Luanne Gown in a Dahnke Ballroom Wedding | Olivia + Sean
Just like weddings and whimsy, Olivia and Sean are a perfect match! These two met in law school and never looked back. Notre Dame wasn’t just where they met; Sean proposed at the Grotto, in the same spot his grandfather asked his grandmother for her hand. Naturally, Notre Dame played a role on their wedding […]
Ezra Gown in a Colorful Garden Wedding | Tommi + Dek
When it’s time to meet your person, it’s time. Tommi and Dek had grown up in the same city, gone to the same high school, and even their friend groups overlapped. But they never met until after college when they were both back in Winston-Salem. Their first date was casual – a tailgate at High […]
LABB Bridal Trunk Show in Newtown, CT | The Persnickety Bride
Newton CT brides-to-be, you’re number one! On our post-NYC Bridal Week trunk show list, that is. 2027 Collection Trunk Show October 17-25, Sea Glass, the spring 2027 Lea-Ann Belter Bridal collection, will take center stage at The Persnickety Bride. These new styles will have just made their official debut, meaning you’re the very first to […]
Custom Gown in a Garden Wedding | Gracie + Franklyn
Growing up, Gracie and Franklyn were mortal enemies. They both grew up on the same street, had many mutual friends, and crossed paths all the time. But there’s a reason the enemies-to-lovers trope is so beloved for romance novels—because we all know that sometimes you love who you think is your adversary! From Holiday Party to […]
Custom Gown in a West Cork Ireland Wedding | Molly + Graeme
Sometimes, moving across the ocean leads you to meet your person. Molly and Graeme are both from Ireland, but an Irish pub in Toronto brought them together! Once engaged, they knew they’d marry in Ireland. Graeme always wanted to wed in his hometown of Bantry in West Cork, and they wanted their friends and family, […]
Customized Hannah Gown in a Toronto Hunt Club Wedding | Monika + Rob
As a kid and through her teen years, Monika and her mom passed the windows of our flagship Toronto bridal shop, picking their favorite dresses as they went. From Window Dreams to Wedding Day Years later, once the surprise and delight of Rob’s sweet proposal settled into a manageable fizz, Monika realized she’d finally come […]
Custom Gown in a Romantic Ashford Castle Wedding | Edwina
A wedding in Ireland was in the works, and Edwina was on a quest to find her gown. The mission? Something that felt and looked iconic. It also had to vibe with Ashford Castle, one of Ireland’s most romantic venues. She met her match at our flagship Toronto bridal shop! “Vanessa honestly made the whole […]
Wedding Dress Sleeves—Fixed, Detachable, and Alternate Options
Right now, wedding dress sleeves hold a top spot on our brides’ dress lists! And we are very much here for it. Adding sleeves can instantly add drama, express personal style, make a gown feel more comfortable, further enhance a silhouette, and, when detachable, offer brides two looks in one. Wedding Dress Sleeve Options The […]
Priya Gown in a Beach Wedding | Merissa + Jameson
We found it! The equation for a wildly romantic, intimate summer wedding. It’s:Two people madly in love + the beach at sunset. Looking at Merissa and Jameson’s pictures, it’s hard to imagine a more perfect time and place for them to marry. These two kept their celebration intimate and exchanged vows on perhaps one of […]
Roxanne Gown in a Pop Castle Wedding | Mary + Thax
There’s something so romantic about high school sweethearts tying the knot. Mary and Thax planned an intimate, garden-inspired wedding weekend at Pop’s Castle on the Rappahannock River, with the sweetest touch—Thax’s parents handled all the catering for their son’s big day! It couldn’t have been better—elegant, iconic, and laid back. Timeless Elegance Meets Riverside Charm […]
Goldie Gown in a Huguenot Mill Wedding | Ashley + Curry
You see it all the time in the movies. Two people meet on New Year’s Eve, and, captivated by one another, they spend the evening engrossed in conversation, then part ways only to meet again. Which is exactly what happened to Ashley and Curry. When they went their separate ways, they then went to the […]
What is a Bridal Gown Trunk Show?
You’ve heard about bridal gown trunk shows but what does that even mean? Are there trunks? Are the gowns shown? Do you get to try them on? Do you really need an appointment? What makes them so great for bridal gown shopping? At a trunk show, you’ll get access to exclusive designer gowns, personalized consultations, […]
Harper Gown in a Tulum Destination Wedding | Diana + Matt
Toronto (and a little dating app magic) brought Diana and Matt together! When they met, the city was under COVID restrictions, so they spent a lot of time in parks and making dinner at each other’s homes. That turned out to be their love recipe—the two became inseparable in short order! From ‘No Wedding’ to […]
Hannah Gown in a Fall Cleveland Wedding | Anna + Brian
Fiery fall foliage was on full display on Anna and Brian’s wedding day! The overcast skies only added to the autumnal atmosphere, making the vivid leaves and the love between these two pop. Married within the charming walls of St. Hubert’s Episcopal Church, Anna and Brian then celebrated in the elegant ballroom at Manakiki Golf […]
Lace Wedding Dresses | Bridal Style
Lace and wedding dresses became synonymous more recently than you’d think. If you guessed the original bridal influencer, Queen Victoria, had a hand in it, you’d be right. When she married Prince Albert in February 1840, she wore a white satin gown with handmade Honiton lace. The lewk was widely copied and has come to […]
Aura Gown in a Winston Salem Wedding | Carter + Connor
The cusp of spring is such a lovely time for stepping into a new beginning! Carter and Connor’s March wedding in Winston-Salem embraced that buoyant, almost-spring feeling through vibrant pastels, blossoming details, and a playful, romantic vibe. Which was easy, since these two so delight in one another! A Gown Made for Spring Romance Carter’s […]
Allegra Gown in an Intimate Toronto Wedding | Megan + Ryan
Elegant and effortlessly cool, Meagan and Ryan’s intimate city wedding had all the hallmarks of a modern classic. Golden afternoon sun, Toronto as a beautiful backdrop, and all the romance of two people deeply in love. At home, Megan slipped on her sleek wedding dress, then helped Ryan with his custom cufflinks depicting their kitty. […]
Custom Gown in a Rochester Wedding at the Highline | Jenna + Kyle
Laughter is the special sauce that brought Jenna and Kyle together. During the summer, Kyle worked for Jenna’s parents’ construction company, and sometimes he’d help at the house. Though he was always around, Jenna hadn’t spoken to him. That all changed one day, and they never looked back. “The first time I did, I realized […]
Roxanne Gown in a Historic Tuckahoe Wedding | Bella + Ruslan
After a week of rainy, unseasonably cool weather, the first of June dawned bright and warm just in time for Bella and Ruslan’s day! While both elements can make for an extra cozy, romantic celebration, this change in circumstance was ideal. Though their Eastern Orthodox wedding ceremony was at St. Cyprian Orthodox Church, they’d planned […]
Opal Gown & Lace Jacket in a Palmetto Club Wedding | Mary Allison + Ryan
If you haven’t grown up in a warm part of the world, December in South Carolina is enchanting. There are wreaths on doors and twinkle lights in trees. Yet, the sun is shining, and the breeze balmy. That combination of festive vibes and gorgeous weather are perfect for a wedding. That’s exactly what Mary Allison […]
Custom Ball Gown in a Downtown Toronto Wedding | Hanna + Chris
A black-tie wedding in October sounds perfect right about now. Especially one that serves regal romance like Hanna and Chris’s. In place of one of our city’s historic estate venues, these two chose One King’s West. A Beaux-Arts high-rise that’s stood in Toronto since 1914, it’s got all the gravitas and grandness of a castle. […]
Bridal Separates in a Greenhouse Wedding | Caitlin + Kevin
At the top of Montmartre on a school trip to France, Caitlin and Kevin’s eyes met. Then, a couple of years later on another school trip (this time to Italy), they strolled the streets of Rome, shared gelato in Florence, and rode a gondola together in Venice. Though in high school, these two knew they’d […]
A-Line Wedding Dresses | Bridal Style
A-line wedding dresses are a classic for their versatility and near-universal ability to flatter any shape. We’ll explain exactly what an A-line wedding dress is, whether they’re trending, and more in a moment. First, it’s important to think about the term A-line as a structural canvas. The term is meant to convey the overall shape […]
Rosebud in a Forsyth Country Club Wedding | Sophie + Jake
There’s something magical about a summer wedding. Especially one that perfectly balances sophistication with effortless charm like Sophia and Jake’s celebration at Forsythe Country Club in Winston-Salem. A Summer Garden Party Aesthetic Their palette was all about sunny days in bloom: sky blue, buttercup yellow, and crisp white. Like the colors, Sophia’s wedding party was […]
Georgia Gown in a Biltmore Mansion Wedding | Cassidy + Kyle
If you’ve ever watched The Gilded Age and wished you could go to a wedding at one of those grand houses, consider it granted! Cassidy and Kyle chose The Biltmore House in Asheville, North Caroline as the place they’d get married and celebrate with family and friends. Built for George Vanderbilt and completed in 1895, […]
Custom Gown in a Spring Wedding at the Broadview | Alicia + Brad
A playful spring wedding in Toronto? Count us in! From Study Dates to Wedding Dates Alicia and Brad met at university, where they were both economics majors. At first, they were just study buddies, but it wasn’t long before they became more than just friends and then fell in love! Fast forward several years and […]
LABB Bridal Trunk Show in Texas | Bridal Boutique Lewisville
Prowling around Dallas-Fort Worth in search of a dress that exudes timeless romance and a certain je ne sais quoi? Add our upcoming trunk show at Bridal Boutique Lewisville to your must-do list! August 7–17, all the romantic, feel-amazing-on, made-by-hand-in-Toronto gowns and accessories of our Keepsake collection will be on hand to try. Along for […]
Bridal Style: Cat’s Eye Neckline
The cat-eye neckline’s distinctive points at each armpit and elegant swoop to the décolleté have become a favorite among modern brides. It’s flattering, sexy, and reads high fashion. That said, this popular bridal gown neckline’s roots are nothing new. In fact, they reach back at least as far as 1800s corsets. Back in 1851, Madam […]
Esperanza Gown in a Fantastic Mr. Fox Wedding | Alaina + Ian
Fantastic Mr. Fox. The goldenest of hours. And a November wedding abundant with love and style. When Stars Align Summertime Charleston brought Alaina and Ian together. It was the summer before her senior year in college. Alaina was in town working for AmeriCorps and Ian at the brewery Edmunds Oast. As the sunny days and […]
Paradise Gown in a Kinsleeshop Farm Wedding | Bess + Brayden
Spring bloomed bright and lovely on Bess and Brayden’s wedding day. Sunlight spilled across Kinsleeshop Farm’s lush acres and barns. In the restored 1930’s wedding barn, friends and family gathered to celebrate. Kona, their sweet golden retriever, was having a blast in his special collar made of white roses. He got to supervise as Bess […]