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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 ÂŁ2600 + 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
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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 and 2027 weddings are now open. At present I have bespoke commission start dates available from June 2026 onwards.

 

Bridal Alterations:

I take on a limited number of bridal alterations per month. I am now fully booked until the end of May with spaces in June and beyond.

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

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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.
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• 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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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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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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Dip dye colour Specialist

 

I am know for being a wedding dress dip dye and ombre colour specialist. I have been creating colourful wedding dresses for my brides all my working life, but I have perfected the art of the dip dye wedding dress over that last five years.

 

I can colour your dress directly or create a custom tulle overskirt with your chosen colours to wear over your wedding dress. I use two different methods; a spray ombre colour technique for tulle and lace, or a wet dip dye for woven fabrics.

 

Dipdye colour usually costs around ÂŁ600 with some variation for each client's requirements.

 

To learn more about having your dress made glorious with colour, by me, The Dress Alchemist, head to my dip dye page.

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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.

 

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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As a bespoke bridal designer, it`s my job to make sure your dress looks like it`s part of you.

For this bride, I designed a dramatic satin dress, with a statement bow and asymmetrical ruching across the front and back of the bodice. A more traditional bodice that might have a lace up back, or simple a concealed zip down the middle, but for this dress I didn`t want to break up the flow of the fabric going across the body, so I had to come up with an elegant (and easy to use) solution. Not only did the fastening need to impossible to spot, it also needed to provide support for the bride, so she felt secure in the dress throughout the day.

I created two panels of ruched silk dupion in this beautiful rose gold colour. The panels were secured at the side, not the back, with the top panel being firmly attached with poppers. The panel underneath had hooks and underneath that I made a built in corset behind a heavy-duty zip. Because of the weight of the dress, and how fitted it was, the zip had to work harder than usual, so it was actually very useful to be able to fully hid it. It meant the bride could be fully supported, without the zip interfering with the design.

All that work meant that this bride didn`t have to worry about hitching up her dress or any wardrobe malfunctions, she could just focus marrying her husband and having a gorgeous day with friends and family.

What detail in your wedding dress are you most excited to obsess over?

#bespokeweddingdress #rosegoldweddingdress #bridalboutique #smallbusiness

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As a bespoke bridal designer, it's my job to make sure your dress looks like it's part of you. For this bride, I designed a dramatic satin dress, with a statement bow and asymmetrical ruching across the front and back of the bodice. A more traditional bodice that might have a lace up back, or simple a concealed zip down the middle, but for this dress I didn't want to break up the flow of the fabric going across the body, so I had to come up with an elegant (and easy to use) solution. Not only did the fastening need to impossible to spot, it also needed to provide support for the bride, so she felt secure in the dress throughout the day. I created two panels of ruched silk dupion in this beautiful rose gold colour. The panels were secured at the side, not the back, with the top panel being firmly attached with poppers. The panel underneath had hooks and underneath that I made a built in corset behind a heavy-duty zip. Because of the weight of the dress, and how fitted it was, the zip had to work harder than usual, so it was actually very useful to be able to fully hid it. It meant the bride could be fully supported, without the zip interfering with the design. All that work meant that this bride didn't have to worry about hitching up her dress or any wardrobe malfunctions, she could just focus marrying her husband and having a gorgeous day with friends and family. What detail in your wedding dress are you most excited to obsess over? #bespokeweddingdress #rosegoldweddingdress #bridalboutique #smallbusiness

My goal this year is to use up as much of my existing fabric stash as I can. Having been a seamstress for several decades now, I have amassed a huge pile of fabric over the years. That, and I just can’t throw anything away. As a result, I have an island’s worth of gorgeous, unusual and tragically under-utilised material, begging to be used for its purpose – creating unique and beautiful wedding dresses.

So, when Amy approached me about creating some looks for a steampunk Alice in Wonderland themed wedding shoot, it felt like the perfect opportunity to dip into my stash.

As a result, everything was made from fabrics in stock – nothing was bought new. In fact, some of the scraps of lace are from my mum’s stash, so parts of this dress are from the 50s and 60s. I trimmed the gown with scraps of vintage and antique lace, sequins and tulle, as well as torn blue silk for the very Alice bows. They had a long while waiting to be used, but finally these frabrics have their home.

Content creation and creative lead: @reeldealsocial
Lead photographer: @nicolaashleaphotography
Celebrant: @stardustceremonies
Styling and flowers: @foxgloveandblack
Photographer 2: @candiceharrisphotography
Model 1: @rosy053
Model 2: @s.frosties
HMUA: @house_of_belles
Tea set: @teacupswishes
Dress/suit: @felicitywestmacott
Cake: @thecakelabuk
Shoes: @houseofelliotlaceboots
Drinks: @bittersweetbartenders
Stationer: @calistaandbelle
Venue: @wortonhall

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My goal this year is to use up as much of my existing fabric stash as I can. Having been a seamstress for several decades now, I have amassed a huge pile of fabric over the years. That, and I just can’t throw anything away. As a result, I have an island’s worth of gorgeous, unusual and tragically under-utilised material, begging to be used for its purpose – creating unique and beautiful wedding dresses. So, when Amy approached me about creating some looks for a steampunk Alice in Wonderland themed wedding shoot, it felt like the perfect opportunity to dip into my stash. As a result, everything was made from fabrics in stock – nothing was bought new. In fact, some of the scraps of lace are from my mum’s stash, so parts of this dress are from the 50s and 60s. I trimmed the gown with scraps of vintage and antique lace, sequins and tulle, as well as torn blue silk for the very Alice bows. They had a long while waiting to be used, but finally these frabrics have their home. Content creation and creative lead: @reeldealsocial Lead photographer: @nicolaashleaphotography Celebrant: @stardustceremonies Styling and flowers: @foxgloveandblack Photographer 2: @candiceharrisphotography Model 1: @rosy053 Model 2: @s.frosties HMUA: @house_of_belles Tea set: @teacupswishes Dress/suit: @felicitywestmacott Cake: @thecakelabuk Shoes: @houseofelliotlaceboots Drinks: @bittersweetbartenders Stationer: @calistaandbelle Venue: @wortonhall
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Photography Credits on this Page

 

painted dress in cornfield: dm photography

blush dress in garden: lasting impressions by lucy

pink and red brides: Magpie eye Weddings

floral dress on cliff: thomas frost photography

green victorian dress: yn photography

beach wedding brides: siobhan byrne 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

Couple with bicycle: Lasting Impressions by Lucy

Bride in Chinese garden: Terry Li Photography

Couple walking to Teepee tents: alextentersphotography

gothic bride: lex fleming

Scottish couple: Credit not supplied (please get in touch)

 

 

Felicity Westmacott Headshots: Paola de Paola

Vicki Tyler's Wedding: Vivien Woods

Now Booking (left): terry li photography

(right) Ellen J Photography

Perfect Fit: Christelle Photo

Dipdye bride with bird: expression-wed

shop front: iris visuals

 

For photos with reviews visit the review page for credits

Bride against graffiti wall: Jessica Jill Partridge,

red goth couple: Credit not supplied (please get in touch)

Classic bride with orchids: Simon Hooley

Leather jacket bridesmaids: Joanna Bongard

clifftop bride: Lieben Photography

blush and pink dipdye: Andrew Wilkinson Photography

art deco bride on grass:Debs Ivelja

blue victorian dress: Seb lomas

couple in front of lake: Vivien Woods

Lilac taffeta dress: the image cella

lace sleeves: Credit not supplied (please get in touch)

floral dress on beach: thomas frost photography

 

 

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