For this bespoke wedding dress photoshoot in Hampshire, we wanted to evoke the feeling of a fairy tale. Of a princess being whisked away by her prince, of magic, whimsy and romance. The colours we wanted to focus on were blush pink, various shades of green and deep burgundy. All inspired by the colours found...
Angie wanted a blue halter neck wedding dress for her special day. As a mature bride I encouraged her to have whatever she wanted and I love that is had the confidence to live our her fantasy wedding dress dreams. Choosing a colour instead of white can be more flattering to the mature figure and...
For this Marie Antoinette wedding dress photoshoot, we took inspiration from the aesthetic of Bridgeton. I think we ended up with something slightly different, but equally wonderful, donât you think? Our colour scheme was pastels; blush, pinks, coral, creamy ivory and hints of baby blue and gold. We wanted to evoke something romantic and ethereal...
I designed this custom wedding dress, made in Surrey, for a spring wedding photoshoot. Along with the chic bridal separates. The shoot took place at Somersbury Barn, a beautiful oak framed barn nestled in the idyllic Surrey countryside. This gorgeous venue, complete with a stunning Victorian glasshouse was the initial inspiration for our shoot planner...
I created this couture Cruella Deville wedding dress for a Cruella themed wedding photoshoot in London. I was very lucky to get the blessing of award-winning costume design (and personal friend), Jenny Beavan. Jenny designed the costumes for the 2021 live action Cruella and her designs formed the inspiration for this bridal look. All the...
I made a traditional lace wedding dress for Sofiaâs wedding day. My design echoes the classic lines of Grace Kellyâs famous 1956 wedding dress, designed by Helen Rose. The simple boned bodice with sweetheart neckline and bold lace over-lay extending up to a higher boat neck. The lace had a wide scalloped edge which we...
â For her wedding day, Katie wanted a feminine and floaty dress in layers of tulle and floral lace. And what a dress it turned out to be!â Itâs such a romantic wedding look, fit for a fantasy princess.â The dress was made from layered silk dupion (one of my favourite fabrics to work with), rose pink...
For this forest wildflower wedding dress, I wanted to take inspiration from nature. Especially since the ceremony for this shoot took place outdoors, it felt right to try and incorporate those elements into the dress. This is the kind of look for a bride who loves meadow flowers, like cornflowers and poppies. For a bride...
Catherine wanted a flamboyant and theatrical two-piece bridal ensemble in red and white, with feathers, sparkle and a lot of tulle. This red feather masquerade wedding dress is the result. The drama of this dress is so exciting to me, and as someone whoâs educational background is in theatre design, this one couldnât have been...
Hi, Iâm Fliss and Iâm a Surrey based seamstress, making bespoke bridal outfits for brides all over the country (and beyond). I love creating wedding looks that are a little different from the usual. And this gorgeous photoshoot, shot at Welbeck Manor, is the perfect alternative wedding dress inspiration â Surrey. Alternative Wedding Dress Inspiration...
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Richelle got married in one of the most atmospheric cities in the world, and she needed a dress to compliment it perfectly. So we went structural, echoing @edinburghcastle`s architecture and the city`s towering stone buildings, creating a dramatic pink and silver gown in organza, silk and lace.â
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But the story didn`t stop there. This dress has layers, literally. A medieval-inspired bolero with waterfall sleeves, and a swap-in 1950s skirt for the London leg of her wedding. One dress, several transformations. â
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Oh, and the reception? The National Museum of Scotland. Because apparently one iconic backdrop isn`t enough. đ (more of that later)â
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A dress built to match a city this beautiful, for a bride who wanted her wedding to feel like its own kind of fairytale.â
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Photography @LinaandTomâ
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#bespokeweddingdress #alternativebride #edinburghwedding #gothicwedding #pinkweddingdress
This sheer tulle overdress is embroidered from neckline to hem with wildflowers in red and lilac, trailing leaves that climb up and down from the waist like something grown, not made. Beaded droplets catch the light along every seam of the train - dew picked straight from the meadow. đ
A high neckline, delicate button-and-loop back, and cold-shoulder sleeves finished with beaded drops make this one for the bride who wants whimsy with a wild edge.
This is a photoshoot sample - one of a kind, in excellent condition, and listed at more than half the retail price. Worn here over an ivory slip, but this overdress can also be styled alone or with one of my dip-dye underskirts, for a pop of colour beneath the tulle.
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#alternativebride #alternativewedding #unconventionalbride #floralweddingdress #nontraditionalwedding
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I absolutely love the idea of a wedding in an art gallery - so much beauty to be seen, and it would be an endless source of conversation for the guests!â
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I supplied one of my bespoke bridal designs for this styled photoshoot. This wedding dress fits right in amongst the ornate gilded frames but also stands out with the bright fuchsia providing an injection of playful colour.â
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Showcase Planner & Stylist @_thecreative.edit @weddings_akilahandcoâ
Venue @dpgeventsâ
Model @sanjanakarkera
Photographer @mintbysajeda / @joelvis_photo â
Hair @kst_studiosâ
Makeup @melindabridalâ
Stationery @scribedbysophieâ
Florist @rosie_violet_flowersâ
Tableware @thebaileystablewarecompanyâ
Chairs & Linen @blacksaucerstablewareâ
Pink Wedding Dress @felicitywestmacottâ
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#pinkweddingdress #bespokeweddingdress #unconventionalbride #indianweddingdress #weddinginspo #2026brideâ
I originally made this wedding dress for a cultural fusion styled shoot.
It`s made from the fabric of two fuchsia pink lehengas, carefully disassembled and rebuilt to fit my design. It mattered to me to source genuine fabric from an Indian seller â nothing compares to the quality and detail of the real thing.
Designing this dress meant finding the perfect balance between traditional Indian textiles, British bridal silhouettes, and a few modern touches of my own. A fusion across geography and time. â¨
If there are parts of your culture and heritage you want present in your wedding dress, then drop me a message. I love cultural fusion, so getting to work with brides with varied and beautiful backgrounds is always such a pleasure.
Showcase Planner & Stylist @_thecreative.edit @weddings_akilahandco
Venue @dpgevents
Photographer @mintbysajeda / @joelvis_photo
Hair @kst_studios
Makeup @melindabridal
Stationery @scribedbysophie
Florist @rosie_violet_flowers
Tableware @thebaileystablewarecompany
Chairs & Linen @blacksaucerstableware
Pink Dress @felicitywestmacott
#culturalfusionwedding #indianfusionbride #lehengadress #alternativebride #bespokeweddingdress
Another happy Mother of the Bride: "I loved my dress and had many compliments- it was just me, so I was comfortable all day! The colour was perfect for end of August, in rain and sun. Thank you for all your help and creativity. I loved the experience and hope to be back for the next one in due course!"â
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You can find more of my bespoke mother of the bride/groom outfits, spanning from the traditional and elegant to the modern and quirky -đ in bio.â
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Photography - @charlottemackephotography
đšIvory tulle, gold lace, and a hem that blooms like a hundred roses đšâ
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Layers of soft ivory and blush tulle, with the bodice hand-finished with metallic gold and silver floral lace, featuring dramatic off-the-shoulder balloon sleeves and a sweetheart necklace.â
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With a boned, supportive bodice with built-in cups. Lace-up back for an adjustable fit. Full ballgown skirt with petticoat under, with the hem dip dyed by hand in deep burgundy, crimson and red.â
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This dress is unapologetically romantic and moves like something from a story.â
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Swipe through to see it worn by both our golden-haired and dark-haired princesses. Same dress, same magic, two completely different fairytales. â¨â
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This sample is on my Etsy shop, at a fraction of the cost of a full bespoke commission. No waiting - she`s already made and ready to find her bride. Once she`s gone, she`s gone.â
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Link in bio for my Etsy shop đ Or DM me if you`d love your own bespoke version, made to your measurements and colour choices.â
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Blonde Princess Shoot:â
Hair and makeup @lindsaycloughartistryâ
Photography @charlymaephotographyâ
Content creation @captured_bygem â
Cake @clairelawrencecakedesignâ
Florist @blossomandgrowfloristâ
Model @ckm2.6â
Dresses @felicitywestmacottâ
Venue @crondonparkâ
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Brunette Princess Shoot: â
Concept, Organiser, styling & Floristry @sobloomingbeautifulâ
Photographer @andrew_wilkinson_photography/â
Props @dollysvintageteaparty/ â
Planner @yourweddingfriendukâ
Models @asweetrohmanceâ
Hair accessories @vintageadornments â
Hair & make-up @jemmashairandmakeupâ
Dress @felicitywestmacott â
Ribbons @silkandpurlâ
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#alternativebride #dipdyeweddingdress #ombreweddingdress #fairytalebride #sleepingbeauty #etsybridal #sampledress #romanticbride #tulleballgown #uniqueweddingdressâ
