The Latest From Claire

Introducing Party Dresses by Claire Pettibone When designing for my brides, I always have a vision of how she moves through her wedding journey - not just the walk down...

The studio sparkles with possibility these December days. Across my table are treasures that seem plucked from winter dreams: pearl-beaded trims that shimmer like frost crystals, golden threads catching candlelight,...

Some brides leave an indelible mark on my heart from the moment they enter The Castle. Brianna was one of those brides - her warmth and radiant smile lit up...

There's something about autumn that makes my heart skip a beat. Perhaps it's the way golden light seems to drip like honey through nearly-bare branches, or how each leaf becomes...

Gardens hold their secrets close as they reveal their treasures only to those who look with patience and wonder. As you wander through our Secret Garden collection, you may have...

“Magic is always pushing and drawing and making things out of nothing. Everything is made out of Magic, leaves and trees, flowers and birds, badgers and foxes and squirrels and...

"Come Fairies, take me out of this dull world, for I would ride with you upon the wind and dance upon the mountains like a flame!"William Butler Yeats Inspired by...

I'm always dreaming of flowers, but this season, I let my botanical impulses run wild. Every collection begins with a spark, a point of inspiration, and so it began this...

A real life fairy goddess walked into our Los Angeles Castle one day, and of course we had to create some very special adornments for her. I love it when a...

There's something about a black tie wedding in California. The dress code is formal, but the vibe is relaxed. Dressed up to celebrate our beautiful couple's love, that Santa Barbara...

Looking back over years of creating countless wedding dresses, one prevailing element in every collection I've ever designed, is flowers. A motif in lace, an intricate embroidery, or a 3-D...

This time of year always has me reflecting on the past year, and of course, that includes all of the beautiful brides I've had the honor of dressing. I always...