Catherine Blades is a talented British bridal designer. She provides a fully bespoke service designing and creating stunning wedding gowns and occasion wear that are unique to each client.
Her superior knowledge of cut and fit set her apart from other designers. She is a highly skilled dressmaker, taking your ideas and transforming them into the dress of your dreams. Her warmth and personal service makes having a dress designed and made by her a truly wonderful experience, one that has her clients feeling at ease, and thoroughly enjoying the process from beginning to end.
Catherine learned her craft with some big name designers, and over the past 16 years has refined her skills to become a couture dressmaker, designing and hand crafting exquisite gowns using a mix of traditional and modern techniques, luxurious fabrics and stunning embellishments. Catherine designs with flare and innovation, and her creations are definitively cutting edge.
Catherine works from the beautiful Blades studio, a calm and peaceful place, set in the tranquil countryside on the Berkshire/Hampshire border. All commissioned dresses are designed, made and fitted by Catherine personally and her great care and attention to detail leave her clients owning a stunning bespoke gown.
Personal Message from the Manager
Name of Wedding Contact: Catherine
"Hi, I'm Catherine, and it's my pleasure to welcome you to the Blades Studio. I'm a dress designer and artist, based in the beautiful Hampshire/Berkshire countryside, and my passion is creating gorgeous dresses for beautiful women. I love designing bridal gowns, there's something so very special about being part of someone's wedding journey, and it is an honour to get to know every one of my beautiful brides and their families. I look forward to welcoming you to my studio very soon."