captured beautifully in black and white on her wedding day. Bride: @sophijoli Photo: @jpelario Beauty: @heartandsoul.hob Venue: @thekenmoreballroom Planner: @katieoevents Dress: @maybellenyc

Our Atelier

145 Dunnell Rd
Maplewood, NJ 07040

Open Wednesday - Sunday
Appointment required (hours vary)

Find us in charming Maplewood, across from Memorial Park in the historic Nelson's building. We're just steps from the train, a 30-minute direct commute from New York Penn Station. Enjoy our vibrant downtown village, filled with restaurants, coffee shops, and boutiques.