Creating the dress
Following an initial free consultation I will outline the cost of designing and creating the dress you have in mind. Each dress is priced individually and the final cost is dependent on design and fabric choice. Typically, creating the dress could cost between £800 and £1500, which includes toile fabrics, fitting time and haberdashery.You may choose dress fabric from samples I hold here or source and supply it yourself. Hand beading or embroidery are priced separately. I initially make a toile of the design, which I fit on you and make any necessary alterations. Only when we are both satisfied with the style and shape do I start working in your chosen fabric. |
I usually ask for six months in which to make your dress, although depending on other commitments a shorter time-scale can be possible. You need to allow time for fittings, which can be arranged flexibly during the week, evenings or weekends. For a completely co-ordinated wedding, I can create bridesmaids' dresses and groom and page boy outfits following the same principles that I apply in making wedding dresses. Payment is by staged payments spread over the allocated timescale. New for 2008: samples of environmentally friendly fabrics. |
| All images on this site feature dresses that I have created. Below are some of my recent commissions. As well as wedding dresses you will see a wedding coat and bridesmaids' dresses. | |
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This stunning red dress in Dupion silk features a corset-style bodice decorated with hand-made roses. The draped skirt is supported by a steel crinoline and net petticoat. The bridesmaid is wearing a similar style corset top with a hip- skimming long skirt in purple Dupion silk - a versatile outfit that could be worn to a future evening event after the wedding. The wedding took place in an inflatable church, hired by the bride and groom! |
| The bride loved dresses featured in 1930s films. Her off-the shoulder style dress in an ivory silk mix has an asymetrical pleated bodice which fits snugly to show off her waistline, a train and butterfly embroidery detail on the back. |  |
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Snowflakes were the theme for embellishing this teal-coloured winter wedding dress using silver embroidery, glass beads and swarovski crystals (Decoration by Claire Rose) |
A Victorian-style corset made unique by the addition of a halter neck and ivy-inspired embroidery.
(Decoration by Claire Rose) |
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Planning an autumn wedding does mean you need to consider the caprices of British weather. This wedding outfit comprises of a corset-style top, an A-line skirt, frilled petticoat and coat with train. The latter is perfect for outside wedding photos but can be taken off for an indoor reception later in the day. The bride chose a coffee coloured Dupion silk along with her own oriental-design silk fabric bought while travelling. |
This bride and groom wanted a Medieval theme to their wedding. The bride opted for a bias-cut dress in ivory silk crepe and chiffon, trimmed with gold. |
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The bridesmaids at the same wedding have dresses in orange and yellow satin and chiffon. (Groom's outfit hired from Angels.) |
An "English country garden" was the theme for this summer wedding outift, featuring a Victorian-style corset and skirt with hand painted foliage, applique flowers and beading. (Decoration by Claire Rose) |
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This apricot colour outfit comprises a late Victoran style skirt and bodice with a matching bolero, a useful addition for a late summer wedding. See corset page for a close up of the embroidered corset. |
| An Empire-line dress in corded lace with a satin under layer. The groom and page boy have co-ordinating outfits in jade damask, comprising 18th century style waistcoats, cravats, cummerbands and period style shirts. |  |
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A late Victorian-style dress in cotton voile, with yellow silk piping and buttons. |
