Temple Dresses Archives | White Elegance

When White Elegance first began, it started with two sisters, Tamera Perkins and Anna Barbieri, who saw a need for beautiful white clothing for temple worship and decided to do something about it. In 1994, they launched White Elegance with just a handful of designs, a pair of white slippers, a bag, and a lot of determination. But even then, it was never only about the clothing. It was about serving our sisters well. The kind of women building families, honoring covenants, and hoping to find a white temple dress that feels beautiful, comfortable, and truly worth wearing.

That is still the heart of what we do.

We love creating White Elegance dresses that bring a little joy to sacred moments. We love designing LDS temple dresses, temple gowns, and timeless styles that feel lovely on, are easy to care for, and are made to last. We love knowing a woman can find an affordable LDS temple dress that still feels special. Because for us, beauty and practicality have always belonged together.

As a small business, we feel deeply grateful for the women who have supported us from the beginning. Some of you first shopped with us years ago, and now you come back for daughters, daughters-in-law, sisters, and friends. That kind of loyalty means everything. In a world full of fast everything, it means so much when women choose thoughtful design, quality fabrics, and businesses they want to see keep going.

We know many of our customers care about buying fewer, better things. So do we. That is one reason we care so much about creating LDS temple gowns, white temple dresses, and lasting pieces that can be worn, loved, and kept for years. Much of our catalog is made in the USA, and we are proud to keep focusing on quality, beauty, and lasting value.

At White Elegance, there has always been joy in the work. Quiet joy. Grateful joy. The kind that comes from helping women feel lovely in sacred places.

If you are looking for LDS temple dresses, temple gowns, or an affordable LDS temple dress that feels beautiful, timeless, and thoughtfully made, we would love to help you find the one that feels just right.

Some dresses are quietly pretty. And some dresses make you stop for a second and think…well, this is lovely.

That is Vineyard.

Our new White Elegance dress began with a life-size paper pattern and a lot of hopeful sketching. We drew flowers, vines, and leaves by hand, front and back, trying to get the placement just right. There was erasing. There was adjusting. There was probably a level of obsession normally reserved for wedding seating charts and trying to make everyone happy with one dessert table. But it was worth it. Vineyard became our vision of the Garden of Eden, brought to life in one breathtaking LDS temple dress.

The embroidery is the star here, and rightly so. We were blessed to find a factory that could translate our freehand design into a combination of hand and machine embroidery, giving Vineyard that artisanal, heirloom feel brides are always hoping to find. If you are shopping for LDS temple dresses for brides, modest wedding dresses, or elegant LDS wedding dresses, this is the kind of dress that feels genuinely memorable.

The base is a silky mesh, while the embroidery and lining are equally silky cotton, so it feels as lovely as it looks. The V-neck temple dress silhouette, natural waist bodice, and simple sleeves let the embroidery do the talking. And honestly, it has plenty to say. The waist, cuffs, and neckline are trimmed in 3-dimensional floral lace, and the hem finishes in a soft embroidered scallop. Also, because we believe beauty and practicality should be allowed to be friends, it has two pockets.

At $174.99, Vineyard is for women looking for White Elegance dresses, LDS temple gowns, temple dresses, modest wedding dresses, and LDS wedding dresses that feel extraordinary, feminine, and truly special for a first temple experience, a sealing, or a wedding day.

If you are a bride looking for an LDS temple gown with artisanal embroidery, soft cotton, and unforgettable detail, Vineyard might just be the dress.

Some dresses are beautiful on the hanger. The White Elegance Zurich dress is the kind that makes women say, “Wait…this is actually so flattering.”

At $119.99, with a standout 4.88 out of 5 rating from 82 customer reviews, Zurich has become a favorite for women looking for LDS temple dresses that are feminine, wrinkle-resistant, and wonderfully easy to wear.

Zurich is a lace zip-front dress with a waist, which already feels like a small triumph. The whisper-soft polyester lace is lined in equally soft knit, so it feels comfortable while keeping its shape. The jewel neckline and 21-inch front zipper are trimmed in floral lace, and that same lace defines the deep ruffle on the skirt. The skirt is gathered at the natural waist for ease through the hips, while side seam ties add shape and definition. In other words, it is doing quite a lot and doing it gracefully.

It also has the details women really care about: two deep side pockets, full sleeves gathered into a narrow cuff, and sizing in petite, regular, and tall lengths. Zurich comes in sizes XS to 5XL, making it a standout among White Elegance dresses and LDS temple gowns for women who want something beautiful that truly fits.

And the reviews make the case even better:

Woman wearing White Elegance's Zurich LDS temple dress.

Debbie

“It’s beautiful and elegant and fits perfectly. The zipper is great, and I love that it doesn’t wrinkle… it’s a keeper!”

Tall customer review

“Thank you for making temple dresses for tall women… Great dress. Beautiful. So grateful to find something to fit my tall body.”

Julie

“I got this dress when it first came out. I have loved it. It is comfortable and easy care.” Another reviewer

“This dress is easy to put on and take off. It fits well and is very comfortable. It doesn’t wrinkle, so it fits into a Temple bag easily.”

And maybe the most honest review of all?

Julie again

“My only complaint is that it is so popular there are always ladies in the temple wearing this same dress.”

That is not really a complaint. That is a bestseller with witnesses.

If you are looking for LDS temple dresses, LDS temple gowns, or White Elegance dresses that are flattering, easy care, and easy to love, Zurich has already done the convincing.

Some gifts are useful. Some are beautiful. And some do something even sweeter, they help memorialize a sacred moment.

That is why I love a White Elegance personalized temple envelope.

A lovely LDS temple envelope makes a thoughtful gift for a couple marrying in the temple, a missionary going through the temple for the first time, the opening of a new temple, or the sealing of a family. It’s a simple, meaningful way to mark a day that will be remembered for years to come.

What makes these personalized temple envelopes so special is the custom embroidery. You may choose a men’s or women’s envelope, with a straight-edge flap for men or a scalloped-edge flap for women. You can personalize up to three lines, with up to 36 characters per line. Line 1 is embroidered on the flap above the temple, and Lines 2 and 3 are embroidered below the temple. If you would like the name of the temple or a phrase such as “Families Are Forever,” that can be included as part of your chosen lines.

White Elegance personalized temple envelopes.

At $28.99, a White Elegance temple envelope feels like such a lovely keepsake gift— personal, practical, and full of meaning. Because each one is made to order, it is wise to plan ahead. Please allow up to 8 weeks for delivery, especially if you are ordering for a temple wedding, endowment, sealing, or special temple event.

I think that is part of what makes a personalized LDS temple envelope so beautiful. It is not something that is hurried or forgotten. It is chosen with love, ordered with intention, and given to honor a sacred milestone.

If you are looking for a meaningful gift with lasting significance, White Elegance personalized temple envelopes are a beautiful way to celebrate the moment.

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