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Dreamy details, sculpting seams, and moonlight-elegant silhouettes populate our new Spring 2021 Midnight Garden collection. Though you’ve been acquainted, a formal introduction to our new stunners is definitely in order! Up first, meet Ezra—she’s the one with the tendril-ish off-the-shoulder sleeves, hand-placed applique, and a sensationally sexy silhouette. Next, Ember’s plunging neckline and fluted skirt [...]
We popped the cork on our new Prosecco collection earlier this week, and today we’re bringing more bubbly! While these glorious gowns made their official debut earlier this year, photographing them had to be put on hold because of Covid, so we’d like to think of their earlier introduction as a dress rehearsal. So, now, [...]
A celebration of modern yet classic style and Lea-Ann’s 35th year in bridal, our Spring 2020 Prosecco collection pops! This small but mighty collection made its debut in April, however, due to the pandemic, photography was put on hold, so we get to unveil it a second time! Filled with sumptuous fabrics (hello, rose-embroidered organza [...]
“Enchanté” from the gowns of our new 2021 Midnight Garden collection! Today, we’re introducing you to more bewitching beauties (peep our first preview post, if you missed it). These ladies capture the layered, nuanced loveliness of gardens in bloom under the stars—hints of dusky color (we’re talking to you, Lexie), delicate laces and tulle, soft [...]
There’s a sort of magic that unfurls in gardens at the still, starry stroke of midnight. Foliage, flowers, and pathways take on new dimensions, etched by soft moonlight. The scents, the sights, the velvet night—they intoxicate and amplify the brightness of the new day mere hours away. Inspired by the moment the clock strikes 12 [...]
Glam and garden go hand in hand in this gorgeous wedding editorial. Twila's Photography and her team of wedding vendors took full advantage of the stunning historic home and lush gardens at Jubilee Hills. Not just in terms of shots (although they did that, too) but by creating a shoot that conveys a distinct charm [...]
Every fall, we pack up all our new gowns and sojourn down to New York from Toronto to show them at bridal fashion week. The days leading up are always filled with a sort of frenetic anticipation as last-minute touches are applied and we make sure we bring everything we need to present our new [...]
Though Maddie and Nic’s relationship began several years ago at the beach, they had crossed paths before way back in kindergarten! After that sunny, seaside day in 2015, these two knew they were a match. After Nic surprised Maddie with a sweet sunset proposal, these two set about planning a delightful summer wedding in Alabama. [...]
There is a lot to love about this clean and simple wedding shoot! There’s just the right amount of greenery, sweet white and pink florals, pared-down-and-pretty tablescapes, a charming buttercream cake, and comfy leather chairs. Oh, and also our sleek, modern, and feminine Coco gown, whose plunging neckline reveals an alluring hint of décolletage. But, [...]
Hey, soon-to-be-wed ladies of Portland, CT! Our sweet, saucy and special 2019 Astrid & Mercedes Serendipity collection will be visiting The Wedding Dress June 20–July 1. Featuring our newest frocks and accessories alongside a few faves from seasons past, this trunk show will be packed with fab wedding day looks just waiting for you to [...]
A sculpture garden in spring is a sensational spot for saying “I do!” It’s a fact beautifully illustrated by this lovely editorial captured at Dallas’s Nasher Sculpture Center. Together with her wonderful team of vendors, photographer Sami Kathryn cultivated a vibe that’s all at once romantic, modern, and a nod to the past. Backed up [...]
Lighthearted and joyful, our Fall 2019 Wandering Star bridal collection was inspired by journeys, be it across the world or down the aisle. Filled with soft, organic draping, details that make you look twice, as well as stunning printed organzas and brocades (hello, peonies and roses!), these dresses are made for reveling in the moment. [...]
Jamie and Andrew’s long-distance relationship began with an ultra-romantic meeting thanks to a high school friend. From that moment on, they nurtured their spark into a full-blown love via love letters. Jamie told us that, “…because we spent such a large amount of it waiting to hear from each other and dreaming of our next [...]
One part fine art, one part regal, this atmospheric wedding editorial draws confections, crowns, florals, and gowns into the limelight. Gilded tiaras that look like they’ve been plucked out of a fairy queen’s treasure are paired with minimalist hair and makeup to striking effect. That aesthetic is pretty extraordinary when matched with our lacy, floaty [...]
The sun shone and joy flowed on Max and Alyssa’s March wedding day! With Stonehouse at Stirling Ridge as both their ceremony and wedding venue, the scene was romantic and elegant. Combined with the crazy love between this darling duo, it was the kind of celebration that warms your heart and takes your breath away. [...]
When a mom gets married, you know her beautiful children will be involved every step of the way! Wed in a lovely, intimate ceremony, Erika and Mark weren’t just becoming a permanent party of two—Erika’s beautiful children, Lara and Nathan, made it four. When Mark proposed on Christmas Day, he did so with their entire [...]
Bold color, dramatic lighting, the simple made striking—the Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer is the inspiration behind this moody bridal editorial. In it, photographer Lindsay Sever focused on a bride with contemporary style and an ethereal aesthetic, a natural fit for our Odette gown! Though Vermeer's works often featured richer hues, this romantic shoot played with [...]
Take-your-breath-away-timeless is about clean lines and forgoing trends to embrace evergreen style. But it doesn’t mean boring! Think of Audrey Hepburn, Natalie Portman, and Lupita Nyong'o on every red carpet—these women wow with classic silhouettes, elegant details, and by effortlessly owning every inch. As John Varvatos said: Style is timeless. It transcends generations—it's enduring. If [...]
In just a few sleeps more, we'll be jetting off to NYC for bridal market to reveal our new Lea-Ann Belter Fall 2018 gowns…but you dolls get a sneak preview! While in Amsterdam over the winter, Lea-Ann saw Sleeping Beauty as performed by the Dutch National Ballet. Originally intended for the Russian tsar and his [...]
Manal and Nuwan met here in Toronto, but when the two became engaged, they envisioned a destination wedding in Sri Lanka. One that was true to their style with a candlelit ceremony and neutral color palette, which Manal tells us is "pretty unconventional in Sri Lanka/South Asia where vibrant, bright colours are always preferred for [...]
