A $50 retainer is required to reserve your private appointment and is applied toward your purchase or service. Retainers are refundable with 48 hours’ notice. If you attend your appointment and choose not to move forward with services, your retainer will be returned.
Custom Dresses & Gowns - From Nigerian aso-ebi and traditional wedding looks to custom prom and special-occasion dresses, designed in Eden Prairie and made just for you.
Celebrate your wedding or special occasion in a gown that honors tradition, craftsmanship, and modern elegance. At Ellie Belle, we specialize in African and Nigerian wedding dresses, custom tailoring, and refined styling, designed to fit beautifully and feel unforgettable.
Celebrate prom night in a dress no one else will be wearing. At Ellie Belle, we design custom African-inspired prom and graduation dresses using luxe laces, bold prints, and modern silhouettes. Whether you love corset mermaid gowns, dramatic ballgowns, or sleek evening dresses, we’ll sketch, fit, and finish a look that reflects your culture and your personal style. You can meet with us in-boutique or send in your measurements for a made-to-order design.
By appointment only. Personalized. Expertly tailored.
📍 16570 West 78th Street, Suite 120, Eden Prairie, MN 55346
📞 612-464-4889
🗓 By Appointment Only
From traditional ceremonies to modern celebrations, we help you bring your vision to life—without compromising fit, detail, or elegance.
Appointments are relaxed, thoughtful, and focused entirely on you.
Yes. We work with African and Nigerian wedding styles, including lace gowns, beaded designs, Aso-Ebi–inspired looks, and modern interpretations for weddings, engagements, and celebrations.
We recommend booking 8–12 weeks in advance. Bridal and highly detailed designs may require more time. Prom and specialty pieces should be scheduled early to secure availability during peak seasons.
We design and tailor a wide range of bespoke garments, including custom wedding dresses, prom gowns, eveningwear, baptism outfits, suits, jackets, jumpsuits, and special-occasion pieces. If you have a vision, our atelier can bring it to life.
Your custom journey begins with a consultation to discuss your ideas, inspiration, fabric, silhouette, and budget. We then take detailed measurements, create your pattern, and schedule 2–3 fittings to perfect the design before final pickup.
Photos are helpful but not required. Bring anything that helps express your vision — fabrics, colors, silhouettes, or theme references. Our team can also guide you if you’re unsure of what you want.
Yes. Our atelier team can design entirely original pieces based on your ideas, event theme, and personal style. This includes custom sketches, pattern drafting, and sourcing specialty fabrics.
Yes. We offer expert tailoring and couture-level alterations on dresses, gowns, suits, and formalwear purchased at Ellie Belle or elsewhere. Bridal alterations are one of our specialties.
Rush availability depends on our schedule and the complexity of the project. Rush fees may apply for pieces needed on short notice. Please contact us to check availability.
We work with satin, crepe, silk, chiffon, organza, tulle, lace, wool, suiting fabrics, and luxury blends. For custom gowns and suits, we provide fabric options during your consultation.
Pricing starts at $2000, and varies based on design, fabric, embellishment, and tailoring needs. During your appointment, we’ll review options and provide transparent pricing based on your vision.
For ethical and legal reasons, we do not copy designer garments stitch-for-stitch. However, we can create a design inspired by silhouettes or elements you love while making it uniquely yours.
Yes. Many clients travel to us for bespoke and bridal projects. We will help coordinate fittings to accommodate travel schedules.
All bespoke sessions are by appointment only. You can book through our website or call us at 612-464-4889. We recommend booking early to secure your preferred timeline.
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