Luce SposaBrunella

Brunella by Luce Sposa is a strapless satin A-line in ivory, cut with a sweetheart neckline and a draped bodice that follows the body without gripping it. The skirt widens below the waist into a circular sweeping train, and a high slit at the front lets the satin move as you walk. Pockets sit in the skirt. From behind, the bodice is plain satin, which keeps the line of the back clean and quiet.

The gown comes from Luce Sposa's collection called The Nymph, and it can be worn with a detached feathered tulle stole across the shoulders. With the stole on, the shoulders are covered in soft feathered texture above the smooth skirt. Without it, they are bare. Sheer pearl dotted gloves were photographed with the gown, and they add a fine, modern detail to an otherwise classic shape.

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