Lucia Silver is the founder and creative director of State of Grace, the only atelier house in London to offer bespoke garment and accessory design, styling and hair and make-up for weddings and other special occasions.

Working with teams of experts, State of Grace aims to help women, and brides-to-be, make their dream outfits come true. Because every client is different, listening to and understanding what they want is paramount to the work of Lucia and her team.

“We are not about a static collection. We can afford to delve very deep into what the client loves, what her fiancé would love, the colours in the room, whether she would like a different look for church and for the evening…”

A head-to-toe bespoke service effectively saves hours of agonising over pages and pages of bridal magazines. Indeed every aspect of the wedding outfit ­– from the dress, to the shoes and the headpiece – is custom made for the bride, taking into account her personality, colouring, body shape and preferences, using the finest materials.

“We should be able to integrate everything that you desire into the design. This is where the world of bespoke is so exciting!”

Styling is also an essential part of the services offered. “It’s sometimes more about how the dress is styled than it is about the dress itself. We want to open up your mind to the realm of possibilities.”

“We often find that a bride is trying to make an outfit suit church and evening but you want to look respectable, demure and appropriate for church, whereas in the evening you want to look fabulous, sexy and sensual – those aren’t the same! Our shrugs and capes will give a certain amount of cover for church. Then the cape, the veil come off, a cute sassy little head dress comes on, a beautiful necklace comes on, some back jewellery perhaps and the bride is ready for the evening, but still has the same dress on.”

Whilst the general perception is that bespoke prices are going to be very high, full made-to-measure garments at State of Grace are actually more affordable than most designers’ items off the peg. Besides you get the guarantee that your wedding outfit will be as unique as you.

State of Grace also offers personalised head-to-toe design and styling service to your whole bridal party, thereby ensuring that all have a harmonious look that suits them individually as well the style of your wedding.

Clients are welcomed by appointment only into Lucia’s elegant and luxurious studio just moments from Notting Hill Station.

By Alexia Jacquot

www.thestateofgrace.com