Felicity Westmacott Bespoke wedding dresses

Wedding Dresses|BespokeFelicity Westmacott

I create luxurious bespoke wedding dresses, combining my skill and your dreams, for adventurous brides who seek the extraordinary in dress form. With bespoke bridal there are no limits to the possibilities, whatever your style or figure.

The creation of each bespoke wedding dress involves a design consultation, perfecting the fit and a couture finish. Prices usually start at £2600 + fabrics but are as varied as the needs of my clients.

As 'The Dress Alchemist' let me use my artistry and expertise to conjure your dress to reality.

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Commissions for bridesmaids, children, mother of the bride/groom, occasion-wear and ball gowns are also welcome.

I also accept alterations for style or fit , to vintage or shop bought dresses.

Dipdye colouring and ombre commissions are a speciality.

Felicity Westmacott is the dress alchemist

TWIA 2026 wedding industry awards. South East Regional winner

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vicky tylerthe final product ... simply breathtakingabout it, so sure of where you were going with it, I felt totally at ease.made me feel like you were so passionateYou took my design and from day one“

for occasions 2026 and 2027Now Booking

Enquiries for weddings in 2026 and 2027 are welcome.

I start just one dress per month, and each dress takes 6-12 weeks to complete.

Bespoke wedding dresses:

Bookings for 2026 weddings are now open. At present I have bespoke commission start dates available from February 2026 onwards.

Bridal Alterations:

I take on a limited number of bridal alterations per month. I am now taking bookings for the 2026 season. Booking early for popular summer sewing slots is encouraged.

Join me for 1 minute a peek inside my shop/studio where I make each bespoke wedding dress.

Filmed in 2022 when the new shop space first opened.

Film by Iris Visuals

Helen GordonThe day was lovely and the dress was a big hit, thank you so much! I had so many people asking me where I had got it from and saying it was stunning! It really was! My mum and I got it on without any issues on the day and I didn't want to take it off again!

GerryYour quality of work is amazing and incredible value for money. Thank you for all that extra work. I will certainly be recommending you to anyone I hear is getting married! So will my friends!

Emily Hunter...everyone who came to the wedding commented on the dress. I spent a lot of the day telling people about you! People made such lovely comments about how beautiful it was and I cannot begin to tell you how wonderful I felt in it.
A very happy newly-wed…

The dress AlchemistMy Design Philosophy

• it will show•when someone wears the dress that makes them happyevery bride must dress to please herselfmy key advice to all brides...

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felicity westmacott

I love reassuring brides who have found off the peg shopping intimidating or disappointing because a bespoke wedding dress is the perfect alternative! It’s not like buying on the high street where you join a crowd of brides who identify with the style of a particular wedding dress designer. I do NOT seek to impose my own style on my clients.

Central to my philosophy is being able to distil the essence of each client into dress form. The design and fit will be perfect because the unique dress is an expression of a unique bride.

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I encourage brides to shrug off the pressure to conform. See my blog post all about this.

I create dresses that tell a story. The story of this bride on this day. Unique, personal and unforgettable.

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ensures A perfect Fit

I start by taking extensive measurements and then draft a unique pattern for each bride. You will try on a toile (practice run) and then a series of fittings ensures perfection of fit and comfort for your bespoke wedding dress or ensemble.

I love to help brides with unusual figures or who need a plus size wedding dress. Whether you would like your dress to just grace your figure, disguise problem areas or show off your curves, my method will work for you!

Past clients have said I helped them feel confident and glorious on their wedding day.

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Felicity Westmacott Portrait of a bespoke dressmaker

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I have been making bespoke wedding dresses for more than 15 years. My training in Costume for theatre and film, and four years as a bridal alterations seamstress, led me to my specialism.

With an understanding of the different ways of cutting and shaping dresses through the centuries, I can draw on hundreds of years of technical and design knowledge. This means I can use my couture skills to create elegant and contemporary gowns as well as historical and theatrical styles. One of my greatest pleasures is seeing my clients over the moon with happiness as their dress ideas come to life.

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True to my background in theatre I approach each bespoke wedding dress as I would a costume. A costume tells you about the character and story of someone in a film or play. In the same way, I think the purpose of your wedding dress is to say something special about this woman on this day. A wedding dress tells the story of your past and your hopes for the future. That’s why the dress is so important, special, and unique.

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Katie DarvallI want to thank Felicity for making me the most wonderful wedding dress! It was very easy taking my ideas to Felicity who designed and then made the perfect dress for my special day. I was able to incorporate my colour scheme and butterflies by having the dress made specifically for me and of course it also meant that it fitted beautifully.

Michelle MeiThanks again SO much for all your help and amazing skill and work. The dress was so comfortable and beautiful, it really was the dream dress!

Thanks again!

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Ellie KingFirstly I wanted you to know what a GRANDDDD success the dress was. It was absolutely superb and I still go and unzip the cover and have a peek at it. So many people commented on it. I am so grateful for all the hours you put in! You did a incredible job. It was exactly what I wanted so thank you. Only you could have done that job!

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Look out for my pink front door

With junction 9 of the M25 just 15 minutes up the hill I'm lucky to meet brides from all over the South East. I've had clients travel from Kent, Sussex, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex, Hampshire, Oxfordshire, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Brighton.

From further afield I've made dresses for brides in the Germany, Switzerland, the US and Australia. Please ask about overseas services as we can optimise for travel or for remote fittings.

241 High Street
Dorking
RH4 1RTVisit the studio

Parking is easy with a big Pay and Display right behind the shop, off Wathen Road.

Brides often remark what a delightful surprise it is to find me close to home in Surrey, for brides coming from Redhill, Reigate, Caterham, Horley, Dorking, Epsom or Guildford.

But my clients travel too, as access is easy from London by train or car. Dorking is only 40 minutes direct from Waterloo.

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Two spacious fitting rooms with large mirrors

Overseas clients are common too as Gatwick airport half an hour away by train, or 20 minutes in a taxi. And Heathrow airport is an easy 40 minutes around the M25 from my studio

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The past five years have been exciting, scary, busy, joyful, difficult, creative! And I`m grateful for every single day.

From 2020 to now, I opened my bridal shop, I won a Muddy Stilettoes award and a Wedding Industry award. I made a lot of dresses, used up a lot of cans of spray paint and danced around my shop more often that you`d think 💃🏻

What springs to your mind when you think of the past five years?

Shop opening footage - @kasias_irisvisuals
TWIA footage - @mattrockprophoto

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The past five years have been exciting, scary, busy, joyful, difficult, creative! And I'm grateful for every single day.

From 2020 to now, I opened my bridal shop, I won a Muddy Stilettoes award and a Wedding Industry award. I made a lot of dresses, used up a lot of cans of spray paint and danced around my shop more often that you'd think 💃🏻

What springs to your mind when you think of the past five years?

Shop opening footage - @kasias_irisvisuals
TWIA footage - @mattrockprophoto

Having crunched the numbers, I`m sharing with you the top 5 wedding dresses that really resonated with you all last year.⁠
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In no particular order:⁠
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1. Even though Rebecca lives in Germany, she sought me out specifically due to seeing my particular approach to colour. She wanted a wedding dress fit for an ethereal princess, complete with this stunning hand-dyed pastel rainbow gradient 🦄✨️⁠
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2. I love cultural fusion, so getting to work on this styled shoot was such a pleasure. I loooved stretching my creative muscles to find the perfect blend of traditional Indian and British elements for this dress.⁠
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3. Nicky`s inspiration for her wedding dress was the lyrics of Touch by Soft Cell, which is such a fun starting point for a design! ⁠
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4. The inspo for this photoshoot dress was ancient Egyptian and Greek fashion, but with the kind of interpretation that you might see in Game of Thrones or a fantasy film. I wanted to give a sense of majesty and opulence, without it being too clean and modern and the gold leaf was the perfect solution.⁠
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5. Kathy is a local textile artist who was having a launch party for her latest collection, and wanted something extra special for the occasion. Making this dress was such a wonderful collaboration. Kathy created a new design to be printed onto fabric, and brought me a vintage pattern she wanted to use.⁠
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What a year full of colour and creativity! Which look is your favourite?⁠
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Photography ⁠
Pastel Rainbow - @pesto_fotografie⁠
Fusion Shoot - @puli.wedding⁠
Nicky - @hazeldupreezphotography⁠
Nile Queen - @jamieedwardphotography

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Having crunched the numbers, I'm sharing with you the top 5 wedding dresses that really resonated with you all last year.⁠
⁠
In no particular order:⁠
⁠
1. Even though Rebecca lives in Germany, she sought me out specifically due to seeing my particular approach to colour. She wanted a wedding dress fit for an ethereal princess, complete with this stunning hand-dyed pastel rainbow gradient 🦄✨️⁠
⁠
2. I love cultural fusion, so getting to work on this styled shoot was such a pleasure. I loooved stretching my creative muscles to find the perfect blend of traditional Indian and British elements for this dress.⁠
⁠
3. Nicky's inspiration for her wedding dress was the lyrics of Touch by Soft Cell, which is such a fun starting point for a design! ⁠
⁠
4. The inspo for this photoshoot dress was ancient Egyptian and Greek fashion, but with the kind of interpretation that you might see in Game of Thrones or a fantasy film. I wanted to give a sense of majesty and opulence, without it being too clean and modern and the gold leaf was the perfect solution.⁠
⁠
5. Kathy is a local textile artist who was having a launch party for her latest collection, and wanted something extra special for the occasion. Making this dress was such a wonderful collaboration. Kathy created a new design to be printed onto fabric, and brought me a vintage pattern she wanted to use.⁠
⁠
What a year full of colour and creativity! Which look is your favourite?⁠
⁠
Photography ⁠
Pastel Rainbow - @pesto_fotografie⁠
Fusion Shoot - @puli.wedding⁠
Nicky - @hazeldupreezphotography⁠
Nile Queen - @jamieedwardphotography

It`s always nice to look back on the year and see the things I`ve achieved. So today I`m going through the top alterations I did in 2025, according to how many of you engaged with them.⁠
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So, in no particular order:⁠
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1. Jennifer`s custom dip dye wedding dress is such a delicious explosion of colour, so of course it was going to rank highly! It`s good to see that the Phoenix colourway is still going strong 🔥⁠
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2. After Catherine came to me to get her wedding dress altered, she told me one of her bridesmaids was doing up the back of the dress and said "wait, I thought when you bought it, you said the dress was open back? Did you get a new dress?"⁠ ⁠
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You lot absolutely loved this alteration! It is by far my most popular post of the year, and it was so lovely to connect with so many new people who appreciated my work on this.⁠
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3. Katie wanted a chic, modern bridal veil. Her wedding dress already had delicate 3D flowers on the bodice, so we echoed this design element in the veil. I hand embellished almost 400 satin flowers!⁠
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4. With alterations, usually it`s about making the dress the right fit for the bride. But sometimes, when I`m very lucky, I get to play. I embellished Karen`s beautiful off-shoulder wedding dress with hundreds of little embroidered flowers. This one is a personal favourite of the year.⁠
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5. Finally I did a full re-style of Eleanor`s wedding dress. It had originally been a long, heavy Elizabethan-inspired affair, but for her wedding anniversary she wanted something lighter, more easy to move in and more versatile. My most controversial alteration this year - some of you had very strong feelings about the change, but Eleanor was happy, so I am too.⁠
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Next I`ll be going through the top 5 bespoke wedding dresses I made this year. Follow along to find out if your favourite made it 👀⁠
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Photography:⁠
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1 - @emacrompzweddings⁠
3 - @visualstoriesco⁠
4 - @sbyrnephoto

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It's always nice to look back on the year and see the things I've achieved. So today I'm going through the top alterations I did in 2025, according to how many of you engaged with them.⁠
⁠
So, in no particular order:⁠
⁠
1. Jennifer's custom dip dye wedding dress is such a delicious explosion of colour, so of course it was going to rank highly! It's good to see that the Phoenix colourway is still going strong 🔥⁠
⁠
2. After Catherine came to me to get her wedding dress altered, she told me one of her bridesmaids was doing up the back of the dress and said "wait, I thought when you bought it, you said the dress was open back? Did you get a new dress?"⁠ ⁠
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You lot absolutely loved this alteration! It is by far my most popular post of the year, and it was so lovely to connect with so many new people who appreciated my work on this.⁠
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3. Katie wanted a chic, modern bridal veil. Her wedding dress already had delicate 3D flowers on the bodice, so we echoed this design element in the veil. I hand embellished almost 400 satin flowers!⁠
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4. With alterations, usually it's about making the dress the right fit for the bride. But sometimes, when I'm very lucky, I get to play. I embellished Karen's beautiful off-shoulder wedding dress with hundreds of little embroidered flowers. This one is a personal favourite of the year.⁠
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5. Finally I did a full re-style of Eleanor's wedding dress. It had originally been a long, heavy Elizabethan-inspired affair, but for her wedding anniversary she wanted something lighter, more easy to move in and more versatile. My most controversial alteration this year - some of you had very strong feelings about the change, but Eleanor was happy, so I am too.⁠
⁠
Next I'll be going through the top 5 bespoke wedding dresses I made this year. Follow along to find out if your favourite made it 👀⁠
⁠
Photography:⁠
⁠
1 - @emacrompzweddings⁠
3 - @visualstoriesco⁠
4 - @sbyrnephoto

No better feeling than someone who`s been watching my work for years deciding that now is the time!

#weddingdressmaker #bespokeweddingdress #customweddingdress #seamstress #weddingdressdesigner #bridalboutique

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No better feeling than someone who's been watching my work for years deciding that now is the time!

#weddingdressmaker #bespokeweddingdress #customweddingdress #seamstress #weddingdressdesigner #bridalboutique

for my second prize for the Wed4Pal fundraiser, I`m giving you the chance to win a Dip-Dye Package in a raffle, meaning you could win either a Bridal dip dye package OR custom dip dye overskirt for as little as £45! This is just one way in which my business is taking a stand against genocide, apartheid and injustice.⁠
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The package will include either:⁠
a. adding dip dye-style colour to the bottom of your wedding dress in 1-5 colours from the hem up to 18" high⁠
or ⁠
b. a custom dip dye tulle overskirt made to fit over your wedding dress. Including two layers of tulle, custom cut to fit perfectly over your wedding dress. Up to 5 colours, from hem up to 18" high⁠
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100% of ticket sales (minus mandatory transaction fees) will go towards addressing the genocide in Palestine, with 50% going to Pal Humanity (an organisation providing medical aid, education and lifesaving supplies in Northern Gaza) and 50% going to gorgeous Gazan couple, Sama and Khalil, and their families to help them sustain and rebuild their lives.⁠
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More of a bargain and far more ethical than any Black Friday deal going, you can now buy tickets for our raffle prize until 14th February. Buy your tickets today and find out on Valentine’s Day if you’ve won!⁠
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You can find out more about our amazing prize, check out the terms and conditions and buy your tickets by following the link to the fundraiser in @wed4pal bio or head straight to http://www.amostcuriousweddingfair.co.uk⁠
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Photographers:⁠
1 - Andrew Wilkinson Photography ⁠
2 - Lucy King Photography⁠
3 - Tony Pullen Photography⁠
4 - Steve Mulvey Photography⁠
5 - Charly Mae Photography ⁠
6 - Kate Hennessey Photography⁠
7 - Lisa Kennedy Photography⁠
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Illustrations: @karin_akesson_design⁠
Image description: a bride stands before a fireplace in a castle. She is wear a long, dramatic wedding dress with balloon sleeves. The end of the dress is dip dyed a rich cerise.

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for my second prize for the Wed4Pal fundraiser, I'm giving you the chance to win a Dip-Dye Package in a raffle, meaning you could win either a Bridal dip dye package OR custom dip dye overskirt for as little as £45! This is just one way in which my business is taking a stand against genocide, apartheid and injustice.⁠
⁠
The package will include either:⁠
a. adding dip dye-style colour to the bottom of your wedding dress in 1-5 colours from the hem up to 18" high⁠
or ⁠
b. a custom dip dye tulle overskirt made to fit over your wedding dress. Including two layers of tulle, custom cut to fit perfectly over your wedding dress. Up to 5 colours, from hem up to 18" high⁠
⁠
100% of ticket sales (minus mandatory transaction fees) will go towards addressing the genocide in Palestine, with 50% going to Pal Humanity (an organisation providing medical aid, education and lifesaving supplies in Northern Gaza) and 50% going to gorgeous Gazan couple, Sama and Khalil, and their families to help them sustain and rebuild their lives.⁠
⁠
More of a bargain and far more ethical than any Black Friday deal going, you can now buy tickets for our raffle prize until 14th February. Buy your tickets today and find out on Valentine’s Day if you’ve won!⁠
⁠
You can find out more about our amazing prize, check out the terms and conditions and buy your tickets by following the link to the fundraiser in @wed4pal bio or head straight to http://www.amostcuriousweddingfair.co.uk⁠
⁠
Photographers:⁠
1 - Andrew Wilkinson Photography ⁠
2 - Lucy King Photography⁠
3 - Tony Pullen Photography⁠
4 - Steve Mulvey Photography⁠
5 - Charly Mae Photography ⁠
6 - Kate Hennessey Photography⁠
7 - Lisa Kennedy Photography⁠
⁠
Illustrations: @karin_akesson_design⁠
Image description: a bride stands before a fireplace in a castle. She is wear a long, dramatic wedding dress with balloon sleeves. The end of the dress is dip dyed a rich cerise.

It`s time to announce the first of two prizes that I`ll be contributing to the Wed4Pal fundraising raffle 🍉⁠
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I`m proud to be part of the Wed4Pal fundraiser, giving you the chance to win a Bridal Alterations Package in a raffle, meaning you could win a package worth up to to £600, for alterations of size or style to your wedding dress or outfit, for as little as £45! This is just one way in which my business is taking a stand against genocide, apartheid and injustice.⁠
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This package can include all the usual type of sizing alterations to an off the peg dress. For example, taking in the bust waist and/or hip, taking up the hem and/or shortening the train. Straps or sleeves adjusted, bust pads added and putting in a bustle-up for the train. It can also include changes to the style of the dress such as changing the neckline shape, adding straps or sleeves (fabric not included), changing a back fastening to buttons, lace-up or zip. As well as adding embellishment, lace applique, beading or embroidery.⁠
⁠
100% of ticket sales (minus mandatory transaction fees) will go towards addressing the genocide in Palestine, with 50% going to Pal Humanity (an organisation providing medical aid, education and lifesaving supplies in Northern Gaza) and 50% going to gorgeous Gazan couple, Sama and Khalil, and their families to help them sustain and rebuild their lives.⁠
⁠
More of a bargain and far more ethical than any Black Friday deal going, you can now buy tickets for our raffle prize until 14th February. Buy your tickets today and find out on Valentine’s Day if you’ve won!⁠
⁠
You can find out more about our amazing prize, check out the terms and conditions and buy your tickets by following the link to the fundraiser in @wed4pal bio or head straight to http://www.amostcuriousweddingfair.co.uk⁠
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Photography ⁠
1 - Natalia Case Photography⁠
2 - Anna Pumer Photography⁠
3 - Adam Lowndes⁠
4 - Stephanie Kalber ⁠
5 - Mira Malovana⁠
6 - I-DoProductions⁠
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Illustrations: @karin_akesson_design⁠
Image description: a bride sits on a chaise longue, hand on hip, other hand holding a champagne flute. She is in a daring metallic silver lace wedding dress, perfectly fitted to her body.