Nicole and Dario exchanged their vows at the solemn St. Francis of Assisi in Paddington, and every detail of their wedding was nothing short of magical. The Le Lee Studio team had the privilege of crafting Nicole’s dream wedding dress, and we’re thrilled to share her story with you. Let us take you through the highlights of Nicole's wedding dress journey - from the moment she laid eyes on the Archilla dress, down to her memorable moments related to it on the wedding day.


How did you first hear about Le Lee Studio?

I heard about Le Lee Studio during my fittings with Eternal Bridal, I tried on the Archilla gown, however wanted a figure hugging dress and Fusae at Eternal Bridal advised that Le Lee Studio could do a custom option for me. 

Describe the moment you found the dress.

My moment of finding the dress is a little less traditional, I didn’t even want to try it on as the dress was an A-line halter neck dress and this was not the style I was looking for, however my pushy bridesmaids forced me to try it on and I am so thankful they did! I remember instantly falling in love with the detail, in particular the bodice detailing like the beading, pearls and flowers. I also remember thinking I love this dress however this style is not me and luckily Eternal Bridal advised me that Le Lee Studio offers customisation and that I could keep the pieces of the dress I fell in love with and change the parts that didn’t feel suited to me.

What specific features/aspects about the gown made you say yes to it?

The detailing on the dress was incredible, I hadn’t tried on any other dresses in which I felt the detailing was this special. In particular the beading, pearls and the flowers is what made me say yes. It was so different to anything I had seen and also the quality I could feel instantly was much better than other dresses. One other element I loved was the sheerness through the bodice. I loved that it wasn’t completely white and that there was areas that were more sheer and made the dress feel more seamless. 




How do you feel wearing the gown?

To be completely honest, I felt like myself. I tried on so many dresses that were beautiful, but I didn’t feel like me. Once I found my dress I knew that it was the right one as I felt like myself wearing it, I also felt like my partner waiting for me at the end of the aisle would see ‘me’ in the dress and know that dress was meant for me. 

Did you fulfill your wedding dress vision?

Most definitely, similar to the above, the dress felt so special and made me feel so beautiful but most importantly I felt like myself wearing it and like it was made for me. 


Can you share any memorable moments related to the dress on your wedding day?

After the church ceremony when my husband and I finally got our first moments alone in the car, I remember turning to my husband and saying “What do you think of the dress” and he said to me “You look incredible, I wouldn’t change one thing, the dress is perfect.”

Is there anything you'd like to share about your experience with our brand and the wedding dress? 

I would just like to say that I had the most wonderful experience with Eternal Bridal and Le Lee Studio. Any conversations in relation to the dress always felt open and honest, I always felt that the intention was to fulfill my vision of the dress and that customer service was at the forefront of their minds. I am so relieved that I choose this dress and to trust Eternal Bridal and Le Lee Studio.


Special thanks to Nicole and Dario's vendors:

Photographer - T-One Image @tone_image
Videographer - Cinemotive @cinemotive
Hairstylist - Jodie Day @jodieday.com.au
Makeup - Jess Maas Beauty @
Florist - Sydney Wedding Flowers @sydneyweddingflowers
Ceremony - St.Francis of Assisi Paddington
Venue - Sergeants Mess Mosman @sergeantsmess