When a woman smiles her dress should smile too.
A custom wedding dress that is as unique as you
Planning your wedding can be a stressful time with lots of big and small decisions to make. Finding your dream wedding dress can seem daunting, but having it custom made can be a wonderful journey of discovery.
At my studio you can leaf through fabric swatches of beautiful silks and laces in a relaxed atmosphere. You may be inspired by a fabric there and then or you can tell me what you have in mind and I will source it for you. You are welcome to bring a friend or family member.
How it works
Following our initial consultation I will prepare a quote for your dress, take your measurements and once you are happy for me to proceed sketch out some designs so that you can visualise your ideas. Once we have agreed on the basic design I will begin work on the pattern and create a toile (a full mock-up of the design in cotton sampling fabric) for your first fitting.
Together, we can tweak and hone your design as we go along – refining your design at each fitting is what makes it so much fun. We can add detail and personal touches such as monograms of you and your fiancé or the name of a loved one. If you have some inherited fabric or lace, I can work that in too.
How much does it cost?


Elegance, functionality, comfort and small personal touches - the key ingredients in any Dara Ford wedding dress.

The lace was underlayed with silk georgette and silk crepe satin. Luxuriously lightweight and comfortable to wear all night. You can see the result of the evening's dancing on the hem of the dress the morning after. The best way for a wedding dress to look in my opinion!

Choosing separates is a great way to get more out of your wedding dress too - worn on their own each piece can become a part of your summer wardrobe.

We chose a sleek and elongating silhouette for Ida as she is 5ft3" tall and anything else would have swamped her frame. The overall look was elegant and sophisticated. On the inside of the dress we added personal touches such as monograms and incorporated some antique lace that she had. The look was finished off with a soft silk tulle veil.

Christine chose lace for her dress. A simple top with 3/4 length sleeves and a full skirt to which we added pockets in the sideseams.
Louise chose a floaty and romantic silk georgette for her dress. The draped sleeves were flattering and perfect for catching the seaside breeze. We felt that adding lace would have been too much, but chose to fasten her dress with pearl half round buttons.
The finishing touch were matching neckerchiefs for their dogs!
