I create luxurious 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.
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The creation of each bespoke wedding dress involves a design consultation, perfecting the fit and a couture finish. Prices usually start at ÂŁ2400 + fabrics but are as varied as the needs of my clients.
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Let me use my artistry and expertise to conjure your dress to reality.
Commissions for bridesmaids, children, mother of the bride/groom, occasion-wear and ball gowns are also welcome.
I occasionally accept alterations for style or fit, to vintage or shop bought dresses.
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I am fortunate this year to have been kindly nominated for an industry awards my one of my lovely brides. It's such a compliment for a client to show their confidence and appreciation for me in this way.
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I have been nominated before, in 2016 and 2018. Both times I was a regional finalist but did not win. I was also nominated for the Muddy Stilettos awards in 2021 was lucky enough to win by a landslide! Perhaps with another decade of experience under my belt my time has come for this particular award!
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If you are a client who booked me for a wedding or an event that took place between 1st October 2024 and 29th September 2025 you can vote for me!
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Enquiries for weddings in 2025 and 2026 are welcome.
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I start just one dress per month, and each dress takes 6-12 weeks to complete.
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At present I have bespoke commission start dates available from September 2025 onwards, suitable for weddings in Autumn 2025 and beyond.
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I take on a limited number of bridal alterations per month. I am now fully booked on alterations until the end of May with some spaces for late summer still available.
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I love reassuring brides who have found off the peg shopping intimidating or disappointing because Bespoke Bridal is the perfect alternative! Itâs 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.
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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.
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I create dresses that tell a story. The story of this bride on this day. Unique, personal and unforgettable.
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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.
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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!
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Past clients have said I helped them feel confident and glorious on their wedding day.
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.
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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 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. Thatâs why the dress is so important, special, and unique.
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.
Parking is easy with a big Pay and Display right behind the shop, off Wathen Road.
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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.
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But my clients travel too, as access is easy from London by train or car. Dorking is only 40 minutes direct from Waterloo.
Two spacious fitting rooms with large mirrors
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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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painted dress in cornfield: dm photography
blush dress in garden: lasting impressions by lucy
floral dress on beach: thomas frost photography
green victorian dress: yn photography
purple dress coat: jessica jill partridge,
red necklace back dress: adam rowley
family with parasol: bristy chowdry
bride on sofa: lex fleming
kissing couple in garden: @neliprahova
Mountain top bride: picture by the groom
Dipdye bride: Andrew Wilkinson
Art deco Bride on a lawn: Debs Ivelja
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Felicity Westmacott Headshots: Paola de Paola
Vicki Tyler's Wedding: Vivien Woods
Now Booking (left): Wedding Shooter
(right) Fleur Challis
Perfect Fit: Christelle Photo
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For photos with reviews visit the review page for credits
Couple with bicycle: Lasting Impressions by Lucy
Bride in Chinese garden: Terry Li Photography
Couple walking to Teepee tents: alextentersphotography
Scottish couple: Credit not supplied (please get in touch)
Bride against graffiti wall: Jessica Jill Partridge,
Classic bride with orchids: Simon Hooley
Leather jacket bridesmaids: Joanna Bongard
gothic bride: lex fleming
My dress has been featured on the @unconventional_wedding blog!â
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Check out the full article on tips around how to have a personal micro-elopement: https://unconventionalwedding.co.uk/personal-micro-elopementâ
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The post goes through where to book, who to invite and how to keep it personal. And there`s more photos of this gorgeous sunset dip dye wedding dress that I created for bride.â
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Photography - Thomas Frost - @t.frost.photographyâ
Venue - Beacon Crag B&B, Porthleven - @beaconcragweddingvenueâ
Flowers - Fullers Flowers - @fullersflowersâ
Hair & Makeup - Amy Needham @amyellenhairandmakeupâ
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"I absolutely loved my full sequin dress and Felicity made it all fit perfectly! Thank you so much!!"â
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If you`re getting married later this year, or even 2026, and know your dress will need some alterations, get in touch.â
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My alteration services include:â
đŞĄTaking in dress at the sidesâ
đŞĄâ Hem lengthâ
â đŞĄBustlesâ
â đŞĄChanging back fasteningâ
â đŞĄAdding strapsâ
đŞĄAdding sleevesâ
đŞĄNarrowing or shortening sleevesâ
đŞĄReducing bodice cup sizeâ
đŞĄChanging necklineâ
And a lot more.â
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You can read more about my alteration services, and book yourself in for a consultation, on my website (link in the bio).â
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Part 2!
In Part 1 I spent all day prepping my bridal window display. There was a looot of dismantling and tidying involved before I could even begin to start thinking about which wedding dresses I wanted to include in my Pride themed window. Now that`s all done, let`s just enjoy all this glorious colour!
Which outfit is your favourite? I would love to see a bride wearing both the skirt and veil in one, fabulous, rainbow look.
And, of course, happy Pride đłď¸âđ
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I love making wedding dresses, but a highlight of my month is always coming up with a new window display.
For this month, obviously I had to do something for Pride. You probably know by now, but Pride is important to me for lots of reasons. I feel it especially important as an individual, as well as a business, to show my support and my pride openly, so that others know that my shop is a safe space for all.
With that theme in mind for this bridal boutique window display, I chose my Nile Queen wedding dress, complete with golden corset, and this gorgeous gold leaf, dip dye train. For the other three looks, I chose the bases to be relatively simple, so that the pops of colour from the rainbow overskirts and veil could really shine through.
If you want to see how the window turned out, have a look at for Part 2!
For Zoe`s wedding dress alterations, I lifted the shoulders, reset and narrowed the sleeves, and made the cuffs smaller. I also added bust pads in the front for security and coverage.â
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It wasn`t that much compared to the work I do on some wedding dresses. Sometimes you just need to change a few things here and there, to feel comfortable and beautiful on your wedding day.â
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And, as a bonus, after working with Zoe on her alterations, her mum then also booked in for some bespoke work. It always feels especially lovely when I receive work through recommendations đĽ°â
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If your wedding is coming up and your dress needs a little adjustment or a major change, drop me a DM and let me work my magic â¨ď¸â
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Photography - Richard Gallowayâ
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Come away to an intimate wedding in the countryside...â
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The wedding we wanted to evoke in this shoot is for a bride and groom who want to keep things simple and small. â
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The venue, Chafford Park, has just been newly renovated and is available for dry hire. Personally, I love a dry hire because it means you can treat it like a blank canvas, making it into whatever you want.â
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The wedding dress I provided is made of ivory silk georgette (or chiffon) and lace. The style feels both modern and vintage, with lots of lovely textures and a lace up corset bodice. Simple, yet effortlessly elegant. I also made a lace and tulle overskirt, to give more options when frolicking.â
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(top tip: make sure you scroll through to the hand-painted macaroons - I`m obsessed!)â
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Would you use a dry hire for your wedding?â
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Photography: @isobelwnphotographyâ
Stylist: @halo_beautiful.xoâ
Venue: @chaffordparkâ
Dress: @felicitywestmacottâ
Celebrant: @madewithlovecelebrationsâ
Food: @vinedinecateringâ
Cake & macarons: @bluebellkitchenâ
Jewellery @oliveandedenvintagejewelleryâ
Stationery @simply.laura.calligraphyâ
Flowers: @baileyandblossomâ