Color at the ceremony
A rose-colored suit made for a client’s wedding, bringing color and texture to a tailored silhouette.
Quirk · Bespoke wedding attire
Your wedding.
Your way of dressing.
Bespoke wedding dresses, suits and coordinating looks, with room for your personality.
A tuxedo, a tailored set or a different approach to occasion dressing. Work with Melynda Choothesa of Quirk and Couture Zen to explore a look that belongs to you and your celebration.
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A real wedding · Two custom looks
Designed together.
Personal to each.
Melynda designed both outfits for this couple: a pale pink wedding dress with botanical motifs and a checked suit with colorful floral details.
The dress’s soft color and lily-of-the-valley motifs sit alongside flowers that travel across the suit’s lapels, pocket and trousers. Each look has its own silhouette, connected by a shared botanical story.
These studio photographs show the dress and suit details during the fitting process.
From fitting to celebration
The details
bring them together.
Botanical motifs, pale pink layers and floral embellishment carry through both outfits, from the studio to the wedding day.
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From the custom archive · Orlando wedding
From “Volví”
to a wedding day.
After Melynda designed costumes for Bad Bunny’s “Volví” music video in Puerto Rico, a tuxedo from the video caught the attention of a couple planning their wedding in Orlando. Drawn to the video’s “Latino Gatsby” look, they tracked her down to commission a bespoke version for the groom.
Made from raw Thai silk, the jacket was fully bespoke—and the entire commission happened remotely over Zoom. Melynda never met the couple in person. She created two options, and one stayed with the studio. Ty models a jacket from that project here, with contrasting black lapels and pocket trim.
Individual wedding commissions
A different expression
for every celebration.
Fully handmade. Entirely his.
Inspired by African and Thai royalty, this fully handmade wedding outfit brings together gold pattern, a sweeping sash and fringe. The original sketches trace the design from concept to the finished wedding look.
From reference to original design
Make the details yours.
For your role in the day
Tell us whether you’re getting married, part of the wedding party or attending as a guest. We’ll start with your individual look and the setting.
Beyond a traditional suit
Explore suiting, bridal separates or another bespoke wedding piece. Share the silhouette, colors and references you have in mind so we can discuss the possibilities.
Plan around the date
Let us know your wedding date, location and budget at the first conversation. Design scope, materials, fittings and timing are agreed for each project.
Founder & Creative Director
Meet your designer
Hi, I’m Melynda.
I’m Melynda Choothesa, Founder and Creative Director of Quirk and Couture Zen. Based in Los Angeles, I’m also a fashion designer, costume designer and stylist. My work moves between music-video costumes, personal styling and bespoke pieces for individual clients.
My costume work includes Bad Bunny’s “Volví” in Puerto Rico. I also designed and constructed a Satine-inspired costume for model Kelsey Merritt, reworking a vintage showgirl corset with hand-draped details. For Kaiser Permanente’s Rose Parade float, my work brought costume design and styling to a very different setting.
Across those projects and private commissions, I think about the person, the setting and what the clothes need to do. For your bespoke piece, that starts with your ideas, how you move and how you want to feel—from the silhouette to the fabric and finishing details.
More about Melynda & Couture Zen ↗Wherever you are
Let’s work your way.
Connect over Zoom
Start the conversation remotely. The Orlando wedding commission was completed entirely over Zoom, without an in-person meeting.
Meet in person
Prefer an in-person conversation? Ask about appointments or having us fly to meet you. Travel is available by arrangement.
A few things to know
Can a wedding commission be made remotely?
The Orlando raw Thai silk jacket was completed entirely over Zoom. We’ll discuss whether remote fittings, an in-person appointment or travel makes sense for your project.
Can we request coordinating looks?
Bring the idea and the number of people involved. We’ll discuss whether the scope and schedule are workable before confirming the commission.
Let’s make it personal
Tell us about your day.
Share your wedding date, location, the look you imagine and approximate budget. Include any fitting or travel needs you already know about.