Purple wedding dress ideas

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I have lots of purple wedding dress ideas to share with you. I made all these dresses from scratch, each is a bespoke wedding dress made for a real bride or for a photoshoot model.

Purple wedding dresses evoke a wide range of ideas, from royal grandeur to alternative anti-fashion. Paler lilacs and mauves seem spring-like and floral. Famous purple wedding dresses include the Vivienne Westwood design for Dita Von Teese and Victoria Beckham’s reception dress.

If you are looking to have a pruple wedding dress made please come and share your ideas with me. At a bespoke consultation we talk through what you want made, look at fabric options and draw up sketches and a quote.

Cadbury and deep purple wedding dress ideas

purple dipdye wedding dress

lace wedding dress with purple dipdye

purple wedding dress for Halloween Las Vegas bride

purple taffeta wedding dress with hand beading

purple sash on custom silk wedding dress

duke of york steps purple wedding coat and teal petticoat

statement wedding coat bespoke purple and gold silk

gothic mysterious purple pink feather wedding dress bride wild floral crown halo gold details

full length silk taffeta purple wedding dress gown long watteau train elizabethan historical period inspired bespoke custom

simple modern wedding dress with purple wrap stole

purple butterfly embroidered wedding dress

Dipdye colour, lilac, purple and black applied to shop bought wedding dress. Photography by photoforrester

White and purple taffeta wedding dress with beaded spider web detail.

Ivory silk and lace bespoke wedding dress with purple satin sash. Photo by www.jeaphotography.co.uk

Cadbury purple silk wedding coat-dress made for London photoshoot, you can order new copies with me direct or through my Etsy listing.

Purple and fuchsia 18th century inspired fantasy wedding dress with sacque-back train and feather bodice. Size 10 sample available for sale. Photography: Caroline Horne Suffolk Photography

Bespoke wedding dress in ivory and purple silk dupion with hand embroidered purple butterflies.

Purple floating feather illusion cape made for a photoshoot. Sample available for sale. Photography by Paola de Paola

dopamine dressing colourful bride light baby blue turquoise aquamarine lilac purple pink wedding dress

custom dyed lilac and pink wedding dress

Y2k 2000s retro inspired wedding dress lace applique custom designer sussex surrey wedding suppliers

tattooed bride floral headdress light purple lilac wedding dress metallic silver lace details short sleeve bolero

short puff sleeve sheer lace lilac bolero regency spencer jacket high waisted wedding dress

light purple lilac ombre gradient dip dye pop of colour wedding dress tulle skirt

Lilac Bridgerton dipdye floral train

Lilac ombre wedding dress wet dye on polyester

purple organza dipdye layer wedding dress

custom lilac ombre wedding dress expression

Pastel rainbow dipdye wedding dress. Photography by Pesto Wedding Photography

Lilac taffeta dress with silver lace made for a photoshoot. Size 8 sample available for sale. Photography – The Image Cella

Bridgerton inspired wedding dress with pink and lilac dipdye and lilac bolero. Photos by Kate Hennessy Photography

Mauve dipdye colour on organza layer of bought wedding dress. Photos by Briana Drury

Pink and lilac didpye colour added to tulle wedding dress using my signature spray dipdye technique. Photo by expressionwed

If you would like to know more about having your own purple wedding dress ideas made into a reality do get in touch. You can book a free design consultation or just ask me any questions by email. I also have information pages covering most FAQ on the bespoke and dipdye colouring processes.

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Felicity Westmacott

I write about all aspects of weddings, dressmaking, fashion history, and the human relation to clothing. I welcome comments and debate.

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Caroline is an equestrian vet for the military, and as such, had the honour of getting married at Sandhurst.⁠
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She needed a wedding dress that would befit the splendour of such a historic institution. Not only that, but she wanted her dress to pay homage to her career.⁠
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The result was this deep purple silk dress coat, full of details that are completely unique to Caroline. ⁠
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The style of the dress coat is reminiscent of a Victorian riding habit. The buttons on the front of the dress are from her regiment - usually they`re gold, and much larger. But when Caroline went to the military tailors, they offered her smaller silver ones used for hats.⁠ The perfect finishing touch.⁠
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I was also lucky enough to attend Caroline`s wedding and wore one of my own creations as well. My colours and Caroline`s colours looked so good together (scroll to the end to see). ⁠
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Throughout the day I got so many compliments for my work, which was such a lovely feeling, on top of the already gorgeous day I got to share with the happy couple.⁠
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If you want to see the dress she wore underneath this dress coat, check out my last post. It`s quite unexpected! Let me know what you think.⁠
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Photography - Phil Carr - @phil_carr_photography⁠
Hair - Kelly Dingle

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Caroline is an equestrian vet for the military, and as such, had the honour of getting married at Sandhurst.⁠
⁠
She needed a wedding dress that would befit the splendour of such a historic institution. Not only that, but she wanted her dress to pay homage to her career.⁠
⁠
The result was this deep purple silk dress coat, full of details that are completely unique to Caroline. ⁠
⁠
The style of the dress coat is reminiscent of a Victorian riding habit. The buttons on the front of the dress are from her regiment - usually they're gold, and much larger. But when Caroline went to the military tailors, they offered her smaller silver ones used for hats.⁠ The perfect finishing touch.⁠
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I was also lucky enough to attend Caroline's wedding and wore one of my own creations as well. My colours and Caroline's colours looked so good together (scroll to the end to see). ⁠
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Throughout the day I got so many compliments for my work, which was such a lovely feeling, on top of the already gorgeous day I got to share with the happy couple.⁠
⁠
If you want to see the dress she wore underneath this dress coat, check out my last post. It's quite unexpected! Let me know what you think.⁠
⁠
~⁠
Photography - Phil Carr - @phil_carr_photography⁠
Hair - Kelly Dingle

Sumptuous sky-blue silk.
A figure-hugging silhouette.
Corseted with lilac ribbon.
And sparkling lace accents.

This is the kind of bridal outfit that makes me excited to get into my workshop every day. Colourful, confident and completely Caroline.

Originally Caroline wanted a cocktail-style dress, but eventually changed her mind to a bodice and skirt ensemble. That’s part of the joy of having your wedding dress made specifically for you – you can explore options and try different things out. It’s all part of the bespoke process. When a bride tells me she’s not sure about something, that helps me to get her one step closer to her dream dress. And that’s what we both want!

This is only half of what I made for Caroline – I can’t wait to show you the other half properly (you may have already glimpsed it in the video). I’ll be posting about that next, and trust me, it’s worth the wait.

Photography - Phil Carr - @phil_carr_photography
Hair - Kelly Dingle

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Sumptuous sky-blue silk.
A figure-hugging silhouette.
Corseted with lilac ribbon.
And sparkling lace accents.

This is the kind of bridal outfit that makes me excited to get into my workshop every day. Colourful, confident and completely Caroline.

Originally Caroline wanted a cocktail-style dress, but eventually changed her mind to a bodice and skirt ensemble. That’s part of the joy of having your wedding dress made specifically for you – you can explore options and try different things out. It’s all part of the bespoke process. When a bride tells me she’s not sure about something, that helps me to get her one step closer to her dream dress. And that’s what we both want!

This is only half of what I made for Caroline – I can’t wait to show you the other half properly (you may have already glimpsed it in the video). I’ll be posting about that next, and trust me, it’s worth the wait.

Photography - Phil Carr - @phil_carr_photography
Hair - Kelly Dingle

“Felicity listened to what I wanted, gave a clear quote and completed the alterations so nobody could see them. Clear booking system as well. Would recommend.”⁠
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Sometimes it takes a little adjustment here and there to make a wedding dress feel like it was made for you, and sometimes a dress needs a more dramatic transformation. Either way, I`m here to help.⁠
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If you`re interested in getting your dress altered for this year, I`m currently booked up until the beginning of October. So if your wedding is November onwards and your dress doesn`t feel quite right yet, drop me a message. But don`t wait too long - spaces are filling up fast.⁠
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You can always book in a no-obligation consultation with me, to see if I would be the right fit for you and your dress - link in bio.⁠
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Photography - Birdseye Photography

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“Felicity listened to what I wanted, gave a clear quote and completed the alterations so nobody could see them. Clear booking system as well. Would recommend.”⁠
⁠
Sometimes it takes a little adjustment here and there to make a wedding dress feel like it was made for you, and sometimes a dress needs a more dramatic transformation. Either way, I'm here to help.⁠
⁠
If you're interested in getting your dress altered for this year, I'm currently booked up until the beginning of October. So if your wedding is November onwards and your dress doesn't feel quite right yet, drop me a message. But don't wait too long - spaces are filling up fast.⁠
⁠
You can always book in a no-obligation consultation with me, to see if I would be the right fit for you and your dress - link in bio.⁠
⁠
Photography - Birdseye Photography

Isabelle thought she had found the dress she wanted for her wedding day. But her mum wanted to gift her something a bit more special for such a special day.⁠
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When I met Isabelle, she showed me the dress. It was pretty, but it was made from cheaper fabrics, and there were parts of the dress she wasn`t as keen on.⁠
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We worked together to identify what about her inspiration dress she liked, and I made sure to include all those elements in her design. And, on top of that, we also changed the parts of the inspiration dress that she didn’t like that much.⁠
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She knew she wanted colour (whereas the original dress was white), she knew she wanted shorter sleeves, and a straight neckline, instead of the sweetheart neckline the other dress had.⁠
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We came up with a pale blue silk cocktail dress, with Chantilly lace layered over top and Guipure lace trim on the waistline. ⁠
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It goes to show the difference between a cheaper dress and the bespoke experience. You can love both versions of the dress, and want to wear both, but with bespoke you get to make every element tailored to your preferences.⁠
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Photography - @mirandavphoto

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Isabelle thought she had found the dress she wanted for her wedding day. But her mum wanted to gift her something a bit more special for such a special day.⁠
⁠
When I met Isabelle, she showed me the dress. It was pretty, but it was made from cheaper fabrics, and there were parts of the dress she wasn't as keen on.⁠
⁠
We worked together to identify what about her inspiration dress she liked, and I made sure to include all those elements in her design. And, on top of that, we also changed the parts of the inspiration dress that she didn’t like that much.⁠
⁠
She knew she wanted colour (whereas the original dress was white), she knew she wanted shorter sleeves, and a straight neckline, instead of the sweetheart neckline the other dress had.⁠
⁠
We came up with a pale blue silk cocktail dress, with Chantilly lace layered over top and Guipure lace trim on the waistline. ⁠
⁠
It goes to show the difference between a cheaper dress and the bespoke experience. You can love both versions of the dress, and want to wear both, but with bespoke you get to make every element tailored to your preferences.⁠
⁠
Photography - @mirandavphoto

Throughout my years as a bespoke wedding dress maker, lace is a fabric I have worked with time and time again. And it never gets boring. ⁠
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Why?⁠
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Because there are just so many different kinds, in different colours, finishes and patterns. I have books and books of lace samples from my suppliers (shout out @bridalfabrics) you could easily lose a few hours admiring.⁠
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This is just a glimpse into what can be done with lace when it comes to alternative wedding dresses. If there`s a kind of lace in this post you want to know more about, ask away in the comments and I`ll make sure to reply.⁠
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And make sure you scroll to the end to see the fabric that always gets mistaken for lace, even though it isn`t.⁠
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Which of these lace looks is your favourite?⁠
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Photographers:⁠
1. @jessicajillphoto⁠
2. @dinawardphotography⁠
3. barryholder.co.uk⁠
4. @jessicajillphoto⁠
5. @altweddingco⁠
6. @snappedbycatx⁠
7. @emilyhudson.photography⁠
8. @carolinehorne.s.photography⁠
9. @emilyhudson.photography

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Throughout my years as a bespoke wedding dress maker, lace is a fabric I have worked with time and time again. And it never gets boring. ⁠
⁠
Why?⁠
⁠
Because there are just so many different kinds, in different colours, finishes and patterns. I have books and books of lace samples from my suppliers (shout out @bridalfabrics) you could easily lose a few hours admiring.⁠
⁠
This is just a glimpse into what can be done with lace when it comes to alternative wedding dresses. If there's a kind of lace in this post you want to know more about, ask away in the comments and I'll make sure to reply.⁠
⁠
And make sure you scroll to the end to see the fabric that always gets mistaken for lace, even though it isn't.⁠
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Which of these lace looks is your favourite?⁠
⁠
Photographers:⁠
1. @jessicajillphoto⁠
2. @dinawardphotography⁠
3. barryholder.co.uk⁠
4. @jessicajillphoto⁠
5. @altweddingco⁠
6. @snappedbycatx⁠
7. @emilyhudson.photography⁠
8. @carolinehorne.s.photography⁠
9. @emilyhudson.photography

Sure, my usual role is a bespoke wedding dress maker, creating beautiful and unique garments for brides looking for something a little different.

But sometimes I`m also a lighting assistant, a caterer, a last-minute-rush-to-the-shopper. That`s the fun of being a creative, working with other creatives.

This was from a styled photoshoot I organised, based on the iconic 90s film, Strictly Ballroom. I made these dazzling neon bridesmaids outfits based around the stunning costumes of Latin ballroom dancers. Our photographer really wanted the colours to pop in the atmospheric darkness of our location, so of course I volunteered myself as floor level tripod 😂

The photos turned out amazing, so it was definitely worth it!

Have you ever found yourself doing a job you never expected?

Dresses @felicitywestmacott
Photography @jessicajillphoto
Video/content @weddingstorytellerco
Venues @theoldtimberstore_se1 @malt.maltby
Florals @jemimainthewoods
Event Equipment Hire @cohire
Bridesmaid models @Lisaeggy3 @Boobzylou @oleksanacoaching
Choreography @oleksanacoaching
Hair and Make-up lead @melindabridal @melinda_grant
Hair and Make-up @beccibrushes
Jewellery @CatherineMarche
Neon Sign @thisisasignuk
Shoes @shoesbylarisa

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Sure, my usual role is a bespoke wedding dress maker, creating beautiful and unique garments for brides looking for something a little different.

But sometimes I'm also a lighting assistant, a caterer, a last-minute-rush-to-the-shopper. That's the fun of being a creative, working with other creatives.

This was from a styled photoshoot I organised, based on the iconic 90s film, Strictly Ballroom. I made these dazzling neon bridesmaids outfits based around the stunning costumes of Latin ballroom dancers. Our photographer really wanted the colours to pop in the atmospheric darkness of our location, so of course I volunteered myself as floor level tripod 😂

The photos turned out amazing, so it was definitely worth it!

Have you ever found yourself doing a job you never expected?

Dresses @felicitywestmacott
Photography @jessicajillphoto
Video/content @weddingstorytellerco
Venues @theoldtimberstore_se1 @malt.maltby
Florals @jemimainthewoods
Event Equipment Hire @cohire
Bridesmaid models @Lisaeggy3 @Boobzylou @oleksanacoaching
Choreography @oleksanacoaching
Hair and Make-up lead @melindabridal @melinda_grant
Hair and Make-up @beccibrushes
Jewellery @CatherineMarche
Neon Sign @thisisasignuk
Shoes @shoesbylarisa

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