The "Pure Poetry" 2026 Bridal Collection by Claire Pettibone

Handmade of the finest silks and Parisian laces in her dreamy Los Angeles atelier dubbed The Castle, the bridal designer premiered her brand-new collection at New York Luxury Bridal Fashion Week. Titled "Pure Poetry," the 2026 bridal collection from Claire Pettibone Design Atelier is a tribute to beauty, grace, and quiet romance in a world that often feels overwhelmingly loud – an ethereal aesthetic that we know brides will absolutely love. 

Led by a vision rooted in adorned simplicity and timeless elegance, Claire Pettibone invites brides into a dreamy collection featuring fluttering ribbons, delicate lace, and flowing silks. "In a world filled with noise and distraction, I needed to take a breath. Creating a new collection always offers an escape," Claire Pettibone starts. "This season, I turned to silk whites, intricate inlays of lace and appliqué, sumptuous textures, and airy tulle for inspiration. Pure Poetry is about finding beauty in simplicity – understated, yet unforgettable."

Take a look at the bridal gowns from Claire Pettibone's new Pure Poetry collection, and learn more about each of the romantic wedding dress styles, below:

Emily

Architectural vintage lace meets floral appliqué in the refined, fitted silhouette of "Emily" from the Pure Poetry collection by Claire Pettibone. A softly structured sweetheart bodice flows into a fit-to-flare skirt with a floral train, all lined in chiffon and nude crepe for an ethereal, romantic look. Styled with: Poem Veil, a cathedral-length tulle veil adorned with floral appliqués at the Juliet cap and trailing from shoulder to fingertip.

Gwendolyn

Graceful and breezy, "Gwendolyn" from the Pure Poetry collection by Claire Pettibone is an A-line gown featuring corded embroidery, lace shoulders, a sheer back, and floating silk ribbon streamers, finished with an intricate inset train and lined in pearl silk for a romantic, effortless movement.

Soliloquy

Crafted in pure silk charmeuse and bold Guipure lace appliqués, "Soliloquy" from the Pure Poetry collection by Claire Pettibone showcases a soft mermaid silhouette that stuns with an illusion lace back and swirls of lace detailing across the shoulders, waist, and décolleté.

Triolet

Chiffon and embroidery are beautifully inset into "Triolet" from the Pure Poetry collection by Claire Pettibone. A soft mermaid gown, it's complete with dangling Guipure lace straps – worn on or off the shoulder, soft corsetry and a crinoline hemline to offer structure with a delicate touch. Lined in pearl silk, it's often paired with the "Kristene" veil.

Poem Veil

The "Poem Veil" from the Pure Poetry collection by Claire Pettibone is a cathedral-length tulle veil adorned with floral appliqués at the Juliet cap and trailing from shoulder to fingertip.

Photos by XO and Fetti; Pure Poetry bridal collection and accessories by Claire Pettibone; Beauty by Page Beauty

To see more of Claire Pettibone's gorgeous gowns, take a look at her prior Secret Garden collection, Moonlight Reverie collection, Les Fleurs collection, and Adorned bridal collection, and book an appointment at The Castle, Claire Pettibone's Los Angeles Flagship Salon or the New York Flagship Salon. 

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