Flower girl Dresses for Emma

Flower girl dresses by Felicity Westmacott, ivory duchess satin and soft tulle with coffee ribbon sashes

Emma commissioned me to make two dresses for her nieces to wear as bridesmaids.
The dresses are in a classic modern style. The bodices are made from ivory duchess-satin with a wide boat neckline and concealed zip fastening at the back. The skirts are made from three layers, soft ivory tulle on top, supported by a layer of ivory dress net and lined with a plain ivory lining to prevent little girls getting ‘scratchy’ legs. The dresses were finished with coffee coloured sashes in simple satin ribbon.

Flower girl dresses by Felicity Westmacott, ivory duchess satin and soft tulle with coffee ribbon sashes

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Flower girl dresses by Felicity Westmacott, ivory duchess satin and soft tulle with coffee ribbon sashes

Flower girl dresses by Felicity Westmacott, ivory duchess satin and soft tulle with coffee ribbon sashes

Flower girl dresses by Felicity Westmacott, ivory duchess satin and soft tulle with coffee ribbon sashes

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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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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