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16 Years
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Your Bespoke Wedding Dress Designer in Manchester
Erica Stacey Bridalwear is a Manchester-based couture bridal design studio specialising in bespoke wedding dresses and special occasion wear. Established in 2010, we create handcrafted gowns tailored to individual clients' visions, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern design. Our team prioritises personal consultation, offering free informal discussions to understand each client's unique requirements, from cultural elements to body-shape flattery. With a focus on UK manufacturing, we employ skilled seamstresses to produce high-quality garments using premium fabrics and embellishments. Our services cater to diverse styles, including alternative colours, destination weddings, and vintage-inspired designs, while maintaining accessibility through interest-free payment plans.Clients benefit from multiple fittings and a transparent creation process, from initial sketches to final alterations. Our portfolio demonstrates expertise in merging intricate details like hand-beaded trims with functional design elements for comfort and mobility. The studio's reputation for exceptional customer service is evidenced by testimonials highlighting the emotional significance of our work. We serve clients across the UK and internationally, offering destination wedding support and travel-friendly packaging solutions. Sustainability and individuality remain core values, ensuring each creation reflects the wearer's personality while preserving British couture traditions.
Services
Bespoke Wedding Dresses
Mother of the Bride Outfits
Destination Wedding Gowns
Bespoke Jumpsuits
Evening Wear
Bridal Accessories
Wedding Veils
Bespoke Alterations
Couture Embellishments
Vintage-Inspired Designs
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We create bespoke wedding gowns tailored to your exact specifications since 2010
- Our Manchester atelier handcrafts every garment using premium quality materials
- We offer interest-free payment plans for all our couture creations
- Our design process includes free informal consultations and multiple fitting sessions
- We cater to destination weddings with travel-friendly packaging solutions
What people say
Stunning dress
Beautiful blend of cultures
Amazing job
Perfect fit
Breathtaking design
Services
Bespoke Wedding Dresses
Our signature service creates completely custom wedding dresses tailored to individual specifications. Each gown undergoes a meticulous design process starting with free consultations to understand your vision, body shape, and wedding theme. We produce made-to-measure patterns and offer multiple fittings to ensure perfect fit. The process incorporates premium materials like French lace and silk tulle, with optional elements including hand-beaded embellishments and detachable trains. Clients receive expert guidance on fabric choices and design elements that flatter their figure while reflecting personal style.
Mother of the Bride Outfits
We design elegant, custom-made outfits for mothers of the bride and groom. Our service focuses on creating sophisticated garments that balance tradition with modern aesthetics. Each piece considers the wearer's preferences, body shape, and event requirements, with options for alternative colours and fabric choices. The process includes pattern creation, toile fittings, and final garment construction using quality materials. Our expertise ensures outfits that are both comfortable and visually striking, with attention to detail in elements like lace trims and beadwork.
Destination Wedding Gowns
Specialist service for international weddings and outdoor ceremonies. We create lightweight, durable gowns suitable for beach weddings, woodland venues, and overseas locations. The process considers practical aspects like travel logistics and climate conditions while maintaining couture standards. Garments use wrinkle-resistant fabrics and incorporate design elements suited to specific venues, from flowing chiffon for tropical settings to structured silhouettes for grand ballrooms. We provide secure packaging solutions and remote consultation options for overseas clients.
Bespoke Jumpsuits
Modern bridal alternative featuring tailored jumpsuits for non-traditional brides. Our design process focuses on creating elegant, comfortable garments that maintain bridal sophistication. Each piece combines structured tailoring with decorative elements like lace panels and beaded detailing. The service includes pattern creation for individual body shapes and multiple fitting stages to perfect drape and movement. Popular choices include wide-leg silhouettes with fitted bodices and integrated corsetry for support and shape.
Couture Embellishments
Specialist service adding intricate decorative elements to wedding garments. We offer hand-beaded trims, lace appliqus, and custom embroidery to enhance designs. Our artisans create bespoke embellishment patterns tailored to client preferences, from subtle accents to dramatic statement pieces. The process involves selecting appropriate materials and density to maintain garment balance while achieving desired visual impact. This service complements both traditional and contemporary gown styles with artisanal craftsmanship.
People
Erica Stacey
Founder & Lead Designer
Erica Stacey established the business in 2010 after working with high street fashion brands. Her design philosophy combines technical pattern-cutting expertise with creative vision inspired by her grandmother's tailoring heritage. She specialises in creating flattering silhouettes through careful fabric selection and construction techniques. Erica oversees all design consultations and garment creation processes.
Questions
How does the bespoke wedding dress process work?
Our process begins with a free consultation to discuss your vision. We create sketches and patterns based on your measurements, followed by toiles and fittings. Final garment construction includes multiple stages with client input at each step.
Do you offer payment plans?
Yes, we provide interest-free payment plans to make our couture services more accessible. Payment schedules can be discussed during your initial consultation.
Can you create dresses for destination weddings?
We specialise in destination wedding gowns with practical designs for various climates. Our service includes travel-friendly packaging and remote consultation options for international clients.
What sizes and body shapes do you cater for?
We create made-to-measure garments for all sizes and body shapes. Our pattern-making process ensures perfect fit regardless of standard sizing conventions.
How long does the creation process take?
Typically 6-12 months, depending on design complexity. We recommend starting consultations 12-18 months before your wedding date to allow for multiple fittings and adjustments.
Do you make mother of the bride outfits?
Yes, we create bespoke mother of the bride and groom outfits with the same attention to detail as our wedding gowns, ensuring elegant, figure-flattering designs.
Reviews (4)
Anne Flynn
Oct 18, 2021
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Awww! What can I say?!
Erica is amazing. She listened to me and understood exactly what I wanted. She helped me design a dress that suited me down to the ground. She knows all about body shape and how to tweak here and there to make it work perfectly for the individual. I feel amazing in it and cant wait to wear it next week. Such a shame I will only wear it once! Thanks Erica and team. Im so glad I found you! Xx
Erica is amazing. She listened to me and understood exactly what I wanted. She helped me design a dress that suited me down to the ground. She knows all about body shape and how to tweak here and there to make it work perfectly for the individual. I feel amazing in it and cant wait to wear it next week. Such a shame I will only wear it once! Thanks Erica and team. Im so glad I found you! Xx
Heather Gerrard
Sep 03, 2021
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Perfect Dress
Erica couldn't of been any better. Not only did we design and create my dream dress, but we did all of it in 5 months, due to the pandemic. Erica has always been so sweet and kind and goes above and and beyond to help anyone. She has amazing skills and can design and create you dress, even over a zoom call. Even the neighbours kids thought I was Elsa (From Frozen) walking past their house Words cannot express how grateful I am to Erica and her team. So thank you so much. I will recommend you to everyone I know as your skills are amazing!!!
Erica couldn't of been any better. Not only did we design and create my dream dress, but we did all of it in 5 months, due to the pandemic. Erica has always been so sweet and kind and goes above and and beyond to help anyone. She has amazing skills and can design and create you dress, even over a zoom call. Even the neighbours kids thought I was Elsa (From Frozen) walking past their house Words cannot express how grateful I am to Erica and her team. So thank you so much. I will recommend you to everyone I know as your skills are amazing!!!
Penny Christou
Sep 21, 2020
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Erica's work was amazing! As I was looking for a modern big ball gown with Victorian features wedding dress, this wasn't easy to find ready-made. I spoke to Erica and from our first appointment she understood exactly what I wanted. My wedding dress was a bespoke piece of art full of handmade embellishments. The quality of fabrics was the best and made my wedding dress to look stunning all the time but especially during the sunset in Cyprus. I felt Royal in my wedding dress! Thank you Erica!
Emma Weight
Jul 15, 2020
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Erica made my wedding dress last year and I could not have been more pleased with it. She is friendly, supportive and nothing is too much to ask. Her eye for detail is amazing and I would recommend her to anyone thinking of getting their dream dress made into a reality.
