Bespoke teen bridesmaid dresses

sisters bridesmaids custom design and make

Nicola’s 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 forward over the shoulders.

Ellie’s dress was made in a skater style with ivory tulle overlay on the skirt. The scalloped edging applique softened the join of skirt to bodice.

Amy’s dress was made with a fitted boat-neck bodice and shear lace-back. The skirt was a slim and straight at the front and with a fish-tail flare kicking out at the back.

I also made Nicola’s wedding dress, more pictures can be seen in Nicola’s portfolio entry.

bride and her daughter bespoke dresses
 teen bridesmaid dress teal silk dupion scalloped lace

For Sale

Nicola later donated Amy’s dress back to me at my studio (along with her own wedding dress too) and it is available for purchase as a pre-loved dress. You can visit my Etsy shop or contact me directly to buy the sample dress.

backless lace back bridesmaid dress silk

Original design sketches for the two bespoke teen bridesmaid dresses

original design sketch for flowergirl and bridesmaid by Felicity Westmacott
lace back scalloped edging bridesmaid prom evening dress
teen bridesmaid dress fishtail skirt blue green shot silk

We placed the lace that Nicola chose differently to compliment the style of each of the bespoke teen bridesmaid dresses. For the older bridesmaid we added a sheer lace panel at the back and a hint of lace on the shoulders at the front. WE did the same for the younger bridesmaid but lined with silk to be sensitive to her age. I then also used the lace around the waistline to blend the tulle with the teal colour silk above.

net tulle skirt bridesmaid made to measure
teen bridesmaid flowergirl dress made to measure
mix and match bridesmaids styles in teal silk and ivory tulle
peacock blue shot dilk and ivory lace bridesmaids dresses
bead and sequin lace edge detail

If you would like to enquire about having bespoke bridesmaids dresses made, for teens adults or children you can get in touch or head to my bespoke FAQ page for more information.

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Felicity Westmacott

I write about all aspects of weddings, dressmaking, fashion history, and the human relation to clothing. I welcome comments and debate.

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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
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Elegant - @christellephoto
Colourful - n/a
Romantic - @duncanireland
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"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
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