Jennifer’s Bespoke Bridesmaids Dresses
Clare at River Elliot Bridal in Cambridge was highly recommended to me to design and make our dream bridesmaid dresses. Clare listened to every detail of what I wanted. She filled me with confidence that my vision would become reality. Clare always checked in with me on every stage of development and made helpful suggestions and tweaks to the design and fabric. Clare is a perfectionist and will work tirelessly to make your dreams and goals a reality for your perfect day. I have to say she really does go the extra mile (even attending my bridal fitting to understand the whole look).
All my bridesmaids loved their dresses which I think you can see is beaming out of their faces! Each dress was the same but bespoke to each ladies physical body shapes. One shape is not flattering on all! It was this attention to detail that made my bridesmaids feel so special on the big day. This feeling was very important to me for my big day, it is like an invisible ingredient but one that is so beautiful, elegant and natural. You can’t point out what it is but it is there and it makes it! (Bespoke, attention to details, individual care).
Seeing how beautiful my bridesmaids were on the day of our wedding filled me with extra love and emotion that I can’t even put into words. Thank you Clare, forever grateful Jennifer.
Izzy’s Boho Princess Prom Dress
Clare from River Elliot Bridal made my daughter’s dream come true, creating the most beautiful handmade with love prom gown.
Clare’s attention to detail and her utter patience made the whole experience an utter joy for us. I cannot recommend River Elliot Bridal in Cambridge enough for occasion wear and if you’re looking for some extra special, forever thankful – K. Fisher, Suffolk.
The following is a collection of bridal testimonials in support of my nomination and subsequent award at the Four Counties Wedding Awards 2018. I was awarded ‘One to Watch’ in the Bridal Dressmaker and Designer category. Huge thanks to all my lovely brides and clients who supported me.
Clare of River Elliot Bridal has a great flair and passion for design and fabrics. This, combined with her knowledge, couture skills and professional approach make her a great choice for anyone looking for a bespoke gown. From the initial consultation which started with a few ideas of style and fabric, Clare worked patiently and tirelessly to design and produce a stunning gown which was a perfect fit, beautifully made and in an exquisite fabric. She is always delightful to deal with, and I would recommend her highly.
Clare was super enthusiastic about my Mum’s vintage (1965) wedding dress which I thought might be beyond repair. She was very knowledgeable about the construction techniques from this era and extremely skilled at making the necessary fixes. (The dress needed the sleeves removing for our
summer wedding, extra panels added to the back and easing over the hips. It also needed the train trimming to remove some ancient stains from a wet winter wedding in 1965 that dry cleaning wouldn’t shift.) Clare went above and beyond what I expected in order to provide me with a wedding dress that I
was proud to wear on our wedding day. I’d thoroughly recommend Clare to anyone else who needs a very skilled seamstress with endless enthusiasm and a ‘can do’ attitude.
Clare is just starting out as a designer, and she deserves the recognition. She has a huge heart and a genuine desire to help you map out your wedding dress and bring it into reality. I am so happy with the changes she made to my dress. She’s great!