The work I did for Ellie included modest bridesmaid’s alterations and helping to make a bolero for each maid. Ellie found bought her bridesmaids dresses from the high street. And then had the necklines extensively altered to meet the modesty standards that were important to her. The gorgeous little boleros were actually finished by Ellie’s...
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...
Bride Ally had her wedding planned for Norway, and then a honeymoon to the Arctic Circle. She wanted something simple, elegant and warm to wear. What resulted was this completely bespoke three quarter sleeve winter wedding dress, designed and created by me, perfect for this adventurous bride. Photography – Lieben Photography The dress was wonderful...
Rachel contacted me wanting a bespoke early 1910s inspired bridal look. Of all the brides I’ve worked with, she was the one who wanted the dress to be the most historically correct. Although not exact (for example, we didn’t include any corseting), she wanted a period accurate silhouette. During our chats, consultations and fittings I...
Janna’s relaxed wedding dress was made to compliment her (mostly) vegan celebration that took place in a Devon on a perfect summer day. I made her a dress in layered pale pink tulle, delicate chantilly lace and vintage silk satin jacquard. The design was as relaxed and summery as the day Janna had planned. Wedding...
Aine commissioned a 1950’s short wedding dress made up in white taffeta. Wedding photography by Michael Dillon The dress has a fitted and boned bodice with square shaped neckline and invisible zip back closure. The flared, knee length skirt has soft white tulle peeking out below. I decorated both the waistline and neckline with white...
Catherine got married at Guildford Cathedral in December so her silk mikado wedding coat and dress ensemble worked perfectly for the weather and spectacular venue. Official photography by taylormadeimagery I design a simple and elegant long wedding coat in ivory silk Mikado with slight lip and plunge v-neckline and criss-cross ribbon waist detail. The long...
Posts from Felicity Westmacott
"Felicity, you made my dreams come true. No one expected such a show stopper of a dress. It was the centrepiece to our festival wedding colour palette. More compliments than I can cope with and they`re still pouring in!"
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Jennifer is such a gorgeous and vibrant person, it was such a treat to elevate her wedding dress to match her outdoor festival wedding in Stockport. Jennifer chose a variation of my phoenix dip dye colourway, using yellow, orange, red, pink and purple, with a final hint of royal blue. There`s a reason this combination is so popular among brides - it`s stunning!
And I don`t think she could have chosen more perfect shoes if she`d tried
(scroll to the end to see what I mean).
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Photography - @emacrompzweddings
There`s just one week left of voting for the Wedding Industry Awards (@twia_official).
In case you didn`t know, here`s a quick summary of what`s going:
◽️a lovely client of mine nominated me for the awards
◽️I`m now competing in both the Bespoke Bridal and Bridal Alterations categories
◽️You can only vote for me if you`ve used either of these services with me between Oct 1st 2024 -Sept 29th 2025
◽️You`ve got until September 29th to vote!
◽️Voting links are in the link in my bio
Such a big thank you to everyone who already voted for me - it means a lot. But I also wanted to thank everyone showing up in the comments and saying lovely things about my work. I`ve had so many people tell me they would vote for me if they could, and that feels like a win all of its own 💜
Now it`s time to cross our fingers and see what happens 🤞
Photo by @altweddingco
I designed the Celeste wedding dress to feel dreamy, like a goddess in disguise in the 1930s ✨ The sparkling underdress is perfect for an evening party while the flowing overdress transforms the look for a more ethereal vibe.
Made from pale ivory soft tulle that cascades in two layers from the shoulders, nipped in at the waist by a grosgrain ribbon belt. The back is probably one of my favourite features: a decadent layered necklace glistening with jewels.
If you`re looking for a wedding dress, designed for you and inspired by an art movement, or a period of history, or anything else, then get in touch 💜
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Suppliers:
Planner & Stylist @eventsbyeleanor
Photographer, Videographer & Concept @karolina.london_photography
Venue @moggerhangerparkweddings
Model Couple @thehollandhares
Florist @charlesandfaye
Dress & Veil @felicitywestmacott
On the day coordinator @misscarlysleandco_events
HMUA @ema.bridal
Accessories @rachelchaprunne
Props & styling @victoriaplusclaire
#artdeco #artdecofashion #weddingdress #ukbride #2026bride #weddingdressmaker #bridalboutique #surrey #sussex #kent #london
⭐️The Celeste Dress🌙
Layers of silver satin, sequins and flowing soft tulle, falling in gentle pleats,
Timeless and modern, taking inspiration from the art deco aesthetic,
A daring plunge neckline and low, sweeping back,
Adorned with a dramatic necklace of diamante, pearls and Swarovski crystals.
The Celeste dress is for a bride who embodies both elegance and indulgence. Curved lines, light fabric and light-catching beads will transform you into a moonbeam, glimmering during the day and all through the night.
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Suppliers:
Planner & Stylist @eventsbyeleanor
Photographer, Videographer & Concept @karolina.london_photography
Venue @moggerhangerparkweddings
Model Couple @thehollandhares
Florist @charlesandfaye
Dress & Veil @felicitywestmacott
On the day coordinator @misscarlysleandco_events
Celebrant @debbiecoecelebrant
HMUA @ema.bridal
Accessories @rachelchaprunne
Props & styling @victoriaplusclaire
Cake & Desserts @silverleaf_cake_company
Stationery @tiggityboodesign
Napkins @willowandribbon
Chairs @rosetoneeventfurniture
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#ukbride #designerweddingdress #madetomeasureweddingdress #realbride #silverweddingdress #sequinweddingdress #artdecoweddingdress #weddinghalo #weddingtiara #bespokeweddingdress
Just leaving this here...
It`s a passage from a book of interviews with Germans who lived through World War II.
I often describe what I do as Dress Alchemy. But have you ever wondered what I mean when I say that? You might even be a dress alchemist yourself...
#weddingdressmaker #weddingdressseamstress #seamstress #ukweddingdress #alternativeweddingdress
