Sally Bean Couture - Bespoke Wedding Dress Designer

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  Nicky Lacourse

  If you're considering getting a bespoke, luxury, beautifully made wedding dress that doubles up as a piece of art, then look no further. I found Sally after searching for a dressmaker that had the skill to make a dress with a hidden corset, and I'm so so glad she agreed to take me on as her client! Over the ensuing months, Sally helped me to hone my garbled ideas and thoughts into a truly beautiful dress. I had so much fun getting to know her throughout the process, and I really valued her opinions and suggestions. As you can see, the dress came out perfectly - it nipped my waist and accentuated my curves and I am still recieving compliments today (six months later!!). I also had a silk veil and an additional bespoke lace overlay skirt made which is 100% the most beautiful thing I own. In summary, if I ever get divorced and remarry, I will be straight back on Sally's doorstep begging her to make me another dress. Thank you Sally you wonderful, beautiful and talented human xx

  25-05-2023
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  Katie Burgoyne

  Sally created the dress of my dreams! After trying on numerous dresses at wedding boutiques, I decided to go the bespoke route and found Sally after doing some research. Over the course of 9 months, I met with Sally regularly to design my dress. She helped me refine my vision while still allowing me to have all design decisions (although I definitely looked to her for guidance & expertise!). The dress we ultimately created together is more beautiful and special than I could have imagined, and this is all due to Sally’s talent and commitment to her clients. Beyond her ability to create stunning dresses, she is so wonderful to get to know as a friend and makes you feel so comfortable and at home in the appointments. I could not recommend Sally enough - I will forever be grateful for our time together and the beautiful dress I wore on my wedding day. It really is a work of art. Thank you so much, Sally! Lots of love, Katie.

  27-10-2022
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  Julie Duffus

  I got to know Sally quite well as my wedding was moved several times (and countries) during Covid. She is extremely talented and you'll get a dress especially for you, which makes me wonder why anyone would go and get one off a shelf, especially as her prices are very reasonable, and your dress will be made in England by such a talented team! If you are reading this and debating whether to go and see Sally, just do it! You won't be disappointed 😌

  27-09-2022
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  Courtney John-Reader

  Working with Sally on a wedding dress has been the most amazing experience - I was very sad when it was time to get married and our appointments came to an end! The hidden corset is brilliant and I want one in every dress now. And the dress itself is more than I could ever imagine, and exceeds anything I had seen in store. It added a dazzle to the magic of the day that makes me smile each time I see a photo, and it took my husband’s breath away when he first saw me. More so, despite not knowing me before our first call in February, every person at the wedding commented on how much the dress suited my personality, and how they couldn’t imagine me in anything else. It just demonstrated how much time Sally spent getting to know my preferences and reflecting it in her design! The care and attention Sally has shown to its construction, its fit, its quality and my tastes is reflected in every layer and button. Honestly, I would get married again just to get another dress made!

  27-09-2022
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  Hollie Benneyworth

  I will always cherish the decision to order a couture gown from Sally Bean - it was a no-brainer after having not seen any dresses that were what I knew I wanted! The design conversations, fittings and one-to-one chats made the experience so, so special and made me feel on top of the world after every visit (I will really miss not having a regular dress appointment with Sally in my diary!). I would describe Sally as a talented, considerate, innovative, conscientious and thorough luxury couture bridal dress designer. Having ordered a dress from Sally more than a year before my wedding day, I felt she listened and took so seriously the importance of a long-term bride-designer partnership. Her approach to co-designing a dress is so filled with passion and genuine joy - and my dress itself shows that. The dress I took home with me is gorgeous and everything I wished for. It’s pure luxury, fitted to perfection and was so much fun to wear with the finest silk bodice and a LOT of tulle ruffles, all individually sewn to perf cation to create a huge skirt that made me feel incredible. Just the total dress of dreams. I’ve made a friend for life with Sally and I can’t wait to see what more she and her team create next.

  27-09-2022
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  Sarah Tonna

  I would highly recommend Sally. I found it unbelievably hard to find a dress and was near giving up but then took a chance with making it and so glad I did. I was particularly drawn to Sally because of her experience in hidden corsetry and it didn’t disappoint. Sally is also very flexible and willing to adapt styles as you go which I really appreciated. Sally also puts so much care into every detail right down to the way she packs the dress for you with extra buttons and a swatch to test for ironing - it really is care that you wouldn’t normally get. It does take time with all the fittings etc but I’d say it’s definitely worth it!

  27-07-2022
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  Eleanor Teasdale

  Sally is an absolute joy to work with. She took my vague list of inspirations and made flesh a dress that I loved and looked amazing in. I'm waiting for the pro photos back so will add to my review when they are in but she combined intricate lace design and corsetry cutting with embellishments to create a dress that honestly is so beautiful and intricate that it looks like it belongs in a museum. Every issue or whim you have she will carefully take, think about and see how to apply to the fabric itself. She'll think about how you move it, how you feel in it and how to create the entrance and drama you want as well as how to make it wearable for dancing and moving in. She's an artist.

  27-07-2022
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  Lu Sang

  I worked with Sally to make my veil and evening dress for my wedding which was such a special experience. Sally is absolutely lovely to work with and such a skilled professional. I loved each one of our fittings- it was so special to have this in the run up to the big day and I knew both pieces were going to be absolutely perfect with all the love and time that had been poured into them and wow they were! The veil- I picked the lace I wanted for this with Sally who then worked on the design and showed me the various silks and tulles which could be used to create it. I also had our initials sown in by Sally, making it super personal. The veil looked totally incredible with my wedding dress which was quite plain. I had so many compliments on the veil and how beautiful it was. It was clear to see how much work had gone into creating this amazing piece. The evening dress- My wedding dress was quite big so I wanted to change into something light and fun for the evening- wow did Sally create this! I saw some amazing beaded fabric she had recently got in, which is what started the idea off. I then worked with Sally to design the most amazing party dress that literally lit up the dance floor and was so so fun to wear. The level of detail put into this dress was amazing and I love that I can wear it all over again at a party in the future. Thank you ever so much Sally for creating such amazing pieces for my wedding day. I loved working with you and the looks you created for me were incredible!

  27-05-2022
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  Suzanne Sangster

  My daughter Lucy had asked Sally to make her veil and an evening dress for her wedding. I was not sure what to do about my outfit and when I went along to Lucy’s first appointment, Sally mentioned that as well as wedding dresses, she also made occasion wear. I’ve never had a dress made for me before and after discussing some ideas with Sally, decided to have her make my dress. From start to finish the process was amazing. I worked with Sally to design the dress and choose the fabric. Sally had wonderful ideas and the fittings were such fun and it was really interesting, seeing how a unique couture piece is designed and made. Sally was always available to discuss ideas and give advice on accessories too. I was thrilled with my dress and had so many compliments on the day. It was a wonderful experience and I would highly recommend Sally and her team. I’m looking forward to the next time….

  27-05-2022
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  Elizabeth Rogers

  It’s hard to choose where to begin! Sally created the most beautiful bespoke wedding dress for me. It is a work of art. I had a very particular vision for my wedding dress and met with a few designers, but as soon as I met (on zoom!) Sally, I knew she was ‘the one’. I am an artist, and I have previously studied fashion design, so I was not only looking for a beautiful design, but expert craftsmanship and acute attention to detail. Sally is all this and more. To have a true couture gown designed for me was (and is!) a genuine dream come true. Sally’s design aesthetic is reminiscent of haute couture Dior, de la Renta and original Givenchy - at the same time it is completely contemporary and unique. Sally truly cares about each and every dress she creates. My dress was inspired by both Grace Kelly’s and my Grandmother’s wedding dresses. Sally blended the inspirations seamlessly and created complete perfection. She took the importance of the sentimentality behind my dress seriously and incorporated it with the utmost care. Sally took pearls from my Grandmother’s headdress and incorporated them onto my own bespoke headdress, which helped me to feel close to my Grandma on my wedding day. Additionally, Sally embroidered mime and my husband’s initials on my veil and hidden within the lace of the veil were embroidered cat paws, taken from stamps of our cats feet. The lace on my gown and headdress were hand beaded in such exquisite detail that the current photos I have do not do this work justice! With Sally, you will always feel comfortable, confident and your best self. Not once did I feel judged or pressured (unfortunately some friends of mine have felt this way at bridal appointments), and Sally was more than happy to explain and answer any questions - always with kindness and compassion. Fittings were always an exciting and enjoyable process, and I felt so lucky to involved in my dress’ journey from toile to finished garment. I would recommend Sally without hesitation, more over, I feel it was an honour to be her client and for her to design and create my wedding dress. Sally’s work is beautiful, just look at my dress or any of the stunning gowns on her website and instagram and you will fall in love. Thank you endlessly, Sally, for creating the perfect, most beautiful, elegant and breathe-taking dress for my wedding day.

  27-05-2022