The Latest From Claire

What does it mean to be adorned? That is the question I posed to myself in creating this new collection, and one of my favorite adornments for wedding dresses are...

Our bride wore Venus, and yes, she's every bit the goddess in this floral dream of a dress. Bontanica was the perfect setting for this outdoor wedding planned by Jillian...

When I think of elopements, I always envision a dramatic outdoor setting in a faraway land. Someplace on the couple's bucket list of dream destinations, where they can recite their...

Every couple has a story to tell, but these two...wow. We first met Alex at The Castle back in March of 2020. She came in to LA from Seattle and...

The ideas for a new collection begin months, even years before. Sometimes I'll have a concept or a spark of inspiration, and I'll save it; let it simmer and roll...

Every bride is different, and that's part of what I love about designing wedding dresses. Some of our clients go all out for a custom couture gown, and some want...

The end of summer is nearly here...time for those last trips to the beach, warm evenings dining al fresco (my personal favorite) and spending as much time as you can...

The guests were all invited to a christening of two little sisters...little did they know, they would also be celebrating the wedding of mom & dad! Only two of their...

What does it mean to have a custom wedding gown? Well here at The Castle, sometimes our brides narrow down their favorite dresses to two or three, and just can't...

We're coming up on this sweet couple's one year Anniversary, so I just had to share this beautiful summer wedding captured by Hjellen Photo Co.. When you think effortless romantic...

When you find "the one" both your partner, and your wedding gown, it feels like it was meant to be. We can't help you on that first part - that's...

I'll say it again. I LOVE MY BRIDES! They are creative, unique and beautiful. They walk their own path. They are not afraid of expressing just who they are; and...