Charlotte’s gowns are designed for brides who want to exude laidback elegance and effortless glamour on their wedding day. They’re also made to reflect the wearer’s unique personal style and story. As the bride, you’ll become Charlotte’s muse, inspiring a bespoke dress design that’s completely unique and unmistakably you.
With more than ten years’ experience spanning the realms of costume design, high fashion and couture, Charlotte is an extraordinarily skilled designer. Every element of your bespoke dress will be handmade using traditional couture techniques and the finest silks, beads and embellishments. There’s also the option to incorporate colour, print, personalised embroidery, vintage lace and all sorts of intricate details. Anything is possible – this is your chance to let your fashion dreams run wild.
Email Charlotte to start discussing your dream wedding dress design.
The Bridal Atelier
Tucked away and hidden from view, Charlotte’s small atelier just outside London is a diamond in the rough, a treasure trove of fabric, feathers, beads and embellishments. It’s also a working studio, so consultations and fittings take place where designs are envisaged and wedding dresses are made.
Charlotte receives bridal clients by appointment only and is used to welcoming guests from afar. If you are based overseas, she would be more than happy to deliver her bespoke bridal design service remotely.
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The Bespoke Wilden Experience for Brides
1. The first step towards creating your bespoke wedding dress is a complimentary consultation with Charlotte. Over the course of an hour, you’ll discuss every aspect of your gown in detail, from fabric and fit to details and embellishments.
2. Based on what you’ve discussed, Charlotte will sketch some initial ideas to help you visualise your wedding dress. A 50% deposit is required before work can commence.
3. Once your measurements have been taken, pattern drafting can begin. Charlotte will create a mock-up of your dress in cotton, known as a ‘toile’. This is fitted to the figure, re-shaped and manipulated to map out the design. At this point, it’s unlikely to look anything like your finished gown, so it’s important to trust the process and believe in the magic of couture.
4. At subsequent fittings, Charlotte will work with you to perfect the silhouette, drape and positioning of details and embellishments, whatever they may be. Your final dress fitting will take place 2-4 weeks before your wedding day to ensure the best fit.
5. Your beautiful couture wedding dress will be entirely handmade by Charlotte and her assistant at her small atelier just outside London. Charlotte can also craft accessories to match your gown – all you need to do is ask.
Bespoke design starts from £3500. Each wedding dress is completely unique and priced as such based on the work involved.
