Real Brides

"Nothing is more satisfying than hearing back from my real brides after their big day.  I am sure you will agree that they all look stunning. These photos are the true reward for all the hard work".

“I felt a million dollars and everybody said I looked gorgeous. The way the dress was made with the inner lace up corset and boning was exquisite. I shall definitely recommend you to anyone I know getting married, your service was second to none!”
- Alexandra Brooke
“ It really was my dream dress and alluded to my favourite designers and fashion eras. Everyone remarked how 'very me' I looked. There were gasps when I arrived and the registrar told Paul that he had to look as he'd never seen such a stunning bride!”
- Julia Smith
“Thank you for not only making such a beautiful dress which fitted like a dream, but also for making the whole process so enjoyable - I felt I was in very safe hands and that you went to a lot of trouble to make sure that everything was just perfect.”
- Laura Cross

  • Sarah in lace and organza dress (photo by Al Brunker)

  • Kat and Rupert

  • "I loved the fact that you designed my dress with one of your mother's 1950s dresses as inspiration. I was blown away when you produced the original dress! I was so lucky I got to wear it twice both in Sydney and Scotland!" (Kate Hemphill)

  • Kate arriving in Sydney

  • Nino and Jackie

  • Louisa (photo Gavin Gough)

  • Louisa (photo Gavin Gough)

  • Rosie and Jeremy

  • "I felt like a film star and you very much made that possible. The dress was so beautiful and it was such fun having it done by you. The lace was such a feature and my mother loved it!" (Rosemary Nicholls)

  • Nicola

  • Anna

  • Julie

  • Kat (photo above & to right by Sir Geoffrey Shakerley)

  • Kat & father

  • "Thank you for making my gorgeous wedding dress and all your expertise. It was amazing to see the dress being created at all the different stages. I loved it so much, it felt amazing to wear, especially the inner corset!" (Kat Barclay)

  • Lucy with all the Groom's men

  • Sarah

  • Victoria

  • Vicky (Photo Damian Bailey)

  • Rosie at Alstonvale Cathedral, NSW, Australia

  • Harriet (photo Nic Marchant)

  • "So many people complimented me on my beautiful dress especially the lace shrug. I just wish I could wear it again as I felt so special and it was rather upsetting taking it off at the end of the day" Sam Jordan

  • Sam & James (photo Chris McLennan)

  • Katie and her bridesmaids

  • Anthea & Pete

  • Miranda

  • David and Jane

  • Henrietta

  • Josette

  • "I can't thank you enough for making my absolutely beautiful dress and for being so supportive. All other brides I have met have found dress fittings stressful but I enjoyed every single fitting and found it great fun coming to your studio." Jane Hart

  • Lucy

  • Phillippa in the snow

  • Caroline and Hugo

  • Ness and Ben

  • Vicky

  • "You can add me to your long list of couldn't have been happier brides. All my friends said that if they got married they would want something very similar. Thank you for being so wonderful throughout the past months - you were great." Ness Anders

  • Claire & Alisdair

  • Laura

  • Staple inn hall

  • Tanya

  • Victoria and Colin

  • "I was so excited to be wearing such an exquisite creation (on such a special day) It drew plenty of admiring comments as well as enquiries as to who made it. I have never felt so beautiful as I did on my wedding day." Victoria Smith

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