Phillipa Lepley bride Molly

Phillipa Lepley bride Molly wore a couture variation of ‘Vienna Pearl Sea Wave’ for her gilded-glamour London wedding.

The gown was shaped over a signature Phillipa Lepley internal corset, with a duchess satin bodice overlaid with French corded ‘Sea Wave’ lace in a symmetrical scroll design.

A particular favourite of Phillipa’s, the lace was hand-moulded in the Atelier into a symmetrical arrangement of scrolling motifs, reminiscent of waves rolling towards the shore – the inspiration behind its name. Delicate pearls were hand-embellished across the lace in a graduated design, fading towards the lower edge of the bodice.

The neckline and hem of the bodice were finished with scalloped lace edges and fine eyelash detailing, carefully applied by hand in the Atelier. For Molly, the Atelier also developed detachable lace sleeves, embellished with beads to complement the bodice and allow her to transform the look for the reception. The sleeves were finished with matching scalloped edges and delicate eyelash detailing.

The skirt fell from the structured bodice in fluid satin chiffon, bringing softness and movement to the silhouette. Layers of fabric and a specially developed petticoat created volume and structure while retaining the lightness of the chiffon.

Molly completed her look with a hand-appliquéd ‘Wild Rose’ lace veil, and a beaded headpiece passed down as a family heirloom.

Molly’s London wedding began with a ceremony at Farm Street Church, followed by a reception at the National Gallery. A Renaissance-inspired dinner took place in the Wohl Room, before the celebrations continued with ceilidh dancing in Annenberg Court.

Photography by Benjamin Wheeler

Planning by Rose Francis Events