Purple Halloween Wedding Dress in Las Vegas

Tags: 1950's, Beading, Boned, Embellishment, Embroidery and Beading, Net petticoat, Orange, Purple, Ruched, short, Strapless, Sweetheart, Taffeta, vinatge, White

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Gorgeous Ellie got married in Las Vegas on Halloween. I made her purple Halloween wedding dress with a wonderful blend of 1950’s shape, modern styling and subtle Halloween Vixen detail.

Halloween, Las Vegas Style

I made the strapless boned bodice and ruched overskirt out of winter white duchess satin. The underskirt has shot black/purple taffeta over layers and layers of white net trimmed with orange satin ribbons for a pop of halloween colour. The white satin was spangled all over with hand sewn swarovski crystals. And the purple layer had a hand beaded spider web with more crystal sparkles.

Alternative bride tattoo vintage 1950's wedding dress

Alternative bride tattoo vintage 1950's wedding dress

Halloween theme wedding dress in white and purple by Felicity Westmacott: design sketch — Original Design Sketch

Purple Halloween Wedding Dress design.

During the making process Ellie decided the roses in the original design were unnecessary. However, the cobweb detailing stayed in. it was integral to our Halloween theme.

purple wedding dress for Halloween Las Vegas bride

I hooked up the satin over skirt on one side at the front to reveal a hand beaded cob-web in tiny purple seed-beads with Swarovski crystal highlights. I sewed more Swarovski crystals, scattered all over the white satin skirt.

Halloween beaded wedding dress spiderweb beading detail

purple Halloween wedding dress spiderweb beading detail

A close up of the finished beading for Ellie’s purple Halloween wedding dress.

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I made Ellie’s net underskirt as a separate item so she could wear the dress and net skirt separately on future occasions. I trimmedeEach layer of the netting is individually with white or orange satin ribbon in different widths.

Halloween theme wedding dress in white and purple by Felicity Westmacott: thank you letter

Ellie wrote: Just a quick note to say thank you for creating my dream dress. Without you I would not have had such a perfect wedding dress. I can’t thank you enough for all your time and effort. This dress will be something I cherish forever. Thank you again Love, Ellie

Fifties strapless dress in white and purple by Felicity Westmacott

Halloween las vegas wedding dress white and purple

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I also made some ivory ribbon shoe bows, with Swarovski crystals sewn over orange centres to jazz up her understatedly elegant shoes.

White satin custom shoe bows clips

shoe bows hand beaded swarovski crystal

A close up of the shoe bows shows a glimpse of orange satin under the Swarovski crystals.

Making Ellie’s Purple Halloween Wedding Dress

fitting room pictures toile front

fitting room pictures toile back

fitting room pictures toile back

I always make a ‘toile’, a practice run. To give the impression of the intended shape I made Ellie’s toile, a bodice and skirt with just the net layers and some purple taffeta tucked up over it.

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fitting pictures orange ribbon net skirt

skirt with picks fitting back

Ellie looks so happy at her final fitting.

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Felicity Westmacott

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When you have two bespoke wedding dresses on your sample rail that are perfect for both Elphaba and Glinda, and with Wicked For Good having come out, it felt rude not to!

Wicked has done an amazing job of bringing bright, bold fashion back to our attention, which is so exciting. But I`ve had many Elphaba and Glinda brides way before they came to the big screen. Brides who are up for going on an adventure with me to conjure up their perfect wedding look.

I might not be the Wizard of Oz, but I am the Dress Alchemist after all 😉

(shout out to my social media manager, Elodie, for stepping in and being the Elphaba to my Glinda. If you`re looking for your own magical media witch, you can find them at www.brightbeemedia.co.uk)

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When you have two bespoke wedding dresses on your sample rail that are perfect for both Elphaba and Glinda, and with Wicked For Good having come out, it felt rude not to!

Wicked has done an amazing job of bringing bright, bold fashion back to our attention, which is so exciting. But I've had many Elphaba and Glinda brides way before they came to the big screen. Brides who are up for going on an adventure with me to conjure up their perfect wedding look.

I might not be the Wizard of Oz, but I am the Dress Alchemist after all 😉

(shout out to my social media manager, Elodie, for stepping in and being the Elphaba to my Glinda. If you're looking for your own magical media witch, you can find them at www.brightbeemedia.co.uk)

The dress on the stand vs. the dress in action✨

I made the Poinsettia dress last Christmas for my window display. I never would have predicted that it would be spotted by Rosie, who then bought it and wore it for the 2025 Miss Great Britain pageant!

My bespoke designs have been used for all sorts of events. Weddings mainly (obviously), but parties, anniversaries and proms too. But this might be the first time one of my gowns has been seen on the stage of a pageant. And doesn`t Rosie look so serenely glamorous? The perfect model for this sparkly, elegant dress. And she placed in the top 10. Well done Rosie!

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The dress on the stand vs. the dress in action✨

I made the Poinsettia dress last Christmas for my window display. I never would have predicted that it would be spotted by Rosie, who then bought it and wore it for the 2025 Miss Great Britain pageant!

My bespoke designs have been used for all sorts of events. Weddings mainly (obviously), but parties, anniversaries and proms too. But this might be the first time one of my gowns has been seen on the stage of a pageant. And doesn't Rosie look so serenely glamorous? The perfect model for this sparkly, elegant dress. And she placed in the top 10. Well done Rosie!

From Design to Destination...⁠
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Isn`t it funny how art has to go through so many strange, messy stages before it emerges as something complete?⁠
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The Poinsettia wedding dress was the first bespoke dress I ever made with the sole intention of using it in my window display. I wanted something sparkly and subtly festive to brighten Dorking High Street, where my shop is. ⁠
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But before that I had to do what I always do - begin the strange dance with fabric, needle and thread. Starting with the very simple base, and slowly but surely building something beautiful. Poinsettia is a flower associated with the Christmas season, so it felt right to draw inspiration from its shape (as opposed to its vibrant red colour) and feature these stunning sequin statement flowers on the bust and hip.⁠
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My dresses often have second and third lives after I`ve made them, whether I plan for it or not. And this one is no exception. After it glistened in my shop window for the winter, it was used, funnily enough, for a summer wedding shoot. And after that for something even more unusual. But more about that in the next post...⁠
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Summer Shoot Photography - @KalaWeddings.UK

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From Design to Destination...⁠
⁠
Isn't it funny how art has to go through so many strange, messy stages before it emerges as something complete?⁠
⁠
The Poinsettia wedding dress was the first bespoke dress I ever made with the sole intention of using it in my window display. I wanted something sparkly and subtly festive to brighten Dorking High Street, where my shop is. ⁠
⁠
But before that I had to do what I always do - begin the strange dance with fabric, needle and thread. Starting with the very simple base, and slowly but surely building something beautiful. Poinsettia is a flower associated with the Christmas season, so it felt right to draw inspiration from its shape (as opposed to its vibrant red colour) and feature these stunning sequin statement flowers on the bust and hip.⁠
⁠
My dresses often have second and third lives after I've made them, whether I plan for it or not. And this one is no exception. After it glistened in my shop window for the winter, it was used, funnily enough, for a summer wedding shoot. And after that for something even more unusual. But more about that in the next post...⁠
⁠
Summer Shoot Photography - @KalaWeddings.UK

You might’ve noticed that I can get quite particular about language. I think it’s important, especially when that word can carry a lot of meaning. When words get misused, you as a consumer might get mis-sold something.

An example of this is the word ‘vintage’, which now gets tacked onto the description of any garment, whether or not it actually is vintage. Often the item just looks like it’s from an older period of fashion, and for many sellers now, that’s good enough to warrant the label ‘vintage’ (which it’s not).

‘Bespoke’ is another of those words. The word comes from ‘to bespeak’, which means, to ask for. Like someone walking into carpentry workshop and asking for something completely new to be made to their exact specifications.

Anything can be bespoke, if it has been asked for, to be made especially to your requirements and preferences. You often hear it in the context of bespoke suits, but the term doesn’t belong to any one industry.

When it comes to wedding dresses, you have a few options. Off-the-peg, which is what it sounds like. Then there’s custom or made-to-measure, which both describe when something is adjusted or changed. You might order a dress where there are options to customise the length, the sleeves, the neckline etc.

But true bespoke is something different. It’s a dress that’s been designed and made completely from scratch. Completely to your measurements and your ideas. With several stages of fittings and adjustments, to ensure it’s exactly how you want it. It’s an entirely unique garment, and this is why the price of a bespoke dress can be so much more than something off-the-peg or made-to-measure.

So, next time something online claims to be ‘bespoke’, now you know what to look for to make sure you’re not being tricked into pay more for less.

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You might’ve noticed that I can get quite particular about language. I think it’s important, especially when that word can carry a lot of meaning. When words get misused, you as a consumer might get mis-sold something.

An example of this is the word ‘vintage’, which now gets tacked onto the description of any garment, whether or not it actually is vintage. Often the item just looks like it’s from an older period of fashion, and for many sellers now, that’s good enough to warrant the label ‘vintage’ (which it’s not).

‘Bespoke’ is another of those words. The word comes from ‘to bespeak’, which means, to ask for. Like someone walking into carpentry workshop and asking for something completely new to be made to their exact specifications.

Anything can be bespoke, if it has been asked for, to be made especially to your requirements and preferences. You often hear it in the context of bespoke suits, but the term doesn’t belong to any one industry.

When it comes to wedding dresses, you have a few options. Off-the-peg, which is what it sounds like. Then there’s custom or made-to-measure, which both describe when something is adjusted or changed. You might order a dress where there are options to customise the length, the sleeves, the neckline etc.

But true bespoke is something different. It’s a dress that’s been designed and made completely from scratch. Completely to your measurements and your ideas. With several stages of fittings and adjustments, to ensure it’s exactly how you want it. It’s an entirely unique garment, and this is why the price of a bespoke dress can be so much more than something off-the-peg or made-to-measure.

So, next time something online claims to be ‘bespoke’, now you know what to look for to make sure you’re not being tricked into pay more for less.

I won! 🥳🎉🥂⁠
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Last night was the Wedding Industry Awards (as if you didn`t already know) and I was up for two categories: Bespoke Bridal and Bridal Alterations. And I am now the regional winner for the Independent Dressmaker/Designer category!⁠
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I am so so pleased to have gotten this far, and I couldn`t have managed it without the amazing support of all you lovely lot. So thank you thank you thank you! 💜 to those who took the time to vote, to those who sent me beautiful messages, to those who got excited for me. Thank you!⁠
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And thank you to the @twia_official team as well! What a gorgeous night.⁠
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Next step: the National awards. Let`s see what happens...⁠
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I won! 🥳🎉🥂⁠
⁠
Last night was the Wedding Industry Awards (as if you didn't already know) and I was up for two categories: Bespoke Bridal and Bridal Alterations. And I am now the regional winner for the Independent Dressmaker/Designer category!⁠
⁠
I am so so pleased to have gotten this far, and I couldn't have managed it without the amazing support of all you lovely lot. So thank you thank you thank you! 💜 to those who took the time to vote, to those who sent me beautiful messages, to those who got excited for me. Thank you!⁠
⁠
And thank you to the @twia_official team as well! What a gorgeous night.⁠
⁠
Next step: the National awards. Let's see what happens...⁠
⁠

Tonight is the Wedding Industry Awards! I`m in the running for two awards, which is all very exciting! 🏆

Since it`s such a special occasion, I decided to design and make myself a dress. That way, regardless of the outcome, I`ll feel like a winner. I rarely have time to make myself anything, so this felt rather lovely.

I used some gorgeous pink coloured silk chiffon, lined with pale gold silk satin, finished off with velvet ribbon. I started making the dress at 11am yesterday, and I finished it at 3pm today. Now I just have to finish making the bolero to go with it as well. I think we`re gonna make it! 🏃🏻‍♀️

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Tonight is the Wedding Industry Awards! I'm in the running for two awards, which is all very exciting! 🏆

Since it's such a special occasion, I decided to design and make myself a dress. That way, regardless of the outcome, I'll feel like a winner. I rarely have time to make myself anything, so this felt rather lovely.

I used some gorgeous pink coloured silk chiffon, lined with pale gold silk satin, finished off with velvet ribbon. I started making the dress at 11am yesterday, and I finished it at 3pm today. Now I just have to finish making the bolero to go with it as well. I think we're gonna make it! 🏃🏻‍♀️

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