The Dress
For the ceremony, Léanne chose style DICKINSON from Justin Alexander Signature: a mermaid wedding dress crafted in ivory mikado, adorned with intricate lace embroidery and hand-placed floral appliqués. "I wanted something timeless, that could last through the years without losing its elegance," she said. DICKINSON is exactly that. The scoop neckline is clean and unassuming, letting the craftsmanship of the gown carry the moment, and the structured mikado holds the silhouette with the kind of quiet authority a space like the Abbaye de Reigny demands. DICKINSON comes with a chapel-length train and a detachable train option (style 99319DT) for brides who want to carry the gown effortlessly from ceremony to reception.
She completed the look with a five-meter veil and added tulle at the sides for volume and drama.
Vogue France described her as having "the appearance of a princess from another era."
A Dress Built for Her World
Léanne and Louis chose the Abbaye de Reigny not for its grandeur alone, but for what it asked of them creatively.
"The abbey was finally a real source of inspiration. Its history, architecture and character naturally guided us towards an elegant and authentic decoration, in perfect harmony with the place, rather than towards an ephemeral trend." — Léanne Ansar, Vogue France
That same instinct shaped the gown.
"The universe we imagined was both elegant and countryside, very inspired by the gardens that surround the abbey. We wanted to capture that natural beauty, refined simplicity and timeless charm in every detail." — Léanne Ansar, Vogue France
DICKINSON answers all of that. Its hand-placed floral appliqués echo the botanical world outside the abbey walls. The lace embroidery layered across the mikado base carries the Old World craftsmanship of the setting without feeling costumed. This is a designer bridal dress for the bride who has chosen her venue as deliberately as she has chosen her gown, knowing that the two belong together.
