Lily of the Valley Love

Lily of the valley forms one of the defining hand-embroidered motifs of the collection, its delicate bells long associated with love and devotion. Over decades, the Phillipa Lepley atelier has carefully refined this embroidery, perfecting the shape of each tiny flower through intricate handwork to achieve an astonishingly realistic effect. 

Here, the motifs are hand-embroidered directly onto a crisp taffeta strapless gown, featuring a dropped-waist, corseted bodice that elegantly elongates the silhouette and a gathered full skirt. Against the clean taffeta, the threadwork appears especially vivid and dimensional, with each sprig individually placed to flatter and complement the body.

A softly draped tulle fischu, hand-embroidered with the same lily of the valley motifs, floats gracefully over the shoulders, adding a romantic layer that can be removed after the ceremony. 

‘Lily of the Valley Love’ is styled with fine jewellery by Mikimoto, antique pieces by Humphrey Butler and a lily of the valley bouquet by Shane Connolly MBE.