The Adeline opens at a strapless sweetheart neckline that traces the collarbone and shoulders with quiet intention. Hand-beaded pearl work travels through three-dimensional corded lace in scrolling botanical motifs, with sequin detail set beneath the pearls to carry light as the bride moves. The skirt is built in two layers, a structured heavy satin paired with a softer tulle, giving the gown the architecture of a true ballgown and the movement of something far lighter. The Adeline is a house gown for the bride who wants tradition rendered with restraint.

• Strapless sweetheart neckline with structured boning through the bodice
• Three-dimensional corded lace appliqués in scrolling botanical motifs across bodice and skirt
• Hand-beaded pearl work throughout the bodice, layered over sequin base detail
• Pearl clusters at the floral centers with strung pearl lines tracing the lace
• Fine illusion mesh ground at the bodice, allowing the appliqué to float on the skin
• Double-layered skirt construction in heavy satin and fine tulle
• Lace underlay panel visible at center front, framed by the satin overskirt
• Sweep train with tonal embroidered hem work
• Concealed back closure available as corseting, or as a concealed zipper
• Crafted by the Ellie Belle atelier in Eden Prairie with couture-level finishing
• Made to order in your exact measurements
• Bespoke modifications available, including optional sleeves

Why We Love It

The Adeline is the rare ballgown that holds its line without ever feeling heavy. The double-skirt construction is what makes it work, the satin gives the silhouette weight and structure, the tulle softens every movement. The pearl beading is what makes it luxury, hand-set across the bodice in clusters and strung lines that catch every angle of light. The lace appliqués are sculptural rather than printed, and the silhouette is full without ever crossing into costume.

Style Notes

The Adeline is best suited to formal ceremonies, cathedral and church weddings, and venues with the architecture to hold the silhouette. Pair with a fingertip or chapel-length veil for traditional formality, or finish with a clean low chignon and pearl-drop earrings for a more contemporary line. The bodice reads ivory-on-ivory in person, with the pearl work catching light most visibly during the first look, the ceremony recessional, and the first dance.