For real bride, Rae, I created this gorgeous green wedding dress coat to fit over her other wedding dress. That way she had a more dramatic look for her ceremony, and then a lighter option during the reception.
I made the dress coat in a stunning shot silk dupion that colour shifted from green to bronze. There is something so regal and elegant about this silhouette, and I think Rae’s choice of colours is inspired.
“I can’t thank you enough for creating my stunning dresses, I was showered with compliments, and everyone thought they were so me, which they were. I felt so amazing wearing them. You created everything and more that I could have dreamed of.”
Photography – Smiling Tiger Studios
“I cannot thank Felicity enough for creating two fabulous dresses for me, Felicity was a joy to work with and just seemed to understand exactly what I wanted and then worked her magic. They not only looked amazing but were a dream to wear.”
Making The Green Wedding Dress Coat
Fitting 1: As always, I started with the toile – the rough draft in an inexpensive fabric. This is the bride’s first opportunity to see the transition from a 2D sketch, into 3D reality.
Fitting 2: Once I was satisfied with the fit of the toile, and Rae was happy with the style, I cut into this beautiful shot silk dupion.
Fitting 3: It might be hard to see the changes between this fitting and the last, but there was a lot of internal work and subtle changes made. I checked the gorgeous purple lining worked, and refined the pleats around the waist.
Final Fitting: This was the day Rae came in to try on the finished dress. Between this and the previous fitting, I had cut out, placed and hand-sewn all these beautiful floral embroidery pieces. The green, purples and yellows complimented the sage olive colour of the wedding dress so beautifully, and the flowers and fronds added a touch of nature to the whole look.
Some details about this dress that I love: the three-quarter sleeves with a slight slit. The cross over V-neckline. The train, embellished with more gorgeous embroidery. And the formal pleating around the waist.
Below you can see how the sumptuous purple lining looked on the day itself.
Looking for a Bespoke Wedding Outfit?
I love making colourful wedding dresses, and I’m so happy that my brides love wearing them. I’m particularly fond of this green Victorian-inspired wedding dress, and this fabulous purple wedding dress coat I made for a London cabaret-themed photoshoot.
If you want something entirely unique for your wedding day, then get in touch. This is the kind of commission I absolutely love making – beautiful, elegant and one of a kind (with a touch of the dramatic).
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