Claire Pettibone Couture Bridal and introducing Enchanted Atelier Couture Accessories for Claire Pettibone.  Collections of Bridal Gowns, Couture Veils and Lingerie.  Bridal Gowns, Her fall 2011 collection is called “Spirit of the Night”, and the dresses were showcased against a backdrop inspired by a 1930s picture book called The Fairy Circus.
- Fairies, come take me out of this dull world, For I would ride with you upon the wind, Run on the top of the disheveled tide, And dance upon the mountains like a flame.  William Butler Yeats, 1894
Each stunning gown feature a modernized fairy aesthetic, carefully redesigned to fit a bride. There was lots of shimmer and beading, which was applied thoughtfully and deliberately, as well as glittering crystals to mimic dewdrops. Several dresses fluttering sleeves that evoke the feel of gossamer fairy wings, but I like that they don’t look like something you unearthed at a costume shop. Overall, Spirit of the Night was successful at creating dresses inspired by the ethereal images of nature and fantasy. Romantic brides who want a fairytale-inspired look on their big day should not pass this collection up.

















































































2011 Spirit of the Night Labels
Nightingale - White and silver feathery leaf lace flounces with crystals and flowers
Iridessa - Opalescent paillette sequin gown with a draped back and Watteau train
Breena - Beaded lace empire silhouette with silk chiffon neckline and jeweled straps
Luna - Grey cameillias layered over gold lace and pearl silk with moonstone beads
Nocturne - Grey velvet appliqued leaves and wheat draped with jewels and sheet back
Faye - Champaign braided silk and tulle ribbon with scoop neckline and cap sleeves
Crescent - Sweetheart neckline with tulle crescent draping encrusted with crystals and beads
Dandelion - Gold and silver dandelion embroidery with jeweled belt and scattered crystals
Misti - Silver leather and beaded flowers embroidered on tulle with sheer embellished back
Delfina - Chiffon swirl skirt with ivory lace bodice and sleeves and jeweled natural waist
(visit Claire Pettibone Couture Bridal to read more on her stunning designs)
Accessories - Enchanted Atelier for Claire Pettibone
Make-up  - Janice Kinjo for Smashbox Cosmetics
Hair - Tippi Shorter
Skincare - Ole Henriksen
Spirits - Lucid
Bakery - Nine Cakes (absolutely delish)
Music - Guy Toley
Backstage Coordinators - Fashion Institute of Technology
I want to thank Wendy of Cheesecake Media for including me in the photography for the extroadinary  event.