Luanne Gown in a Dahnke Ballroom Wedding | Olivia + Sean

a bride pirouettes as her groom holds her hand. The bride wears a laser cut floral drop waist ball gown wedding dress with detachable puff sleeves by Lea-Ann Belter, the groom a tux.

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

Newlyweds walking with wedding party through garden, bride in off-shoulder Lea-Ann Belter gown with dramatic shrug

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 […]

Custom Gown in a Garden Wedding | Gracie + Franklyn

Bride in strapless Lea-Ann Belter ballgown with bridesmaids in blue and white dresses holding white bouquets under trees

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

A bride and groom stand smiling at the camera at their wedding in Ireland, he in a classic suit, she in a custom ball gown by Lea-Ann Belter Toronto

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

A bride and groom stand by a lake in the sunshine, a breeze flutters the skirts of the bride's bal gown wedding dress

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 […]

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

Groom twirling bride in strapless floral jacquard ball gown on gravel path in front of white painted brick building

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

a bride and groom lean into each other, the bride wears a floral jacquard fit and flare gown and her veil flows in the breeze.

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 […]

Harper Gown in a Tulum Destination Wedding | Diana + Matt

Bride and groom facing each other on white balustrade terrace with tropical palm trees, bride in lace Lea-Ann Belter A-line wedding dress with veil

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

a bride and groom kiss in a garden ablaze with fall foliage. The bride wears a drop waist ball gown wedding dress with sheer net jacket with cuffs and high collar.

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 […]

Custom Gown in a Rochester Wedding at the Highline | Jenna + Kyle

a bride and groom walk hand in hand past golf-framed paintings. She is wearing a sleek wedding dress and he a suit.

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

Bridesmaids in blue floral dresses holding bride's dramatic Lea-Ann Belter ballgown train in front of historic white colonial hous

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

a just married bride and groom walk down the steps in front of a pink church decorated for Christmas. The bride wears a ball gown with long lace sleeves, the groom a tux

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 bride in a long sleeved ball gown wedding dress and lace-edged cathedral veil sits beside her groom in a tux on a grand white marble staircase

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. […]

Esperanza Gown in a Fantastic Mr. Fox Wedding | Alaina + Ian

Black and white wedding photo of bride wearing Lea-Ann Belter Esperanza gown featuring romantic puff sleeves and full ballgown skirt, walking hand-in-hand with groom through wildflower field

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 […]

Customized Melody Gown in a Casa Loma Wedding | Danielle + Anthony

a black and white photo of a bride and groom kissing in the stairwell of Casa Loma. The bride wears a ball gown wedding dress with extra long train and tails

Like planets circling the same sun, Danielle and Anthony’s lives led them just within reach but never connected. But when they finally did meet, fireworks! “I’ve always believed in the Red String Theory – that the people who are meant to be in our lives always find their way to us.” Danielle says, “Anthony and […]

Danika Gown in a South Carolina Wedding | Courtney + Derek

a bride and groom stand together beneath a circular arbor. He wears a tan suit, she a fit and flare wedding dress with lace edged cathedral veil

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 […]

Ezra Gown + Detachable Overskirt in a Greensboro Wedding | Olivia + Sam

Bride in a crepe wedding gown with floral appliqué and detachable organza overskirt poses with bridesmaids in blue and green sleek gowns

Just as the COVID pandemic began, Olivia and Sam met through Tinder. They connected instantly and spent the next two weeks chatting through the app about everything from music and film to, as Olivia put it, other nerdy things. Their first FaceTime date, a virtual happy hour, turned into a standing appointment, and for six […]

Arden Gown in a Columbia County Club Wedding | Haley and Robb

Bride in a strapless Lea-Ann Belter Arden ballgown with a full skirt and cathedral train stands with her groom on a sunlit golf course lawn beside a pond, holding a white anemone bouquet.

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 […]

Esme Gown in a Classic Appleford Estate Wedding | Megan + Brendan

A bride and groom walkacross a green lawn during the golden hour, he in a tux, she in her off-the-shoulder wedding ball gown and cathedral veil

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 […]

Miuccia Gown with Overskirt in a Charleston Wedding | Caroline + Cody

A bride and groom stand on a lawn with a spanish moss-draped oak in the background. The bride carries a blu hydrangea bouquet and wears her lace column gown and detachable overskirt by Lea-Ann Belter Bridal

Changing up your wedding-day look doesn’t always mean slipping away to put on another dress. One Dress, Two Stunning Looks As Caroline walked into Wedding Belles, she hoped to find a timeless dress that made a ceremony entrance and spoke to her personal style. Then she was introduced to Miuccia, our all-lace column gown, whose […]

Monica Gown in a London Town Wedding | Ali + Adam

a bride and groom walk across a sunny lawn with their wedding party. The bride wears a sleek column bridal dress with a pink sash, and the bridesmaids wear hot pink.

A wedding at Maryland’s historic London Town might seem to call for tradition. And for some, maybe it does. But for Ali and Adam, it meant lots of summer color! Joy Everywhere Saturated pinks and oranges burst from invitations, bridesmaid dresses, and ceremony arbor. At the reception, yellow, turquoise, and green joined the party, popping […]

Roxanne Gown in a Wedding at The Stables | Phoebe + Brian

A bride and groom run arm and arm beneath sparklers. The bride wears a strapless ball gown and the groom a tux

What’s black and white and gorgeous all over? Phoebe and Brian’s Louisiana wedding! The bridesmaids wore white, the groom and his guys, black suits, and every design element followed the color brief. Mixed in with all that dramatic color contrast was a healthy dose of romance. Greenery draped over the dance floor and softened the […]

Esperanza Gown in an Osthoff Resort Wedding | Emily + Ronnie

A smiling bride stands in the shade of a tree with her bridesmaids who are wearing pastel floral print dresses. The bride wears a floral organza gall gown

Sat on wooden benches beneath a golden chandelier draped in just-picked white flowers in All Saints Chapel, Emily and Ronnie’s guests must have felt part of a modern fairytale. Quiet music played. Ronnie took his place at the altar, the cool hush of the woods outside slowed time. Then Emily stepped in, carrying a white […]

Custom Danika Gown in a Dallas Wedding | Carolyn +Jeff

A bride and groom walk hand in hand smiling in the late afternoon sunlight. The bride wears a custom fit and flare wedding gown, the groom a tux

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 […]

Esperanza Gown in a RiverOaks Wedding | MerriCameron + Jake

A bride and groom walk arm in arm along a wooden pier in Charleston during the golden hour. The bride wears an off the shoulder ball gown of floral organza.

On their first date, MerriCameron and Jake walked Charleston’s Ravenel Bridge. Love in the Rain Spanning the Cooper River, a walk across it affords gorgeous views and plenty of time to get to know someone. Then, a thunderstorm swept in. As the rain poured down, they laughingly took one another’s hands. The weather passed quickly, […]

Custom Gown in an Enchanting Windsor Wedding | Kerry + Ben

A bride and groom walk hand in hand along a wooded stream. The bride wears a custom wedding dress by Lea-Ann Belter, the groom a tux

A perfect day and a forest in Essex set the scene for Kerry and Ben’s beginning. A Woodland Wedding with a Little Magic These two created a wedding with an elegantly natural aesthetic and a touch of storybook romance. OF course, no fairy tale is complete without a furry sidekick, and Kerry and Ben’s is […]

Saskia Gown in a Wedding at The Frenchman Hotel | Jessica + Max

A bride and groom walk hand in hand beside their reception tent. The bride wears a lace fitted wedding dress, the groom a tux

Wearing Her Mother’s Wedding Dress If you’ve always imagined yourself wearing your mom’s wedding dress, Jessica and Max’s New Orleans wedding is inspiration! Jessica wore her mother’s beautiful wedding gown (we love the sheer gloves with lace appliqué!) and then changed into Saskia, her timeless wedding dress whose texture echoed that of her mom’s gown. […]

Melody Gown in a Four Seasons Toronto Wedding | Emma + Jamie

A black and white photo o f bride and groom seated beside one another, kissing. The. bride wears a strapless ball gown wedding dress by Lea-Ann Belter, Toronto

Though they were in the same program and shared many friends at Queen’s University, Emma and Jamie didn’t officially date at school. But everything changed after graduation when they both found themselves in New York City for the summer. One date turned into several, and four months later, Jamie took Emma to meet his family […]

Sophia Gown in a Cape Cod Wedding | Lauren + Tom

A bride and groom smile up at one another from underneath clear umbrellas> the groom wears a navy suit, the bride a v-neck wedding dress with organza A-line skirt

Who needs clear skies when you’ve got stars in your eyes? Painted in fresh blue and white, Lauren and Tom’s wedding in a private home on Cape Cod was all things fresh and summery. Including the rain. But you wouldn’t know it from their pictures. Between shared over-the-moon smiles and fun-whatever-the-weather vibes, these two generated […]