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Nicolaâs daughter and niece were her two beautiful bridesmaids and I made them bespoke teen bridesmaid dresses. With two very different ages and figures we created design elements that could be used to link the styles together. I made both dresses are made from peacock blue silk dupion with a beaded lace back which creeps...
Stunning illusion back wedding dress for dark skin in winter white duchess satin and bold guipure lace. The bodice was built on skin coloured illusion tulle netting with an open back and plunging front neckline. A simple fitted fishtail skirt with dramatic round train balanced the detail above. Official photography by Allesandro Della Savia Ayeshaâs...
I made Sarah-Louiseâs classic beaded lace bespoke wedding dress in ruched silk georgette with a gentle fishtail flare. The lace over-bodice had scalloped edging and a button back. Official photographs by Sebastian Lomas The classic beaded lace bespoke wedding dress was made in two parts. I made a strapless underdress in ivory silk Georgette (a...
Creating a purple silk wedding coat and a burlesque wedding dress for this fabulous shoot showcases everything I love most about my job. From time to time I collaborate with other wedding professionals on styled wedding photoshoots. This one took place in August 2016 in London with the theme âCity Burlesqueâ. Our locations including the...
Victoria commissioned this stunning dress in royal blue silk dupion and lace. I made fit and flare blue bespoke mother of the bride dress was lightly boned with ruching from underbust to an asymmetric line under the hip. The fitted bodice had a sweetheart neckline and was covered in scrolling lace which was also used...
Charlotte commissioned an ivory silk crepe and lace wedding dress. I designed her dress in layered silk satin and Georgette with a dramatic low back filled with beaded lace. Official Wedding Pictures by Sarah McDonnell Design Details Charlotteâs dress has a fitted and boned bodice with a sweet heart neckline below a yoke of beaded...
This is Hannahâs organza waterfall fishtail wedding dress which was a ârestyleâ rather than made from scratch. She found the almost perfect dress in a bridal boutique but brought it to me to have the skirt changed to the organza waterfall loveliness she craved. Official photography by Adebayo Deru Whole circles of crisp pale ivory...
I made three bespoke wedding dresses for this frost themed Autumn bridal photoshoot. From time to time I collaborate with other wedding professionals on styled wedding photoshoots. This one took place in November 2016 in leafy Surrey with the theme âFrost on the Leavesâ. We wanted to explore the underrated beauty of the late English...
The dress needed to have a vintage, showgirl feel and be really sexy but still realistic as a bridal dress, 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, Vanessa?s 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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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! đđť
"I am so grateful for your contribution to my dress. Everybody loved it."â
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This custom dip dye overskirt was the perfect pop of colour for Tanja`s wedding dress. â And with autumn well and truly here, I wanted to celebrate those beautiful colours.â
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Her floor length skirt included:â
đa graduated hi-low hem to match the dress underneathâ
đ§Ątwo layers of soft tulleâ
đŠˇhand dyed with four vibrant colours; yellow, orange, red and burgundyâ
â¤ď¸snaps along the waist for easy attachment and removal to the wedding dressâ
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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.â
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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!â
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You can find more examples of my dip dye work on my website.â
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 đ¤
Planner/stylist @the_luxury_wedding_coâ
Photographer â
@sarah.lauren.photographyâ
Photographer @forrestwildejpg
Content Creators @thesocialsocketweddingsâ
Table draping @foldandflowstudioâ
Table decor @sparkleeventstylingâ
Glassware @milliemileseventhireâ
Ribbon @norfolksilkâ
Stationary @two.hearts.clubâ
Florists @baileyandblossom â
MUA and Hair stylist @abbigailrichardsstudioâ
Wedding dress designer @felicitywestmacottâ
Celebrant @pitchperfectceremoniesâ
Wedding cake designer @gwynethjohnsoncakedesignâ
Models @allie.and.maxâ
Jewellery @coralie.jewelleryâ
Venue @maverickprojectsâ
#alternativebride #weddingdress
#bespokeweddingdress #wutheringheights
#gothicwedding
If you`re a Halloween girly, then this achingly romantic, yet slightly spooky wedding dress is meant for you.â
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Asylum Chapel is a venue that`s been haunting me for the past 25 years. So when I finally had the opportunity to create a wedding dress that would fit perfectly in the crumbling stone chapel, I knew I had to make something that felt both ethereal and gothic. Like a vintage romance novel, where the lovers are doomed in some desperately heart-aching way.â
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There`s something to be said about doing a gothic Halloween wedding in white. A black wedding dress is stunning, but there`s something really exciting about turning that back on its head and going for white instead, whilst still embodying that alt vibe.â
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Who (fictional or otherwise) can you imagine wearing this wedding dress?â
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Planner/stylist @the_luxury_wedding_coâ
Photographer â
@sarah.lauren.photographyâ
Photographer @forrestwildejpg
Content Creators @thesocialsocketweddingsâ
Table draping @foldandflowstudioâ
Table decor @sparkleeventstylingâ
Glassware @milliemileseventhireâ
Ribbon @norfolksilkâ
Stationary @two.hearts.clubâ
Florists @baileyandblossom â
MUA and Hair stylist @abbigailrichardsstudioâ
Wedding dress designer @felicitywestmacottâ
Celebrant @pitchperfectceremoniesâ
Wedding cake designer @gwynethjohnsoncakedesignâ
Models @allie.and.maxâ
Jewellery @coralie.jewelleryâ
Venue @maverickprojectsâ
I love autumn đđ
And this custom dip dye wedding skirt feels perfect for the changing of the seasons. All those beautiful colours of falling leaves, from bright yellow, through to deep burgundy.
As always, nature provides such a perfect source of inspiration đ
If you`re looking to capture the colours you love on your wedding day, my custom dip dye skirts are such a lovely touch. You can choose up to five shades, and there are a whole bunch of customisation options. Just check out my shop (link in bio).
For this elegant, forest green wedding dress, I spent a lot of hours working on the main focus of the dress; the beaded collar.
Sometimes doing things over and over again can be strangely peaceful, and sometimes it can be utterly mind-numbing. And sometimes it`s a bit of column A and a bit of column B! đ
The rest of the dress was kept classic and simple, so this design element would really shine (literally)! I used a whole range of beads in peacock colours - blood red, deep garnet, teal, vibrant purple and sparkling gold. I played with design ideas, taking inspiration from the art deco era, using a lot of symmetry and geometry.
It`s always a relief when I`m finally finished with a project like this, to be able to step back and see the result and think "ah, that was completely worth it." đ
If you want to see what this dress looked like on the day of the wedding, have a look at my previous post đż
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NicoleTheyâre divorced. Do not feel these photographs are appropriate to display.Â
woozelsmudgeHi Nicole, Thanks for your comment. I only ever show photos of past clients with explicit permission, which was obtained before publishing these. At any time my client can be in touch if she would like the images taken down, but perhaps she prefers to celebrate her beautiful dress and support my business in these difficult times, even if the marriage has now ended.