Felicity Westmacott - Bespoke Bridal

Felicity Westmacott - Bespoke Bridal Felicity Westmacott www.felicitywestmacott.co.uk is a bespoke wedding dress maker with more than 10 years experience.

If you can't find your perfect dress on the rails commissioning a unique wedding gown is the perfect solution. Felicity makes bespoke, one-off dresses from design to completion. You can design the dress yourself or we can work together from your 'inspiration file' to create a unique gown to suit you and the theme of your day. You can provide the fabrics yourself or order from the 1000's of samples

stocked; silks, lace, embroideries, chiffons and many more. Felicity drafts a pattern for each bride so you know that the dress will be a perfect fit and flattering to your figure. Exquisite hand embroidery and beading provides the finishing touch to many of the dresses makes. Felicity can also make boleros, stoles, veils, tiaras and jewellery to compliment your dress. Felicity also accepts commissions for adult and child bridesmaids and Mother of the Bride outfits. Grooms-men and page boys can have special waistcoats, cravats and hankies. Felicity can also help you with the restoring and tailoring of vintage gowns. Size or style alterations on shop bought dresses are sometimes accepted. Felicity can help create your dream dress, whether elegantly understated or fantastically over-the top. Her training in the history of costume means she is well placed to help with the creation of historical wedding gowns as well as more traditional or modern designs. Contact Felicity by email or phone with any questions or to make a free appointment to discuss your requirements.

This week is my wedding anniversary, so I'm taking a trip down memory lane.⁠⁠A few years ago, my spouse and I had an ann...
01/09/2026

This week is my wedding anniversary, so I'm taking a trip down memory lane.⁠

A few years ago, my spouse and I had an anniversary photoshoot. In the run-up to my actual wedding, I'd had so much dressmaking to finish - not just my dress, but also:⁠
🌸four bridesmaids dresses⁠
🌸a flower girl dress⁠
🌸waistcoats for the groom and three page boys⁠
🌸plus three paying clients on top⁠

On the day, my dress was finished and wearable, but not quite as it should have been. ⁠

The original concept for the dress included hand-embroidered fuchsias all up the train, and I just didn't have enough time. Lockdown finally gave me the chance to finish it properly, and this anniversary photoshoot was, in part, to celebrate that.⁠

It was only this year, going through old photos, that I found these two images side by side. And then more, all mirroring each other.
Almost 15 years apart.
Shot in the same location.
And with technically the same people - though I think it's safe to say we've grown and changed in so many ways as individuals, and as a couple, during that time.⁠

From two teenagers stepping out into the world together, to us now, with our family, our friends and our enduring love.⁠

Maybe this is your sign to get your wedding photos out again and relive those precious memories 💖⁠

Now photographer: Alt Wedding Co⁠
Then photographer: Chris Cormack

Emily exudes joy, so her dress had to reflect that beautiful personality - and I think we nailed.⁠⁠Our base was a second...
27/08/2026

Emily exudes joy, so her dress had to reflect that beautiful personality - and I think we nailed.⁠

Our base was a second-hand wedding dress I'd bought to dip dye⁠ and display in my shop. Before I could even put it up in my shop window, Emily was in to try it on!⁠

We took in the bust for a better fit, shortened the bodice and hems, and then came the really fun part. She chose this beautiful range of colours, from blush pink all the way to royal purple, for her dip dyed skirt.⁠

I love how coordinated Emily's whole bridal look is - matching pink and purple bouquet, flower crown and even hair! And of course, her sweet pooch had a pink harness and leash as well. What a cutie 🐶🩷⁠

Are you dreaming of a wedding dress that's a little (or a lot) outside the box? Drop me a message - I'd love to help you make it happen 🥰⁠

Photography - Odd Shoe Photography⁠
Hair - Rebecca Day Hair

24/08/2026

When it's wedding season my schedule gets even busier than normal. My whole life is spent at my studio, sewing until the small hours.

Luckily I love my job! 😅

Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey is everywhere you look right now, including all the discourse around the costumes. It br...
22/08/2026

Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey is everywhere you look right now, including all the discourse around the costumes. It brought to my mind ⁠one of my own bridal creations, inspired by history but also undeniably modern.⁠

Just like the costume design in The Odyssey, I wasn't going for historical accuracy here. I took inspiration from the pleating of ancient Grecian clothing, and the golden adornments of the Egyptians. But the under bust corset and the asymmetry of this wedding dress means you certainly wouldn't have found it in either of those ancient civilisations.⁠

Can you imagine a wedding dress like this on the big screen?⁠

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Suppliers⁠
Photographer - Jamie Edward
Venue - RSA House
Concept, Design & Shoot Coordinator - With Akilah & Co
Videographer - Alfie's Visuals
Content Creator - The Wedding Storyteller
Florist - Fleur De La Couture
Delivery & Logistics Team - Middlemen Logistics
Hair Stylist - Hair By Duboux
Makeup Artist - Melinda Bridal
Jewellery - Catherine Marche
Cake - Peboryon
Linen, Napkins & Furniture - Hallmark Hire
Models - & ⁠ (on Instagram)
Celebrant - Dave The Celebrant
Bespoke Dress Maker - Felicity Westmacott
Bride Accessories - Saint Beth Official
Confetti - Confetti Club London
Newspapers - Photo Press

Caroline is an equestrian vet for the military, and as such, had the honour of getting married at Sandhurst.⁠⁠She needed...
20/08/2026

Caroline is an equestrian vet for the military, and as such, had the honour of getting married at Sandhurst.⁠

She needed a wedding dress that would befit the splendour of such a historic institution. Not only that, but she wanted her dress to pay homage to her career.⁠

The result was this deep purple silk dress coat, full of details that are completely unique to Caroline. ⁠

The style of the dress coat is reminiscent of a Victorian riding habit. The buttons on the front of the dress are from her regiment - usually they're gold, and much larger. But when Caroline went to the military tailors, they offered her smaller silver ones used for hats.⁠ The perfect finishing touch.⁠

I was also lucky enough to attend Caroline's wedding and wore one of my own creations as well. My colours and Caroline's colours looked so good together (scroll to the end to see). ⁠

Throughout the day I got so many compliments for my work, which was such a lovely feeling, on top of the already gorgeous day I got to share with the happy couple.⁠

If you want to see the dress she wore underneath this dress coat, check out my last post. It's quite unexpected! Let me know what you think.⁠

~⁠
Photography - Phil Carr
Hair - Kelly Di**le

“Felicity listened to what I wanted, gave a clear quote and completed the alterations so nobody could see them. Clear bo...
15/08/2026

“Felicity listened to what I wanted, gave a clear quote and completed the alterations so nobody could see them. Clear booking system as well. Would recommend.”⁠

Sometimes it takes a little adjustment here and there to make a wedding dress feel like it was made for you, and sometimes a dress needs a more dramatic transformation. Either way, I'm here to help.⁠

If you're interested in getting your dress altered for this year, I'm currently booked up until the beginning of October. So if your wedding is November onwards and your dress doesn't feel quite right yet, drop me a message. But don't wait too long - spaces are filling up fast.⁠

You can always book in a no-obligation consultation with me, to see if I would be the right fit for you and your dress: https://felicitywestmacott.co.uk/contact/⁠

Photography - Birdseye Photography

Isabelle thought she had found the dress she wanted for her wedding day. But her mum wanted to gift her something a bit ...
13/08/2026

Isabelle thought she had found the dress she wanted for her wedding day. But her mum wanted to gift her something a bit more special for such a special day.⁠

When I met Isabelle, she showed me the dress. It was pretty, but it was made from cheaper fabrics, and there were parts of the dress she wasn't as keen on.⁠

We worked together to identify what about her inspiration dress she liked, and I made sure to include all those elements in her design. And, on top of that, we also changed the parts of the inspiration dress that she didn’t like that much.⁠

She knew she wanted colour (whereas the original dress was white), she knew she wanted shorter sleeves, and a straight neckline, instead of the sweetheart neckline the other dress had.⁠

We came up with a pale blue silk cocktail dress, with Chantilly lace layered over top and Guipure lace trim on the waistline. ⁠

It goes to show the difference between a cheaper dress and the bespoke experience. You can love both versions of the dress, and want to wear both, but with bespoke you get to make every element tailored to your preferences.⁠

Photography - Miranda Virgo

Throughout my years as a bespoke wedding dress maker, lace is a fabric I have worked with time and time again. And it ne...
11/08/2026

Throughout my years as a bespoke wedding dress maker, lace is a fabric I have worked with time and time again. And it never gets boring. ⁠

Why?⁠

Because there are just so many different kinds, in different colours, finishes and patterns. I have books and books of lace samples from my suppliers (shout out ) you could easily lose a few hours admiring.⁠

This is just a glimpse into what can be done with lace when it comes to alternative wedding dresses. If there's a kind of lace in this post you want to know more about, ask away in the comments and I'll make sure to reply.⁠

And make sure you scroll to the end to see the fabric that always gets mistaken for lace, even though it isn't.⁠

Which of these lace looks is your favourite?⁠

You can see lots more examples of my wedding looks with lace here: https://felicitywestmacott.co.uk/lace-wedding-dress-styles/

Photographers:⁠
1. https://www.instagram.com/jessicajillphoto
2. https://www.instagram.com/dinawardphotography
3. www.barryholder.co.uk
4. https://www.instagram.com/jessicajillphoto
5. https://www.instagram.com/altweddingco
6. https://www.instagram.com/snappedbycatx
7. https://www.instagram.com/emilyhudson.photography
8. https://www.instagram.com/carolinehorne.s.photography
9. https://www.instagram.com/emilyhudson.photography

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