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Pre-Raphaelite/Medieval Couture Bridal Gowns "Raffaella"
(Ivory Damask with Gold)

ivory damask medieval style wedding dress with hanging sleeves and gold embroidered panels

ivory and gold brocade medieval style wedding dress with tailored hanging sleeves

A figure-enhancing one-piece gown, based on the "Raffaella" design, shown in a ivory silk damask, with gold lace and beadwork embellishing the bodice front. The bodice is lightly corseted with back lacing. Inspired by the paintings of John William Waterhouse, this Pre-Raphaelite-style wedding dress has a tailored version of the classic trumpet-shaped 'medieval' sleeves. The bodice is cut on the shoulder with a square neckline. The bodice lace continues onto the flat-fronted A-line skirt.

It is possible to construct this gown in many fabrics, patterned and plain - duchesse satin, brocade, damask, dupion, velvet, zibilene, etc. The design can be kept streamlined and tailored, or embellished at the neckline, waistline or cuffs.

To order: The "Raffaella" design is £2100 to construct. See the "Pre-Raphaelite and Mediaeval" index page for other possible variations.
Your choice of fabric from our vast range will add from between £150 to £500,
depending on type - silk dupion, damask, brocade etc

This design can be varied and individualised
to each made-to-measure order.