Sea Glass: A First Look at Our Spring 2027 Collection
To spend even a few moments by the sea is to daydream. The mind wanders, sometimes far back in time, to ponder the ships and people that once passed upon the same waters. Were the passengers traveling for love? Adventure? Or bravely stepping into a new life? Once held in long-ago hands, sea glass is […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Wedding Dresses with Pockets
Think wedding dresses can’t be stylish and practical? Think again. We’re talking about pockets in wedding dresses. Hidden within the folds of your mikado, jacquard, satin, or dupioni skirt, they’re a stylish solution for the modern bride. They’re great for so many things. Lipstick, your vows, a snack, or even your ID for the after-party. […]
Keepsake Is Here: Lea-Ann Belter Bridal Fall 2026
New York Bridal Fashion Week is a whirlwind! Meeting with retail partners, going to our favorite places to eat and sharing our newest gowns with everyone. As we prepare to pack up our dresses and head back to Toronto, all we can think about is introducing them to our brides-to-be. Keepsake, our fall 2026 collection, […]
Fall 2026 Keepsake Collection Editorial Preview
Each time we debut a new collection, we fall in love with the textiles, the silhouettes, the details. Our fall 2026 Lea-Ann Belter Bridal collection, however, is special. Three Decades in the Making Lea-Ann Belter began designing timeless wedding dresses in 1990, and in 1995 launched her eponymous bridal collection. The brides who walked down […]
Custom Gown in a Club at Hillbrook Wedding | Margaret + Nate
A fall wedding at the ever-elegant Club at Hillbrook on the horizon, Margaret went in search of her timeless wedding dress…with an ace up her sleeve. The Insider Bride Our classic style-loving bride had a dream job after college. She’d worked for four years at Brides by the Falls! So, there was no question where […]
One Dress, Two Looks: Detachable Trains & Overskirts
Changing up your wedding day look between the ceremony and reception is definitely a thing. It’s a fun way to express different sides of your bridal style—elegant and dramatic for your vows, chic and carefree for your reception. A separate party dress is one option, but that means taking off the gown you love. That […]
Bridal Style: The Pointed Sweetheart Neckline
The sweetheart neckline—the name alone implies love! This beautiful bridal gown detail resembles the top of a heart and is beloved for its flattering shape and romantic vibe. It’s soft, sensuous, and does wonders for the décolletage. But for those who want a twist on tradition, there’s her modern, vixenish sister: the pointed sweetheart neckline. […]
Basque Waist Wedding Dresses
If you’ve been bridal gown shopping, you’ve likely noticed the Basque waist. This silhouette offers the equivalent of a wedding gown unicorn: flattering, dramatic, and representing everything we love about classic wedding dress design. Whether you’re drawn to its Victorian roots or its modern reinvention, here’s everything you need to know about this timeless style. […]
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 […]
Hyde Park Bridal Collection Part 2: Georgian Meets Modern
Cutting a sophisticated silhouette comes naturally to the last three timeless wedding gowns of our new Hyde Park collection! Between her lace overlay, fit-and-flare shape, and plunging necklines, our new Basque waist lace wedding gown, Kitty balances timeless elegance and smolder. Crafted of luxurious satin, Lila, too, is designed to make hearts flutter. This draped […]
Hyde Park Bridal Collection Part I: Georgian Meets Modern
Sun-dappled benches on elm-lined paths. Rhododendrons breaking up the greenery with bold pinks, purples and reds. Promenading on paths for the purpose of seeing and being seen. Inspired by Georgian London’s fashionable hours at Hyde Park, our eponymous bridal gown collection is aswirl in gorgeous texture, rich fabrics, and impeccable tailoring. These timeless elements mingle […]
New Orleans Wedding Dress Trunk Show | Wedding Belles
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Airy + Bright Spring Wedding Editorial
There’s a lot to be said for a timeless wedding dress that makes you look and feel like a star sparkling in a midnight sky. But the right accessories can make your whole aesthetic, too! Captured by Brittany Graf Photography, this editorial was inspired by love and the kind of springtime vibes we long for […]
Sofia Gown in a Winter Holiday Wedding | Kristin + Thomas
Christmas Wedding Magic Christmas-time weddings are always extraordinary. However, Kristin and Thomas’s was extra special! These two wed in an intimate ceremony at Kristin’s mom’s house during the pandemic and were finally able to do so before friends and family. So, their early December Chicago wedding wasn’t just beautiful and (fabulously) wintery. It represented a […]
2024 LABB Nocturne Bridal Collection Preview
The sweeping music filling the room from the orchestra box. The velvet drapes concealing the stage. The gorgeous, elegant fashion of everyone waiting for the curtains to part. And then they do, revealing rich scenery and a cast wearing fabulous, couture garments as their voices fill the room. Rendered in fine fabrics and precise seam […]
Isadora + Sunny Gowns Romantic Wedding Dress Editorial
Going wedding dress shopping is exciting and fun…until you have a hard time finding the right gown. Or how you feel working with the different shops doesn’t click. Then finding The Dress can get really stressful, really quick. Elizabeth Cole Bridal is our Columbia, South Carolina retail partner. Their beautiful, welcoming space is filled with […]
Lea-Ann Belter Amalfi Collection Preview II
Meet the final three gowns of our Amalfi collection—Muccia, Monica, and Valeria. But really, it’s more like four gowns since our fabulous new Monica bridal overskirt transforms Monica and Muccia into totally different looks. Envision yourself wearing something simple yet statement-making down the aisle? Monica is your girl! Her modified column silhouette, pointed neckline, and […]
Lea-Ann Belter Amalfi Collection Preview
The glittering deep blue Tyrrhenian Sea, lush greenery, and craggy cliffs of Amalfi’s storybook coastline inspired Lea-Ann’s newest timeless wedding dress collection. We’re totally swept away by each gown’s romantic textiles, striking silhouettes, and timeless details—and we hope you are, too. While we will be showing the Amalfi collection at New York Luxury Bridal Fashion […]
Celestia in a The Henry Miller Library Wedding | Rebekah + Mark
The love story behind this beautiful Big Sur wedding at the Henry Miller Library is right out of a romantic comedy plot. It all began at freshman orientation in college, when the first person not from high school Rebekah met was none other than Mark. The two became great friends, although, shares Rebekah, “Mark would […]
Fall 2023 Lapis Lazuli Bridal Collection Preview Pt. II
Our Lapis Lazuli bridal collection just made its debut in NYC at Bridal Fashion Week! Earlier this week, you met the first five gowns. Now, we’re introducing you to Leonie, Opal, Saskia, and Saffira below! If modern romance with a twist is your aesthetic, you’ll love Leonie’s corseted, tailored bodice, waterfall back bow, and full […]
Fall 2023 Lapis Lazuli Bridal Gown Preview Part 1
It’s spring, and you know what that means—it’s time to debut the latest Lea-Ann Belter Bridal gowns! Our Fall 2023 Lapis Lazuli collection is a treasure of romantic silhouettes and beautiful textiles. Inspired by all things rare, precious, and breathtaking, these gowns are meant to move with grace and take your breath away. Please meet […]
Custom Gown in a New Year’s Eve Wedding | Kemis + Brewster
Ringing in the New Year with a wedding takes celebration and new starts to the next level. You’re spending the evening with your friends and family, and embarking on a new married adventure with The Person. You know, the one who makes you feel anywhere is home. Also, there’s epic amounts of confetti, dancing, champagne, […]