Where do I even begin? I came to Cynthia with a very idiosyncratic dress design which was inspired from fifteenth-century manuscripts and she transformed by idea into the dress of my dreams! Everyone was gushing on the wedding day and the best part about the design is that I can now work with her on repurposing it for a regular formal gown by dyeing it blue. She is extremely meticulous when it comes to pattern cutting and thinking about how fabric is supposed to fall and affect one’s silhouette - the mark of a truly talented dress-maker.

On an individual level, Cynthia is extremely friendly and funny and treats you like a friend. I especially loved hearing all her tales about the ups and downs and the drama behind wedding dress design. Unlike most other designers I’ve tried to work with, she actually responds to e-mails and fixed dates in calendars and working with her has none of the faff which is more common to other bespoke designers. :)

Thank you Cynthia for making me feel so beautiful and confident on such a special day — I couldn’t have asked for a better designer or a more perfect dress.

From start to finish you truly brought my vision to life.
I wanted something elegant, unique, and comfortable for the day and that was most definitely delivered.
I have received endless compliments!
Thank you for being so supportive throughout the process and making adjustments to ensure everything was perfect for me.
Highly recommend Cynthia Grafton-Holt to any bride looking for a personalised, one-of-a-kind creation!

From the moment I spoke to Cynthia, I knew she was special and I am very grateful to have worked with her for such a huge milestone. Seeing the pieces displayed in her studio was a true reflection of her attention to detail, skill and talent. When we first met, Cynthia took the time to understand exactly what I was after in a wedding dress whilst respecting my budget and body shape - and I couldn't be happier or more comfortable with the final result. Every fitting was thoughtful and meticulous, and she always made me/my loved ones feel welcome and energised. Her assistant Shirley was also invaluable, and made the administrative side of the process so simple and flexible. I feel incredibly lucky to have met Cynthia and it will be such a privilege to wear her work on my wedding day. Cynthia, thank you for making this experience so incredibly special - you are amazing!

Cynthia was really fantastic and she has great attention to detail. She made my beautiful white wedding dress with a large blue bow on it and she nailed it and exactly got my vision for it. Wearing the dress on the day was so special and I really appreciate all the hard work she has put into the dress. The materials were also perfect and of high quality. Thank you so much Cynthia! x

Cynthia Grafton-Holt created THE most amazing wedding dress for my daughter. After struggling for months and about to give up ever finding anything she loved, she met Cynthia online who took her measurements and sent her all the ideas with fabrics direct to her home. From what was a difficult journey, Cynthia made it seem so effortless with the consideration and ideas she provided. The final dress was oh so stunning! We cant thank you enough. You are a true professional at what you do. Thank you Cynthia for making her dream come true.

I fell in love with the 'Gabrielle wedding dress' design. It was so different from anything else I had seen and the dress felt wonderful I couldnt imagine myself in anything else. Cynthia, tailored the dress to fit me and it was perfect from start to finish. Her team and support staff were outstanding with organising appointments for me and following up.. My wedding day was evern more special than I could ever have imagined. I felt so beautiful and everyone loved my dress. Designing my dress was challenging as I had just had my baby daughter and my body kept changing size. Cynthia was so patient, even though it took much longer than we had planned. Her calmness and honest approach was exactly what I needed and her expertise is faultless. She is exactly who you need in your corner when it comes to designing your dream dress and I would highly recommend her to anyone. My Mom and Dad both cried and so did my bridal party which made me cry too. The entire experience is such a meaningful one with countless memories and a great friend who feels like family. Cynthia and Shirley, I cant thank you enough for all you have done, I will be forever grateful.
I wish you both every success in the new studio and hope to visit you all soon when the album arrives.

Charlene Walker
London bride