THE DESIGNER
Leah Langley-McClean
Creative. Designer. Educator. Mother.
Ellenelle Bridal began with a dress Leah couldn't find.
For her own 2015 wedding, she envisioned something glamorous, fashion-forward and designed to celebrate her curves—yet nothing felt quite right. So, with a lifelong love of creativity and an emerging obsession with fashion, she made it herself.
That first gown became the beginning of Ellenelle.
Today, Leah approaches bridal design through the lens of a creative and an engineer of the feminine form. Inspired by architecture, volume, angles and movement, she creates gowns from the inside out—using corsetry, proportion, seam placement and structure to create shape with intention.
Her philosophy is simple:
A gown should fit the woman—not ask the woman to fit the gown.
While Leah's experience as a curvy bride shaped the foundation of Ellenelle, her vision extends far beyond size. She designs for women as individuals, considering the unique relationship between body, proportion, movement and garment.
Modern couture. Thoughtfully engineered. Made for the woman wearing it.
BEYOND BRIDAL
Ellenelle specializes in bridal couture, with the same design philosophy extending into:
Evening Wear
Custom gowns for galas, celebrations and special occasions.
Red Carpet
Statement looks designed for moments in the spotlight.
Prom & Occasion
Fashion-forward custom dressing for milestone moments.
Lady in Waiting
Wedding-day dressing, steaming and gown preparation from the atelier to the aisle.
Custom Veils & Second Looks
The finishing pieces that complete the Ellenelle bride's wardrobe.
As Featured In
The New York Times • Bridal Guide • Pop Sugar • Yahoo
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Every Ellenelle Bridal gown begins with a conversation. Let's discover what makes you feel most beautiful.
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