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The Unknown Value of Wedding Dress Alterations and Why They're Worth the Investment no matter the price of the gown.
Brides often wonder and worry why bridal alterations cost more. This blog explains why this is an important spend for your wedding day.


Mastering the Art of Bridal Gown Tailoring
Tailoring your bridal gown for your wedding day is a process that cannot be missed throughout your bridal journey. Here we explain the importance and guide you in what to expect from your fitting process.


The Magic of Bespoke Wedding Dresses
Bespoke bridal gown, how the journey for Rosie was the perfect choice.


A Dream Wedding: Rebecca's Stunning Alterations by Brooke
Rebecca's dream dress from the big apple to the heart of Somerset


Celebrating Lifelong Friendships: The Importance of Being There on Special Days
"Brooke you changed the dress to exactly how I wanted it, we are so grateful for everything you've done for us." It's uncommon to see a bride on her special day after making adjustments to her dress. For me, assisting my beautiful friend Justine was just that. She married her wonderful partner Amelia in the scenic Cotswolds, making it a genuine 'friendship affair'. Justine's bridal look Justine bought her Made with Love dress close to her hometown, but she and Amelia got mar


Life Update: Navigating the Joys and Challenges of Embracing the Newborn Bubble
It's official... I'm now a mother, and I still find it hard to believe that my body nurtured this beautiful little boy. Adjusting hasn't...


Personalising Your Bridal Look: How to Make Clever Bespoke Changes to Your Wedding Dress Like Rachel
Rachel approached me with some sleeve ideas but wasn't entirely sure how to implement them. With two wedding celebrations—an intimate...


Gilded Elegance: The Timeless Beauty of Eleri in Temperley Bridal
Gold instantly evokes thoughts of opulence and extravagant luxury. However, it can also be used wisely to add warmth and vintage touches....


Real bride Izzie: A Perfect Summer Wedding On The Edge Of The Cotswolds
These photos from bride Izzie truly radiate fun. I can imagine some tired smiles by day's end with such a picture-perfect wedding!...


Dressing with Love: How One Bride Honored Her Mother's Memory on Her Wedding Day
Jess discovered her wedding dress during lockdown, and much had changed since then, including the loss of her mother during the pandemic. From Jess: "Brooke was the most talented and approachable supplier I could have hoped for to care for and resize my wedding dress. No detail was overlooked! She is incredible at what she does! I cannot express enough gratitude for everything she did for me and my bridesmaids when they needed last-minute alterations!" From husband Tom: "Broo


A Page From Claudia's Book: Wearing Sheer Lace For Your Wedding Without Revealing Too Much But Still Feeling Beautiful
When Claudia attended her first appointment at Carina B Couture, she was sure she wanted lace for her wedding dress. However, she didn't...


Romancing the West Country: A Winter Wedding with Pride and Prejudice Vibes
A ball gown, a manor and a Sunny November Day with a cold frosty morning in the country side. What more can a bride ask for to channel her inner Elizabeth Bennet and Mr Darcy for their wedding day? Within this cold winters day was a wedding full of warmth, love and family. The true meaning to a wedding celebration. Steph was breathtaking in her Suzanne Neville wedding gown, featuring a flowing skirt and an asymmetric bodice that perfectly blended classic bridal elegance with


Now That Is How You Finish A Wedding Reception
Arabella and her partner know exactly how to enjoy a party! Arabella wed her beloved in the Spanish countryside at a secluded villa,...


Mixing Tradition With Modern Florals, Wedding Style With Understated Elegance
"Brooke, you are amazing. Thank you for making the dress fit like a dream! You made me feel so uncomfortable during all the fittings, and on the day the dress fit me like a glove, so thank you." With bodice and hem alterations Evie fit her gown like a glove and perfected her look with a delicate hand sewn veil with 3D florals. Evie was torn between a super sleek look mixed with her love of florals to compliment her wedding at her childhood home. However once she bought her l


Embracing Tradition: A Beautiful Wiltshire Wedding
Fiona was a lovely bride to work with, wearing her bespoke Suzanne Neville gown we added a small finishing touch which was building up...


A Timid Bride, Now Shining With Confidence
"I’m a very shy, plus size, self conscious person and not one service or person has made me feel as comfortable as brooke did. from being...


Turning A Small Dream Into A Reality, A Private Studio For Bridal Design And Alterations
After 14 years in the industry, including 4 years as a freelancer, I've always dreamed of having my own private studio space. For most...


Montenegro, A Wedding Destination Like No Other
Chloe and Goldy tied the knot against the breathtaking backdrop of the Montenegro coastline. Their elegant black tie wedding perfectly...


An English Vintage Garden Party Wedding
A true family collaboration helping Phoebe and her wedding party to create and modify various pieces for their very special wedding....


Garden Wedding Perfection, A Stunning Outdoor Celebration
Liv was picture perfect, radiating elegance and charm as she donned the exquisite Georgie by Sassi Holford for her church ceremony and...
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