ELEANORA & ADAM
The Art of Becoming: Eleanora in her Custom Antoinette Fusillo Wedding Dress
Lace takes centre stage, but it’s the interplay of silhouette and structure that defines this moment. When Eleanora stepped into her custom Antoinette Fusillo wedding dress, she didn’t just wear a gown, she embodied a vision. Designed by renowned Melbourne bridal designer Antoinette Fusillo, the gown was tailored to reflect the bride’s poise, strength, and quiet romanticism. A sartorial triumph, it blurred the lines between contemporary restraint and timeless opulence.
From the moment we arrived to dress Eleanora on the morning of her wedding, there was an undeniable electricity in the air. Her serenity, her smile, there was no mistaking that this was the most magical day of her life.
The dress is a study in refined craftsmanship. Executed in an luxurious lace with a hint shimmer, the gown features an off-the-shoulder neckline, dipping into a delicately scalloped edge. The bodice, expertly boned for support and contouring, sculpts the torso with architectural precision. Every element was intentional, from the corsetry beneath that carved an hourglass silhouette, to the softly flared hem that pooled into a chapel-length train with effortless grace.
Long, fitted lace sleeves extend to the wrist with an eyelash trim finish, adding an air of restrained elegance. The back is a masterpiece in itself: a row of covered buttons traces the spine, each one hand-sewn, anchoring the gown with a sense of heritage romance. The pattern placement of the lace is worth noting, symmetrical, artfully mirrored, and strategically positioned to enhance Eleanora’s shape. The entire look feels both classically bridal and distinctively fashion-forward.
The gown celebrated her. It was her. The best version of her. Antoinette Fusillo’s work here isn’t just design, it’s storytelling through silhouette. The gown mirrored Eleanora’s personality, elegant but grounded, dreamy yet assured.
Once we left her side, we became watchful birds, eager for a glimpse of how the day unfolded, how the light kissed her lace as she walked, how the gown moved with her in real time. And when the images arrived, they were everything we had hoped for, luminous, emotional, unforgettable. Eleanora radiated from within, her joy as palpable as the texture of the dress she wore.
Photographers: Quint Photography (final fitting) Studio Danielle Photography (wedding photos)
This gown wasn’t just worn. It was lived in. For us, being part of this journey was nothing short of magical. For Eleanora, it was a dream come true in every sense and at the centre of it all was her custom Antoinette Fusillo wedding dress.