Mode Hostettler

Hans Hostettler founded Mode Hostettler as a family business in 1980, and it still sits at Vordere Gasse 7 in Riggisberg, in the Gantrisch region of the canton of Bern. Two generations of the family have built a house that covers a lot: bridal gowns, groom's suits and formal wear for bridesmaids, witnesses, the mother or father of the bride and ordinary guests. It is worth a visit if you want the whole party dressed in one place by a team that knows the trade.

A Bernese family shop that dresses the whole wedding party

In 2015 his daughter Ines Hostettler took over the management after more than 10 years of working in the business, and she opened a second location in Bern. The team also includes Murielle Nipote, who advises on the dress and on the suit that goes with it, and Tamara Bieri, who helps in front of and behind the scenes. That pairing of dress and suit advice under one roof means you can choose your looks together.

Gowns in sizes 34 to 60, plus rentals and an outlet

The bridal section is organized by style: Vintage, Classy, Curvy, Schwanger (pregnant brides), two-piece and Standesamt (civil ceremony). Gowns come in sizes 34 to 60. The brand list runs to 17 names, among them Pronovias, Stella York, Kelsey Rose, Tiffany Rose, Anna Sposa, White One, Bianco Evento, Eli Maelle, Ida Torez, Marylise and Romantica.

Prices below were read in November 2026. The outlet section has gowns from CHF 1,000, marked as a last chance. Renting is possible in sizes 36 to 50: CHF 990 including alterations for simple dresses and CHF 1,290 including alterations for multilayered ones. For a small civil ceremony, plain dresses cost CHF 990 to 1,490 in the shop or from CHF 500 in the online shop, with Kelsey Rose and Dessy as the labels.

Mix-and-match brides can choose two-piece outfits built with the Piq your Dress concept, putting together fashionable tops and skirts themselves.

A made-to-measure suit with a name inside the collar

For men the shop has suits in vintage, royal, business and made-to-measure lines, plus tuxedo rental. For a made-to-measure suit the groom picks model, fabric, lining and buttons, and can have his partner's name stitched inside the collar or a "just married" embroidery. A tip for grooms is to pick up small details from the bridal gown so the couple looks like a unit.

Guests are covered by a Festmode section for bridesmaids, witnesses, mothers of the bride and ball or confirmation outfits. Evening and occasion dresses start at CHF 249 when you advise yourself or order for delivery, a price read in November 2026, and consultations in the shop are by appointment.

Ordering from home

A practical point for couples who cannot visit often: the shop sends a selection to your door. Available sizes, prices and delivery times are confirmed in writing after an email request, and up to 3 dresses can be sent at once. Delivery is against advance payment, with a deposit of at least CHF 500 per dress and CHF 100 per pair of shoes. Standard Swiss Post shipping normally takes 2 to 4 days, and the shop charges a flat CHF 10 per parcel. Returns are accepted within 14 working days in original packaging and only for unworn, undamaged items; refunds carry a 5 percent processing fee, and return shipping is paid by the customer. These terms, read in November 2026, cover only Swiss Post parcels and not shipping abroad, so a couple living overseas should ask by email before counting on it.

Bring a photo of the dress you love

The site is in German, with no English pages, so it fits couples who speak German or who will bring a German-speaking friend. For a bride who has already seen a dress elsewhere, the advice is to bring a photo so the team knows which style she likes. Appointments can be requested through an appointment form on the site, and the contact details are on every page.

A local wedding network

Partners include photographers, a florist, a drinks supplier, jewelers, two wedding-car providers, a ceremony provider, planners and a styling studio, all with web addresses. For a couple marrying in the Gantrisch region or around Bern, that list turns a dress appointment into a first step through the rest of the planning.