RITUAL UNIONS
CONSCIOUS COUTURE & PROGRESSIVE BRIDAL
Couture Atelier in Berlin
Ritual Unions creates cutting-edge, custom-made occasion wear that celebrates individuality, artistry, and sustainability—each piece is a reflection of personal expression and craftsmanship.
Ritual Unions offers cool and edgy couture wedding dresses and evening gowns in Berlin, Germany. Our mission is to create individual made-to-measure fashion for people who embrace their uniqueness. We are aiming to revolutionize bridal and break the norms with stylish and modern statement pieces like black gowns, cutting edge jumpsuits and unconventional civil wedding looks. We combine bold design with high-end couture techniques, work sustainably and pay attention to the highest quality using luxurious materials like lace and silk. All pieces are lovingly handmade in our own atelier.
BOOK APPOINTMENT
Karin Brettmeister, the creative visionary behind Ritual Unions, established her label in 2017 and operates her design studio in the heart of Berlin, Mitte. With her extensive background in couture, complemented by her empathetic and discerning approach, Karin stands out as the ideal choice to bring your dream custom wedding dress to life.
Aside from crafting personalized, bespoke creations, Ritual Unions also presents its own exclusive collection. It's important to note that every dress, including those from the collection, is meticulously tailored to your unique measurements and produced on a made-to-order basis.
ABOUT US
What we stand for
QUALITY
We craft each made-to-measure piece with the finest materials and advanced couture techniques, in our own atelier in Berlin.
SUSTAINABILITY
All pieces are only produced upon order, we do not keep stock. Our zero-waste approach ensures that leftover fabric is transformed into new pieces, appliqués, dust bags, or accessories. For new collections we use high quality, natural, recycled or deadstock materials.
EQUALITY
As a female-owned brand, we embrace diversity, catering to all clients' unique needs for a confident and inclusive experience.
PHILOSOPHY
“Getting my wedding dress from Ritual Unions was the best decision. The entire experience, from trying on dresses to the final fitting, was perfect. Karin and her team are extremely professional and kind. My dress was too beautiful for words. I got so. many. compliments! Thank you, thank you, thank you”
one of our customer reviews
SEE REAL BRIDES
A Personal Journey
When I founded Ritual Unions, it wasn’t just about designing clothes—it was about challenging expectations. As a designer and maker, I believe in creating pieces that let people express their truest selves, free from societal norms. For me, fashion is personal. That’s why I work directly with every client, guiding them through the process of crafting something truly unique, something that reflects their individuality.
This journey isn’t just about finding the perfect dress—it’s about creating a piece that’s as bold, multifaceted, and unconventional as the person wearing it.
