Business Details
Bespoke Wedding Dresses & Couture Bridal Wear in Stratford Upon Avon
Elizabeth Ayers Bridalwear has been crafting exquisite bespoke wedding dresses and couture bridal wear for over 30 years. Founded by designer Elizabeth Ayers, the business combines decades of expertise with a passion for creating personalized gowns that reflect each bride's individuality. Our services include made-to-measure wedding dresses, alterations for vintage or off-the-rack gowns, and special occasion wear for mothers of the bride or groom. With a background in theatre costume design and experience supplying prestigious retailers like Liberty of London and Harrods, we bring artistic flair and technical precision to every creation.Our studio in Stratford Upon Avon offers a private, appointment-only setting where clients receive dedicated attention throughout the design process. We stock collections from Belgian designers Marylise and Rembo-Atelier while also offering fully custom designs in luxurious fabrics like tulle, lace, and chiffon. Our alterations service ensures perfect fit and comfort, transforming existing dresses into couture masterpieces. With testimonials praising our attention to detail and ability to realize even the most unconventional visions, we pride ourselves on making every client feel confident and radiant on their special day.
Services
Wedding Dresses
Bridal Alterations
Couture Service
Special Occasion Wear
Prom Dresses
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of experience in bespoke bridal design and alterations
- Our made-to-measure service ensures perfect fit and personalized details
- We combine international designer collections with fully custom creations
- Our alterations service transforms existing dresses into couture masterpieces
- Clients receive dedicated appointment-only consultations in our private studio
What people say
Stunning bespoke designs
Perfect alterations achieved
Exceptional attention to detail
Creative problem-solving
Confidence-boosting results
Services
Bespoke Wedding Dresses
Our bespoke wedding dresses are individually crafted to reflect each bride's personality and style. Using premium fabrics like tulle, lace, and chiffon, we create made-to-measure designs through a collaborative process involving initial consultations, design sketches, and multiple fittings. The service includes creating patterns from scratch and offering options for coloured or unconventional designs while ensuring perfect fit and comfort.
Bridal Alterations
Professional bridal alterations transform existing gowns into perfectly fitting couture creations. We handle everything from hem adjustments to complete remodelling, working with vintage, off-the-rack, or pre-loved dresses. Our expertise includes reshaping silhouettes, adding embellishments, and solving complex fitting challenges while maintaining the garment's original integrity and enhancing its aesthetic appeal.
Couture Service
The couture service offers fully custom creations for special occasions beyond weddings. This includes prom dresses, mother-of-the-bride outfits, and unique evening wear. Each piece undergoes a meticulous design process with initial consultations, fabric selection, pattern creation, and multiple fittings to ensure both aesthetic perfection and flawless fit in luxurious materials.
Special Occasion Wear
We design and create custom outfits for significant life events beyond weddings. This service caters to mothers of the bride/groom, prom attendees, and clients requiring distinctive formal wear. The process involves personalized design consultations, fabric selection from premium suppliers, and expert tailoring to ensure garments that flatter individual figures while matching event requirements.
Marylise & Rembo-Atelier
As UK representatives for Belgian designers Marylise and Rembo-Atelier, we offer exclusive access to their collections. These feature romantic silhouettes in delicate laces, tulle, and chiffon with modern twists on classic designs. Clients can browse these curated ranges in our private studio setting while benefiting from our expert styling advice and customization options.
People
Elizabeth Ayers
Owner & Lead Designer
With over 30 years of experience in bridal couture, Elizabeth Ayers combines theatre costume design expertise with bespoke tailoring skills. She has supplied Liberty of London and Harrods, been shortlisted for Brides magazine awards, and developed her private label alongside representing Marylise and Rembo-Atelier for two decades.
Questions
Do you offer fully custom wedding dress designs?
Yes, we specialize in bespoke wedding dresses created from your unique vision through collaborative design consultations and multiple fittings.
Can you alter vintage or second-hand wedding dresses?
We provide comprehensive alterations for vintage and pre-owned gowns, including structural adjustments and modernization while preserving original details.
What areas do you serve from Stratford Upon Avon?
We serve clients across Warwickshire, West Midlands, and London, with many customers traveling for our specialist bridal services.
Do you carry designer bridal collections?
Yes, we are UK representatives for Marylise and Rembo-Atelier, offering their exclusive Belgian-designed collections alongside our custom creations.
How does the couture design process work?
Our couture process involves initial design consultations, fabric selection, pattern creation, multiple fittings, and final garment construction over several months.
Can you help with special occasion outfits besides weddings?
We create custom special occasion wear including mother-of-the-bride outfits, prom dresses, and formal evening wear tailored to individual needs.
