Phillipa Lepley bride Elena

Countess Elena von Arco-Zinneberg married in Dorset wearing Phillipa Lepley Couture.

Based in Austria, Elena travelled to London for her fittings. Her gown was crafted in white Italian duchess satin, with a structured corseted bodice and a softly draped picture collar, curving into an off-the-shoulder neckline to frame the décolletage.

The collar was shaped and refined by hand in the Phillipa Lepley Atelier to achieve its precise drape and proportion. The fitted bodice flowed into a full circular skirt, supported by layers of petticoats. A specially developed box pleat at the centre back introduced additional volume to the skirt.

Elena completed her look with a full-length French silk tulle veil, finished with a delicate corded lace border, hand-worked in the Atelier.

As featured in Tatler

Photography by Marta G Tarrio