Felicity Westmacott Bespoke wedding dresses

Wedding Dresses|BespokeFelicity Westmacott

I create luxurious bespoke wedding dresses, combining my skill and your dreams, for adventurous brides who seek the extraordinary in dress form. With bespoke bridal there are no limits to the possibilities, whatever your style or figure.

The creation of each bespoke wedding dress involves a design consultation, perfecting the fit and a couture finish. Prices usually start at £2600 + fabrics but are as varied as the needs of my clients.

As 'The Dress Alchemist' let me use my artistry and expertise to conjure your dress to reality.

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Commissions for bridesmaids, children, mother of the bride/groom, occasion-wear and ball gowns are also welcome.

I also accept alterations for style or fit , to vintage or shop bought dresses.

Dipdye colouring and ombre commissions are a speciality.

Felicity Westmacott is the dress alchemist

TWIA 2026 wedding industry awards. South East Regional winner

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vicky tylerthe final product ... simply breathtakingabout it, so sure of where you were going with it, I felt totally at ease.made me feel like you were so passionateYou took my design and from day one“

for occasions 2026 and 2027Now Booking

Enquiries for weddings in 2026 and 2027 are welcome.

I start just one dress per month, and each dress takes 6-12 weeks to complete.

Bespoke wedding dresses:

Bookings for 2026 weddings are now open. At present I have bespoke commission start dates available from February 2026 onwards.

Bridal Alterations:

I take on a limited number of bridal alterations per month. I am now taking bookings for the 2026 season. Booking early for popular summer sewing slots is encouraged.

Join me for 1 minute a peek inside my shop/studio where I make each bespoke wedding dress.

Filmed in 2022 when I moved into my new high street shop/studio.

Film by Iris Visuals

Helen GordonThe day was lovely and the dress was a big hit, thank you so much! I had so many people asking me where I had got it from and saying it was stunning! It really was! My mum and I got it on without any issues on the day and I didn't want to take it off again!

GerryYour quality of work is amazing and incredible value for money. Thank you for all that extra work. I will certainly be recommending you to anyone I hear is getting married! So will my friends!

Emily Hunter...everyone who came to the wedding commented on the dress. I spent a lot of the day telling people about you! People made such lovely comments about how beautiful it was and I cannot begin to tell you how wonderful I felt in it.
A very happy newly-wed…

The dress AlchemistMy Design Philosophy

• it will show•when someone wears the dress that makes them happyevery bride must dress to please herselfmy key advice to all brides...

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I love reassuring brides who have found off the peg shopping intimidating or disappointing because a bespoke wedding dress is the perfect alternative! It’s not like buying on the high street where you join a crowd of brides who identify with the style of a particular wedding dress designer. I do NOT seek to impose my own style on my clients.

Central to my philosophy is being able to distil the essence of each client into dress form. The design and fit will be perfect because the unique dress is an expression of a unique bride.

more about Felicity

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I encourage brides to shrug off the pressure to conform. See my blog post all about this.

I create dresses that tell a story. The story of this bride on this day. Unique, personal and unforgettable.

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ensures A perfect Fit

I start by taking extensive measurements and then draft a unique pattern for each bride. You will try on a toile (practice run) and then a series of fittings ensures perfection of fit and comfort for your bespoke wedding dress or ensemble.

I love to help brides with unusual figures or who need a plus size wedding dress. Whether you would like your dress to just grace your figure, disguise problem areas or show off your curves, my method will work for you!

Past clients have said I helped them feel confident and glorious on their wedding day.

Bespoke FAQ

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Felicity Westmacott Portrait of a bespoke dressmaker

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I have been making bespoke wedding dresses for more than 15 years. My training in Costume for theatre and film, and four years as a bridal alterations seamstress, led me to my specialism.

With an understanding of the different ways of cutting and shaping dresses through the centuries, I can draw on hundreds of years of technical and design knowledge. This means I can use my couture skills to create elegant and contemporary gowns as well as historical and theatrical styles. One of my greatest pleasures is seeing my clients over the moon with happiness as their dress ideas come to life.

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True to my background in theatre I approach each bespoke wedding dress as I would a costume. A costume tells you about the character and story of someone in a film or play. In the same way, I think the purpose of your wedding dress is to say something special about this woman on this day. A wedding dress tells the story of your past and your hopes for the future. That’s why the dress is so important, special, and unique.

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Katie DarvallI want to thank Felicity for making me the most wonderful wedding dress! It was very easy taking my ideas to Felicity who designed and then made the perfect dress for my special day. I was able to incorporate my colour scheme and butterflies by having the dress made specifically for me and of course it also meant that it fitted beautifully.

Michelle MeiThanks again SO much for all your help and amazing skill and work. The dress was so comfortable and beautiful, it really was the dream dress!

Thanks again!

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Ellie KingFirstly I wanted you to know what a GRANDDDD success the dress was. It was absolutely superb and I still go and unzip the cover and have a peek at it. So many people commented on it. I am so grateful for all the hours you put in! You did a incredible job. It was exactly what I wanted so thank you. Only you could have done that job!

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Look out for my pink front door

With junction 9 of the M25 just 15 minutes up the hill I'm lucky to meet brides from all over the South East. I've had clients travel from Kent, Sussex, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex, Hampshire, Oxfordshire, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Brighton.

From further afield I've made dresses for brides in the Germany, Switzerland, the US and Australia. Please ask about overseas services as we can optimise for travel or for remote fittings.

241 High Street
Dorking
RH4 1RTVisit the studio

Parking is easy with a big Pay and Display right behind the shop, off Wathen Road.

Brides often remark what a delightful surprise it is to find me close to home in Surrey, for brides coming from Redhill, Reigate, Caterham, Horley, Dorking, Epsom or Guildford.

But my clients travel too, as access is easy from London by train or car. Dorking is only 40 minutes direct from Waterloo.

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Two spacious fitting rooms with large mirrors

Overseas clients are common too as Gatwick airport half an hour away by train, or 20 minutes in a taxi. And Heathrow airport is an easy 40 minutes around the M25 from my studio

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The cusp between the old year and the new year is always a time for reflection. For me, at least. Looking back at the things achieved, and looking forward to what else might be in store.⁠
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One of my favourite projects this year was costuming again at the Archway Theatre. The play was Nell Gwynn, which is set during the Restoration period. Some plays allow for some artistic license when it comes to historically costuming, but for this one, my aim was to be as period (and class) accurate as possible.⁠
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My original training was in costume design for theatre, and even though it isn`t a huge part of what I do now (although I often use the same skills when creating a wedding look), I do love it when I get to stretch those muscles.⁠ A gift from the past, still making itself useful to me now.⁠
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Much of my time was spent coordinating outfits, with the use of incredible costume store of my good friend, Elizabeth Callow. Due to most garments being varying degrees of old and worn, I spent many hours altering and mending too. In total I had about thirty costumes to put together. But I also found the time to make a few pieces, including Nell`s pink raw silk gown.⁠
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I had a lovely time working with all those sumptuous, brocaded fabrics 😍⁠ which costume is speaking to you the loudest?⁠
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Photos by @rubysienauk

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The cusp between the old year and the new year is always a time for reflection. For me, at least. Looking back at the things achieved, and looking forward to what else might be in store.⁠
⁠
One of my favourite projects this year was costuming again at the Archway Theatre. The play was Nell Gwynn, which is set during the Restoration period. Some plays allow for some artistic license when it comes to historically costuming, but for this one, my aim was to be as period (and class) accurate as possible.⁠
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My original training was in costume design for theatre, and even though it isn't a huge part of what I do now (although I often use the same skills when creating a wedding look), I do love it when I get to stretch those muscles.⁠ A gift from the past, still making itself useful to me now.⁠
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Much of my time was spent coordinating outfits, with the use of incredible costume store of my good friend, Elizabeth Callow. Due to most garments being varying degrees of old and worn, I spent many hours altering and mending too. In total I had about thirty costumes to put together. But I also found the time to make a few pieces, including Nell's pink raw silk gown.⁠
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I had a lovely time working with all those sumptuous, brocaded fabrics 😍⁠ which costume is speaking to you the loudest?⁠
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Photos by @rubysienauk

Just replace fashion house with bespoke bridal boutique, and you get the idea.

(I also hate being filmed like this, but my social media elf, Elle, told me it was a good idea 😅)

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Just replace fashion house with bespoke bridal boutique, and you get the idea.

(I also hate being filmed like this, but my social media elf, Elle, told me it was a good idea 😅)

These were all labours of love, with a lot of climbing up precariously placed ladders and sweeping up glitter and leaves. But so fun to do!

Which one is your favourite bridal shop window display?
1. Red for Valentine`s day
2. Purple and gold fantasy
3. Rainbows for Pride
4. Black and white for Halloween
5. Sparkles for winter

Now to start planning for 2026...

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These were all labours of love, with a lot of climbing up precariously placed ladders and sweeping up glitter and leaves. But so fun to do!

Which one is your favourite bridal shop window display?
1. Red for Valentine's day
2. Purple and gold fantasy
3. Rainbows for Pride
4. Black and white for Halloween
5. Sparkles for winter

Now to start planning for 2026...

I managed to complete my window display dress just in time!⁠
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This is the 2nd time I`ve made a wedding dress specifically for my window, and I`m not going to go so far as to say it will be a yearly tradition (that`s too much pressure!) but I do enjoy it!⁠
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For this one, I wanted to use up bits and pieces I`ve had hanging around for far too long. As a creative person, I think hoarding comes with the territory, so I`ve had boxes of scrap fabric gathering in boxes. And this dress used so much of them up, which was very satisfying.⁠
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For this look I made a boned bodice and covered it in white feathers. Then I added layers and layers of tulle, sequins and lace for the skirt, creating this beautiful asymmetric waterfall effect.

A dress fit for an ice queen ❄️

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I managed to complete my window display dress just in time!⁠
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This is the 2nd time I've made a wedding dress specifically for my window, and I'm not going to go so far as to say it will be a yearly tradition (that's too much pressure!) but I do enjoy it!⁠
⁠
For this one, I wanted to use up bits and pieces I've had hanging around for far too long. As a creative person, I think hoarding comes with the territory, so I've had boxes of scrap fabric gathering in boxes. And this dress used so much of them up, which was very satisfying.⁠
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For this look I made a boned bodice and covered it in white feathers. Then I added layers and layers of tulle, sequins and lace for the skirt, creating this beautiful asymmetric waterfall effect.

A dress fit for an ice queen ❄️

The past five years have been exciting, scary, busy, joyful, difficult, creative! And I`m grateful for every single day.

From 2020 to now, I opened my bridal shop, I won a Muddy Stilettoes award and a Wedding Industry award. I made a lot of dresses, used up a lot of cans of spray paint and danced around my shop more often that you`d think 💃🏻

What springs to your mind when you think of the past five years?

Shop opening footage - @kasias_irisvisuals
TWIA footage - @mattrockprophoto

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The past five years have been exciting, scary, busy, joyful, difficult, creative! And I'm grateful for every single day.

From 2020 to now, I opened my bridal shop, I won a Muddy Stilettoes award and a Wedding Industry award. I made a lot of dresses, used up a lot of cans of spray paint and danced around my shop more often that you'd think 💃🏻

What springs to your mind when you think of the past five years?

Shop opening footage - @kasias_irisvisuals
TWIA footage - @mattrockprophoto

Having crunched the numbers, I`m sharing with you the top 5 wedding dresses that really resonated with you all last year.⁠
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In no particular order:⁠
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1. Even though Rebecca lives in Germany, she sought me out specifically due to seeing my particular approach to colour. She wanted a wedding dress fit for an ethereal princess, complete with this stunning hand-dyed pastel rainbow gradient 🦄✨️⁠
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2. I love cultural fusion, so getting to work on this styled shoot was such a pleasure. I loooved stretching my creative muscles to find the perfect blend of traditional Indian and British elements for this dress.⁠
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3. Nicky`s inspiration for her wedding dress was the lyrics of Touch by Soft Cell, which is such a fun starting point for a design! ⁠
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4. The inspo for this photoshoot dress was ancient Egyptian and Greek fashion, but with the kind of interpretation that you might see in Game of Thrones or a fantasy film. I wanted to give a sense of majesty and opulence, without it being too clean and modern and the gold leaf was the perfect solution.⁠
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5. Kathy is a local textile artist who was having a launch party for her latest collection, and wanted something extra special for the occasion. Making this dress was such a wonderful collaboration. Kathy created a new design to be printed onto fabric, and brought me a vintage pattern she wanted to use.⁠
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What a year full of colour and creativity! Which look is your favourite?⁠
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Photography ⁠
Pastel Rainbow - @pesto_fotografie⁠
Fusion Shoot - @puli.wedding⁠
Nicky - @hazeldupreezphotography⁠
Nile Queen - @jamieedwardphotography