Ball gown, A-line, mermaid or column — how to find the shape that feels like you before you think about lace.
Most brides arrive with a picture in mind. Most leave in a different shape altogether. That is not a failure of imagination — it is the moment the dress starts to fit the woman rather than the mood board.
Start with how you want to move
A ball gown is grand and still. An A-line walks easily. A mermaid asks you to glide. Before fabric, before lace, we ask how you want to feel when you walk in and when you dance.
Then think about the venue
A cathedral can carry a long train. A garden asks for something lighter. A city registry suits a clean column or a midi.
Our advice
Try one of each on your first visit, even the shape you are sure you will not like.
Céline Marchetti
Head Stylist, Aurelle
