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Cotillion & Formal Event Gowns

Elegant silhouettes and couture detail.

Our Cotillion & Formal Event Gowns collection showcases a curated selection of refined, handcrafted couture designs created for life’s most polished and memorable occasions. Each gown is thoughtfully constructed using luxury textiles, elegant silhouettes, and elevated detailing—designed to ensure your child, tween, teen, or adult client looks poised, confident, and beautifully styled for every formal event.

From classic floor-length ball gowns with graceful movement to modern silhouettes featuring delicate lace, structured bodices, and softly cascading layers, every piece is designed to photograph exquisitely while honoring traditional event standards. These gowns are ideal for cotillion presentations, debutante events, formal galas, recitals, charity balls, milestone portraits, and other high-end celebrations.

The gowns displayed within this collection represent just a small glimpse of our couture work. In addition to the curated styles shown, Bentley + Lace offers fully custom gown design services—allowing us to create one-of-a-kind pieces tailored to any size, age, silhouette, or aesthetic. Whether you’re seeking a classic, timeless look or a completely personalized design, our team works closely with clients and photographers to bring each vision to life.

Bentley + Lace gowns are known for premium comfort and couture craftsmanship, often incorporating flexible design elements such as adjustable straps, elastic or corset-style backs, and multi-size silhouettes. This thoughtful construction makes our gowns especially suited for growing participants, styled portrait sessions, and professional photography needs.

Whether preparing for a formal debut or capturing an heirloom-quality portrait, our Cotillion & Formal Event gowns deliver sophistication, artistry, and enduring elegance—crafted with intention for moments that matter most.

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Our couture specialists are here to guide you through selecting the perfect gown for your photography session or event. We'll help you find the ideal silhouette, color, and style to bring your vision to life.

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Commission a one-of-a-kind gown designed to your exact specifications. Our custom couture service creates pieces tailored to your size, style preferences, and event needs, ensuring a truly unique and perfectly fitted creation.

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Girl wearing Bows of Grace gown with handmade satin bows and rounded neckline

Close-up of handmade bows sewn onto bridal tulle skirt
A golden dream – A young girl in a flowing yellow gown poses gracefully in front of a rustic white picket fence, bathed in warm golden light.

Frechary Solid gown- Children-Adult sizes, Choose your color:  Editorial Dress, Couture Gown, Special Occasion Dress
Two women in formal dresses standing in front of a dark curtain with large blue bows."Enchanted Sky" – Teen to Adult Floor-Length Gown | Custom Colors | Editorial & Special Occasion Dress
Woman in a black ruffled gown standing against a white wall with large decorative bows.SATIN COLOR CHART
AURORA- choose color Editorial Dress, Couture Gown, Special Occasion DressLuxury Gowns for Special Occasions and Photography Sessions
Beige evening gown on a mannequin against a white curtain backgroundAveline Solid gown- Children-Adult sizes, Choose your color:  Editorial Dress, Couture Gown, Special Occasion Dress
Hillary/Frenchie Solid gown- choose color Editorial Dress, Couture Gown, Special Occasion DressHillary/Frenchie Solid gown- choose color Editorial Dress, Couture Gown, Special Occasion Dress
girl wearing black gown black themes for Christmas
Heavenly-Couture Teen/Mommy Gown  - Floor Length DRESS-Custom colors available - Editorial Dress, Couture Gown, Special Occasion DressHeavenly-Couture Teen/Mommy Gown  - Floor Length DRESS-Custom colors available - Editorial Dress, Couture Gown, Special Occasion Dress
AURORA- High Low choose color Editorial Dress, Couture Gown, Special Occasion DressAURORA- High Low choose color Editorial Dress, Couture Gown, Special Occasion Dress
Whispering Tulle- Children-Adult sizes, Choose your color:  Editorial Dress, Couture Gown, Special Occasion DressWhispering Tulle- Children-Adult sizes, Choose your color:  Editorial Dress, Couture Gown, Special Occasion Dress
Young girl wearing a colorful rainbow dress against a brown background“Dreamcloud” – Children’s Couture Floor-Length Gown | Custom Colors for Editorial & Special Occasion Portraits
Custom Whimsy Bows Couture Gown – custom color options - GORGEOUS SPECIAL OCCASION OR PHOTO SHOOT DRESS"Custom-colored Whimsy Bows Gown featuring layers of soft tulle and playful, feminine details"
Custom Tulle Couture Cape – Available in Custom Colors & Fabric OptionsCustom Tulle Couture Cape – Available in Custom Colors & Fabric Options
"Addison Couture Gown with full tulle skirt and intricate lace embroidery for styled photography sessions"

"Custom floor-length gown with voluminous layers of bridal tulle and adjustable straps"
"Dreamcloud" – Teen to Adult Floor-Length Gown | Custom Colors | Editorial & Special Occasion Dress"Dreamcloud" – Teen to Adult Floor-Length Gown | Custom Colors | Editorial & Special Occasion Dress
Two women in pink dresses standing under a stone archway with floral decorations.Woman in a pink floral dress standing in a garden with flowers and a path.
Woman in a long, flowing dress standing in front of an archway with a textured wall.Woman in a long, flowing dress holding a child in front of an archway.
Young girl wearing a pastel pink and yellow couture tulle gown with fluffy ruffled trim, twirling on a sandy beach at dusk with a softly blurred, glowing ferris wheel in the background, captured in a whimsical fine-art photography style.Blonde girl wearing a pastel tiered couture gown with pink bodice and soft tulle ruffles, photographed in an enchanted forest setting with waterfall and cottage backdrop.
"Taylor Swift-inspired Speak Now gown with a dreamy, ethereal design."
pink christmas ideas
Young girl in a pastel rainbow dress against a dark backgroundPRE-ORDER “Fairy Bloom” – Children’s Couture Floor-Length Gown | Custom Colors for Editorial & Special Occasion Portraits
Young girl in a pink dress standing against a floral backgroundA floor-length pink floral dress with tulle and bead detailing, designed for special occasions.
Elegant bridal party gownsCustom women's gown for special occasions
Mommy and me couture gown ideasbeautiful mommy and me photo shoot with Kelly Chance Photography
RAINBOW Children's gowns for weddings and special occasionscustom children's pastel gowns
A child twirling in the gown in a field of wildflowers at golden hour — soft sunlight, dreamy blur.

Juliette Custom Gown – Choose Your Color- Editorial Dress, Couture Gown, Special Occasion Dress
Jardin De Fleurs- floor length  Editorial Dress, Couture Gown, Special Occasion DressJardin De Fleurs- floor length  Editorial Dress, Couture Gown, Special Occasion Dress
Hillary/Frenchie Solid gown- no applique choose color Editorial Dress, Couture Gown, Special Occasion DressHillary/Frenchie Solid gown- no applique choose color Editorial Dress, Couture Gown, Special Occasion Dress
Child wearing Hillary solid couture gown in soft pastel tone with split front skirt.

Hillary Chiffon Gown - Children-Adult sizes, Choose your color:  Editorial Dress, Couture Gown, Special Occasion Dress
mommy and me chiffon custom gownFloral Revival Floor length  Editorial Dress, Couture Gown, Special Occasion Dress
Fleur de Nuit – Flower of the Night-select your silhouette  Floor Length Gown  Editorial Dress, Couture Gown, Special Occasion DressSATIN COLOR CHART
Emma Floor-Length Gown | Custom Color Options | Editorial Couture for Special OccasionsEmma Floor-Length Gown | Custom Color Options | Editorial Couture for Special Occasions
A model wearing the gown in a beautiful outdoor location, such as a garden or beach, to illustrate how it looks in real-life photography sessions or events.Dillon- Children-Adult sizes, Choose your color and size:  Editorial Dress, Couture Gown, Special Occasion Dress
"Young girl twirling in the Seraphina Grace gown, ideal for birthday and milestone photos"

"Seraphina Grace Couture Gown in custom color, perfect for elegant photo shoots and formal events"
MOMMY AND ME COUTURE GOWNmommy and me gowns
Elegant Blush Blossom Gown – Floor-Length Couture Design for Adults (Sizes 0-4)
Blush Blossom Floor-Length Couture Gown | Editorial Dress for Special Occasions
"Blackbird gown shown in custom pastel fabric with removable lace jacket overlay"

"Child twirling in a special occasion dress with full tulle skirt"
Teen model wearing Sugar Rosette floor-length gown with Swiss dot tulle skirt

Side view of child in Sugar Rosette dress showing delicate dotted flower fabric
Model wearing the Rosewater Radiance pink tulle gown with sweetheart neckline and ruched bodice

A young girl with long, wavy brown hair wears an elegant flowing pink gown with off-the-shoulder tulle sleeves, standing in front of a dreamy blue floral backdrop with draped fabric and bows.
"A dreamy layered tulle skirt that flows beautifully with every twirl."

"Perfect for twirling, the full layered tulle skirt adds volume and grace."
"Fairy-tale inspired gown featuring soft pastel hues and petal layers."
"Soft and dreamy portrait of mommy and me in a pastel-themed couture dress."
Elegant floor-length gown with shoulder ties and flexible fit for portraits

Luxury children’s gown in shimmering satin, perfect for styled photoshoots
"Midnight  Asher" -  Floor Length Dress  -  Editorial Dress, Couture Gown, Special Occasio-n Dress"Midnight  Asher" -  Floor Length Dress  -  Editorial Dress, Couture Gown, Special Occasio-n Dress
"Meadow Bloom" Editorial Dress | Couture Gown for Special Occasions | Custom Colors Available"Meadow Bloom" Editorial Dress | Couture Gown for Special Occasions | Custom Colors Available
Deep purple couture gown with textured details and a dramatic flow, designed for stunning photography sessions."Majestic Orchid Gown"-custom color options - GORGEOUS SPECIAL OCCASION OR PHOTO SHOOT DRESS
Custom gowns for tweens and teensCustom flower girl dresses
Mommy and me couture gown ideas"Heavenly-Margaux" Couture Gown | Floor-Length Dress | Editorial Couture for Special Occasions
The Harmony Gown sparkles with delicate floral embroidery, pleated tulle accents, and a full skirt designed for magical moments.

A dreamy pastel wonder—the Harmony Gown is a stunning choice for creating fairytale-inspired portraits.
Girl wearing Harmony gown with sequined floral bodice and ombré tulle skirt

Full view of yellow and pale blue ombré Harmony gown in soft natural light
"Elegant flower girl dress with embroidered bodice and flowing lace skirt""Garden of Dreams" Floor-Length Dress  - Choose your color:  Editorial Dress, Couture Gown, Special Occasion Dress (Copy)