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. […]
Bridal Style: 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 […]
Wedding Dresses with Pockets: The Chicest Detail You’ll Love
Think wedding dresses can’t be stylish and practical? Think again. We’re talking about pockets. 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 to highlight your smile, your vows, or even your ID for the after-party. Pockets […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
2024 Astrid & Mercedes Dreamer Collection Preview
Once a year, Lea-Ann creates a new Astrid & Mercedes collection…and that time is now! Inspired by all the hopes and wishes we dream of coming true, the new A&M Dreamer collection is, well, dreamy. Delightful textiles—including textured and eco-friendly—that elevate clean-lined silhouettes. Plenty of pockets, and plenty of the mix of come-hither and bridal […]
Lea-Ann Belter 2024 Blue Moon Collection Preview II
All the gorgeous from our 13 new 2024 Lea-Ann Belter Blue Moon gowns couldn’t fit into one post! Since we’ve shared Amalia, Aspen, Blythe, Brielle, Carys, Circe, and Elara, it’s now time to introduce you to Mercer, Narisse, Rowan, Tamsyn, Tilda, and Vesper! Botanical-embossed jacquard and a square neckline bring fresh-faced appeal to Mercer’s ballgown […]
Lea-Ann Belter 2024 Blue Moon Collection Preview
Ah, fall. Time for all things apple, pumpkin, and cozy…and for our newest collection to debut at New York Bridal Fashion Week! We’re super excited about our 2024 Blue Moon collection. Inspired by once-in-a-lifetime, magical moments, it’s full of unforgettable textiles and details. Lea-Ann’s also brought back one of our classic fabrics that was a […]
Madaline Gown in a Birmingham Wedding | Marlee + Dawson
Throw some rockstar energy, a healthy dose of romance, and a heaping helping of chic into a style blender, and what do you get? Marlee and Dawson’s Birmingham wedding at The Theodore! When it came to their wedding day finery, Marlee and Dawson brought their A-game. Marlee’s timeless wedding gown, with its slit up to […]
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, […]