I made a bespoke ballerina length wedding dress for my lovely bride, Amy. Amy had a very specific brief for her wedding day, she wanted to feel like a Russian ballerina. So I designed a dress with ankle length layers in lightweight tulle. This style was popular in the 1950’s, it has elegant vintage style...
I created a bespoke modest lace wedding dress for Ellie. In fact it was a dress created from the base of a shop-bought dress but with a major re-design. Ellie found a Pronovias dress in a high street shop with lace and detailing she loved but some elements of the style and particularly the neckline...
I made this illusion wedding dress for a black bride with a lace bodice and full silk skirt. It has a button back fastening and organza train the scalloped lace edging. Vanessa’s dress was truly a game of two halves, with a full, silk skirt to be supported from the waist and a delicate illusion...
My spouse and I booked a non-binary wedding couple photoshoot for our 14th wedding anniversary celebration. We were married in 2007 we had many happy years together as husband and wife. But in 2021 my spouse realised they were non-binary/trans. The person I had married as a man discovered their female inner self during Covid...
“I felt like an African queen. Everyone loved my dress. Thank you for making my dreams come true!” This is a beautiful gold lace hijab wedding dress, accentuated with yellow crystals and scalloped lace. I designed and made this fully bespoke look for a bride for her interfaith wedding. The bride wanted a simple and...
This wedding Dress for a military wedding was made from layers of silk satin, chiffon and delicate beaded lace. I added real button and loops to close the back. I made two ribbon sashes for Emily so she could change the colours: ‘sand’ and ‘royal purple’ to wear for different parts of her day. Official...
Lauren’s whole wedding was inspired by the choices Kate Middleton made for her wedding in 2011. I made Lauren’s Kate Middleton inspired wedding dress from matt satin and hand embellished with delicate lace patterns Wedding pictures by Bumble and Brown The dress has a very fitted, princess line bodice, lightly boned and fastening with real...
This was the first styled shoot I ever organised – but certainly not the last. I live on the border between Sussex and Surrey and as a wedding dress designer, it only made sense that I gathered together some local wedding suppliers, chose a stunning location, made some dresses and had some fun! Hence this...
Katrina came to me looking for a wedding dress fit for the English Summer. She wanted a beautiful hand painted wedding dress with flowers in a mix of colours (but not pink). We designed the perfect canvas, a bespoke wedding dress in layered white taffeta and silk organza. We started with a base of some...
Tracey wanted a Tudor inspired wedding dress with a modern twist for her wedding at the Tudor period hotel, Langshott Manor. I love designing alternative wedding dresses so this was a lovely project. The two piece ensemble made in deep red silk velvet has a firmly boned bodice cut in a ‘Tudor’ style with a...
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If you`re living in the UK, even a lower income means you`re one of the wealthiest people on the planet. Even if you work full time on (the UK) minimum wage, you`re in roughly the top 4% of global earners. I know, it definitely doesn`t feel like it.
When we spend money on sites like Temu or Shein, that money doesn`t go to the workers making the clothes. It goes to a handful of billionaire owners and they don`t need more unearned money.
But there are simple things you can do, if that feels like something that doesn`t sit right with you.
Choosing a local maker, a small business, or even a second-hand piece keeps money circulating in real communities, going directly to the person who made it. It means sometimes being more selective about what you buy. Like buy fewer clothes, for example, but choosing things that are better quality and more likely to last anyway.
When life feels so hectic and stressful, it`s hard to give any thought to things like this, but every little thought that leads to action is a change that makes a difference.
What are some changes you`ve been making to try and combat this capitalist hellscape?
#rickandmorty #everythingsfine
It`s definitely the year of the dress coats!
Lizzie wanted the perfect outfit for her daughter`s wedding. Something that felt special but quiet in its elegance. So we went for a simple dress in a floral silk crepe paired with a coat made from silver-green silk mikado.
I`m in love with this shimmering sage colour, and the matching cord I used to trim everything with. Not to mention those beautiful frog fastenings (I love making a frog fastening 🐸).
It`s kind of niche, but I want to know if you`re a fan of the frog fastenings too? Drop a 🐸 in the comments, let`s find out how many of us there are!
The heat from this season of Bridgerton is really bringing to the forefront the beauty and chemistry of an older romance.
There`s something extra special about finding someone later on in life, as Lady Violet is showing us all. Someone who has lived a whole life before meeting you, who has their own baggage and their own wisdom. Combining all that with all your own experiences to make something truly profound.
It`s always a joy to hear from older brides who have found their own Lord (or Lady) Marcus. So of course I had to celebrate all the gorgeous mature brides who have chosen me to help them look exactly the way they want to when their love stories took centre stage.
Are you watching Lady Violet`s storyline? 💜
Photography:
Adventurous - @t.frost.photography
Vibrant - @lucysugdensmith
Dramatic - @georginapiperphoto_
Unique - @smilingtigerstudiosuk
Stylish - @greggbrownphotography
Elegant - @christellephoto
Colourful - n/a
Romantic - @duncanireland
Beautiful - @duck_photo
Orange, teal and forest green. Bold? Absolutely. Perfect? Without a doubt.
Jane knew exactly what she wanted. She was very sure about her colour palette; orange, copper, teal and green. Such a bold combination, but they work brilliantly together.
Jane had a strong vision for what she wanted, but still changed her mind as we went along, as she refined how she wanted to achieve that vision.
In the end I made an elegant four-piece ensemble in jewel tones, including a wedding coat, two pairs of trousers, and a corset top. Jane originally considered a skirt, but eventually listened to her gut and went for trousers, since she said, she never wears skirts in her usual life anyway. That`s the kind of authenticity to self that I love to see - making the design choices that make sense for you.
If you`ve got big ideas for your big day, drop me a message and let`s make something marvellous!
Photography - @lucysugdensmith
#bespokeweddingdress #maturebride #bridalboutique #bridalseparates #alternativebride
"Your talent, creativity and attention to detail made this piece so much more than just part of a dress – it became a beautiful expression of who I am. We were completely overwhelmed and deeply impressed."
For this dip dye overskirt, Marina and I went through a few different colour combinations before we landed on something she felt was perfect. I`m always happy to create as many samples as a bride needs to feel really sure about her choice. Originally Marina wanted the gradient to start at yellow, but after I sent her the first sample, and seeing it in real life, she decided the yellow was a little too yellow, and we went for a lime green instead. That way, she still got the brightness she wanted, but staying within a more restricted colour palette.
Then I get to begin layering all the colours. From that chartreuse, finishing on a deep, forest green, and then adding a layer of fine silver glitter on top. I think the sparkle is a beautiful touch. After that, I packaged it up carefully and sent to Switzerland, where Marina lives. And finally, her dip dye overskirt got to do its job - adding colour, style and personality to her wedding dress.
If you`re a bride who wants to bring dopamine dressing to your wedding day, drop me a DM! There are so many fabulous ways of adding colour to your day, and I would love to help.
When I made this wedding dress in 2017, I wasn`t expecting it to be such a success. It`s been featured in so many bridal photoshoots (I think four or five so far), and every time the styling has been completely different.
It`s so interesting to me how versatile a dress like this can be. All you need is a little imagination. Even though the dress itself was originally designed as a period-inspired piece, it`s been used for an Edwardian Downton Abbey inspired photoshoot, a Victorian gypsy photoshoot and a modern outdoor shoot.
Which version do you prefer?
I`m currently have a sample sale on my Etsy, where this beauty is less than £700. So if you love this dress, grab her whilst you can!
Photography:
1: @bristy_fairytales
2: @neliprahova
3: @charlymaephotography & @dam.ute
