Janay A Handmade

I knew exactly what I wanted my dress to look like and Janay made it a reality for me. I paid more than I wanted to in the long run, but the price was still on par with ordering a dress and having to have it altered. Janay was flexible when I changed my wedding date and though I started to get nervous after a long span without any updates she responded within a reasonable time to my inquiries and, most importantly, delivered my dress on time with no problem. I would recommend Janay A Handmade to any bride!

Janay made my wedding dress, a flower for my hair and garter. I came to her with pictures of dresses I liked and could never afford, and she designed a beautiful dress that would accommodate my budget. She is a true talent! She suggested adding details I never could have imagined that really made the dress come together. I not only got to see my dream dress become a reality, but I really enjoyed visiting Janay for dress fittings. She is just the sweetest person with a real desire to make her brides look beautiful!

Janay Andrews is about as amazing as they come. I had a vintage dress that I wanted remade into something more modern and fun. Janay thought that it would be a great project and she took my ideas and ran with them. I told her exactly what I wanted it to look like, she drew it out, we made minor adjustments and then she created it. It could not have been any closer to what I was looking for if she had pulled it directly from my head. Being that my dress was a darker cream due to its age, Janay went to New York and was able to find a material that matched perfectly. The cost was very reasonable and actually less than I would have paid to buy the pre-made dress that I had found in a bridal shop. She was always professional and fun to chat with and I would recomend her to anyone who is wanting a unique dress that no one else has.

I really enjoyed working with Janay. I wanted a somewhat non-traditional wedding gown and I wanted an artist who could listen to my ideas and run with them. She did just this, and with kindness and a big smile. I would highly recommend Janay.

Janay was AMAZING. She is extremely creative, and open to all suggestions and ideas as well! Her craftsmanship is beautiful and she gets things done very quickly! My wedding dress will be an heirloom someday, and I have Janay A to thank for that. I love you JANAYYYYY!!!

Janay A. Handmade was, by far, a wonderful choice when it came to my wedding gown alterations and accessories. Janay did a fantastic job on everything and really made sure to create pieces that fit me as an individual. I had her alter my dress and create my veil, ring bearer pillow, keeper and throw garters, and the feathery, fabric flower for my hair. She did amazing on all of the pieces that she created. I had so many compliments on not only my dress, but my accessories as well. The flower for my hair was just beautiful and truly a one of a kind. Janay altered my dress to fit not only my body type, but my taste as well. She even added a light pink toole to the bottom part of the dress that you couldn't see from just looking at the dress, but was a fun pop of color for the pictures of the garter toss, my shoe shots, and dancing. Janay is talented, creative, and also the sweetest person you could ever meet. Her work was incredible and I would have been impressed with her work alone, but she was an absolute pleasure to work with. I loved going to her shop for alterations to see the progress she had made and also to visit with her. We had a blast every alteration. She is an amazing woman. I would recommend her to anyone for their wedding dress and accessory needs.... and I have. My sister used her as well. We love Janay A. Handmade!

Janay is super creative, flexible and a great listener. Not only is she style savvy, she is smart about costs, the ecologic impacts, and what true love looks and feels like. She, in every fashion, rocks.

If you are looking for a creative, sweet, and eco-chic wedding dress designer then Janay is your girl! Like a true visionary she worked with me to understand my "dream dress" and like magic she had it. Dramatic, figure flattering, and fun. My favorite part is the dress is all-a-flutter with a feathery and dainty leaf texture! All completely one-of-a kind. Plus, she was accomodating of my budget needs without limiting creativity. She also had great recommendations for shoes, accessories, and other hip and local wedding vendors. p.s. Did I mention the dress even has hidden pockets?! So cool.

I LOVED working on my wedding dress with Janay! And of course I LOVED my dress. : ) I have received so many compliments on it and I know I have a beautiful, one-of-a-kind, original dress to cherish forever. I live 3 hours away from Janay and she was very flexible with my schedule and fittings. I visited her once to talk about what I was looking for in my dress, we came up with a plan, then I visited her soon after for my fitting. She made a final alteration on my dress while I was there so I wouldn't have to make an extra trip. I couldn't believe how easy it was to find my dress with Janay, when I thought it would be the hardest part of my wedding planning! (I am 5'1" and trying on gowns at bridal chains was a nightmare--nothing for my size/height. Alterations alone would have cost more than my dress!) The best part about my dress is that it is three pieces: an embellished belt, a top and a skirt--so I can even wear any of them again separately. Janay also made me adorable clutches for my maid of honor/bridesmaids, a sexy-cute matching garter, and a stole, because I had a spring wedding. And my cathedral length veil was the icing on the cake!If I didn't love my husband so much, I'd get married again just to work with Janay on another dress. : )

Absolutely perfect! I cannot say enough wonderful things about Janay A Handmade!! Janay provided excellent service and went above and beyond to ensure that my wedding gown was perfect for my special day. Her friendliness and professionalism were exceptional. Excellent vendor that I would recommend to any bride!

If it is originality you are seeking, Janay is your go-to-girl; she took what was a cookie cutter store window display dress, and catered it to my style, adding fun details (think wasabi green tulle underlay) and sparkle galore! I could NOT be more pleased with the end result... I actually teared up when she presented it to me. No only did Janay bring my dress to life, she offered suggestions for photographers and florists. She truly knows all of the tricks of the trade when it comes to weddings, and I will be forever grateful for her expertise and suggestions. She ALSO helped make suggestions as to what jewelry and shoes would be best suited for my dress. Janay is truly above and beyond. She is not only an amazing designer, but a truly caring individual who will do all in her power to make sure your special day is above and beyond even your greatest expectations. Janay, thank you so much. I will forever hold all that you have done for me in planning my big day in my heart.

I could not be happier with Janay's work. The dress she made for me was beyond what I could have hoped for and was an incredible value for such a high quality product. I would recommend her work to anyone and everyone.

I'm not the type of gal who wanted a huge wedding dress with millions of layers and fluff. I had a really terrible time dress shopping, as you can imagine, until I met Janay. We originally planned to make a custom design dress, which fit exactly what I was looking for. She did an amazing job listening to what I wanted and creating a sketch of my vision. Then, I found my mothers wedding dress from the 70s with little expectation that anything could be done to make it more modern without ruining it. When I took it to Janay, she listened to my ideas about how we could alter it to make it perfect for my wedding day and had amazing suggestions of how to maintain its integrity through the alteration process. She was completely honest about things that could not be fixed and always had a work-around for something I didn't like. She was diligent in making sure everything about the dress was exactly what I wanted and I can say that she far exceeded my expectations as the dress turned out exactly what I was looking for. She even took some of the left over material that was cut off the sleeves of the dress and made a beautiful hair clip for me to wear in lieu of a veil. It was so very special for my mom and I to share the same dress and Janay absolutely made that happen for us. I got so many compliments at the wedding on the dress and I can never thank Janay enough for making a very special dress a true gift for my wedding day.

FABULOUS! Very very talented.

I absolutely loved working with Janay!! She made my visions come to life and helped me to create the perfect wedding dress and veil, along with the groom/groomsmen vests. She was so willing to do whatever she could to stay within my budget-- Couldn't have asked for more!!

I took Janay my mom's handmade wedding dress. She made it in '77, and passed away 10 years ago. You can imagine my hesitation to hand over this priceless dress to someone to alter it for me (although I very much wanted to wear it and have it changed from 1970s mode to modern). Janay was flawless in her approach - she was supportive, understanding, and flexible with me, my concerns, and my fears. She made a beautiful 'new' dress - it was/is a perfect memorial to my mom. I was able to wear her handmade dress, memorialize her, but also able to make it my own. janay is incredible in her talents - not only sewing but in finding the hidden treasure that you are desperately seeking. She is incredible!Caroline Sebley Ross

Janay and her work have been absolutely fabulous. She made my garter, veil and handbags for my bridesmaids, all were unique and beautiful. She definitely has the vintage alternative look down.

Janay is wonderful to work with. She used her creativity to recreate a not so exciting used wedding dress into a beautiful gown that fit my personality. I got numerous compliments on it-it was just the right thing. Thank you Janay!!

Janay created a absolutely beautiful handmade, custom-designed dress, jacket and veil for my 2009 wedding. She really listened to my needs, desires and concerns while she designed my dress. My wedding was in early January and I was having a religious ceremony, so I wanted to be warm and not to bare during the ceremony. I also wanted a strapless dress. Janay, designed an ingenious little jacket that was lovely and did indeed keep me warm. I was married in a completely unique and gorgeous ensemble. I will treasure the memories of my wedding day as long as I live and my dress was a very important aspect of that day. I am still in awe of Janay's incredible creativity and talent.

I originally asked for something for my hair - Janay made something unique and beautiful on my time line. Then she helped me with matching shoe clips... then a wrap that matched my dress. Her innovation and design are fabulous, she worked with my crazy schedule, and I received so many compliments on her designs. I highly recommend her, even if you're not sure what you want Janay will help hash it out!

Janay was so great to work with! She was very flexible when working with me, I waited just a few months before the wedding to have my dress worked on and she totally stepped up! My dress looked so wonderful when she was done with! I got a ton of compliments on it. People loved what she did. I wanted something that was a little different and she worked with me all the way! I'm recommending her to all my friends that are getting married!

Excellent service! Responded immediately to my requests, and was very understanding of what I wanted. Quality craftmanship, and absolutely gorgeous end products! Highly recommended!

Janay A Handmade did a perfect job on my dress. It was exactly what I wanted!!!!

If you're looking for a creative custom designed wedding gown you need look no further than Janay A. Handmade. She is a wonderful person to work with and has amazing talent! Susan Avazpour, www.blueopalbrides.com

Janay's dresses are truly amazing and one of a kind! Love her work!

Janay is a wonderfully talented bridal wear designer. I can't believe the wonders she has worked with many of our brides. From completely transforming a dress to creating a bride's dream gown, Janay can handle anything. Not only does she make some of the most unique and creative bridal gowns, she also can create attire for the entire bridal party. She will always go the extra mile to make sure the bride is more than 100 percent satisfied. I love working with Janay and will recommend her every time.

Janay gets it done. Fun to work with and creative.

Janay is an extraordinary gown designer and creator! I have seen what she has produced and she is most passionate about her work and her clients!!!!Genevieve Flynn

Janay is brilliant. Truly magnificent. There is no way that a gown made by Janay will look anything like someone else's gown as she is completely original, yet completely in touch with what you're looking for. The quality of her construction as well as her design is fantastic, and this comes from a graduate of the Kansas City Art Institute's Fiber Arts Program, my sister. I bought her a Janay original skirt and she is stopped & complimented on the streets of Chicago when she wears it. Whether you get your wedding gown or personalized gifts for your Bridesmaids you cannot go wrong with Janay of Modern Gown.