Bespoke wedding dress created from design to completion.
Every commission is as unique as the bride I am making for so each dress is priced accordingly
From £2400 + fabrics
typically £3000 - £5000
• unique pattern drafted to your measurements for a perfect fit
• toile (practice run)
• fabrics to suit your style and budget
• couture finish • all fittings included
• steaming, padded hanger and gown bag
Very simple dresses can sometimes be quoted with a lower making fee.
From £1200 + fabrics
typically £1400 - £2000
Manmade fabrics are often less costly than silks
Accessories made to compliment your bespoke or shop bought gown
plain veils £80 - £200
lace edge veils £200 - £800
boleros and shrugs £300 - £600
Jewellery and tiara commissions also accepted
Enquiries for weddings in 2025 and 2026 are welcome.
I start just one dress per month, and each dress takes 6-12 weeks to complete.
Bookings for 2026 weddings are now open. At present I have bespoke commission start dates available from November 2025 onwards, suitable for weddings in 2026 and beyond.
I take on a limited number of bridal alterations per month. I am now taking bookings for late 2025 and the 2026 season.
• unique pattern drafted to your measurements for a perfect fit
• toile (practice run)
• couture finish • all fittings included
• steaming, padded hanger and gown bag
Mother of the bride or groom ensembles created from design to completion to suit your figure and style
Dresses typically £800-£1200
Jackets typically £400-£800
Two piece ensemble £1000- £1600
Three piece trouser ensemble £1200-£1800
Prices above are before an allowance for fabrics. I have sample books with silks, lace and linings however many clients have very specific ideas and prefer to source their own.
• Patterns drafted for each attendant
• Perfect fit and finish
• All the same or with necklines and details to suit different figures
• steaming, padded hanger and gown bag
• simple or spectacular • mini-me copies of wedding dress
• traditional creations made from your wedding dress or a vintage gown
• appropriate styling for babes in arms, crawlers or toddlers
• age suitable styles to compliment adult bridesmaids
• dresses made with allowance for growth and alteration
• sashes and embellishment
• steaming, padded hanger and gown bag
• traditional or modern waistcoats
• real or pre-tied cravats
• ties to match bride or bridesmaids
• hankies • mini-me versions for page boys and babies
simple
• simple or spectacular
•modern or vintage styling
• couture finish • all fittings included
• steaming, padded hanger and gown bag
With leaves starting to change to colour, my thoughts have turned to autumn. So I`m sharing my process for this autumn inspired dip dye wedding outfit;
🍁 deciding I wanted to layer a dip dye overskirt on top of the bridal playsuit
🍁choosing lots of warm, rich colours that make me think of autumn leaves carpeting a forest floor
🍁 cutting the tulle of the skirt to the right length
🍁 gradually blending each layer of colour, using an ombre of yellow, orange, brown and just a little bit of gold at the end
…and then the finished product!
Doesn`t this bridal outfit look right at some in the woods?
If you love the idea of an overskirt for your wedding dress, drop me a DM and let’s talk colour palettes!
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Photographer: @charlymaephotography
From Design 🪡 to Destination 📷️
For this autumnal-inspired (or fall for those of you on the other side of the pond 👋) bridal look I started off by designing a greige-coloured satin jumpsuit. I went with wide-cut legs for lots of comfort and movement, and pretty cross over back strap details.
When I was researching the kinds of fabrics I might use for this outfit, I came across this stunning sequin lace, covered in gorgeous flowers and stems. I knew I had to use it. So I created a sheer dress layer to go on top of the jumpsuit.
A wedding dress design wouldn`t be mine if I didn`t add a little versatility, so I also created detachable balloon sleeves, for drama during the day and practicality in the evening.
I`ve designed bespoke wedding dresses based around all the seasons, but autumn has got to be one of my favourites. Which season would you use to inspire your wedding?
Photography - @charlymaephotography
Katie wanted some alterations done on her wedding dress before she flew off to Portugal. So after a consultation discussing what she needed, I got to working my wedding dress alchemy.
For her dress, we brought up the hem to make it the right length. Originally Katie wanted to also add sleeves, but as we progressed she realised that she would be too hot and too overwhelmed by them, so instead went in the opposite direction and chose to narrow the shoulder straps. Sometimes less really is more.
To the back of the dress we added a three-point bustle, and the final detail was the cathedral length veil. Almost 400 satin flowers later and I think it`s the perfect accessory for this chic bride.
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Photography - Visual Stories Co
Venue - Monte do Serrinho
Planner - Forever Events Portugal
Florist - Flower Shop Bonita
I`m a regional finalist for the Wedding Industry Awards!
Not only that, but in both my categories; Best Designer/Independent Dressmaker and Best Seamstress/Tailor. So thank you to everyone who voted for me. Your time and effort is not only appreciated, but has also paid off 💜
And well done to my fellow regional finalists; @alexandersharpebridal, @harrietchristelow, @shell_stitches_kent, @stitchesbykristine, @nicolaleverington.
There are a few finalists outside of my categories that I wanted to give an especially loud shout out to - well done @alexjaggermua and @lushcurvebridal!
Thank you to the organisers and Damien at @twia_official
Wishing everyone the best of luck! 🪡✨️
Photo by @altweddingco
This is what a bespoke veil with almost 400 flowers looks like.
On top of some other alterations, @katiepigden wanted a chic, modern bridal veil. We chose a length a little longer than her dress and I got to work.
Her wedding dress already had these beautifully delicate 3D flowers on the bodice, so we echoed this design element in the veil. I hand embellished almost 400 satin flowers, selectively scattered at the hem of the veil and gently creeping up. I wanted it to look as though Katie had been standing underneath a blossoming tree and some had happened to fall onto her veil.
A veil is such a perfect way of finishing off a bridal look, and I think Katie looks stunning. If you`re looking for something completely custom for your wedding day, then get in touch 💜
A dress for a queen with a blackened heart 🖤
I recently received some more photos from the Dark Fairytale themed wedding shoot I was involved in last year. I love how these ones turned out!
This shoot feels like if Sofia Coppola`s Marie Antoinette had actually been about the Evil Queen from Snow White. Is it just me, or does anyone else see it?
(And that`s me, at the end, doing some last minute alterations 😅 always the way with a shoot day)
If this kind of haute couture bridal fashion excites you, why not follow me? I`ve always got unique and gorgeous bridal creations to share ✨️
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Venue @layermarneytower
Concept, styling @thealilyloves
Photography @wearevima
Headwear @themillinerprovocateur @thealilyloves
Make up @mrsgarrodmua
Hair @capelliamalias
Feather gown @felicitywestmacott
Florals @themidnightgarden @wildrose.willow
Right hand women @julia_coppen @claralaluck