COUTURE WEDDING DRESS: ARABELLA ORCHIDS

Arabella Orchids is a stunningly beautiful and grand couture wedding dress. The opulent design features embroidered orchids, cherry blossom and fennel fern, all of which have been hand-worked on to the fabric from top to bottom, expertly crafted in the Phillipa Lepley studio in Chelsea, London.

A key feature of this wedding dress is the dramatic neckline, shaped in a sharp ‘V’ down to the centre of the chest and extending high up the neck at the back, lined with intricate embroidered flowers. The contrast of the embroidered neckline, with flowers which have been painstakingly hand-placed, and the sheer tulle around it creates a striking focal point for the eye that is flattering and graceful.

The large, full skirt and extended train on this dress creates drama without overpowering the bride, contrasting beautifully with the nipped-in, corseted waist above. The silhouette, this design creates is show-stopping and captivating, 

Phillipa says, “Arabella Orchids is a classic-modern wedding dress covered from top to toe with a hand-sewn flower design. A picture of wildlife in abundance, the dress features stylised roses, orchids and irises with drifts of cherry blossom and fennel fern. A touch of sparkle, a 90-inch train, a striking high-neck and elegant long sleeves result in an ethereal yet contemporary timeless look.”

Phillipa Lepley is recognised globally as a leading British wedding dress and eveningwear designer, renowned for bespoke couture dresses of the utmost luxury. Her wedding dress shop in London, Chelsea, has over 50 dresses, all of which have been made in England from start to finish at her atelier.