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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.

09/06/2026

As Pride month continues, it only feels fitting (pun intended!) to celebrate real LGTBQ+ couples.

Gemma wanted something light, clean and pretty, and although bespoke wedding dresses are my bread and butter, I'm always delighted when someone comes to me with something a little different. ⁠
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We came up with a simple and elegant two piece wedding ensemble made in ivory silk satin-back crepe and beaded lace. Comprising of a straight leg trouser with pleated detail waistline and a satin cami top.⁠ ⁠
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There's something very satisfying about the simplicity of Gemma's wedding ensemble. When the star of the show is that beautiful lace, there's no need to go crazy with design or embellishment - the fabric does all the work (with a little help from me, of course!). ⁠
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Not only that, but Gemma and Vickie managed to co-ordinate their wedding looks perfectly, as though the two outfits had been made together. Perfect!⁠
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If you're looking for an outfit that reflects your style and compliments your own wife-to-be, then get in touch!⁠
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Photographer: Ragdoll Photography

06/06/2026

A mother and daughter kind of love...⁠
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For this mother of the bride I created a simple and elegant dress in a beautifully rich, deep green silk dupion, with a boat neckline and three quarter length sleeves. My favourite detail? The matching belt-like waistband, made of the same green fabric. What an elegant lady!⁠
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The whole project was a family affair, since I altered the bride's vintage wedding dress as well 💜⁠
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It's always a pleasure to design and create a Mother of the Bride (or Groom) outfit that not only harmonises with the wedding's theme, but also reflects the personality of the MOB. ⁠
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I have just filled my final Mother of the Bride slot for the summer, but still have slots available for weddings happening in autumn, from September onwards.⁠
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Get in touch for a completely no-obligation consultation 👋⁠
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Photography - www.georginapiperphotography.co.uk

04/06/2026

To celebrate Pride month, I'm sharing with you some beautifully alternative same s*x wedding inspo!⁠
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First, a Labyrinth-inspired photoshoot...🔮⁠ when designing these two looks, I decided I would follow in the footsteps of Bowie and be a little different, styling one bride after Sarah in her amazing fantasy ball dress, and the other bride after David Bowie’s Jareth in all his Elfin glory.⁠
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⁠The Jareth outfit is heart achingly sleek, both romantic and feminine yet never conventional, with a simple lose silk crepe blouse featuring button and cuff details contrasting with fitted lace-up back trousers. ⁠What a heartthrob. This look is also perfect for all of you non-binary and masc leaning brides.⁠
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The Sarah dress is so iconic - isn't it what every little girl wanted to wear after they saw the film? For my interpretation of that stunning gown, I wanted something a little more modern and lightweight, but still utterly whimsical, and still with those unapologetically dramatic puff sleeves. I designed the sleeves to be removable, as well as the overskirt, giving the bride options to change her look during the course of the day. ⁠
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And sticking to the fantasy feel, we have this bridal photoshoot with our couple styled after the King and Queen of Hearts.⁠
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For our queen, I made a corseted n**e tulle dress with red lace details, velvet ribbon channels and a long layered skirt. The fully cupped bodice was supportive and designed to flatter the model's gorgeous curves. Finally, we layered a luxurious red silk wraparound dress-coat with a dramatic portrait collar.⁠ It looked amazing billowing in the breeze; perfect for a historical or fantasy wedding.
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Isn't it all so dreamy?⁠ Which look is your favourite?⁠
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Labyrinth suppliers:
Dress, blouse and trousers by felicitywestmacott.co.uk
Flowers by greenandenvy.co
Hair by brides.moiraborg.com
Hairpiece by mcfaydenmillinery.com
Jewellery by thegreatfroglondon.com
Makeup by lawsonmakeup.com
Models: Maria Chamberlain and Lucy Claire Brennan
Planning/styling by devinebride.co.uk
Photography by flemingphoto.co.uk
Shoes by elusiverabbit.co.uk
Venue: hevercastle.co.uk/venue-hire

Queen of Hearts suppliers:
Venue - Marden Park Mansion
Photographer - Mirabella Marmalade
2nd Photographer - Tom Jeavons
Wedding Dresses - Felicity Westmacott
Planning - Waves Weddings & Events
Flowers & Styling - So Blooming Beautiful
Bride Model 2 - Lisa Last
Groom Model 2 - Elodie Foray
Cakes - Silverleaf Cake Company
Accessories - Vintage Adornments
Lace Boots - House of Elliot
Shoes - Becci Boo’s Custom Shoes and Bridal Designs
Makeup - Leanne Hart Makeup Artist
Hair Stylist - Isra Rana
Props - Details Event Styling

28/05/2026

Down the Rabbit Hole...⁠🕰️
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⁠A few months ago I was contacted by Amy, looking for a last minute seamstress replacement for her steampunk Alice in Wonderland themed wedding shoot.

I said yes, and with three and a half weeks before the shoot, I made complete outfits for both brides. Amy gave me free reign on the design, with the only request being I used traditionally steampunk colours; brown, beige, taupe, bronze, copper and gold.

To add to the last minute chaos, the original Alice bride model had to drop out the day before the shoot. We managed to find a new model, whose measurements were similar to the dress I had already finished, except she was 8 inches shorter and 2 dress sizes smaller than the previous model. This meant that even with last minute alterations, the fit on the day wasn't perfect – it isn't incredibly noticeable, but I can see it...

For our femme Alice bride, I made a wedding dress from pale gold taffeta, with a fully b***d bodice, long skirt with a train and waterfall back. The petticoat is a cage crinoline with rows and rows of boning and tapes – tea-dyed to go with the colour scheme. Originally the skirt had two options, either down, or hitched up. But due to our new bride being shorter, we could only have it hitched, so she could move around safely.

For our more masc bride, I went for a White Rabbit meets Mad Hatter look, with velvet breeches, and a double-breasted waistcoat over cotton romantic sleeved shirt and matching cravat. She was styled with Victorian-style ankle booties and striped stockings. I also decorated a vintage top hat with bird cage veiling, cogs and peacock feathers, and we sourced a pocket watch to go into the specially made pocket watch pocket.

Which outfit is your favourite?

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26/05/2026

My goal this year is to use up as much of my existing fabric stash as I can. Having been a seamstress for several decades now, I have amassed a huge pile of fabric over the years. That, and I just can’t throw anything away. As a result, I have an island’s worth of gorgeous, unusual and tragically under-utilised material, begging to be used for its purpose – creating unique and beautiful wedding dresses.

So, when Amy approached me about creating some looks for a steampunk Alice in Wonderland themed wedding shoot, it felt like the perfect opportunity to dip into my stash.

As a result, everything was made from fabrics in stock – nothing was bought new. In fact, some of the scraps of lace are from my mum’s stash, so parts of this dress are from the 50s and 60s. I trimmed the gown with scraps of vintage and antique lace, sequins and tulle, as well as torn blue silk for the very Alice bows. They had a long while waiting to be used, but finally these frabrics have their home.

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23/05/2026

As you can see from the first fitting photo, when Mahri bought her dress to me, there was a bit of an issue with fit.⁠
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But not to worry, because that's where I worked my dress alchemy magic ✨️⁠
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Mahri's dress underwent a lot of changes. Over the course of several months we had lots of fittings, each time readjusting our plan of action. This is to be expected for a such a dramatic alteration.⁠
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Not only did I add about 8 inches to the body of the dress, I also reshaped the bodice, creating new panels from the fabric taken from shortening the hem. I used the rest of the spare fabric to make the lacing at the back, so that everything matched perfectly. ⁠
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Originally at the back there were see-through panels with buttons, but we decided to get rid of those, and ended up with this elegant, flattering shape, using just a little bit of invisible skin-tone tulle for support. ⁠
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As a final detail, I created a fabulous bustle up. I think it looks particularly beautiful with this style of dress.⁠
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Mahri looks absolutely stunning and I'm so glad she trusted me to work my magic and transform her wedding dress into something truly bespoke.⁠
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I have a few alteration slots per month, so if you've got some changes in mind, it's better to get in touch sooner rather than later: https://felicitywestmacott.co.uk/contact/
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Photographer - Geocam Photography⁠
The Venue - The Cruin @ Loch Lomond⁠
Celebrant - Susan Miller @ Blossom Tree Ceremonies⁠
Decor - Purple Willow Weddings

21/05/2026

It's amazing how much a cape, jacket or bolero can add to a bridal outfit. It can be that finishing touch you didn't even know you were looking for.

So, I wanted to share some of my favourite cover-up creations:

1. For this photoshoot, I spent a lot of time looking at Jenny Bevan's designs from the live action film of Cruella. From that, I came up with a series of looks, including this antique military-style black velvet jacket, to which I added vintage lace cuffs for even more upcycling chic.

2. This wedding shoot was all about 1950s fun. As well as making the dress, I really enjoyed creating a capsule collection of mix-and-match accessories, including this organza tie-front shirt, inspired by rockabilly and country & western.

3. I looove working with feathers! I created this little capelet using layers of purple and lilac feathers. It's such a rock n' roll vibe for an alternative bride who wants to make a statement. A small addition, but with maximum effect. (the feather capelet is part of my samples sale: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/849024030/purple-feather-cape-lilac-bridal-coverup)

4. For this cool London elopement shoot I wanted a short, sweet 60’s/80’s retro vibes. I made the simple dress and then the cute bolero-shrug. It's covered in sequins and pearls and fastens above a cut away back with matching pearls. So cute, so chic.

Which is your favourite? Cruella, Rockabilly, Alternative or Retro?

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16/05/2026

✨Featured in Your Surrey Wedding magazine ✨⁠
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A destination wedding on your own doorstep - that was the aim of this Dolce Vita in Dorking wedding photoshoot. We wanted to bring a slice of Italy to Surrey! A slower way of life, enjoying the small pleasures; the bright yellow of a lemon, the sun of your skin and the bringing together of two people who love each other.⁠
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I provided two looks for this shoot; my sparkling Poinsettia dress and a simple satin shift with a lace capelet. All the drama for the ceremony, and something a little more comfortable to relax in afterwards.⁠
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You can find the full article online here: https://www.county.wedding/image-upload/flippingbook/YSYW118/32/⁠
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If you're inspired by this shoot, then add it to your mood board or drop me a DM and let's talk about how we can adjust this design to fit your ideas and your body perfectly.⁠
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Suppliers⁠
Producer & Photographer / Videographer - Rachel Mallett
Content Creator & Shoot Assistant - Mandizole Gushu
In association with Hello Dorking
Location - Box Hill Burford Bridge Hotel
Bridalwear - Felicity Westmacott
Menswear - Dapper Menswear & Westdaw Menswear
Lingerie - Victoria’s Little Bra Shop
Cake - Putty Cakes
Flowers & Décor - Flowers by Elaine
Furniture, Props, Décor & Jewellery - Windibank Auctioneers
Hair - Teresa Weller
Make-up - SI Salon
Décor - Indigo Grey
Drone Operator - Luke Whatley-Bigg
Bride model - Yola Thorp
Groom model - Luke Roberts
Best man model - Ciaran Maclennan
Mother of the Bride Model - Pamela Miller

Address

241 High Street
Dorking
RH41RT

Telephone

+447762543230

Website

http://www.felicitywestmacott.co.uk/

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