Occasion Wear
For the mothers, the guests
and the evenings that matter.
Occasion wear at Saarahjasmin Couture is made to measure dressing for everyone who is not the bride. Mother of the bride and groom outfits, wedding guest dresses, evening gowns and celebration wear, all cut to your measurements in our Goodwood atelier.
Labour only · fabric and materials quoted separately
Mother of the bride and groom
The second most photographed woman in the room.
You will be in every family portrait, greeting every guest and standing beside your child at the moment everything changes. Your outfit should feel considered, comfortable and completely yours.
We design tailored dress and jacket sets, softly draped gowns, elegant two pieces and fully covered options in colours chosen to sit beautifully next to the bridal party without competing with it.
- ✦ Coordinated with the bridal palette and the venue
- ✦ Sleeves, coverage and support built in, not added later
- ✦ Comfortable to sit, hug, dance and be photographed in
- ✦ Fabric sourced with you or supplied by you
Wedding guest outfits
Never the same dress as someone else.
Being a guest at a Cape Town wedding season can mean four weddings in six weeks. Rather than hunting the same rails as everyone else, have one piece made that fits you properly and can be styled differently each time.
We create guest dresses, gowns, kaftans and tailored sets for bridesmaids, sisters, aunties, friends and anyone who simply wants to feel wonderful without upstaging the bride.
- ✦ Made to your measurements, no alterations needed later
- ✦ Modest options with full sleeves and coverage
- ✦ Bridesmaid groups made in one fabric with different shapes
- ✦ Designed to be re worn rather than worn once
Evening and formal wear
For the evenings that ask for something more.
Awards evenings, gala dinners, engagements, receptions, anniversary celebrations and milestone birthdays. Evening wear is where we can be at our most sculptural.
Internal corsetry, hand draping, layered skirts and considered embellishment create a gown that holds its shape all night and photographs the way you hoped.
- ✦ Internal structure so nothing needs adjusting all evening
- ✦ Draping, layering and hand beading available
- ✦ Engagement, reception and walima dressing
- ✦ Matric ball gowns handled on our dedicated matric page
Investment
Occasion wear tiers
Tier 01
Classic Couture
From R7,500
Refined construction and timeless silhouettes for elegant, wearable occasion dressing.
Perfect for
- ✦ Mother of the bride or groom, classic styling
- ✦ Wedding guest dresses
- ✦ Religious occasions and family functions
- ✦ Cocktail and semi formal dresses
- ✦ Graduation and school events
Includes
- ✦ Custom pattern drafted to your measurements
- ✦ Couture construction
- ✦ 2 fittings included
Tier 02
Signature Couture
From R12,500
Intricate design with draping, layered skirts, structured corsetry and couture finishes.
Perfect for
- ✦ Mother of the bride, statement styling
- ✦ Evening gowns and formal events
- ✦ Engagement and reception dresses
- ✦ Luxury modest wear
- ✦ Award ceremonies
Includes
- ✦ Everything in Classic Couture
- ✦ Advanced construction techniques
- ✦ Greater design complexity
- ✦ 3 fittings included
Tier 03
Luxury Couture
From R18,500
Our highest level of occasion wear, for a garment that behaves like a couture gown in every way.
Perfect for
- ✦ Couture evening gowns
- ✦ Red carpet looks
- ✦ Luxury reception dresses
- ✦ One of a kind designs
Includes
- ✦ Internal corsetry
- ✦ Couture draping and layering
- ✦ Hand finishing
- ✦ Complex silhouettes
- ✦ 3 fittings included
Tier 04
Couture Embellishment
From R22,500
For garments featuring extensive hand embellishment. Embellishment materials quoted separately.
Perfect for
- ✦ Hand beaded gowns
- ✦ Crystal and pearl work
- ✦ Embroidered statement pieces
Includes
- ✦ Everything in Luxury Couture
- ✦ Hand beadwork and embroidery
- ✦ Quoted per design after consultation
Standard production is six to ten weeks from confirmed design and measurements. Shorter timelines may be possible with a rush fee, depending on studio availability.
Tell us about your occasion.
Bring the date, the venue, the dress code and how you want to feel. We will take it from there.