Dandelions & Pearls — THE UN-WEDDING

dark haired bride wearing a gold wedding dress with stars — Dandelions & Pearls

Bespoke bridal boutique in Devon.

Alternative bespoke bridal and occasion wear for the style conscious bride and the wild at heart.

Dandelions & Pearls was founded by designer/couturier, Lynsey Beardmore. Lynsey hand-crafts cool, non-traditional bridalwear from her atelier in the beautiful grounds of Cockington Court in Torquay.

I specialise in creating fashion-forward designs often influenced by my love affair with the vintage fashions of times gone by. Finding inspiration in every era, from the bias-cut gowns of the 1930’s, to the femme fatale looks of 1940’s Hollywood Film Noir. I’m also a bit of a magpie for anything sparkly, so you can find plenty of sequins and glitter scattered throughout my designs.

With a fashion degree and over ten years experience creating couture vintage reproduction clothing for clients all over the world, I decided to take the leap into bridal wear after a number of clients entrusted me to make their wedding gowns.

Celebrating individuality will always be at the heart of Dandelions & Pearls. I offer brides a totally bespoke service, giving them the freedom to create the bridal look of their dreams which is a true reflection of their personality and style.

I believe that finding your wedding dress should be a fun and stress free one, inclusive to all and have created an intimate and laidback space, as an alternative to the traditional wedding dress shopping experience. My aim is to empower every bride to be their true authentic self and have the confidence to wear whatever they want on their wedding day.

The whole process of having a wedding outfit designed and created especially for you is an exciting collaborative journey. You’ll be made to feel valued and special while being involved in every step of its creation.

Sample gowns, bridal jumpsuits, and separates.

The bespoke journey begins with an initial design consultation, either at our studio or virtually. This is when I take the time to really get to know all about you and your wedding plans. You’ll have the chance to try on a selection of our sample gowns, bridal jumpsuits, and separates. All of our designs can be customised to your liking - So you could take elements from different designs to create something unique, or we can work together to design something from scratch that is truly bespoke.

After an informal chat, I’ll take your ideas and translate them into a series of sketches for you to choose from.

Ethically handcrafted bridal gowns in Devon, England.

I have an extensive selection of fabric samples for you to browse. From exquisite laces and modern embroideries to frothy tulles and sumptuous silks, as well as a range of sustainable fabrics for all our environmentally conscious babes.

All of our bespoke pieces are made to measure. After a design has been finalised a pattern will be drafted to your exact measurements and a series of prototypes are created so that we can perfect the fit and make any tweaks to the design, resulting in a garment that flatters your body shape and fits you perfectly.