Mika is a legit wizard!!! So detailed, thoughtful, talented. She made two dresses for my wedding weekend and they were both incredible. Perfect fit (she's a perfectionist) - and I had a lot of fun in the design development process. She's wildly creative, and gives great feedback and input into your ideas. Highly recommend working with Mika on any custom dress needs! read more

Mika is AMAZING!!! She made me the dress I dreamed of and truly made everything I want come to life better than I could have even imagined. She was professional and fun to work with! I am so grateful to have met Mika, I still get requests years after my wedding for her information because everyone was so blown away by my dress! read more

Update: I have no words to explain how amazing my experience with Mika was. She was the highlight of my wedding planning and will never forget the creativity, generosity and love she put into making my incredible gown. My photographer said it was the most beautiful dress she's ever photographed *gasp*! We were even featured in Carats & Cake! I'll treasure this dress the rest of my life! Thank you Mika read more

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After having little luck finding my "dream dress" I took my vision to Mika and she constructed for me a couture gown beyond my wildest dreams. Mika is a creative genius who is deeply committed to giving every bride her very best. There's so much to be said about her skill, artistry, and work ethic. She understands so precisely how to work with different fabrics and how to achieve what will make her customers feel like their most glamorous self. Through her expertise and perfectionism, Mika was able to construct a silhouette I never thought could be achieved on my body. I wanted a very specific art-deco-natural pattern that had lots of sparkle. When we couldn't find the perfect fabric for my dress she enlisted artisan's in India to hand bead the entire overlay for my dress. Understanding my style and flair for a dramatic look, she designed a cathedral length veil that used the same hand-beaded pattern from the dress. Working with Mika is a true gift (she's hilarious and a treat to be around) but you have to know it is work.You enter into a creative collaboration and commit to helping make every decision with her along the way. (I had a fashion savvy friend who was also available to come to each and every fitting to help me articulate my vision, which was very helpful.) For me and my friend, we loved getting to co-create with Mika and it made wearing it on my wedding day even more special. From the first discussion about my vision for my gown, to the muslin fitting, to my wedding day... I could not be more thrilled with the process and the opportunity to know Mika and wear her stunning creation. Wedding Photo Credit: Lucie Bulois read more

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What a joy to work with Mika! I had such a wonderful experience creating my custom bridal gown with Mika. She is so lovely, very easy to work, schedule and communicate with and made the process such a fun part of my wedding planning. I looked forward to every appointment! She was so open and receptive to my feedback and made sure each and every detail of my dress was perfect. She is extremely talented. Could not recommend working with Mika enough - she will bring your dream garments to life! read more

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Mika is a wonderful seamstress and designer! We were referred to her by a family friend who used her to make a custom dress. Mika has a great eye and is super sweet, accommodating, affordable and all-around so nice to work with. I went to see her with my mom to work on my wedding dress. She had a great suggestion to put buttons all the way down the back, using some of the lace fabric she'd be removing during alterations. The final product was amazing! The dress was strapless and so of course I was worried about it not being tight enough on top, but her alterations made me feel super comfortable throughout the whole night. My mom was also worried about finding a dress and Mika took out her iPad and immediately started sketching a dress for my mom based on my mom's vision. In a matter of seconds, she had created an amazing look. Definitely visit Mika if you want something unique and special! read more

I've had such a wonderful experience with Mika. She was always so quick to respond and on top of everything! She's friendly, honest, and so helpful while designing my dress. She is a fully custom service which is something hard to find! She also did the alterations for my ceremony dress (purchased elsewhere) and she did such an amazing job. Both of my dresses make me feel so beautiful and I'm so excited to wear them on my wedding day! The veil she made was also soooo beautiful. Everything looks amazing together. I highly highly highly recommend Mika and cannot stop recommending her to brides :) read more

Mika is the most talented person you can ask for when it comes to making customized pieces that are fashionable and flattering to the individual! She's truly the best! I fly from out of my home state to see her because I know I can trust her to make something better than I even imagined! Check out this awesome suit jacket Mika customized for my registration day at Miss USA! read more

Mika Inatome Custom Bridals - Suit jacket customized by Mika - Bridal Near Me - New York, New York

Mika is an amazing, talented designer and seamstress! There are so many reasons she is incredible to work with. Mika is... 1. A talented designer and seamstress- her skills cast over a wide range of designs- from detailed lace to structure, she can do it all 2. Invested giving the customer exactly what they want 3. Always accessible via phone and email 4. Affordable (I had a max budget of $7000 for two dresses- and came in under budget) 5. Very flexible, always catering to my schedule so I could meet her in the evening after work 6. Positive and has amazing energy Mika created the perfect dresses for my wedding. I'll go into more details below, but if you don't want to read through my entire story- just check out the finished products! I am so grateful to have found her! Mika- thank you for contributing to my wedding in such a special way- the dresses set the stage for the perfect glamorous, NYC wedding! And the stress free experience I had with you is so appreciated! My wedding was scheduled for October 1, 2016 in New York City. Wedding theme, NYC glamour. I knew exactly what I wanted. A white traditional, long sleeved creep dress with a low back for the ceremony and for the reception, a red dress that was similar to a Donna Karen dress worn by Nina Dobrev at the 2011 Emmys. I looked through thousands of dresses online and visited 5 bridal salons in Houston, Texas and 3 top salons in NYC- Saks, Pronovias, Kleinfelds and one in Philadelphia- Unfortunately the look I had in mind did not exist. That's when I decided custom was the way to go. I searched online and narrowed my list down to 11 NYC designers that specialize in custom bridal gowns. I called all 11 designers. During the calls, I found 5 of the designers price their custom designs from $6,000-$20,000. I was on a budget so those designers were out. My budget was $7000 for two dresses. I scheduled in person appointments with the remaining 6 designers. First designer visit was great. The designer had a beautiful studio and an assistant, as well as a seamstress. While the studio was glamourous - crystal chandeliers and pretty furnishings, I also knew the prices of the custom dresses were high so they could pay for the fancy space. Second appointment was with someone who works out of their home. Really nice talented designer, but was a little stuffy for me. My third appointment was Mika. Mika does not have a super fancy studio, staff of assistants or seamstresses. Mika is a one stop shop! She sketches and is also the seamstress who brings the design to life. I prefer this- because I knew my vision would not be lost in transition. When you walk in and meet Mika- her positive energy in undeniable. She is so comfortable to be around, and so easy to work with. She listens to what you want and is honest about what looks good on the bride. Once the design is set, she does a test run using muslin material- an absolute must for any custom dress! This is the first step to making sure the dress comes out flawless. A little bit about my first visit with Mika. Mika forewarned me that she has a client stopping by to pick up her dress. The client did come by. She was this beautiful, sweet, young woman who had a rock on huge rock on her hand. After conversing with her, I found out her mother was coming by later in the evening to pick up her custom dress as well. The family was leaving to head to South Africa for their wedding the same week. The bride worked for Ralph Lauren. She heard about Mika from other RL co-workers (I think her boss, and a few others)- all who had their wedding dresses designed by Mika. It was apparent to me that this gal had the means, as well as numerous contacts in the fashion industry, and probably could have had her dress made by anyone. Hearing from this bride, coupled with Mika's incredible energy and after looking through her iPad of the beautiful dresses she had made. I knew she was the one! The entire process was fantastic! It could have been super stressful because I travel a lot for work and ended up moving to Texas 4 months prior to our NY wedding. But Mika made the long distance made it work. As for the days leading up to the wedding, her focus was on me. She worked late into the night working on alterations to make sure the dresses fit like a glove. I could not be happier with the experience I had and the finished product. Thank you Mika for being part of my wedding! You gave me exactly what I wanted and on budget! read more

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Oh my goodness, where to begin? Mika has a way of instantly befriending her brides and keeping you focused on a dress that will flatter YOUR figure and make you beautiful on your special day, regardless of whatever kooky trends or ideals wedding magazines put out there. Anyone who has spent two seconds wedding planning knows how valuable that kind of person is... My first meeting with Mika I'd spent all day at bridal salon appointments, which was a good idea because I knew what looked good/bad already... within three minutes of describing what I wanted, Mika sketched my DREAM DRESS that combined all the various elements of dresses I'd liked to far. I have no idea how she was able to read my mind and sketch exactly what I wanted, but I guess that's why she's so good at this business! On top of that, the price point for Mika's gowns is very reasonable when you take into account what alterations/steaming/veils usually add to the cost of a gown. Why pay for those things a la carte when you can get it all included in the gown price already? read more

Mika is amazing! I am so glad I went to her for my wedding dress! I had an idea in my mind of what my dress would look like...I went to Mika and told her about...and she sketched it out perfectly! It's so exciting to see your perfect dress designed from scratch! Plus, you couldn't find a sweeter person! I highly recommend her! SO much more special and fun than going to a dress factory! read more

Mika is INCREDIBLE-she really listens and takes your vision in and creates it. I shopped and shopped but couldn't find what I wanted in any store (and New York City has a ton of amazing bridal stores), and the only dress I had seen and loved was 10x my budget. Mika MADE that dress for me, within my budget, and she didn't stop until it was perfect. She is flexible in terms of fitting times and appointments as well. She tailored the dress to fit me perfectly and my now husband still talks about how much he loved the dress on me, and loved seeing me so happy in my dream dress. I could not say more amazing things about Mika-you simply must meet her. read more

I had Mika made my wedding gown almost 20 years ago. It was very slender dress with long train made with Japanese silk crepe covered with French lace. It's the most beautiful dress I have ever been in (I can say that with confidence even though I have Dior evening gown, too). I was saving the dress in a gold box hoping I would have a baby girl who will wear my gown on her wedding someday. Well, the dream didn't come true unfortunately so I opened the impeccably cleaned dress ( sealed in a box) after decades to alternate it. It took my breath away when I opened a box. The gown looked even better than I remembered. How can I (or anybody) not wear this gown anymore? So I decided to alternate it to an evening gown. Naturally I went back to Mika as she is here in NY (celebrating her 30 years of career!) I was so happy to see her still making beautiful wedding gowns for thousands of lucky brides. Even though I have been out of touch for long, she immediately recognized me and opened her arm when I called and visited her. Her warm and pleasant personality has never changed. If you are a girl who live in NY (and around), just got proposal from your Mr. Right and looking for your wedding gown, You are so fortunate because you can go to Mika for your dream wedding gown! She will make you the dress better than any famous Designers create (that costs fortune) with personal attention and conscience (her dress is very reasonable as she is "direct"). She has beautiful taste and amazing fabrics that are all authentic and high end. She listens to you, designs for you and creates "only one dress in the world" for you (and your husband to be!). See her website for her dresses. http://m.mikainatome.com/?url=http://www%2Emikainatome%2Ecom%2F#3070 read more

Mika made my dream vegan wedding dress (and veil) and I couldn't have been happier. The details and craftsmanship of the dress was divine. When I told her I wanted a dress made from only plants and no animals (no silk in this case), she was very open minded and said would love to use new fabrics. So she swapped the silk with a cotton organza and it was really beautiful. If you are looking for a beautifully crafted one-of-a-kind dream wedding dress, I highly recommend Mika! read more

Mika Inatome Custom Bridals - Bridal Near Me - New York, New York

Mika is an incredibly talented designer and her work is absolute perfection. I could not more highly recommend her to design your wedding dress. She was so generous with her time and is an all around fabulous person. Mika made the process fun and her honesty made me feel like I had a great partner in executing my vision. My wedding dress exceeded every expectation and guests at the wedding were in love with how original and contemporary, yet at the same time traditional, the dress was. Mika made my wedding dress dreams come true. Go to Mika and skip the drama of the wedding dress stores and generic dresses! Thank you, Mika, from the bottom of my heart! read more

Working with Mika was the most memorable, fun, and stress-free part of planning my wedding. I live on the west coast and travel back to NY just a few times a year, and Mika was so accommodating in working with my schedule. We even met to do initial measurements while she was traveling through California (in a very memorable rendezvous in an airport parking garage). I met her three more times in NY for a muslin fitting, a dress fitting, and a final fitting weeks before the wedding. Her studio is a warm, intimate setting, and Mika made me and my family feel so at home. She's sweet and full of energy, and it was always such a delight to see her. Mika worked with me to customize every detail to exactly what I was looking for. My wedding dress ended up being more perfect than I could have imagined, and it fit flawlessly. She knew how to work with my body shape to create the most flattering fit (and miraculously create curves where I thought none existed). She also designed a gorgeous, unique veil using the same lace as in my dress. Though strapless, I didn't have to worry about pulling the dress up throughout my wedding day. And while it was a humid, 95-degree day, I was comfortable in my lightweight dress. The train bustled nicely after the ceremony and was easy to move around in. For any bride looking for a custom wedding dress, I can't say enough about Mika. She's a professional, amazingly talented designer, and she'll work with you to create the dress of your dreams. read more

Mika is literally amazing! I am the bride and went to her with just a picture. Initially I was so nervous but she proved me wrong. She completely understood what I was wanting, the theme and the feel of the dress. Not only did she get what I wanted but she was able to work with my schedule since I live in Texas. She created my dress in only 4 dress fittings! She does remarkable work, so detailed and her beading is out of this world. She listens and offers advice, has a great sense of humor and really was joy to be around. I will miss her to be honest! If you are looking to have fun, create a one of a kind dress just the way you like then go no further because mika is the place for you to go! read more

Mika is exceptional in every sense of the word. From her personality to her design expertise to the customer experience, she is simply amazing. I whole heartedly recommend her without any reservations. read more

In an industry that is oversaturated and overpriced, Mika really stands out in her art. As a bride that wasn't looking forward to planning any of the details of her own wedding, I was kind of dreading the process of finding "the dress." After numerous appointments at nearby bridal salons and at least 20 dresses later, I still hadn't found anything that suited my body or personality. Being 5' tall, I didn't want a cupcake dress that would swallow me up, and it was really difficult to envision size 8 samples that were completely out of proportion on me. I finally considered going the custom route and after a 30 minute appointment with Mika, I knew I had made the right decision. Mika does a great job of listening to you and will take time to look at any pics of dresses you've tried on or dresses you've pinned. The more input you provide, the more personal the dress and experience. She's also very upfront about talking budgets and will keep you realistic about what you can and cannot do within your budget, while never sacrificing quality or creativity. After a 5 minute consultation, she sketched out a dress that looked like exactly what I wanted, before I could even realize what I actually wanted! I remember telling her..."wow, you're good." Her response? "Yeah. I know." She's not wrong! We had a few fittings - one to take measurements, another in a muslin (cheap cotton) copy of the design to double check measurements before going into production, and a handful in the dress itself to perfect the measurements so that the dress fit like a glove on my wedding day. I found myself actually looking forward to my appointments with Mika, who was always so welcoming and personable in her studio apartment it was like visiting with a friend (a super talented one, at that). She has a terrific eye for detail and will not let you leave until both she and you are 100% happy with the dress. I went from being a skeptic to being completely in love with my wedding dress, thanks to Mika. I felt like my dress was a perfect representation of me, and could feel like myself on my wedding day, while dancing up a storm and staying comfortable (one piece of criteria that went into the design). I received a ton of compliments (the most important one being from my now husband), and the most spot-on compliment I received was, "your dress looks like it was MADE for you." Well, it was! Thank you again, Mika, for your amazing work and friendship, I had a blast working with you and am really going to miss our sessions in your studio! read more

Mika made the most amazing wedding gown for me. She has lots of great models to try on, then customizes the one you pick, to fit your body, and you can change some details. The design, fit, and quality were absolutely amazing. And Mika is lovely to work with; she's so sweet. I got so many compliments on the dress at the wedding, and felt so beautiful. Thank you Mika. read more

Mika is nothing short of absolutely amazing. I cannot begin to say enough positive things about my experience with her - from our very first meeting where we discussed a few options and what I had in mind -- to 2 weeks before my wedding when I stood in her studio in complete awe of my nearly finished wedding dress. I say "nearly" finished to emphasize Mika's sincere perfectionist qualities: she refused to let me walk out without the dress fitting perfectly and every detail of the hand-embroidery finished to a "tee". Mika may have been joking with me when she called my dress a masterpiece - but I can tell you, I felt like a celebrity wearing it! I trusted her so much that I just let her create her own veil look - my only request was long and dramatic :) It turned out perfectly. As a bride you want to work with someone who will listen and deal with all your 'crazy, stressful' moments because they will inevitably happen. For me that was choosing the color of the under layer of my dress, deciding on the final silhouette, being sure that the embroidery had enough sparkle -- Mika was there to answer my questions via email or reassure me every step of the way that it was going to be perfect. And that it was. If you want custom couture without the couture price - you are making the right choice with Mika Inatome. She is a true angel when it comes to making your wedding dress dreams come true. read more

As a mature first-time bride, I certainly didn't want a fluffy white wedding dress or a frumpy wedding suit. . Mika was able to translate my vision of a ""wow" but appropriate wedding dress into a reality. With Mika's help, I walked down the aisle in a drop-dead gorgeous orange silk organza wedding dress to rave reviews. Mika is extremely creative, easy to work with, and it was a fabulous collaboration. I am glad that I found her. After the wedding, she transformed the dress into a "wow" cocktail dress which I look forward to wearing again. read more

Mika is an artist. After flipping thru magazines and visiting all the best shops I finally decided that in order to have the perfect gown it had to be custom made.Mika was the right choice, you'll know that as soon as you meet with her. The possibilites are endless, because her creations are truly a work of art. What she designed for me is a masterpiece, the custom hand breading the intricate embroidary, the fabrics. The whole experience is a pleasure.There is nothing like feeling good in what your wearing and Mika's designs for you. You'll ask yourself ..when can i do this again Mika has designed three for me. I can assure you this won't be another gown or dress but a treasure,the details..this is custom work thru and thru. But, you know to meet her is worth more that words can say. THANK YOU MIKA, LETS DO IT AGAIN! NANCY read more

Mika is incredibly sweet and does amazing work. She's a perfectionist and made me a wedding gown that fit like a glove, flattered my body, and had the more adorable train. Her two dogs are also sweethearts. A friend recommended her to me and I've since then recommended her work to others. read more

I came to Mika after trips to all the classic NYC bridal shops. I tried on many dresses, some beautiful, but nothing that was quite right for me. I described what I was looking for and showed her pictures, and she began to sketch...my dress! It was exactly what I was hoping for. One of the things that's great about Mika is she really works with you to develop the dress that's right for you--every one of her dresses is unique to that bride. It's incredibly personalized service, and I loved that I was so involved in the development of the design. Working on the dress with Mika was something I really looked forward to amid the chaos of wedding planning. In the end, I was so happy with the dress, everyone loved how it looked on me. It fit perfectly and felt like a dream to wear. I continue to get compliments from wedding guests and friends who see pictures. Thank you, Mika! read more

There are no words to describe Mika and her keen eye in creating a dress that is perfect for your body type. The words "amazing" and "exceptional" doesn't do Mika and her work any justice. She is BEYOND all of this and truly makes the entire process from start to finish most enjoyable. When I began wedding planning, I knew I wanted a custom dress because of my specific taste. I knew what I wanted and began my research for a custom wedding gown designer. I had two that I really wanted to meet in person, Mika being one of them. I made my appointment with Mika first, and I didn't need to look any further. I put a deposit down on the spot! Mika has this energy that makes you feel comfortable. You need a lot of patience when you go for a custom dress. You're not going to see the final product until the end but with Mika on your side, it makes each step worth the wait. Every fitting with Mika was easy and fun. When I went to my final fitting just few days before my wedding, I put the dress on and did not want to take it off! You get what you wish for because when Mika went to unzip me to wrap up the dress... the zipper wouldn't go down!!!! We stood there in total shock but couldn't stop laughing! Mika had to CUT ME OUT of my wedding dress and she redid the entire zipper for me on the spot. The entire experience was so memorable and delightful -- all thanks to Mika. My wedding dress turned out to be the best piece of garment I ever purchased and I swoon every time I look at the photos. MIKA, you were such a big part of my wedding and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for creating my dream dress! THANK YOU!!! read more

i wish that i could give mika inatome more stars! she is incredibly talented and has the most wonderful personality. i am really surprised she doesn't have more reviews on yelp! by looking at her website you would never know what she is capable of. she can make anything! i feel like the luckiest bride because i was able to create a one of a kind custom gown with mika. i think that i went to every single wedding gown store in manhattan and long island. i went to budget friendly places and high end wedding salons hoping to find the perfect gown. there were definitely some beautiful ones for sure, but none that felt like me. mika inatome created the most gorgeous dress for me, something that i never could've imagined or even knew was what i was envisioning. there is definitely nothing even similar to my dress in stores, which makes it even more special. we worked together to create a style from different images and inspirations i had shared with her. during the whole process she was so patient, so fun to work with and loving. i am not the easiest person to work with as i'm so particular about every single detail big and small. she was always kind and listened to everything that i asked for with a smile, tweaking along the way. i know that all she wanted to do was make the most amazing gown for me and for me to feel beautiful on my wedding day. i did!! mika is someone who is so passionate about her work and will not stop until you have the dress of your dreams. i would recommend mika inatome to anyone who wants a one of a kind special wedding dress. you will not believe what the finished product looks like! completely couture! every time i went for a fitting i would see other dresses that she was working on. each one was so different and so stunning in it's own way. i was a little sad to pick up my dress because that meant my visits were over. i miss her already! i just can't say enough as there are no words to describe her talent and beauty as a person. read more