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 […]
Starling Gown in a South Carolina Wedding | Kaitlyn & Alex
Mutual family friends introduced Kaitlyn and Alex. Though there was a spark, both were too busy laying the groundwork for their futures that they stayed only friends. But you can’t ignore a thing when it’s there. These two slowly but surely got pulled into each other’s orbits, and then became as inseparable as the Earth […]
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 […]
Chagrin Falls Wedding Dress Trunk Show | Brides by the Falls
If you’ve been waiting for just the right moment to go shopping for the timeless wedding dress of your dreams in Ohio, this is it. Lea-Ann Belter Trunk Show In Chagrin Falls From August 29–September 5, Brides by the Falls will host an exclusive Lea-Ann Belter Bridal trunk show. The newest Hyde Park gowns will […]
Wren Gown in a Sea Pines Hilton Head Wedding | Ashley + Stephen
Boston natives Ashley and Stephen moved to Charlotte, North Carolina, and fell in love with the Lowcountry. So, when they got engaged, they knew they wanted their wedding to combine a nod to their New England heritage and a celebration of their home. A Lowcountry Celebration with a New England Twist The answer was a […]
Priya Gown in a Common House Wedding | Lexie + David
Vintage-inspired romance may have been part of Lexie and David’s wedding day aesthetic, but delight and love were the order of the day! Even Lexie’s veil got in on the happiness vibe. During her and David’s just-married portraits, it danced and flew in celebration, too! Silk, Simplicity, and the Perfect Fit These two married at […]
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 […]
Bridal Separates in a Greenhouse Wedding | Caitlin + Kevin
From Montmartre to Muskoka 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, […]
Arya Gown in an Elegant Savannah Wedding | Shea + Bo
Savannah’s cobblestone streets and iconic live oaks set the scene on Shea and Bo’s May wedding day. These two met during their sophomore year at the University of Georgia. After years of shared memories and milestones, they stepped into a beautiful new beginning—especially Shea, who graduated from medical school just two weeks later! Timeless Southern […]
Wedding Dress Trunk Show in Alabama | Carriage House
Calling all Southern brides with a penchant for timeless style. If luxe fabrics, swirly skirts, and couture details are on your chic wedding dress wish list, mark your calendar! Lea-Ann Belter Trunk Show in Alabama From August 15-23, Carriage House Weddings in Mountain Brook will be hosting a trunk show featuring our newest Lea-Ann Belter […]
Raven Gown in an Elegant Dallas Wedding | Shelby + Drew
We’re cooling things off (or maybe heating them up?) with Shelby and Drew’s modern white winter wedding in Dallas! These met in college, but while they were working for the same public accounting firm. They kept things professional and were just friends for several years, until, says Shelby, “He left public accounting to go work […]
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 […]
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 […]
Violeta Gown in a Toronto Wedding at the Pan Pacific | Kayla + Bradley
The right wedding dress will find you! For Kayla, that took a little time. By the time she visited us at our flagship Toronto wedding dress shop, she’d tried on several potential gowns, but none of them made her heart skip a beat. From minimalist dreams to timeless romance “I tried on 85 wedding […]
Custom Blue Wedding Dress in a Missouri Wedding | Lauren
Trusting the Custom Dress Process Creating a dress from scratch is a labor of love and hope. Since almost all the garments we buy are off the rack, trusting the process can be a huge exercise in, well, trust. It can be a challenge to not worry about whether the gown you pictured and designed […]
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 […]
Esperanza Gown in NOLA Wedding | Caitlin + Carson
Layers upon layers of meaningful details created the beautiful backdrop to Caitlin and Carson’s New Orleans wedding day. The sweet crochet ribbons on Caitlin’s bouquet reflected the floral organza of her floaty puffed sleeve wedding ball gown, Esperanza. The colorful Moroccan chandelier, stained glass, and miles of brick and wood at their venue, Felicity Church, […]
Mercer Gown in a Toronto Wedding | Karina + Jamie
A graceful mix of classic and breezy, Karina and Jamie’s intimate wedding glowed. Not because of a lovely venue—they wed and celebrated at the always-elegant Park Hyatt—or the soft white florals, candlelight, and wedding cake blooming with ethereal flowers that created the beautiful backdrop to their day. It wasn’t even about finding the perfect dress […]
Danika Gown in a South Carolina Wedding | Courtney + Derek
Call it fate, destiny, or simply meant to be. Sometimes the stars align, and two people meet. For Courtney and Derek, it all began one weekend at Coastal Carolina University. “Our meeting was truly a stroke of luck!” shares Courtney, “One red light, one extra drink, one delayed elevator and we probably would’ve never met […]
Arden Gown in a Columbia County Club Wedding | Haley and Robb
Haley and Robb’s wedding serves gorgeous classic May wedding. Hosted at Columbia Country Club, these two absolutely leaned into the beauty of the season and the elegance of the setting. They also brought a metric ton of fun. From the bridesmaid’s blue floral themed dresses and Robb’s debonair personal style to Haley’s sensational appearance in […]
Blythe Gown in a Coastal Grandma Wedding | Editorial
If you’re drawn to the soft colors, subtle patterns, and easy-breezy visuals of a Nancy Meyers film, then the “coastal grandma” aesthetic is your perfect match. What Is the Coastal Grandma Aesthetic? This timeless wedding look, which is currently trending, has always been in style. It’s not about a literal beach theme with anchors and […]
What Makes a Wedding Dress Timeless?
According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, “timeless” means “not restricted to a particular time or date.” But when a bride says she wants a timeless wedding dress, it’s about more than just envisioning a dress that will feel as relevant today as it is 20 years hence. When a woman expresses the desire for a classic […]
DFW Wedding Dress Trunk Show | Bridal Boutique Lewisville
Planning a wedding in Dallas—or somewhere just outside the bustle? If the right dress hasn’t found you yet, July could be your moment! DFW Hyde Park Collection Trunk Show From July 18–27, you’ll find our entire new Hyde Park wedding dress collection at Bridal Boutique Lewisville for a mid-summer trunk show. We’re also sending a […]
Esperanza Gown in a Wedding at The RoseMary | Macy + Shane
There are so many lovely wedding traditions, though perhaps among the more familiar is something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, and a sixpence in your shoe. That custom has its roots in the Victorian era, and each item symbolizes something. Of those conventions, the idea of something borrowed seems particularly poignant. Originally, the […]
Esme Gown in a Classic Appleford Estate Wedding | Megan + Brendan
A backpacking trip to the Swiss Alps naturally involves a visit to the Matterhorn. But a proposal in view of that peak? Iconic. Much like the proposal location, some things are timelessly beautiful – like the classic wedding dress Megan chose for her day. From Matterhorn to Main Line After soaking in the magic of […]
Custom Danika Gown in a Classic Dallas Wedding | Carolyn +Jeff
Finding the love of your life down the street is a thing—just ask Carolyn and Jeff! These two were neighbors while they both went to Texas A&M. Their sweet journey together was one Jeff wove into his proposal. Shares Carolyn, “Jeff planned a really sweet, thought-out engagement that took me down memory lane. There were […]
Custom Gown in a Wedding at The Broadview Hotel | Natalie + Tomo
Matchmaking friends introduced Natalie and Tomo, and their connection was instant! Since then, these two have been on all kinds of adventures, but their trip to Split, Croatia, may be one of the most special. There, on a cliff overlooking the sea, Tomo asked Natalie to be his partner through life. A Classic Toronto Wedding […]
Basque-Waist Wedding Dresses Are Back (And More Beautiful Than Ever)
If you’ve been bridal gown shopping, you know the Basque waist is having a moment. Well, more than a moment, because this silhouette offers for some the equivalent of a wedding gown unicorn: flattering, dramatic, and represents everything we love about classic wedding dress design. Basque Waist Essentials: At a Glance The signature look: Fitted […]
Sofia Gown in a Charleston Garden Wedding | Hannah + Sean
Blush pink and love ruled the day Hannah and Sean got married. These two live in Charleston and chose Middleton Inn as the perfect spot to take the next step in their lives together. In addition to being beautiful and historic, their venue’s spaces (and animals!!) set the romantic, gracious backdrop they envisioned for their […]
Alouette Gown in a Wedding at the VMFA | Janna + Sebastian
Surrounding yourself with friends, family, art, and nature is always a good idea. On your wedding day, it’s an especially excellent one! A Museum Wedding Full of Art, Love, and Celebration Janna and Sebastian’s Richmond wedding at the Pauley Center at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts took full advantage of their venue’s elegant beauty. […]