I know there seems to be a trend towards minimalism in bridal (see Duchess Meghan as exhibit A), and while I can appreciate that simple can be quite elegant, I just can’t let go of textures and details. I’ve never been one for trends in any case. When I started designing wedding dresses, I did things completely against the grain…no strapless ballgowns for me!![Claire Pettibone Couture Sahara Lace Wedding Dress](//cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0926/1504/files/2_Kurt_Boomer_Photography-www.kurtboomer.com-Salubria-35.jpg?v=1529963402)
In the years that have followed, my vision of a relaxed, feminine, and slightly bohemian wedding dress has now turned out to be a trend itself! But even now, I walk that line of believing that you should wear what feels right to you, and ignore any rules you please, with a kind of old-fashioned belief that a wedding gown should be timeless.![Claire Pettibone Couture Sahara Lace Wedding Dress](//cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0926/1504/files/4_Kurt_Boomer_Photography-www.kurtboomer.com-Salubria-152.jpg?v=1529963410)
![Claire Pettibone Couture Sahara Lace Wedding Dress](//cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0926/1504/files/4.5_Kurt_Boomer_Photography-www.kurtboomer.com-Salubria-212.jpg?v=1529963414)
When I say timeless, I don’t mean boring, or even classic necessarily, I just mean that it should be YOU, and that when you look back 5, 10, even 20 years from now, you won’t be able to instantly label it with a year, but rather, it will still shine as uniquely you.![Claire Pettibone Couture Snow Lace Wedding Dress](//cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0926/1504/files/6_Kurt_Boomer_Photography-www.kurtboomer.com-Salubria-178.jpg?v=1529963422)
![Claire Pettibone Couture Pearle Lace Wedding Dress](//cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0926/1504/files/7_Kurt_Boomer_Photography-www.kurtboomer.com-Salubria-366.jpg?v=1529963426)
![Claire Pettibone Couture Pearle Lace Wedding Dress](//cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0926/1504/files/7.5_Kurt_Boomer_Photography-www.kurtboomer.com-Salubria-407.jpg?v=1529963430)
![Claire Pettibone Couture Pearle Lace Wedding Dress](//cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0926/1504/files/8_Kurt_Boomer_Photography-www.kurtboomer.com-Salubria-427.jpg?v=1529963433)
These images kind of capture this essence to me…lace and silk, soft light and black and white mixed with dreamy color. Sexy and modern meets who-knows-when vintage beauty. French embroidery, tiny seed pearls, sleeves, and flowing long trains. Illusion backs, covered silk buttons, graceful patterns and romantic styling…there’s just no way I’m giving this up!![Claire Pettibone Couture Pearle Lace Wedding Dress](//cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0926/1504/files/10_Kurt_Boomer_Photography-www.kurtboomer.com-Salubria-356.jpg?v=1529963442)
![Claire Pettibone Couture Pearle Lace Wedding Dress](//cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0926/1504/files/11_Kurt_Boomer_Photography-www.kurtboomer.com-Salubria-365.jpg?v=1529963445)
Gowns: Sahara + Snow + Pearle | Photographer: Kurt Boomer Photo | Creative Direction: Eastmade Event Company | Floral: Kelly Lenard | Hair/Makeup: Emily Artistry | Calligraphy: Ciarra Claire Fine Art | Cake & Cookies Fleur and Flour | Rentals: Something Vintage Rentals | Linen: BBJ Linen | Hairpieces/Veils: Erica Elizabeth | Shoes: Bella Belle Shoes | Rings: Susie Saltzman | Venue @salubria_leta | Models: @hellyofficial @modelogic @cameronstlacroix @seeeersha