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"Lauren admits choosing the dress was never going to be easy, given her exacting standards. "I went to about eight boutiques and didn't find anything" she says. "Kate Middleton's dress was my inspiration and I didn't want ruffles, diamantes or anything too big, but I also didn't want anything plain! A local bridal shop gave me details of a dressmaker who lived nearby.
... She drew up a design that I loved, which consisted of a simple top and an amazing train and veil. When I put the dress on, on the morning of the wedding I felt so overwhelmed I burst into tears!"
Article by Paul Travers
From her home studio and workshop in Redhill, Felicity Westmacott makes beautiful bespoke wedding dresses that use every inch of her considerable experience: as a TV and Film costume designer; as a graduate in the history of costume; and as an alterations seamstress with years under her hemline. With an understanding of the different ways of cutting and shaping dresses through the centuries, Felicity can draw on hundreds of years of technical and design knowledge in creating unique and contemporary gowns.
One of Felicityâs pleasures is seeing her clients over the moon with happiness. Her customers generally fall into two main categories: those who have shopped out the stores and simply canât find the perfect frock (but know the fit theyâre looking for), and those whoâve done nothing at all. Felicity sends the second type off to try on a few dresses â some find exactly what they want, and those that donât come back to begin the design process.
The key advice Felicity has is that every bride must dress to please herself, because no one else could pick the dress meant for her. When someone picks what makes them happy, it will show.
âA wedding dress is a costume,â she says. âIt must say something special about this girl on this day, just as a costume tells you about the character and future of someone in a film. The wedding dress tells a story of what a bride wants her future to be. Thatâs why the dress is important, special, and unique.â
Article by Erin Balfour of Way Out Wedding
âCreating a dress design for a âCity Burlesqueâ theme was fabulous fun. The dress needed to have a vintage, showgirl feel and be really sexy, but still realistic as a bridal dress â not many people actually get married in a leotard and feathers! The wiggle skirt with a boned bodice hit all these marks, showing off our lovely model Vanessaâs curves and cinching her waist. I added a teal net petticoat that would show when the high/low hem moved, and delicate gold lace detail with Swarovski crystals for showgirl glamour!
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âThe coat is made in striking Cadbury purple silk dupion, with a vintage 1950s off the shoulder collar neckline. Demure, elegant and still very sexy. The sweeping skirt and train mean that even with a short dress, this bride gets to sweep into the ceremony and swoosh up the aisle. It also means she can do âthe big revealâ burlesque style without actually taking off her dress!
See more at wayoutwedding.com
Photography | Jessica Jill Photo Dresses | Felicity Westmacott MUA | Light Up Make-Up Flowers | Muscari Whites Model | Vanessa Asare Shoes | Marsha Hall Hair accessories | Jennifer Levet Millinery
Being nominated for the Wedding Industry Awards feels like such a big deal, especially since I`m just a one-woman business, doing the best I can!â
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How fabulous does Caroline look??â
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For her bespoke design, bride Caroline wanted a vibrant jewel tone wedding dress in a sparkling sequined tulle and dramatic coat with portrait neckline.â
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I`ve noticed a rise in popularity in this double design. It`s such a fun way of adding a bit of drama to your wedding day - you can wear the dress coat during the ceremony, and then reveal another stunning look underneath for the reception.â
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Caroline has already said she plans to come back to me to get her dress and coat altered, so she can wear them out more. Yes Caroline!â
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Maybe some of the loveliest feedback I`ve ever received from a bride đĽš
And her choice for her bespoke wedding dress was so much fun to work on! I find that mature brides often make the best decisions when it comes to what they want to wear on their wedding day. They`re not afraid to do something different and I`m here for it!
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Isn`t that ombre so satisfying?
Creating colourful, showstopping bespoke wedding dresses is my absolute favourite thing to do (thank goodness I`ve made a business out of it)!
Bride Jennifer already had her wedding dress picked out, but wanted to elevate it to a whole new level. She went for the phoenix colourway - starting with bright yellow, going through orange, red, pink and purple, until the very end with a final hint of deep, royal blue. It is such a winning combination.
It`s wonderful knowing there are brides out there who love colour as much as I do! And who are trust me to transform their bridal outfit into something truly unique, like this dip dye wedding dress. Alternative brides all the way đ
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Usually when it comes to bridal alterations, the aim of the game is to leave no trace. Your work has to be invisible, so that no one knows that any changes have been made at all.
But with Catherine`s dress, things were a little different...
Wedding photography - dante.k.photo
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This is the 2nd look I made for a recent cultural fusion styled wedding shoot.â
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It`s a variation of my highly popular Evie bridal separates. For this iteration, I made ivory silk trousers and a burgundy top with the traditional Indian latkan ties at the back.â
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I`ve made my Evie separates quite a few times now: with or without sleeves (sometimes removable, sometimes not), with a skirt, without a skirt etc etc. I think there`s something about the simple, clean lines that really speaks to brides looking for something chic, modern and a little different. Especially this version, with that gorgeous crimson top and embroidered belt to match.â
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Is this outfit speaking to you? I still have slots for weddings in 2025 and early 2026. Drop me a DM and let`s have a chat đâ
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Have a look at my previous post to see the other wedding outfit I made for the day - it couldn`t be more different to this one!)â
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BTS shooter & assistant - @jaysapertures â
Second shooter & assistant - @sweetspirephotographyâ
MUA & Hair - @rebeccabridalartist @rebeccamakeupartistry_ & @sylvia_magdalena_muaâ
Asian fusion wedding dress - @felicitywestmacottâ
Jewellery - @beautifuljewellery_gbâ
Hair accessories- @rwweddingsâ
Models - @meeraroses & Matt, @simi_d_gupta @magsnesiumodelâ
Cakes - @thefloweringbaker & @amybakerscakesâ
Florist - @petal_wildâ
Candles - @the_florists_studioâ
Stationary (invites, menus & place cards) - @elegantlymadecoâ
Celebrant - @celebratewithhayleyâ
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