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Cathy Ebrada Atelier is a unique design studio. We carry our very own designs of unique and carefully handcrafted gowns and accessories.

Cathy Cleveland, Founder and Principal Designer of Cathy Ebrada atelier spent 25 years in the fashion / bridal industry. Coming from the Philippines with a Spanish, Chinese and German background. Her travels and exposure to the fashion scene and business made her love fashion and with her parents help she opened her first Atelier working with a number of local seamstresses and hand beader. New York came calling and she attended Parsons School for Design taking Fashion Atelier certificate and eventually a degree in fashion design, marketing and merchandising. She worked for the best of the best in NY and with the who's who and celebrity both local and international. Now Cathy lives in Virginia with her husband and adorable son and operating a small atelier (sewing studio) and showroom of bridal gowns and formal dresses. She is passionate about making you feel and look beautiful on your special day.

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Bride
Bridesmaids
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Mother of the Bride
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Cathy is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for her excellent wedding dress alteration services. She is described as knowledgeable, crafty, and open to suggestions, making the collaboration process easy. Cathy's attention to detail and ability to make last-minute modifications impressed many clients. Reviewers also appreciated her personalized approach, affordability, and assistance on the day of the wedding. Overall, Cathy and her team receive high praise for their skills and customer satisfaction.

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Cathy is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for her excellent wedding dress alteration services. She is described as knowledgeable, crafty, and open to suggestions, making the collaboration process easy. Cathy's attention to detail and ability to make last-minute modifications impressed many clients. Reviewers also appreciated her personalized approach, affordability, and assistance on the day of the wedding. Overall, Cathy and her team receive high praise for their skills and customer satisfaction.

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Elaina W. Sent on 05/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Always a pleasure to work with!

My family has used Cathy multiple times to do alterations on several different items of clothes…everything from formal wear to jeans! Each time, she makes us feel comfortable, makes suggestions on the alterations and consistently does great work! I cannot recommend her enough!!!
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Maria Sent on 06/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent experience with an amazing outcome

Cathy did an excellent job with my wedding dress and all it's accesories. My wedding dress was like two in one which I could easily remove the skirt and bolero and make it appear like a whole new dress. The skirt and bolero were made by hand and was very beautiful. She was also flexible and most importantly she was able to do last minute modifications to my dress due to my pregnancy. She is very outspoken and knows how to make her clients happy
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Lauren C. Sent on 06/12/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Creative, Fun, Extremely Knowledgeable

While she didn't design my dress, she altered my extremely delicate silk gown and lace shirt. She knew exactly what type of fabric, how it was cut and what she would be able to do with it. Anytime I made a face or poked at something she'd say "I can fix that" and tell me all the options and methods to repair it.

She also took on alterations for my mom's dress, who is quite picky. She made me feel happy and comfortable on my wedding day.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner

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We have had the honor of shooting two dresses made by this remarkable designer! Her designs have all the elegance and whimsy you want in a wedding gown in a fun and modern way that we haven't seen anywhere else! Every bride looks amazing in these gowns and they make sure you do up until the day of your wedding! You can buy off the rack or you can have your vision put into fabric by a designer who worked with Vera Wang and can make your dreams come true! The choice is yours! We can't wait to have the chance to photograph more of her designs!

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