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The Allure and Sensuality of Claire Pettibone Lingerie

Sexy, alluring, lingerie is so much more than a Victoria’s Secret storefront. With Claire Pettibone, our brides can add several pieces of her romantic lingerie to their honeymoon seduction. In these photos by Elizabeth Messina, another fav photographer at StrictlyWeddings.com, Pettibone’s desire to “make a woman feel as special as the delicate creation she is wearing” is realized.

About Claire Pettibone:

When I design a collection I strive to make a woman feel as special as the delicate creation she is wearing; take her to a enchanted time and place where women are princesses and magnificent goddesses. In today’s modern world we need to pause and indulge in beauty.

I spent my early childhood living in rural New York in a 19th century farmhouse on acres of rolling hills. As an only child, most of my time was consumed exploring the surrounding streams and forests, picking wild raspberries, and dreaming. Among the trees, ferns and wild flowers it was very easy to imagine and believe in a world of fairies and magic castles. Some of my earliest drawings are of princesses and brides dressed in elaborate gowns.

My parents are both professional artists, so I was exposed to galleries and museums and encouraged to develop my creativity. I studied classical ballet for years and the stories and costumes of the ballet continue to influence my ideas of elegance and grace. As a teenager I began pouring over European Vogue where the world of couture opened up to me.

It has always been my desire to create exquisite feminine clothing using the finest fabrics and precious details; to combine a vintage feeling with modern style. In 1994, with the partnership of my husband Guy Toley, we began. Over the years, it has been a joy to see our collections carried in the finest boutiques in the world. I have a very romantic vision of how fashion can enhance our beauty and indulge our dreams. I invite you to share that dream.

Dreamy Bridal Lingerie by Claire Pettibone

Claire Pettibone is by far one of our favorite treats to indulge in. Her lingerie will last forever if you wash with care. Here’s something fun to collect that both you and your groom will enjoy! Her lingerie is comfortable, yet oh so sexy. Can you imagine yourself in any of the beautiful pieces below? We can. Feminine, romantic and so unique in her fabric designs. Here at StrictlyWeddings.com we are a fan of her resort wear, her bridal line and couture line – all perfect for your wedding. Check out her website. We know you will be in a dream wearing one of Claire’s designs…talk about sleeping in perfection!

Claire Pettibone – Spirit of the Night – Spring 2011 Collection

We visited couture bridal designer Claire Pettibone’s blog and found her “journey” leading up to New York’s Bridal Week October 21. Based on the exquisite photos of her inspirations, expect to see enchanting colors and mystical fairies for her Spring 2011 theme!

“I can’t remember a time before fairies. I would play for hours in the meadows and streams of my childhood, making dresses of leaves and petals for the sprites I imagined lived in the woods. One of my favorite childhood books was called The Fairy Circus, written in 1933. It had been my grandmother’s, then my mother’s, and now I am sharing it with my little Lorelei. The gorgeous illustrations of the fairy queen seemed so magical and luminous…just the way I imagine a bride to be on her wedding day.

Luminescent wings, drops of dew on a rose, the colorful glow of the sun dissolving into the moon. Glittering sequins, beads, pearls and crystals dazzle and sparkle. An ethereal wedding gown in moon-lit gold and spun silver, shimmers between reality and another world. Night settles in the forest, the moon rises, and the fairies come out to dance and play.” – Claire Pettibone

It’s all in the details…

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Claire Pettibone’s Cherry Blossom Wedding Gowns at Dallas’ Stanley Korshak May 20-22

An impromptu trunk show from designer Claire Pettibone’s 2010 Cherry Blossom collection (see just a sample of these exquisite gowns below) will be showcased at StrictlyWeddings.com Dallas partner Stanley Korshak, 500 Crescent Court,  Dallas, TX, May 20-22. Appointments are preferred, yet walk-ins are welcome. We think the Cherry Blossom collection is truly unique and fabulous, a must see. Claire uses only the finest couture laces from looms in Paris and England. Her linings are delicate silk or organic cotton in it’s most untouched, pure state (never bleached or touched by any detergents). The designs of the gowns are absolutely romantic and completely original. Brides may contact Laura at (214) 871-3611 with any questions.  For inquiries about the gowns and collections call Misti at (818) 523-6127.

BTW…The back of the gowns are as stunning as the front, so in most cases we had to show both!

Rock-n-Roll Bride

The following post is from our guest blogger, Alera Kingham, who you can visit at OneWhiteDress.net.

Ever since I first come across this boutique designer I fell in love with her romantic and timeless approach to bridal couture. Los Angeles Designer, Claire Pettibone Couture says “When I create a dress, it’s all about the fabric and the woman, and how these elements are combined to enhance each other”. This is so visible in her ability to design dream like gowns that harmoniously represent the pure essence of a Bride in love.

As much as I adore her ongoing range I am loving the 2009 collection. But what is a ‘Rock n Roll Bride’?  I can liken it to that tiny tatoo of a butterfly you had done when you were 17 on the inside of your ankle…  You could have gone with a grotesque dragon across your shoulder blade and down one side of your arm but rather, you chose a more subtle approach. Call me a rebel but it’s that ongoing battle of Good vs Bad…  Mozart vs Death Metal…  Steamed Vegetables and water vs Pizza and beer.

OK, so maybe I went a little off track there… Regardless of how you see them this collection focuses on Divine figure hugging pieces making best use of soft fabrics which creative movement and shape. Think Silk charmeuse, Cotton crochet lace, French cotton voile, Velvet and Tulle, combine them with some delicate styling and a tiny tattoo of a butterfly on your ankle and your dream gown awaits!