Explore the “Sleeping Beauties” of the Edith Élan collection archives.
![The Wisteria wedding dress by Edith Elan photographed in the canyons of Zion Utah.](https://edith-elan.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18172/2024/05/wisteria-wedding-dress-edith-elan-zion-utah.jpg)
This year’s Met fashion exhibit will showcase about 220 archival fashion pieces from the collection that were awakened from their slumber and brought back to life for a moment in time. Some pieces have not seen the light of day since they were created. Some of them are so fragile that they need to be displayed lying down as though they were “sleeping beauties.” However, those aren’t the only “sleeping beauties.”
![The archived Heathe wedding dress style by Edith Elan photographed at El Matador State Beach in Malibu California](https://edith-elan.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18172/2024/05/heathe-edith-elan-malibu-california-elopement.jpg)
The Edith Élan “Sleeping Beauties”
Like the Met archives, the Edith Élan dress archives hold many original samples that span the history of the EÉ collections. This includes styles from the debuting 2016 collection! However, unlike the Met archives, our Sleeping Beauties are not too delicate to be worn again. Rather, they are merely Sleeping Beauties in name. The beautiful EÉ archived styles slumber waiting for their moment to be awoken upon request.
Awakening the Sleeping Beauties
One of the benefits of working with an independent bridal designer, like Edith Élan, is that even though these styles are discontinued, they are not gone! If you’re interested in any of these styles, let’s wake them up! In some cases, the original samples may be available for purchase. Or, we can use the original style as a reference to create a custom wedding dress design!
![Amaia is a mikado fit and flare wedding dress with a lace topper bodice featuring a bateau neckline and keyhole back.](https://edith-elan.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18172/2024/05/sleeping-beauties-edith-elan-archives-amaia-high-neck-mermaid-wedding-dress.jpg)
Amaia
Amaia is a fit-and-flare mikado wedding dress. The attached lace topper bodice features a high bateau neckline and an open keyhole back.
![Aurora by Edith Elan is a modern ballgown wedding dress in mikado with an illusion neckline and back appliqued with 3D flowers.](https://edith-elan.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18172/2024/05/sleeping-beauties-edith-elan-archives-aurora-illusion-neck-ballgown-wedding-dress-with-pockets.jpg)
Aurora
Aurora is a modern ballgown wedding dress with pockets in mikado. The illusion neckline and back are adorned with 3D flowers and crystals.
![Bibi is a lace and crepe wedding dress with a v front and v back neckline and long sleeves.](https://edith-elan.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18172/2024/05/sleeping-beauties-edith-elan-archives-bibi-lace-and-silk-crepe-wedding-gown.jpg)
Bibi
Bibi is a long-sleeve lace and silk crepe wedding gown with a long train. The low V back is also accented with a gold-tone pendant closure.
![Bobbie is V neck silk crepe wedding gown with a tiered tulle skirt embroidered with hearts and the word love.](https://edith-elan.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18172/2024/05/sleeping-beauties-edith-elan-archives-bobbie-tiered-skirt-silk-crepe-wedding-gown.jpg)
Bobbie
Bobbie is a spaghetti strap V-neck wedding dress in crepe. The tulle on the a-line skirt is embroidered with hearts and the word “love.”
![Camellia by Edith Elan is a vintage glam wedding dress style. The strapless column silhouette features a full fishtail train.](https://edith-elan.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18172/2024/05/sleeping-beauties-edith-elan-archives-camellia-strapless-column-wedding-dress.jpg)
Camellia
Camellia is a strapless mikado wedding dress full of old Hollywood vintage glam. The dress’s column silhouette contrasts with the full fishtail train.
![Coco is a silk crepe wedding gown. The illusion neckline bodice is covered in a beaded crystal trim and is paired with an A line skirt.](https://edith-elan.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18172/2024/05/sleeping-beauties-edith-elan-archives-coco-illusion-back-silk-crepe-wedding-gown.jpg)
Coco
Coco is a silk crepe wedding gown with an a-line skirt. The illusion shoulders have been accented with a beaded silver swirl embroidery.
![Dahlia is a two piece wedding dress set. A detachable tulle ballgown overskirt can be worn over the strapless mikado mini dress.](https://edith-elan.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18172/2024/05/sleeping-beauties-edith-elan-archives-dahlia-strapless-wedding-dress-with-removable-skirt.jpg)
Dahlia
Dahlia is a two-piece wedding look. The strapless mini-wedding dress sits under a detachable, semi-sheer tulle ballgown skirt.
![Gladys by Edith Elan is a spaghetti strap mermaid wedding dress in a textured floral jacquard.](https://edith-elan.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18172/2024/05/sleeping-beauties-edith-elan-archives-gladys-spaghetti-strap-mermaid-wedding-dress.jpg)
Gladys
Gladys is a spaghetti strap mermaid wedding dress in a textured floral jacquard fabric. The front neckline features a vintage-inspired foldover detail.
![Hawthorne is a silk organza and mikado strapless mermaid wedding dress with a sheer train and waist peplum.](https://edith-elan.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18172/2024/05/sleeping-beauties-edith-elan-archives-hawthorne-strapless-mermaid-wedding-dress-with-peplum.jpg)
Hawthorne
Hawthorne is a strapless, sweetheart mermaid wedding dress. The layer of silk organza creates the sheer long train and peplum at the waist.
![Heathe is a modern crepe wedding gown with a bateau neckline and keyhole back. The skirt hips are embroidered with rows of silver beads.](https://edith-elan.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18172/2024/05/sleeping-beauties-edith-elan-archives-heathe-high-neck-open-back-silk-crepe-wedding-gown.jpg)
Heathe
Heathe is a modern crepe wedding gown with a bateau neckline and keyhole back. The skirt hips are embroidered with rows of silver beads.
![Iset by Edith Elan is a charmeuse wedding dress with an embroidered illusion back.](https://edith-elan.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18172/2024/05/sleeping-beauties-edith-elan-archives-iset-illusion-back-wedding-dress.jpg)
Iset
Iset is a V-neck charmeuse wedding dress with an illusion back. A column of pearl buttons accents the beaded embroidery on the back.
![Isolde is a silk crepe wedding dress with pockets in the A line skirt. The bodice features a V front and V back neckline.](https://edith-elan.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18172/2024/05/sleeping-beauties-edith-elan-archives-isolde-v-neck-silk-crepe-wedding-dress-with-pockets.jpg)
Isolde
Isolde is an A-line, silk crepe wedding dress with pockets. The bodice features a low V-front, mirroring the straps that come to a V in the back.
![Izme is a strapless wedding dress in a textured silver jacquard with a custom embroidered waistline.](https://edith-elan.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18172/2024/05/sleeping-beauties-edith-elan-archives-izme-embroidered-silver-wedding-dress.jpg)
Izme
Izme is a strapless wedding dress in a textured silver jacquard fabric. The custom embroidery at the waistline is covered in mini pearls and beads.
![Karli by Edith Elan is a halter ballgown wedding dress with pockets. A two tone effect is created between the lace and mikado fabrics.](https://edith-elan.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18172/2024/05/sleeping-beauties-edith-elan-archives-karli-open-back-ballgown-wedding-dress.jpg)
Karli
Karli is a halter ballgown wedding dress with a subtle two-tone effect from the lace and mikado. The lace is also beaded with pearls and crystals.
![Larkspur is a midi length wedding dress in mikado with a sweetheart neckline and silk gazar organza peplum at the waist over the column skirt.](https://edith-elan.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18172/2024/05/sleeping-beauties-edith-elan-archives-larkspur-strapless-midi-wedding-gown-with-peplum.jpg)
Larkspur
Larkspur is a midi-length wedding dress in mikado with a sweetheart neckline. The silk gazar organza peplum at the waist cascades over the column skirt.
![Leyla is a silk crepe wedding gown with a keyhole illusion back bodice and high neck.](https://edith-elan.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18172/2024/05/sleeping-beauties-edith-elan-archives-leyla-illusion-back-wedding-dress.jpg)
Leyla
Leyla is a silk crepe wedding gown with 3/4-length sleeves. The small keyhole on the front mirrors the large illusion keyhole on the back.
![Lily is a charmeuse and swiss dot wedding dress with flutter sleeves and an illusion back in a faux wrap silhouette.](https://edith-elan.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18172/2024/05/sleeping-beauties-edith-elan-archives-lily-faux-wrap-wedding-dress.jpg)
Lily
Lily is a charmeuse and Swiss dot wedding dress in a faux wrap silhouette. The sheerness of the flutter sleeves mirrors the sheer, illusion back.
![Mara by Edith Elan is a fit and flare wedding dress with a short sleeve lace bodice and mikado skirt.](https://edith-elan.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18172/2024/05/sleeping-beauties-edith-elan-archives-mara-lace-and-mikado-fit-and-flare-wedding-dress.jpg)
Mara
Mara is a fit-and-flare wedding dress with a short sleeve lace bodice and mikado skirt. A high neck on the front contrasts with the open keyhole back.
![Marina is a strapless corset mermaid wedding dress embellished with a beaded embroidery along the waist and scallop details on the skirt.](https://edith-elan.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18172/2024/05/sleeping-beauties-edith-elan-archives-marina-corset-mermaid-wedding-dress.jpg)
Marina
Marina is a strapless, corset mermaid wedding dress. A beaded embroidery embellishes the waist and scallop details embellish the skirt flare.
![Milena is a strapless modern ballgown wedding dress with pockets that is accented with lace and scalloped edge details on the neckline.](https://edith-elan.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18172/2024/05/sleeping-beauties-edith-elan-archives-milena-strapless-modern-ballgown-wedding-dress-with-pockets.jpg)
Milena
Milena is a strapless sweetheart, modern ballgown wedding dress with pockets. Lace peeks out from under the scalloped edge details on the neckline.
![Mo by Edith Elan is an asymmetrical mermaid wedding dress in a textured dot jacquard fabric. The sweetheart neckline is accented with a draped pearl tulle scarf over the right shoulder.](https://edith-elan.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18172/2024/05/sleeping-beauties-edith-elan-archives-mo-asymmetrical-mermaid-wedding-dress.jpg)
Mo
Mo is an asymmetrical mermaid wedding dress in a textured dot jacquard fabric. The sweetheart neckline features a one-shoulder pearl tulle drape.
![Neve is a strapless mermaid wedding dress with a sweetheart neckline and alternating panels of lace and mikado on the bodice.](https://edith-elan.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18172/2024/05/sleeping-beauties-edith-elan-archives-neve-strapless-mermaid-wedding-dress.jpg)
Nevé
Nevé is a strapless mermaid wedding dress with a sweetheart neckline and alternating panels of lace and mikado on the bodice.
![Nina is a strapless mermaid wedding dress with 3D flower details and a scalloped lace train.](https://edith-elan.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18172/2024/05/sleeping-beauties-edith-elan-archives-nina-strapless-mermaid-wedding-dress.jpg)
Nina
Nina is a strapless mermaid wedding dress with 3D flower details. A scalloped lace train creates a texture contrast against the smooth silk fabric.
![Olesya by Edith Elan is a silk crepe wedding gown with 3D flowers on the high neck and long sleeve cuffs. The back features an open keyhole.](https://edith-elan.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18172/2024/05/sleeping-beauties-edith-elan-archives-olesya-high-neck-open-back-wedding-dress.jpg)
Olesya
Olesya is a silk crepe wedding gown with 3D flowers on the high neck, long sleeve cuffs, and lace hem. The back features an open keyhole.
![Olivia by Edith Elan is a lace and silk crepe wedding dress. The longer sleeves and modest V neck contrast with the low V back.](https://edith-elan.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18172/2024/05/sleeping-beauties-edith-elan-archives-v-neck-lace-wedding-dress.jpg)
Olivia
Olivia is a lace and silk crepe wedding dress. The longer sleeves and modest V neck contrast with the low V back.
![Penelope is a strapless modern ballgown wedding dress with 3D flower accents on the sweetheart neckline and tiered tulle skirt.](https://edith-elan.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18172/2024/05/sleeping-beauties-edith-elan-archives-penelope-strapless-romantic-modern-ballgown.jpg)
Penelope
Penelope is a romantic strapless modern ballgown wedding dress with 3D flower accents on the sweetheart neckline and tiered tulle skirt.
![Pia is an A line wedding dress with a long sleeve silk crepe bodice and silk tulle skirt. The high neck on the front contrasts with the low open back.](https://edith-elan.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18172/2024/05/sleeping-beauties-edith-elan-archives-pia-high-neck-open-back-wedding-dress.jpg)
Pia
Pia is an A-line wedding dress with a long-sleeved silk crepe bodice and silk tulle skirt. The high neck on the front contrasts with the low open back.
![Pilar by Edith Elan is a strapless mermaid wedding dress with hand painted rosettes on the skirt.](https://edith-elan.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18172/2024/05/sleeping-beauties-edith-elan-archives-pilar-rosette-mermaid-wedding-dress.jpg)
Pilar
Pilar is a strapless mermaid wedding dress with a unique scalloped sweetheart neckline and hand-painted rosettes on the skirt.
![Rin by Edith Elan is a dropped waist fit and flare wedding dress in mikado. The high neck bodice is embellished with a pearl beading.](https://edith-elan.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18172/2024/05/sleeping-beauties-edith-elan-archives-rin-drop-waist-mikado-wedding-dress.jpg)
Rin
Rin by is a dropped-waist, fit-and-flare wedding dress in silk mikado. The bateau bodice is embellished with pearl embroidery all around.
![Sage is a short A line wedding dress in silk gazar organza that gives a sheerness to the lace applique bodice.](https://edith-elan.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18172/2024/05/sleeping-beauties-edith-elan-archives-sage-a-line-little-white-dress-with-lace-bodice.jpg)
Sage
Sage is a short A-line wedding dress in silk gazar organza that adds sheerness to the lace-appliqued bodice.
![Shiya is a strapless mermaid wedding dress with ruffles on the skirt.](https://edith-elan.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18172/2024/05/sleeping-beauties-edith-elan-archives-shiya-ruffle-skirt-mermaid-wedding-dress.jpg)
Shiya
Shiya is a strapless mermaid wedding dress with voluminous cascading ruffles on the skirt and train.
![Tahani is a charmeuse wedding dress with lace appliques on the illusion back bodice and on the hem of the ties.](https://edith-elan.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18172/2024/05/sleeping-beauties-edith-elan-archives-tahani-illusion-back-wedding-dress.jpg)
Tahani
Tahani is a charmeuse wedding dress with a v-neck bodice. Lace accents create the design on the illusion-back bodice and the hem of the skirt ties.
![Taj is a two tone fit and flare wedding dress with a white giupure lace over a blush pink silk crepe. The bodice features a high neck with a low open back.](https://edith-elan.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18172/2024/05/sleeping-beauties-edith-elan-archives-taj-pink-crepe-wedding-gown.jpg)
Taj
Taj is a two-tone fit-and-flare wedding dress with a white guipure lace over a blush pink silk crepe. The bodice features a high neck with a low open back.
![Tamara is a spaghetti strap silk crepe wedding gown. The scalloped neckline mimics the scallops on the inset lace train.](https://edith-elan.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18172/2024/05/sleeping-beauties-edith-elan-archives-tamara-silk-crepe-wedding-gown.jpg)
Tamara
Tamara is a spaghetti strap silk crepe wedding gown. The scalloped neckline mimics the scallops on the inset lace train.
![Whittaker is a fit and flare mikado wedding dress. The bodice has a small keyhole on the front and a larger keyhole back framed by lace.](https://edith-elan.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18172/2024/05/sleeping-beauties-edith-elan-archives-whittaker-lace-and-mikado-wedding-dress.jpg)
Whittaker
Whittaker is a fit and flare mikado wedding dress. The bodice has a small keyhole on the front and a larger keyhole on the back framed by lace.
![Wisteria is a silk crepe wedding gown with lace accents on the sweetheart neckline and a tiered lace capelet.](https://edith-elan.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18172/2024/05/sleeping-beauties-edith-elan-archives-wisteria-crepe-wedding-gown-with-capelet.jpg)
Wisteria
Wisteria is a silk crepe wedding gown with lace accents on the sweetheart neckline. An attached tiered capelet is hemmed with lace on each tier.
![Yuri is a charmeuse wedding dress with intricate seams and an open X back.](https://edith-elan.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18172/2024/05/sleeping-beauties-edith-elan-archives-yuri-charmeuse-wedding-dress.jpg)
Yuri
Yuri is a charmeuse wedding dress with intricate seams all over. The straps cross to form a low, open X back.
![Zafirah by Edith Elan is a silk crepe wedding gown with a V neck lace bodice and tiered fit and flare skirt.](https://edith-elan.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/18172/2024/05/sleeping-beauties-edith-elan-archives-zafirah-tiered-skirt-wedding-dress.jpg)
Zafirah
Zafirah is a silk crepe wedding gown with a lace-accented V-neck bodice, a semi-sheer lace back, and a tiered fit-and-flare skirt.
More pictures of these styles are available on the Edith Élan Pinterest page in “The Style Archives” board.
Ready to Say “Yes” to the Dress?
If you are in love with any of these styles, let’s discuss recreating these looks for your wedding day or your bridal boutique as a custom design!
If you’re not ready yet, use the Pin below to save this blog to your Pinterest board for the future. This post will be updated with styles as they enter the archives.
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