About Made by Lawrie and customer comments

Made by Lawrie (MBL) is the registered business name of Margaret Lawrie Hunter. I delight in designing and making bespoke bridalwear accessories for people who want something a bit different. Each item is made with care by me, not mass-produced in a factory. Your wedding is a very special day – you deserve to treat yourself! I hope you will appreciate the time and skill that goes into making my special bridal accessories. Because I make everything to order, you can have items personalised or tailored to suit your wedding colours or theme. I'll only charge you more if it takes a lot longer or I have to buy special materials that cost more than those for my standard accessories. Look at the commissions page for some examples, but feel free to ask for more information.

If you have any questions, or want to enquire about made-to-order accessories, please contact me by phone or email. Some of my accessories are also for sale via the online wedding shops at Aye Do and Olivier Laudus and in my Folksy and Etsy shops. If you see my designs elsewhere then they are not authorised and have not been made by me.

Happy customers

I wanted to share a picture of mine with the veil I purchased from you. Thank you very much again. Everybody loved it. Selin

We would like to thank you for the beautiful ring cushion you made for our 3-year-old grandson to carry at the wedding in June. It was greatly admired by all and he was very proud of it (greatly alarmed when the photographer wanted to borrow it for a few minutes!). I am attaching a couple of photos of him with the cushion – to admire your handiwork. Patricia

I thought you might like to see a picture of the fur wrap. I loved wearing it and it also kept me warm so was very grateful for it!! Susanne

Your products are gorgeous! Sue

I received the package on Saturday morning. It all looks wonderful, thank you very much! I love everything, it will all make my day extra special and I appreciate all the effort you went to. I'll send a pic. Jane

I am so delighted with my gorgeous custom made garter. Margaret was so helpful offering lots of useful advice on how to use my family antique lace to create a stunning garter. I cannot wait to wear it as my something old on our wedding day. Delivery and payment were both quick and easy too, which for a busy bride is absolutely perfect. Thank you so much Margaret!! Victoria

The wrap arrived and is perfect. Thank you very much for such a quick turnaround. I’ve been singing your praises to my pals regarding your five-star service. Irene

I wanted to let you know that I've just received the garter I custom ordered for my wedding in September, and it is absolutely beautiful and perfect. Thank you for such a wonderful product - I can't wait to wear it! Rebecca

Many thanks for the Heather garter, which I received yesterday. It's really pretty and I'm very pleased with it, as I'm sure my daugther will be when I show it to her next weekend. Sue

Thank you so much for the lovely garter. My daughter will be thrilled to bits with it. The quality and finish are perfect. Christine

Just to let you know that the garter has arrived today and I am absolutely thrilled with it. You have done a fab job, and I can't wait to surprise my hubby to be! Thank you so much, I will be recommending you to all and sundry! Michelle

Thank you so much. I spent hours searching for a bolero and finally I have exactly the one that I want. I really appreciate the service that you have given and am delighted with my bolero, so thank you again. I will definitely recommend you :) Kath

Just to let you know I received the garter and bags. Thanks a million! They're gorgeous! Very, very pleased with them all! Thank you for all your help and hard work. Melanie

I just wanted to write to let you know how much I love the garter! It's so beautiful and it should complete my wedding dress perfectly. I had not found any other garter whilst searching online that looked anything like your design, and I was so glad to come across your website and to see the finished product is such a high quality. It's just what I was looking for, as I was not too keen on a lace design. Thank you so much and also for your very quick delivery. Lucy

I am so delighted with my gorgeous custom-made garter. You were so helpful offering lots of useful advice on how to use my family antique lace to create a stunning garter. I cannot wait to wear it as my something old on our wedding day. Delivery and payment were both quick and easy too, which for a busy bride is absolutely perfect. Thank you so much. Victoria

Wow, I've received my garter already. Thank you so much, it is beautiful and the hidden pouch on the inside for my engagement ring is perfect. Thank you! Holly

I was just writing to say that I received my garter today, and I am really impressed by it. The quality is super, and I can't wait to wear it now. Katie

I just received my wedding garter from my head bridesmaid and I had to email you straight away as it is the most gorgeous, beautifully made garter I have ever seen! I can’t stop looking at it, and I’m so excited to wear it on my wedding day. It’s perfect and fits like a dream. Thank you so much, it’s people like you that put the romance and excitement back into wedding planning. Viktoria

The shrug is beautiful and sets my dress off wonderfully – just the vintage tone I am looking for! Thank you so much for doing it so quickly! Jacki

I just wanted to write and thank you for the lovely garter which I received a few weeks ago. I am very pleased with the quality of the garter and the packaging is also beautiful. Once again many thanks and kind regards. Pat

Just wanted to let you know the cushion arrived today and I am really pleased with it and I'm sure the Bride and Groom will be too. Thanks once again. Clare

Just wanted to say my garter is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you very much for all your help, especially sending me samples so I could check the colours! Charlotte

The guest book is beautiful. Thank you so much for the quickness in providing us with this. It is very much appreciated. Heather

Gosh, thank you! My cloak and bag are SO beautiful, just don't know what to say actually… speechless for once!… My hair slide has just arrived and it's absolutely perfect! Thank you so, so very much once again. Nicola

Just wanted to say my daughter's wrap has arrived and she loves it. Jane

Just received the cloak and it is beautiful. Fits perfectly. Just wanted to say thanks for doing it at such short notice. Gayle

Thank You for your help – the bag arrived today and my sister was thrilled! Judith

You've made the most beautiful garter I have ever seen in my life. The feel, the look and the obvious time put into it was incredible. I started to cry when I saw the little blue bow you hid inside. What a thoughtful detail for a bride-to-be. Thank you so much. Karla

I received the garter and it was beautiful! The bride was in tears as it was so special. Thank you! Mary Rose

Thank you so much for my garter, it arrived today and the colour and design are beautiful. Andrea

Oh my goodness! Thank you so much Margaret, my bag and garter have arrived and they are both so beautiful. More lovely than I ever imagined! Absolutely gorgeous! You have done a really amazing job. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Claire

I just wanted to say thanks for the wrap, it's lovely!!! It's going to go so well with my dress and keep me warm on the wedding day. Thanks for the quick turn around. Cheryl

I just wanted to say a massive thank you for my garter. It is gorgeous… thank you very, very much. It is so pretty. Thank you for your fantastic service. Rachel

Thank you Margaret. Have received the wrap and it's perfect. Kim

Just to let you know that my items have arrived and they are absolutely adorable. I'm very very pleased with them and would like to thank you for all your hard work and help. Many thanks again, it's been a pleasure and I will be sure to recommend you in the future. Susan

I am just dropping you a line to say that I am absolutely delighted with my bolero, bag and garter. They are all beautifully made and the bolero is exquisite and looks like it was meant for the dress! Thanks to you my wedding outfit is now complete and I can't wait to wear it! Claire

[The bag] arrived safely yesterday, and it's absolutely gorgeous. Thank you so much for your prompt helpful service and quick turnaround. I really appreciate it and am completely delighted with the result! Tracey

I just want to say a HUGE thank you for my recent order for a personalized garter. I wanted something that was different yet classic – you have ticked both boxes for me! I will certainly be recommending you to my friends and colleagues. Thank you again. Nicola

Just to let you know I received my garter yesterday and it's beautiful! I'm delighted with it. I'm sure my fiancé will love it!! Will pass on your details to friends who are getting married. Thanks again. Maria

Thank you so very much for your urgent turnaround of my lovely bridal dolly bag. I received it first thing this morning and I am absolutely delighted with it – it is exquisite!!! The simplicity of the ivory satin and small pearls on the Lia bag is beautiful. Your quality and service is absolutely exceptional. Thank you so very much. Sally

I can't tell you how thrilled I was with the beautiful albums you have made. They are absolutely exquisite and came beautifully presented and packaged. I am looking forward to handing over the wedding album to a friend. Penny

Just to let you know that the dolly bag and garter arrived this morning. Well, what can I say apart from how pleased I am with them and that they are so beautiful. The bag has far surpassed what I imagined. Many thanks for all your help and assistance on this one, I really appreciate it. It will make our day so special. Tracey

I've just received my beautiful garter and had to contact you to say how pleased l am with it. It's sorted the 'something blue' as well with the little blue bow sewn into the inside. What a fantastic idea! Thank you so much – l can't wait to wear it on my wedding day! Fiona

I received my wrap on Thursday and it's an excellent fit and so luxurious. Many thanks for an excellent service and I shall certainly recommend you to friends when they marry. Lynn

Thank you so much for the fast delivery of this garter. It is lovely and my daughter is very pleased with it. All the ones we saw in the shops were rather tacky but this one is really special. Tracey

Just to say I received the garter all beautifully wrapped. It is for my daughter's wedding, it is fabulous, even better than I expected, thank you. Karen

Just wanted to send you a quick note to let you know that I received my Everton garter today and it is perfect. Thanks so much for making it so quickly. I'm sure he will love it on the big day! Sarah

The guest book arrived this morning. It is so lovely, we both love it and it is exactly what we wanted. Liz

Many many thanks. The bags are beautiful. Anne

I received my wrap on Saturday and I wanted to let you know that it is perfect and by far the nicest one I've tried on in any of the bridal boutiques in Belfast!! Thank you so much!! Carolyne

I received the wrap this morning. Thank you for making this for me – it is beautiful and exactly what I was looking for. Sarah

Thank you for making my order a priority – I received the garter this morning and it was stunning. Thank you once again, your service has been fantastic. Zena

I wanted to let you know that we received our order today. Thank you so very much. The bag is beautiful and the ring cushion far exceeded our expectations – it’s fabulous. I’m very glad we found you – and will recommend you to everyone! Vicky

Just to let you know the garter arrived this morning safe and sound. I’m over the moon with it (as are my 2 young daughters). I especially love the shade of pink – it’s very subtle and classy and I’ve popped the 100-year-old sixpence in the little satin pouch. My eldest daughter (aged 9) on seeing the garter asked me to get you to make her garter when she gets married! Praise indeed! Thanks again. Will be in touch with you later in the year regarding the second one I need. Anne Louise

I collected my parcel from the sorting office this morning. I just wanted to email you to tell you how pleased I am with them, they are both absolutely beautiful. Thank you very much for being able to do them both in the colours that I wanted. Once again thank you very much. Kara

Thanks so much. I have to say that I have been surfing for hours looking for a garter for my friend. Most of the ones I have seen are trashy, cheap and yukky looking. I had just given up when I came across your site and saw the lovely garters there. It is sweet of you to prioritise my order and I appreciate it. Jacqueline

I received the garter yesterday. It's just absolutely perfect. All the other ones that I had seen were very lacy and the one I received is so elegant. I will definitely recommend you to any friends looking for
garters. Sheila

I wanted you to know that the pillow arrived and it is beautiful. Thank you so much, my daughter loves it and it is exactly perfect. We will cherish it as an heirloom. Cathleen

Just to let you know that I have received my garter and it's fantastic! I'm sure my fiancé is going to love it!! Many thanks. Jacqui

Thanks so much for the sash, it's just what i wanted. It's stunning, thank you!! Wendy

I have received my garter and am over the moon! I have looked all over for a nice pink one... and the idea with the little blue bow is brill! Thanks again! Lynsey

I picked up my garter today, it looks amazing! I'm really chuffed with it. I have a couple of friends getting married soon and I will pass your details on to them! Julia

Just a note to say the bag has arrived and it is gorgeous. Thank you so much! Jenn

This is just to confirm that the wrap has arrived safely and my daughter is thrilled with it! Anna

Just wanted to say thank you again for all of your hard work . Everyone loved the ring cushion and tiny veil – there are some lovely pictures – although one of the little girls wanted to keep wearing it. Lisa

My daughter was delighted with the bag. Please can you make the other three… Many thanks, we received the bags first thing this morning, they are great. Thank you for all your hard work, we will be happy to pass on your name to other future brides looking for bags etc. Carol

Thank you very much for sending me the garter so quickly. I am really, really pleased with it and can't wait to give it to my friend. Thank you very much for your help with this. Emma-Jayne

Thanks, received the wraps today – they're perfect. Jo

Many thanks for dealing with this order so quickly. I know my niece will be delighted with the 'Jasmine' garter – she's going to 'borrow' it from me, and the idea is we keep it in the family for the various weddings that are coming up. However, if any of them wants to buy their own – or other accessories – I'll know where to direct them. Frances

Received my cushion and I am really pleased with it. Thank you for your prompt and efficient service and if anybody ever asks, I would certainly be recommending you. Rachel

Many thanks for the prompt service, I received the garter on Saturday and am absolutely thrilled with it. I was also very impressed with the speedy service and would recommend your website to anyone. Ruth

I have just received the ring cushion, I just wanted to thank you very, very much. It is more beautiful than I had hoped! Two colleagues of mine saw it and as they're getting married soon they are planning on getting in touch for one too! Emma

I would just like to say I have received my tartan garter and it is perfect! If anyone I know ever needs anything similar, I will be sure to let them know of your site! Thank you so much! Jo

I received the bag yesterday. Thanks – it's lovely. Andrea

Many thanks for sending the garter so promptly. I received this yesterday and it is just what I was looking for; really beautiful. Jacqueline

Thank you so much. The ring cushion arrived in good time and was perfect on the day. If I find I have a photograph of the cushion, I will email it on to you. The wedding was everything I dreamt it would be and more and the success was definitely in the detail, so thank you again for your help. Caroline