Luce SposaBernadette

Bernadette by Luce Sposa is an A-line gown in ivory with a deep V neckline, and the first thing to notice is the bodice, where three-dimensional floral lace sits against the skin and plunges low. Long tulle ties fall from the shoulders and finish in bows, so the neckline reads as softly tied rather than structured. The tulle glitters. It moves with light instead of holding still.

The skirt is full, sheer tulle that spills outward from the waist and sweeps into a train. Photographed seated on an iron daybed, it pools over the cushions and keeps its shape without weight. From behind, the shoulder bows sit above the fullness of the skirt, which gives the back its own quiet detail. Bernadette belongs to the Feminity collection, and its mood is romantic with a modern edge.

Brides who want to try on Luce Sposa near Pinehurst can do so at Bride of the Pines, a by-appointment bridal boutique in Aberdeen, North Carolina. The shop is owned by a wedding photographer named Kaitlyn, who closes the whole boutique for one bride at a time. It is an easy drive for brides from Fayetteville and Fort Bragg.