Safiya commissioned a bespoke bias cut wedding dress made up in white silk satin. The skirt was bias cut and cut slim to the hips but with more fullness at the hem and a medium length train. The backless bodice featured cross-over straps with chain embroidery. Official Wedding pictures by Indigo Images Original design sketch...
Amanda came to me in 2009 to have a bespoke regency wedding dress made. I designed her a dress in pale gold silk satin with an ivory/gold beaded lace top layer. I created a lightly boned bodice with square neckline and high waistline seam with contrast band. The softly draping skirt spreads to a train...
Just before lockdowns began in 2020 I created an Indian Fusion wedding dress for a photoshoot with a London team of suppliers. We wanted to create inspiration for the many mixed culture weddings being planned in the UK. I showcased my fusion wedding dress design skills with an ensemble of ivory silk top, skirt and...
I made this bespoke wedding dress Guildford for beautiful Nicola. I made a simple and elegant dress in pale gold and buttermilk coloured soft silk satin and ivory beaded lace. The dress has a fitted and softly boned bodice in layered silk and lace with the pretty scalloped edging used to soften the line of...
I made a 1930’s style bias cut satin bridesmaid dress in soft peppermint satin for each of Katherine’s bridesmaids. I designed flattering criss-cross seaming, cowl necklines and an elegant necklace back detail. The bridesmaid dresses I made perfectly complimented the dress I’d made for the bride and suited the age and figure of both grown-up...
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Whimsical Wedding Details #1: Back Necklaces
You could have all the beautiful sparkles of your wedding look at the front, but why wouldn`t you add something beautiful to the back as well?
So much time and thought goes into choosing the perfect bridal jewellery - earring, necklace, bracelet and so on. But your guests will often see all angles of you and your dress;
▫️ standing at the alter
▫️ greeting other guests
▫️during your first dance
I love adding small details that make a big difference, and I think back necklaces are one of those design elements that are both unexpected and delightful. And these examples demonstrate how varied they can be; from a delicate spider`s web forming a star, to decadent layers of glistening beads for a 1930s inspired look.
I`ve always loved making jewellery, so getting to combine that passion with my dressmaking is such a treat.
Which is your favourite? Black, white, red or pink?
Look #1
Concept & Photography: @lexflemingphoto
Models: @meganrose.earthsoul
Look #2
Photographer, Videographer & Concept @karolina.london_photography
Model Couple @thehollandhares
Accessories @rachelchaprunne
Look #3
Photography @adamrowleycreative
Accessories @birdsandsirens
Model @elodie.foray
Look #4
Photography @oddshoephotography
I can`t wait to show you the photos from this wedding 😍 Mollie ordered a version of my black Morticia wedding dress and then proceeded to get married in Transylvania!
Can you get more gothic than that??
This was from our final fitting together. Follow along to see just how drop dead gorgeous Mollie looked on the day 🦇
#gothicwedding #gothbride #gothbridal #alternativebride #morticiaaddams
These photos from Stevie never cease to make my jaw drop. They`re like a gorgeous combination of Morticia Adams, Vampira and the iconic Bride of Frankenstein.
Stevie saw the original Morticia dress I`d made for a styled wedding shoot and wanted one of their own, with a few adjustments to make it completely unique to them.
I`ve made four of the Morticia wedding dress now, following the first photoshoot version, and each time it`s such a thrill to see brides who are unapologetically themselves, looking so breath-taking.
I`ll be sharing a sneak peek of the most recent version soon. I can`t wait to show you the photos from that wedding too 🏰🕸️🖤
If this Morticia-inspired wedding dress is calling your name, you can find it on my Etsy (link in the bio)🦇
Photography: Giovanni Logrono Photography
#halloweenwedding #gothwedding #blackweddingdress #gothbride #gothicbride
One of the pleasures of having my own shop, is I also get some alone time.
If you have a busy life you know the rare joy of getting to hang out with just yourself sometimes.
Which isn`t to say I don`t love welcoming brides into my shop - I absolutely do.
But I don`t think I could ever have a colleague in the shop with me (not full time, anyway).
Not after working for myself for 25 years, and being used to how I like to to do things.
Isn`t that the difference between being alone and lonely. I am alone, but very much not lonely.
Hands up all my introverts! 🙌🏻
"I am so grateful for your contribution to my dress. Everybody loved it."
This custom dip dye overskirt was the perfect pop of colour for Tanja`s wedding dress. And with autumn well and truly here, I wanted to celebrate those beautiful colours.
Her floor length skirt included:
💛a graduated hi-low hem to match the dress underneath
🧡two layers of soft tulle
🩷hand dyed with four vibrant colours; yellow, orange, red and burgundy
❤️snaps along the waist for easy attachment and removal to the wedding dress
My bespoke ombre overskirts have so many other customisation options as well. From extra layers of tulle or lining fabric, to finishing off the waistband with ribbon or a pretty beaded belt. And I have over 30 colours to choose from, so there are almost limitless options.
There are so many other customisation options as well. From extra layers of tulle or lining fabric, to finishing off the waistband with ribbon or a pretty beaded belt. And I have over 30 colours to choose from, so there are almost limitless options!
You can find more examples of my dip dye work on my website.
Or drop me a DM, and let`s talk colour!
l`ve always wanted to see inside this chapel, ever since I was a child. So getting to be on set for this gothic romance wedding shoot and seeing my dress amongst the old stonework was a dream come true 🖤
Planner/stylist @the_luxury_wedding_co
Photographer
@sarah.lauren.photography
Photographer @forrestwildejpg
Content Creators @thesocialsocketweddings
Table draping @foldandflowstudio
Table decor @sparkleeventstyling
Glassware @milliemileseventhire
Ribbon @norfolksilk
Stationary @two.hearts.club
Florists @baileyandblossom
MUA and Hair stylist @abbigailrichardsstudio
Wedding dress designer @felicitywestmacott
Celebrant @pitchperfectceremonies
Wedding cake designer @gwynethjohnsoncakedesign
Models @allie.and.max
Jewellery @coralie.jewellery
Venue @maverickprojects
#alternativebride #weddingdress
#bespokeweddingdress #wutheringheights
#gothicwedding
