For enquiries or to book appointments, contact Lucy on 07947 452826 lucy@sussexbridalseamstress.com

Antoinette Collection

Opulent taffeta, silk Duchesse and bold lace, this collection combines the volume of featherlight ballgowns with regal Grecian Drape.

All of these gowns and lace over-pieces are made using upcycled pre-loved wedding dresses.

Drop us an email for more details.

lucy@sussexbridalseamstress.com

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Veronica collection

Emphasis on bias cut and fluid silk drape, inspired by the glamour of 1930s Hollywood.

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Stevie Collection

Antique lace and free-spirited, these gowns are as exquisite as heirlooms, with a nod to 1970s rock divas.

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Upcycle your dress

Let's be honest, buying a brand-new wedding dress and wearing it once in a lifetime won't be the most sustainable clothing choice you've ever made.

After your big day, at SBS we can help you extend the life of your wedding dress.

Prices start at £150 for a shortened hem, and £400 for a corset made from your dress.

Call Lucy on 07947 452826 to chat through options.

Bride to wedding guest

Shortening your dress to become mini or tea length works well for satin, organza, lace or chiffon.

We can also dye the dress to your shade of choice (depending on fabric).

Pastel shades mean you can continue to wear your dress for years to come, reliving beautiful memories of your Big Day.

Meet the Designer & Maker

Lucy Kern is the Hassocks based Bridal Designer and maker behind the Recycled Bridal Collective, a range of wedding separates and dresses made using up-cycled and pre-loved bridal-wear.

She has over 15 years creating wedding gowns made to measure, and is an expert in all bridal and occasion-wear alterations.

Find out more about her story to date below

About Lucy
  • Kim

    Skype call with the Lady who is designing and making my wedding dress.. Feeling so lucky to not only have a very skilled dress maker but also one so dedicated that she is skyped me from the UK for an hour to go over things.. I highly recommend, what fantastic service.. Thank you so much Lucy x

  • Megan

    Having Lucy make my wedding dress was a wonderful experience. I already loved the dresses shown in the shop but Lucy adapted an existing design to better suit what I wanted. She made the whole process enjoyable and easy and the finished dress is just beautiful, I cannot wait to wear it. To have someone skilfully design and create you such a lovely dress is an amazing experience and worth every penny.

  • Sarah

    I was so nervous about buying a dress online but I fell in love with the photos so I decided to be brave & just do it! I'm so happy, the dress is just as gorgeous as I had hoped. All the finishes are done beautifully. Thank you so much. I would definitely recommend Lucy to everyone xx

  • Laura

    Hello Lucy! Thank you again for making my wedding dress. I received SO many compliments. Everyone loved it, but no one more than me. Happy New Year! Laura x

  • Fi

    Thank you to Lucy I had a disaster with the original top for my wedding dress, and Lucy, with the adversity of the Christmas holidays in her way, managed to get this beautiful top on time to me, and it recieved many compliments. Beautiful craftsmanship, but also (and it can be rare on the internet), great customer care. Thank you!

  • Heather

    Here's one good dress photo we have gotten so far. I'll send another if there are more I think you'd enjoy. I'm glad you like me in your beautiful work. Thank you again.

    Heather x

  • Lucy

    Thankyou so much to Lucy for making my wedding day so special with my
    beautiful dress. I could never have dreamed that it would be so beautiful.
    Thankyou for all your hard work, and ideas to really design my dream dress.

  • Terryanne

    This dress was absolutely perfect for my wedding. I was hesitant to order online but Lucy was very thorough and communicated with me every step of the way. Thanks to Lucy I walked down the aisle in my dream wedding dress. I received so many compliments on my dress also! Highly recommended!

  • Jen

    I am so excited to wear my dress for my wedding day! Lucy was wonderful to work with, checking in to be sure I got exactly what I wanted. I didn't want a long dress and she made one special for me that is stunning. My dress was shipped with a great garment bag, and beautiful hanger, and a personal note from Lucy with her telephone number in case I had any troubles. I highly recommend!

Find us

Sussex Bridal Seamstress

9 Avenue De Warenne

Hassocks

West Sussex

BN6 8FP

Call 07947 452826