Ombre wedding dresses for real brides

I love colour and making ombre wedding dresses for real brides is one of my favourite types of commission. The first dipdye effect dress I created was for a photoshoot in 2016. Images of that dress went viral but it still took a few years before people began asking me to recreate the effect for their own weddings.

I mostly create the ombre colour using a spray technique but I also occasionally do a true ‘dip-dye’ using wet dyes. It’s a risky and difficult business to manage the sheer quantity of fabric in many wedding dresses. And even slimline or lightweight dresses still carry heavy emotional value and so I always take very great care when creating ombre wedding dresses for real brides.

None of my dipdye techniques are reliably washable but they work well for a wedding day. You can find out more about the risks you must take into account when commissioning a dipdye dress here.

Examples from my archive of Dipdye and ombre wedding dress work

bride groom wedding on beach in cornwall uk boho dip dye wedding dress

Sunset dipdye dres for Nicola Two of my favourite things in one commission! I made a modern bespoke wedding dress for Nicola in stretch crepe and chantilly lace. The slim fit fishtail tail skirt has a lower section made in full circle cut tulle. I cut and sewed three layers of soft tulle which I coloured with my famous dipdye spray technique.

Photography – Thomas Frost

Santorini greek grecian sky sea bright cerulean Blue Dipdye Wedding Dress for mature bride

I made this Santorini Blue ombre bespoke wedding dress for lovely mature bride Lisa. We perfected the particular shade of blue she wanted to reflect the popular colour for roofs in the sunlit Mediterranean town of Santorini. I used a wet-dye technique for this dress. Meaning big vats of hot liquid dye and dip-dyeing the prepared skirt panels before they were sewn into her made to measure dress.

Photography – Photocreations

snowflake fire bride ombre wedding dress

This is the Phoenix dipdye dress. The very first one I coloured using the spray technique. I made it for an autumn themed photoshoot called ‘Frost on the leaves’. I make this dress to order in your size. Enquire direct or head to my Etsy shop for current pricing.

Photography:JessicaJillPartridge,

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My woodland wedding dress included a dipdye layer in shades of yellow green and gold. The mix and match ensemble included a satin dress, dipdye skirt and a tulle over dress with wildflower embroidery and ethereal sleeves. All these elements are for sale in my Etsy shop. I can make them for you bespoke to order, or the photoshoots samples are still available at a reduced price.

Photography Lucy King Photography

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Over Christmas I wanted to make something to combat the darkness of December and add a bit of razzle dazzle to my bridal shop. And so the Poinsettia wedding dress was born!
I love to make dresses for my brides, but once in a while it's very fun to make something from my own imagination and see where I end up. 

The first thing I knew I wanted was sparkle! And lots of it! I wanted to make something dramatic and showstopping. I went with a deep plunging neckline, and a semi-sheer bodice. To compliment the sleek silhouette of the base dress, I also made a big overskirt (removable, of course). But the crowning glory of this dress are these gorgeous oversized flowers! And they match perfectly with the white and silver sequins of the material of the dress and I think they're a stunning feature of the dress.

Although the intention of this dress was to be for a winter bride, I think there's something very Hollywood glam about it. And the fact it's sleeveless means you won't overheat, even in the summer.
What do you think - does this dress suit a winter or a summer vibe?

If you're looking for a bespoke look for your wedding, drop me a DM. I love to create completely unique and beautiful bridal pieces, so let's chat!

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As a wedding dress maker, I would say the fitting process is when I need my brides to trust in me the most. It's all well and good showing them beautiful drawings and fabrics, but when it comes to those first fittings, things can look very different to what you imagined. And that's fine!

All art goes through a process, whether it's layering oil paints on a canvas, or refining the clay of a sculpture...but an artist knows, it will all be worth it in the end.

I think the finished result looks absolutely beautiful, and that’s thanks to those fittings, where I could refine, check and double check, and make sure this bride’s dress fitted her perfectly!

If you want to see photos from Laura's wedding day with this dress in action, on a beautiful, snowy day, then have a look at my earlier post.

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