For Eleonora Rocchini and Nunzio Moccia, a wedding celebration becomes a story of timeless romance, refined elegance, and high couture. From the hushed solemnity of the ceremony to the uninhibited glamour of the late-night dance floor, Eleonora’s bridal wardrobe unfolds in four distinct acts, each revealing a different facet of contemporary bridal style.
Moving fluidly between 1950s-inspired sophistication and modern couture, this four-part journey celebrates the art of transformation, where every gown captures a mood, a moment, and a lasting impression.
Look I: The Ceremony
Rosa Clará | 1950s: Return to Romanticism
The journey begins at the altar with an exercise in restrained majesty. Crafted by Rosa Clará, this ethereal gown captures the sculptural purity that defined the 1950s.
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Defined by long sleeves and a composed, architectural silhouette, the dress offers a masterclass in quiet luxury. It eschews fleeting trends in favor of a discreet, timeless grace that commands the room without a whisper of excess.
It is a profound nod to a bygone era of elegance, one that feels utterly sacred, poised, and unforgettable.
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Look II: The Reception
Rosa Clará | 1950s: The Return of Sophisticated Elegance
As the evening transitions from vows to toasts, the mood shifts from understated reverence to full-blown silver-screen allure. Also designed by Rosa Clará, the reception gown channels the quintessential femininity of the 1950s while paying direct homage to the iconic glamour of Marilyn Monroe.
Photography: Pinewood Weddings
Photography: Pinewood Weddings
The piece opens with clean, sleek lines that hug the figure, only to erupt into high drama: a cascade of sculptural silk ruffles sweeping dramatically across the left shoulder. It is a brilliant study in contrasts: structured minimalism meeting unapologetic theatricality, perfectly engineered for a night of celebration.
Photography: Pinewood Weddings
Photography: Pinewood Weddings
Look III: The Party Transition
Federica Oleandro | Custom High Tailoring: The Art of the Contemporary Corset
When the lights go down and the rhythm picks up, the wardrobe enters a daring new evolution. Enter a bespoke masterpiece by young Neapolitan designer Federica Oleandro.
Anchored by a meticulously structured, boned corset featuring seductive back lacing and delicate thin straps, this custom creation flows into a sleek mermaid silhouette. It is pure couture sophistication designed for movement, allowing the bride to command the dance floor with modern edge and effortless sensuality.
Look IV: The Cake Cutting
Federica Oleandro | Handcrafted Light: Glamour & Party-Wear Audacity
As the midnight hour approaches and the cake is cut, the narrative reaches its dazzling crescendo. Once again crafted by Federica Oleandro, this custom two-piece creation is entirely handmade and encrusted with a mesmerizing shower of shimmering crystals.
Featuring a sharp square-neck crop top with long sleeves paired with a low-waisted fluid skirt sliced by a dramatic slit, it brings high-octane sparkle to the night. It is a fearless celebration of party-wear audacity, catching every flicker of light as the celebration peaks.
Photography: Pinewood Weddings
Photography: Pinewood Weddings
Photography: Pinewood Weddings
In Three Words
Refined. Essential. Romantic.
Curated for the modern bride who knows that a wedding day is not just an event, but a living, breathing editorial.
Wedding Vendors
Photography: Pinewood Weddings
Flowers: Federico Rabatti
Event Planner: Steve Di Maio
Dress: Federica Oleandro
Location: Villa di Striano
Stationary: Origamin Puglia
Invitation Card: LisaLab Design
Wedding Favors: Frantoio Polverigiani
Hairstyle: Davide Cichello Hair
Makeup: Maria D’Ambro