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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Sure, my usual role is a bespoke wedding dress maker, creating beautiful and unique garments for brides looking for something a little different. 

But sometimes I'm also a lighting assistant, a caterer, a last-minute-rush-to-the-shopper. That's the fun of being a creative, working with other creatives. 

This was from a styled photoshoot I organised, based on the iconic 90s film, Strictly Ballroom. I made these dazzling neon bridesmaids outfits based around the stunning costumes of Latin ballroom dancers. Our photographer really wanted the colours to pop in the atmospheric darkness of our location, so of course I volunteered myself as floor level tripod 😂

The photos turned out amazing, so it was definitely worth it!

Have you ever found yourself doing a job you never expected?

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Venues @theoldtimberstore_se1 @malt.maltby
Florals @jemimainthewoods
Event Equipment Hire @cohire
Bridesmaid models @Lisaeggy3 @Boobzylou @oleksanacoaching
Choreography @oleksanacoaching
Hair and Make-up lead @melindabridal @melinda_grant
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Jewellery @CatherineMarche
Neon Sign @thisisasignuk
Shoes @shoesbylarisa
"Just a very quick note from Rome to let you know how very admired your dress was. Lots of people said how beautiful it was. It really was the most beautiful dress I have ever seen. I definitely would like to work out how to potentially wear it again - I can’t bear the thought that I’ll never wear it again!

Thank you again - you truly are an alchemist!"

All the quiet hours designing, cutting, sewing and hand-stitching were all worth it, just to hear a bride so happy with her wedding dress. 

Want to see what this dreamy dress looked like on the day? I'll be posting the official wedding shots later this week. You won't want to miss this one, I promise you. This gown has quickly become a new favourite of mine 💙 

#bespokeweddingdress
What do you do with a wedding dress that's too precious to forget, but too beautiful to leave in a box forever?⁠
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Last year I shared a wedding dress transformation I had done. I upcycled a Victorian-inspired dress I'd made fifteen years earlier - something only suited to a wedding - into something infinitely more wearable.⁠
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And people had feelings about it. Big feelings.⁠
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I understand that when you really love how something looks, it can feel criminal to see it changed into something you wouldn't choose for yourself.⁠
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But this is what Eleanor chose for her wedding dress. And she, of all people, is the most attached to how it looked in the first place. But as she said, if she'd just had a new dress made for her anniversary, it wouldn't have been the same. This fabric gently held her as a young adult, making a life long commitment to someone else. It rested against her chest as her heart beat hard and fast when saying "I do". It swirled around her hips as she took her first dance. It pooled around her feet as she finally sat down, exhilarated and tired. Now a wife.⁠
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And now this new dress can be with her through so many more experiences, holding those old memories, whilst also making new ones.⁠
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This is what I do - I help your dress live a second life. Would you ever have yours transformed?
This gorgeous bespoke bronze wedding dress has gained a bit of attention recently, ever since I shared the secrets of how she fastens at the back, so I thought I'd bring her back for you to see in full. ✨

Making this dress was a dream, but nothing beats seeing how beautiful this bride looked on the day, surrounded by old stone, wild forest, and the people she loves.

Your wedding dress is about you, it's you, showing up in something that tells everyone exactly who you are. And I think this dress tells us this bride is opulent, elegant and regal. Basically? She's a queen. 👑

Getting your dress made specifically for you means you get to be really specific about how you want to look and feel on the day. Bright, modern and playful. Wild, dramatic and daring. Whatever your vibe, working with a maker who prioritises your ideas is a must.

If you're ready to take a step towards a truly bespoke bridal experience, drop me a DM. 💌

Photography @duncanireland

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