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.
The creation of each bespoke wedding dress involves a design consultation, perfecting the fit and a couture finish. Prices usually start at £2400 + fabrics but are as varied as the needs of my clients.
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.
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.
At present I have bespoke commission start dates available from September 2025 onwards, suitable for weddings in Autumn 2025 and beyond.
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.
A very happy newly-wed…
bespoke bridal with
felicity westmacott
I love reassuring brides who have found off the peg shopping intimidating or disappointing because Bespoke Bridal 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.
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.
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.
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.
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. That’s why the dress is so important, special, and unique.
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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.
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.
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
Photography Credits on this Page
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
Felicity Westmacott Headshots: Paola de Paola
Vicki Tyler's Wedding: Vivien Woods
Now Booking (left): Wedding Shooter
(right) Fleur Challis
Perfect Fit: Christelle Photo
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
Now and again I`ll take one of the wedding dresses I`ve made, and break down some of the elements. So, if there`s something you love about a dress, but you don`t know the `proper words` to reference them, hopefully this will help you out.
This beautiful 1950’s style wedding dress with delicate cream lace over golden-orange silk has lots of really scrummy details:
🧡 the opening at the back of the dress is called a keyhole (or you could call this a slit opening). This one is closed at the top with three covered buttons.
🧡 the base dress is made of a beautiful russet orange silk dupion, with dark ivory lace layered on top.
🧡 the base dress is essentially a halter neck, with a turn over collar at the front, with the ivory layer providing semi-sheer, full length sleeves.
🧡 the edges of the ivory layer are cut along the floral pattern of the lace, making a pretty scalloped edge.
🧡 this length of skirt is called `ballet` or `ballerina`.
🧡 the front of the dress has a line of false buttons (buttons that are just there for decoration), that match the buttons at the back.
Those are just some of the details of this dress. If you have any questions about anything else, just leave a comment. I could talk dress making all day!
“Felicity – dress maker extraordinaire. I loved the dress, EVERYONE loved the dress. Comments range from “so beautiful”, “stunning", "gorgeous”, “wow”. THANK YOU”
Thank you Rebecca 🧡
I absolutely loved making this 1950s style wedding dress for Rebecca. Taking inspiration from the classic Dior New Look collection, whilst adding plenty of details that are completely `Rebecca`. Isn`t this dress joyful!
Not only stylish, this wedding dress is also sentimental. The turn-over collar was cut to the pattern of Rebecca`s mother`s wedding dress. And to tie everything together, I also made ties and hankies for the groom and best man in matching orange silk.
Can we give a moment to the perfectly matched shoes as well? Divine.
Utterly unique and utterly gorgeous - I love working on bridal looks like this!
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On my birthday, 43 years ago, I was gifted a beautiful name...does it suit me?
Felicity means "happiness", from the Latin word meaning "good luck" or "fortune". Shortening to Fliss is good, but never Flick!
What about your name? Does it have a meaning?
Continuing on from my last post, it`s still my birthday week, and I`m still celebrating! I`m celebrating 43 years in this body. 43 years in this life. I`m very happy to be turning 43 - it means I`ve gathered years of experience, both professionally and also generally in life.
It`s important to me that I always remind myself it`s privilege to age. Sometimes that`s a hard thing to remember. When you notice more and more grey hairs, the fine lines around your eyes, eyelid droop, and even voice changes. And I know my body will change even more in the future.
But I`m lucky I get to live through those experiences. It`s a privilege to have grey hairs (whether you choose to dye them or not), it`s a privilege to see your life`s journey in the creases in your skin. I remind myself that nature is always changing, and my body is a part of nature too.
What things are you grateful for, when you think about growing older?
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Photos by the brilliant Kate of @altweddingco
Today`s my birthday! So I`m allowing myself the week to celebrate myself.
Of my (now) 43 years, over half of them have been spent creating outfits for brides, bridesmaids and more. When I was younger I spent a lot more time making things for myself, now I have less opportunity to.
I made this outfit about 15 years ago. Me and my spouse were out shopping and she gifted these fabrics to me for another birthday. I first wore the outfit I made from them to the Henley Regatta. It`s so wonderful to remember the history of the various garments I`ve made 💜
I absolutely loved frolicking in nature with Kate of @altweddingco a few years ago for these photos, where I got to model a slew of different things I`d made over the years.
I felt like an art deco flower fairy 🧚🏼♀️ we don`t do enough frolicking as adults, don`t you think??
It’s the night before you’re wedding day. You have your dream bridal outfit ready to go for the morning. But there are a few things you should do before you go to sleep, to make sure your wedding dress is looking its best for the big day.
First up, make sure to hang your dress up high. A curtain rail or a wardrobe door are good choices. And make sure to hang it in a pet and fiancé secure room.
When unzipping the bag, put your finger behind the zip to stop it catching on any delicate fabric.
Your main priority is to get the train out, so it has time to flatten out overnight. Hang the dress in the bag so it’s facing inwards. Leave the shoulders of the bag on the dress to keep protecting the dress from dust.
You’ll want to lay a clean towel or sheet on the floor to protect the train when you pull it out.
Check to make sure the dress is hanging from its dress loops, not straps or sleeves. This prevents any delicate fabrics being stretched out by the weight of the dress. As you can see from the one I’ve chosen, that’s a lot of (heavy) dress!
On the wedding day, your dress can be taken completely out of the bag. To prep it for the photographer, turn it round so it’s facing the front, and pop any straps or sleeves, back onto the hanger so it looks its best..
And that’s about it. It isn’t very much, but it can make all the difference, and avoids any unwanted wrinkles, especially on your dress’ train.
Let me know if you have any other tips and tricks!
(Shout out to @engaged_bridal_studio for inspiring this post 🙌🏻)
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