The inspiration for this blue wedding dress with sleeves was a little unusual. Some brides give me mood boards, and some brides give me the lyrics to the extended (8 minute!) version of Torch by Soft Cell. The song, and especially these particular lyrics, have a lot of significance to the bride, Nicky, and her...
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 1950âs, it has elegant vintage style...
When everyone else in the wedding party has custom made clothes it would be shame to not also make a bespoke page boy waistcoat. I was asked to design and make this little set for the four year old Barnaby. Official wedding photos by Sebastian Lomas Barnabyâs waistcoat matched the grown-up groomsmen. His bow-tie was...
I think every little girlâs dream is being a flower girl and wearing the dress of her dreams, perhaps a custom flower girl dress Surrey. I made this dress for Eleanorâs wedding, along with four bespoke dresses for the adult bridesmaids as well. The wedding colour theme was a spring palette or pinks, ivory and...
I made these each of these custom bridesmaid dress in Surrey. Eleanorâs five bridesmaids all wore the same style in a mix and matched range of four colours. I used rose pink, pale pink, ivory and gold to create a pretty and spring like colour scheme. Official Wedding pictures by Sebastian Lomas The style was...
What is more lovely than a winter blue bridesmaids dress? I made three bespoke dresses for Vickyâs wedding day. Each one is made in ice blue silk dupion with ivory sashes. I sewed them with boned bodices and a sweetheart necklines with a âballet pinchâ. I cut the knee length skirts full and supported them...
For this bride, I created a Chinese fusion wedding dress with red dip dye. The result was a bold and beautiful bridal look, with lots of eye-catching details. There are two ways I can dip dye dresses. One involves spraying the fabric whilst gently overlapping and blending the colours, I do this as the final...
I feel as though bride Alex and I are birds of a feather. I also had a period-inspired, unusually coloured wedding dress for my wedding.â Alex wanted to meld 1950âs and Tudor influences to create something unique. Taking inspiration from history, but not being limited by having to be completely accurate, is my ideal design...
Iâm very lucky that I attract the kind of brides who often want something that varies wildly from the traditional long white gown. So, when I met Maggie (virtually) and she told me that she was getting married in the summer and wanted something fun and bright, I was very excited! So I designed for...
I made this couture wedding dress in Surrey for Toni (during the dreaded Covid times). We went for something romantic, feminine and whimsical, in layered silk organza and soft satins. For this design, I chose a boned bodice with a straight neckline that then dips at the back. The top layer of this dress is...
Posts from Felicity Westmacott
Today is the draw day for the Wed4Pal raffle!â
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Thank you to everyone who entered - every ticket goes towards a truly worthy cause. 100% of ticket sales (minus mandatory transaction fees) will go towards addressing the genocide in Palestine, with 50% going to Pal Humanity (an organisation providing medical aid, education and lifesaving supplies in Northern Gaza) and 50% going to gorgeous Gazan couple, Sama and Khalil, and their families to help them sustain and rebuild their lives.â
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And good luck! I can`t wait to find out who is the winner of my prize đâ
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Illustrations: @karin_akesson_design
Wedding dress inspiration: Dorothy`s ruby slippers đ đ
Creating a bespoke look for a styled photoshoot means I really get to let my imagination run wild. I love picturing my ideal client when I design dresses like this - someone bold, who loves colour, couture and a little bit of whimsy.
Would you walk down the yellow brick road in this wedding dress?
This exact dress is currently part of my Sample Sale - follow the link in my bio, so it can finally click its heels and be whisked away to a new home.
#unconventionalbride #redweddingdress #weddingdressinspiration #2026bride
Photography by @adamrowleycreativeâ
MUA @anushasolankiâ
Accessories @birdsandsirensâ
Model @elodie.foray
Florist @darvalldesign
You would think something as niche as a red wedding dress would have limited options when it comes to styling, but these two photoshoots prove that is absolutely not the case.â
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The first shoot was a Christmas Sparkle shoot in London, where the bride stood out, even amongst all the beautiful decorations and glittering lights.â
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The second shoot was completely different - shot at Proud Cabaret, colourful and fabulous, this shoot was a vibrant celebration of life and love.â
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Two such different ways to style this dress. But whichever shoot, this look is so bold and modern. If you`re in love with this unique wedding dress, you can find this exact one on sale on my Etsy (for an impressively low price, so you better hurry đ).â
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But, I want to know, which styling do you prefer:â
Christmas Sparkle đ or Cabaret đ„?â
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Christmas Sparkle Team:â
Photography by @adamrowleycreativeâ
MUA @anushasolankiâ
Accessories @birdsandsirensâ
Model Elodie Forayâ @elodie.forayâ
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Cabaret Team:â
Organiser & hairstylist @bighair.energyâ
Model couple @michele_and_graziella â
Photographer @magpie.eye.weddingsâ
MUA @joannehook_muaâ
Cake @theblueboxcakecompanyâ
Accessories @thelucky6penceâ
Styling/floristry @ashdowneventsâ
Streamers @streamadelica_ukâ
Coordinator @dani.singam
I`ll let Emma explain her alteration journey with me in her own words:â
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"Thank you so much for the alterations to my wedding dress. I came to you with a dress that didnât really fit me properly. Having a larger cup size you did your magic and made the dress fit me. Couldnât recommend enough, so much knowledge and attention to detail. I absolutely loved the alterations to the back and it looked amazing. Thank you for making me feel confident in my dress. Would recommend to anyone."â
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Emma needed extensive alterations. With her bigger bust and narrow hips, it was unlikely she was going to find an off-the-rail dress that was going to fit perfectly in all the right place. So that`s where I came in! â
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I took in the dress where it was too big, around the hips and waist. For the bust, I had an extra challenge, since Emma`s dress was backless, so I had less to work with. I added cups for support, and boning for a smooth shape. After a few more structural changes, I finished off with some lace on the straps, for both support and because it looks so pretty. â
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I think Emma`s words say it all really đ„° thank you Emma, for trusting me with your wedding dress alterations. You look absolutely beautiful!â
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I still have some bridal alternations slots for the first half of 2026, so drop me a message to grab one!â
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Photography - Nikos Pomonis
From every angle, the Poinsettia dress is STUNNING!
This bespoke wedding dress has already been snapped up by a bride, but if you want an outfit that sparkles in the sun during your summer wedding, or that glitters under the lights at your reception, drop me a DM. Let`s make your dress dreams come true âš
Wedding shoot suppliers:
Producer & Photographer / Videographer - @KalaWeddings.UK
Content Creator & Shoot Assistant - @TheProfileBride
In association with @HelloDorking
Location - @BurfordBridgeWeddings
Bridalwear - @FelicityWestmacott
Menswear - @Dapper_Dorking & @WestDawMens
Lingerie - @VictoriasLittleBraShop
Cake - @PuttyCakes
Flowers & DĂ©cor - @FlowersByElaine
Furniture, Props, DĂ©cor & Jewellery - @WindibankAuctioneers6906
Hair - @thebridalhairartists & @TeresaWellerHairArt
Make-up - @SiSalon_
DĂ©cor - @IndigoGrey.uk
Drone Operator - @LukeWhatleyBigg
đLa Dolce Vita in Dorkingđâ
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How lovely to have a destination wedding on your own doorstep. That was the aim of this styled wedding photoshoot - we wanted to bring a slice of Italy to Surrey. A slower way of life, enjoying the small pleasures; the bright yellow of a lemon, the sun of your skin and bringing together of two people who love each other.â
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I provided two looks for this shoot; my Poinsettia dress and a simple satin shift with a lace capelet. All the drama for the ceremony, and something a little more comfortable to relax in afterwards.â
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Suppliersâ
Producer & Photographer / Videographer - @KalaWeddings.UKâ
Content Creator & Shoot Assistant - @TheProfileBrideâ
In association with @HelloDorkingâ
Location - @BurfordBridgeWeddingsâ
Bridalwear - @FelicityWestmacottâ
Menswear - @Dapper_Dorking & @WestDawMensâ
Lingerie - @VictoriasLittleBraShopâ
Cake - @PuttyCakesâ
Flowers & DĂ©cor - @FlowersByElaineâ
Furniture, Props, DĂ©cor & Jewellery - @WindibankAuctioneers6906â
Hair - @thebridalhairartists & @TeresaWellerHairArtâ
Make-up - @SiSalon_â
DĂ©cor - @IndigoGrey.ukâ
Drone Operator - @LukeWhatleyBiggâ
