Bespoke Design

Charlotte Wilden is a bridal gown designer known for her intricate creations, hand-made for brides all over the UK and beyond. Ethereal and romantic, a style which is both bohemian and luxury. Fun dresses that will be treasured forever.

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A lot of my craft is old-fashioned in technique, and one of my best guest joys is to make it modern and couture.
Several years ago I learned ribbon embroidery at the Royal School of Needlework which was very limited to little Rosie’s and frills stitched into a heart shape as a little ring cushion - yawn!!. After getting all the stitches I started looping all over my fabric, creating flowers I liked, abstract and realistic. I used my techniques to create Kelly’s gold and black gown for her wedding to Joe, set amongst the grounds of a French Chateau. Photo by @freshly.found.photography #bespokeweddingdress #handmadeweddingdress #ribbonembroidery #handembroidery #savoirfaire #handmadeweddingdress #londondesigner #blackweddingdress #goldweddingdress #couturemethods #coutureweddingdress ##uniqueweddingdress #customweddingdress #designerweddingdress #handmadeflowers #silkflowers #bespokebride #londoncouture #bridalcouture #inspiredbypetals #wildenlondon #handcrafted #luxurybridal #hilohem #momentsnotthings #customdesign #notjustforweddings

Everybody had a favourite Dior style. Mine is the complexity in simplicity. What’s yours? #dior #designerofdreams #couture #hautecouture #luxuryfashion #dressmaking #vintagefashion #1950sstyle #visualmechandising #windowdisplay #victoriaandalbert #pariscouture

My first job in fashion was at an ateliers on the site of The Savoy laundry. Now, my own design is hanging in the closet of the The Savoy Hotel ready for a wedding. Photo by @lyndseygoddardphotography #thesavoy #dressdesigner #50sweddingdress #londondesigner #handmadeweddingdress #designerweddingdress #londoncouture #bespokebride #wildenlondon #handmade #bridalcouture #ourwhimsicaldays#fiftiesweddingdress #luxurybridal #coutureweddingdress #weddingdressgoals #voguetalents #robedemariee #customdesign #dressdesign #belovedstories #prettylittlelondon #partyoutfits #modernvintage

That hazy Southern France summer sun captured by @neupap_photography. A huge concern for brides is that their dress may not be timeless. I’m in my tenth year now, and cannot think of a single dress that I would not be happy to make for a bride today. Amandine was one of my first brides, and I still love her dress more than ever! #bespokeweddingdress #timelessweddingdress #uniqueweddingdress #dressdesigner #londondesigner #handmadeweddingdress #customweddingdress #makingmagic #vintagelace #designerweddingdress #wildenlondon #handmade #bridalcouture #handcrafted #weddingportrait #ourwhimsicaldays #coutureweddingdress #luxurybridal #amakersjourney #weddingdressgoals #laceweddingdress #dressdesign#robedemariee #fairytalewedding #weddinginspiration #destinationwedding #happinessiseverywhere #summerhazy #weddingdaze

I didn’t get chance to go on holiday this year (unless you count a night in a camper van with a baby and zero sleep and ALL the wind!). I’ve taken a couple of local day trips and theatre trips with the babe. Right now, I’m reminiscing on this cool lava cave with its pool so still I’m not entirely sure which part I was standing on now! I was inspired to go here by a Wilden bride’s destination wedding. #youruniqueday #reflection #lanzarote #lavacave #opticalillusion #notjustforweddings #daringplaces #exploretocreate #magic_shots #destinationwedding #tripstagram

I’m working on something slightly different alongside my work right now. It’s called @wildenp.inkpotions. Meet you there? #wipsandblooms #homegrown #dahliasfordays #naturaldye #tablescape #bundledye #flowerdyes #notjustforweddings #petaldyes #bloomandgrow #petalsandprops #makersgonnamake #botanicaldreamers #underthefloralspell #botanicalpickmeup #inspiredbypetals

Joelle saw a simple little flower I’d made and wanted me to make some for her wedding, and we ended up designing a dreamy lace and chiffon dress, bag and shoes too. Joelle is so beautifully infectious, my meetings with her were always wonderful days together with her best friend. #silkflower #handmade #savoirefaire #floralcrown #flowersinherhair #beautifulbride #belovedstories #soloverly #customdesign #bridalcouture #handcrafted #inspirewithblooms #bespokebride #inspiredbypetals

Ahhhh, a favourite image from the archive. Camilla’s dress was designed around a family heirloom lace veil. The colour chosen to compliment the antiqued colour. This dress had been missing from my website for a while - and now it’s back via the link on my bio with more gorgeous images. #bespokeweddingdress #handmadeweddingdress #makingmagic #londondesigner #londoncouture #customweddingdress #designerweddingdress #bespokebride #modernvintage #antiquelace #antiqueveil #champagneweddingdress #handcrafted #bridalcouture #coutureweddingdress #luxurybridal #weddingdressgoals #justmarried #thelookoflove #customdesign #blushweddingdress #weddingportrait #belovedstories #prettydoortrait

So, I’m working on a new project where you can dye fabrics using flower petals. What do you reckon? Pretty huh? Wanna be part of it? #petaldyes #zerowaste #lowimpact #naturaldye #bundledye #botanicalpickmeup #flowersgivemepower #makingmagic #inspiredbypetals #bontanicaldaydreams #thepursuitofjoyproject #inspirewithblooms #botanicaldreamers #polleninmypocket #thebotanicalseries #handcrafted #myseasonalstory #makersgonnamake #upcycle #makinglivinglovely #amakersjourney#pinkaesthetic #thehappynow #ofwhimsicalmoments #aseasonalshift #alltheprettythings #thewildernesstonic #exploretocreate #flowerdyes

Simplicity, fresh fabrics and clean lines meets sequins. And they rather like each other! Beautiful Alice wears #wildenlondon #dressdesigner #bespokeweddingdress #sequinweddingdress #goldweddingdress #londondesigner #youruniqueday #londoncouture #handmade #designerweddingdress #caughtflowerhanded #bespokebride #customweddingdress #voguetalents #petalsandprops #handcrafted #allthatglitters #luxurybridal #bridalcouture #shesdarling #weddingportrait #dressdesign #coutureweddingdress

Poppies straight from a painting!
I’ve been doing a lot of painting recently (well not *that* recently, but this year anyway!!). And I’ve just been feeling like my time is so limited I’ve got only time to paint or to fully admire the flowers, and I can’t decide which is more important. To capture the beauty in my own interpretation (forever), or to fully absorb in the moment and forget over time? #handpainted #wildforflowers #poppies #painterly # #prettylittleinspo #soloverly #stilllife #simplepleasures #flashesofdelight #inspirewithblooms #prettyposy #flowersofinstagram #floralgoals #bontanicaldaydreams #bloomingseason #underthefloralspell #wildaboutflowers #inspiredbypetals #popyacolor #flowersgivemepower #botanicalpickmeup #homegrown

It looks like Carol is choosing between bouquets, my advice, always choose the big bouquet! Carol has been together with her partner Drew for over 20 years, so now getting married now, she didn’t want to take the traditional route. We designed a blouse with pintucks and lace touches, and a blood-red skirt with flashes of deep coral.
Photo by @beunveiledwedds
flowers by @mad_lilies
hair by @james_blaquiere
makeup by @taniastephensonoliver #uniqueweddingdress#maturebride #maturemakeup #dressdesigner #bespokeweddingdress #handmadeweddingdress #youruniqueday #flowersgivemepower #momentsnotthings #londoncouture #customweddingdress #bespokebride #prettyposy #floralportrait

I LOVE making wedding dresses that are different, in style and in colour, but they still have to be special and fit for a bride! If it’s not white, or lace that makes a brides dress, what it it, for you?
Zara wears a red chiffon wedding dress embroidered with bead and crystal poppies. Photographed by @jordannamarstonphoto #uniqueweddingdress #londondesigner #poppyweddingdress #floralweddingdress #embroideredweddingdress #dressdesigner #handmadeweddingdress #bespokeweddingdress #youruniqueday #designerweddingdress #customweddingdress #popyacolor #voguetalents #luxurybridal #redweddingdress #weddingdressgoals #weddingportrait #flashesofdelight #bridalcouture #coutureweddingdress #weddinginspiration #thelookoflove #funweddingdress #coolbride #notjustforweddings #weddingstyle

Walking around my mums garden, I just can’t help but to pick one of everything, and in every colour! Even the seed heads and carrot tops! #botanicalpickmeup #underthefloralspell #wildforflowers #flowersgivemepower #caughtflowerhanded #bloomingmarvelous #inspiredbypetals #wildaboutflowers #bloomingseason #popyacolor #floralgoals #bontanicaldaydreams #botanicaldreamers #flowersofinstagram #petalsandprops #inspirewithblooms #prettyposy #makinglivinglovely

Strange beginnings: This dress was originally made for Gina G (who!?) for her UK comeback and tour. @mrandmrsunique then asked if I had any samples for a photoshoot, and I thought the disco sequins might just be her thing! (ps. I am very into @neviepie biscuits as fashion accessories!) #uniqueweddingdress #uniqueweddingdress #wildenlondon #disco #sequins #makersgonnamake #mrandmrsunique #petalsandprops #allthatglitters #aynhoepark #partyoutfits #thecreatorsway #amakersjourney #uniquewedding #bridebabe #customdesign

And we’re off! We’ve been far and long in the van before, but only me and Pete. Never and arguments and never any major hiccups (a fuse blew loosing our indicators between Yorkshire moors and Scotland, that’s the worst that happened). But now we’re only off up the road to the beach, with a baby in tow and a new awning. Wish us luck!
#packandgo #mytinyatlas #athomeintheworld #travelawesome #vwvan #houseandgarden #vanlife #tripstagram #adventuresanywhere #momentsnotthings #thehappynow #vintagecar

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