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Blue print dress and jacket by Felicity Westmacott

Jan commissioned a elegant dress in crushed two-tone blue and later came back to have a matching jacket made.

The dress was a simple princess line shape with v-neckline and short sleeves. The skirt flared out in a graceful a-line shape to?mid calf. The short jacket has long sleeves and shaped lapels to frame the neckline. It was finished with hand beading?in real hematite chips and tiny black bugle beads.

Blue print dress and jacket by Felicity Westmacott: design sketch

Jan wrote: ?Hi Felicity, As promised, here is a photo of my outfit at James’ wedding. It was so comfortable to wear and I got a lot of compliments.?Thanks for suggesting Pretty Pink Toes – I got some black onyx shoe clips from them which matched my black onyx jewellery.?Best wishes, Jan

Blue print dress and jacket by Felicity WestmacottBlue print dress and jacket by Felicity WestmacottBlue print dress and jacket by Felicity Westmacott: beading detail

Detail of the hand beading with real hematite chips and tiny glass bugle beads

Blue print dress and jacket by Felicity Westmacott: beading detail on collar

Detail of the beading on the jacket lapels

Blue print dress and jacket by Felicity Westmacott: beading detail on collar

Detail of the beading on the jacket cuffs

Blue print dress and jacket by Felicity Westmacott

The dress being worn at a South African wedding party.

Felicity Westmacott

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In order for a bride to look beautiful and serene as they walk down the aisle, some thought has to go in to make sure that her dress is sitting just right.

Most of the time when I make bespoke wedding dresses, I`m not there on the day. But sometimes the dresses can be tricky to put on. If the bride`s team aren`t with her during her final fitting, they`re not going to know how to make sure her dress is done up correctly and ready for the aisle. Especially if there are multiple layers, or corsets to tighten. So here`s a little look into how I guide a bride`s dresser.

I go step by step through the process, carefully explaining how each layer does up, and giving any tips I think would be useful.

This particular video wasn`t for a bridal party, but for a shoot organiser. In the past I`ve sent dresses away to shoots and only after receiving the photos do I realise the dress was put on wrong! So now I make sure to arm the organisers with the knowledge they need. It`s always good to learn from your mistakes!

Looking at the different between the dress on the mannequin and on the model makes me think: wedding dress really come alive once its on a bride. Don`t you agree?

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Suppliers
Photographer: @english.rose.photography
Concept/Cake Designer: @primrosecakesipswich
Venue: @hintleshamhall
Decor/Styling: @giantgesturessuffolk
Models: @youdeservelove88
Wedding Dress: @felicitywestmacott
Veil: @hannahcummingsembroidery
Hair/MUA: @maxine_pfander
Bridal Shoes: @the_new_glass_slipper
Groom Outfit: @goldingnewmarket
Table Decor/Styling: @the_prop_library
Chair Drapes: @extravorganza1
Stationary: @moocollection_calligraphy
Jewellery: @nujewellery_byemma

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In order for a bride to look beautiful and serene as they walk down the aisle, some thought has to go in to make sure that her dress is sitting just right. Most of the time when I make bespoke wedding dresses, I'm not there on the day. But sometimes the dresses can be tricky to put on. If the bride's team aren't with her during her final fitting, they're not going to know how to make sure her dress is done up correctly and ready for the aisle. Especially if there are multiple layers, or corsets to tighten. So here's a little look into how I guide a bride's dresser. I go step by step through the process, carefully explaining how each layer does up, and giving any tips I think would be useful. This particular video wasn't for a bridal party, but for a shoot organiser. In the past I've sent dresses away to shoots and only after receiving the photos do I realise the dress was put on wrong! So now I make sure to arm the organisers with the knowledge they need. It's always good to learn from your mistakes! Looking at the different between the dress on the mannequin and on the model makes me think: wedding dress really come alive once its on a bride. Don't you agree? ~ Suppliers Photographer: @english.rose.photography Concept/Cake Designer: @primrosecakesipswich Venue: @hintleshamhall Decor/Styling: @giantgesturessuffolk Models: @youdeservelove88 Wedding Dress: @felicitywestmacott Veil: @hannahcummingsembroidery Hair/MUA: @maxine_pfander Bridal Shoes: @the_new_glass_slipper Groom Outfit: @goldingnewmarket Table Decor/Styling: @the_prop_library Chair Drapes: @extravorganza1 Stationary: @moocollection_calligraphy Jewellery: @nujewellery_byemma
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