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Savile Row Tailor Hattie Glendenning Designs Wedding Suits for Herself and Her Bridal Party

other · 2026-08-06

London-based tailor Hattie Glendenning, founder of HAX on Savile Row, created bespoke wedding attire for herself, her groom, and their entire bridal party. The wedding took place at Chelsea Physic Garden in London, followed by a reception in a friend's renovated gymnasium. Glendenning, whose clients include Cynthia Erivo, Naomi Ackie, and Bill Nighy, designed a high-necked jacket with 48 vintage glass buttons that opened to expose her midriff, paired with a flowing pleated cream silk skirt. The bridesmaids each chose their favorite color in 12 ½ oz linen, with styles ranging from a three-piece suit to a Jackie O-style minidress. The groom, Harry, wore a dark brown 10oz tropical wool double-breasted suit inspired by a photo of Hattie's grandfather. The couple met in 2020 when Harry flew to New York to see her, and they quarantined together during the pandemic. The wedding nearly faced disaster when the original venue fell through, but a friend offered a derelict gymnasium that was cleared and transformed. The ceremony was officiated by childhood friend Celeste Sykes, who wore a custom HAX opera coat. Guests traveled on Routemaster buses, and the reception featured a soul band and DJs, with the dance floor full until the final song, Cher's "Believe."

Key facts

  • Hattie Glendenning is the founder of HAX, a tailoring business on Savile Row, established in 2023.
  • She designed and made her own wedding outfit: a high-necked jacket with 48 vintage glass buttons and a pleated cream silk skirt.
  • The bridesmaids each received custom HAX pieces in their chosen colors and styles.
  • The groom, Harry, wore a dark brown double-breasted suit in 10oz tropical wool.
  • The ceremony was held at Chelsea Physic Garden in London.
  • The reception took place in a friend's derelict gymnasium that was cleared out for the event.
  • The couple met in 2020 when Harry flew to New York to see Hattie, and they quarantined together during the pandemic.
  • Hattie's clients include Cynthia Erivo, Naomi Ackie, and Bill Nighy.

Entities

Artists

  • Hattie Glendenning
  • Harry
  • Cynthia Erivo
  • Naomi Ackie
  • Bill Nighy
  • Celeste Sykes
  • Clarice Price Thomas
  • Simon Glendenning
  • Liz Glendenning

Institutions

  • HAX
  • Savile Row
  • Freddie's Flowers
  • Dugdale Bros & Co
  • Loro Piana
  • Vogue
  • Chelsea Physic Garden
  • Covent Garden Flower Market
  • Sunbury Antiques Market
  • Kempton Market
  • The Wolseley
  • Lucky Strike

Locations

  • London
  • United Kingdom
  • New York
  • United States
  • Devon
  • Menorca
  • Spain
  • India
  • Chelsea Physic Garden
  • Savile Row

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