Sofia Gown in an Saint Clements Castle Wedding | Lauren + Luke

Real bride Lauren beams as her groom ikisses her and her flowing A-line wedding dress and veil float behind her in the summer sunshine

A local brewery set the scene for Luke and Lauren’s beginning, and now every year they go back to celebrate! Cape Cod, another special place to them both, was where they got engaged. This sentimental duo has a lot of heart, which found its way into their warm, welcoming wedding day. They created a bright, […]

Custom Gown in a Glacier National Park Elopement | Abby + Sean

A bride twirls in her custom ball gown wedding dress with long sleeves as her groom watches on a misty day at Glacier National Park

After meeting on Bumble, Abby and Sean’s love story took the scenic route—their official first date and second date were nearly a year apart! That time between dates was spent as a friendship, one that formed the foundation of their relationship and set that pivotal second date in motion. Several months later, at the top […]

Mercer Gown in a Palmetto Club Wedding | Nicole + Parker

Bride and groom walk together on lawn at The Palmetto Club, bride wearing elegant white ball gown with off-shoulder sleeves

Best friends turned sweethearts Nicole and Parker’s wedding journey started with a marathon. Parker, who is a runner convinced Nicole, who is not, to train and run with him in Charleston’s Charleston Cooper River Bridge Run (10k). “After the race, we planned to celebrate with a walk around Waterfront Park and dinner afterward. Little did […]

Custom Gown in an Eaton Hall Inn Wedding | Nicolette + Justin

Bride in strapless ball gown sits on bar with crossed legs revealing skirt slit, groom in navy suit at Eaton Hall Inn wedding

Mutual friends introduced Justin and Nicolette, and the connection was instant. But it was the little things over time that turned the spark between them into love. A trip to Portugal opened their next chapter together. In Justin’s parents’ hometown, upon some large rocks while the sea roared, Justin asked Nicolette to be his partner […]

Starling in a Migis Lodge Wedding | Laura + Connor

A bride wearing a sleek wedding dress walks with her bridesmaids wedding blue and white toile bridesmaids dresses through the woods.

What’s sweeter than a wedding in Maine? A summer-camp-inspired one with a rainbow and the happiest couple ever! A First Look and a Boat Ride to “I Do” Laura and Connor’s celebration at Migis Lodge had all the rustic yet elegant vibes, and, yes, it rained. But that only made it more wonderful! After slipping […]

Custom Gown in a Texas Wedding | Josey + Micah

A just married bride and groom walk happily down the aisle, arm in arm. The bride is wearing her custom lace fit and flare wedding dress

After stumbling across each other on a dating app, Josey and Micah each knew pretty quickly they’d met their match. Josey knew she’d found someone special when she realized that “I was able to be my weird self around Micah and he never judged me. Also, when I saw how important his family was to […]

Custom Gown in a Broadview Hotel Wedding | Savanna + Ian

Newlyweds Savanna and Ian walk away from the camera. Savanna smiles over her shoulder and is wearing her custom square necked wedding dress

Ceramics, pups, and love populated Savanna and Ian’s best day ever (so far). Pottery is one of Savanna’s passions, and so naturally Ian proposed in the studio. “My husband got my best friend to plan a ruse with a fake pottery influencer event. I thought I was going to a pottery class but as it […]

Custom Gown in a Cleveland Wedding | Katie + Karl

Real bride Katie walks with her husband Karl across a green lawn. He holds her a-line wedding dress's train up so it won't get wet.

Sometimes, when you try something different, you find gold! For instance, Katie and Karl met on Bumble, but he wasn’t really Katie’s type—on paper. Says Katie, “I always say to go on the date with the guy who isn’t your type on paper because you never know! But it was the best first date I […]

Blythe Gown in a Highfield Hall Wedding | Ella + Jared

Bride Ella in a custom blue and white bridal ball gown with off-shoulder details walks hand-in-hand with groom Jay in a navy suit, both smiling as they pass a traditional Scottish pipe and drum band performing on the lawn at their Massachusetts wedding

Music brought Jared and Brigitte together, and was the reason they started dating. While at Loyola University Chicago, they met on the first day of wind ensemble rehearsal. One night, about three years of as ‘just friends,’ they went to an emo cover band concert at Beat Kitchen, and everything changed. From that moment on, […]

Dinah Gown in a Linwood Estate Wedding | Alexandra + Chance

A bride and groom walk hand in hand in the sunshine, the bride's A-line wedding dress with back bow and cathedral veil flutter behind her.

A match made on Bumble, Alex and Chance’s romance started with a first date involving onesies and the film March of the Penguins. The date idea had been intended to be a throw-away, but Alex ran with it! Shares Alex, “Potentially risking life and limb to meet a stranger off the internet, I went over […]

Custom Gown in a Taft Museum Wedding | Monica + Aaron

A bride ad groom dance in a street at night. The groom twirls the bride, sending her A-line skirt swirling.

In high school, Monica and Aaron were close friends—the kind that went to prom together if the other didn’t have a date. Through high school and while Monica was at college and Aaron in the Marines, they stayed close. In time, they realized there was more between them, so they started dating, added their cat […]

Raven in a Deercreek Golf Club Wedding | Ciara + Rob

A bride and groom walk hand in hand by water in the sun The bride wears her beaded, sleek wedding dress by Lea-Ann Belter Bridal

When Ciara went to visit a friend at her work, she had no idea it was a date with destiny! There, she met Rob, and there was an instant connection. While dating, they took a trip to Mexico, and while on an evening stroll on the beach, Rob asked for her hand under a palm […]

Custom Ballgown in a Storybook Wedding | Lexie + Stephen

Bride wearing custom pale blue ballgown by Lea-Ann Belter holds calla lily bouquet while walking through wildflower field in Ireland with groom

Fairytales do come true. It’s just that nowadays, the story can begin on Zoom. Lexie and Stephen started working for the same company on the same October day. Training was online, and Lexie says, “For six weeks, we were on Zoom together eight hours a day. What could have been endless small talk and awkward […]

Robin Gown in a Chappel Lodge Wedding | Delaney + Blake

Bride Delaney in a classic off-the-shoulder white ball gown wedding dress with cathedral veil, holding a bouquet under sprawling oak trees in Austin, Texas

When Delaney and Blake walked separately into a sports bar in Stamford, CT, they never imagined they’d meet their match. That day, Delaney was with her mom, and Blake was with coworkers. By the time they walked out, they’d exchanged numbers. Two weeks later, Delaney and Blake went on their first date…and the rest is […]

Hannah Gown in a Toronto Waterfront Wedding | Jacqueline + Matthew

Jaqueline and Matthew walk outside together, Matthew holds the train of his bride's ball gown wedding dress

A modern-day matchmaker brought Jacqueline and Matthew together. We’re talking about Hinge, of course! After their second date, Jaqueline knew her life was about to change in a big way. “I grabbed coffee with a friend the next day and told her I was going to marry him.” TikTok and The Dress While scrolling TikTok, […]

Customized Roxanne in a Glendale Lyceum Wedding | Emily & Ben

A delighted bride and groom walk down the aisle amidst tossed petals. The bride wears a ball gown wedding gown with tulle sleeves.

Beautiful, romantic, and so, so right, Emily and Ben’s Cincinnati wedding was late-summer perfection! Under the shade of sunlit trees, they exchanged vows in The Glendale Lyceum’s gracious gardens. Then, through a flurry of petals and well wishes, it was on to the grounds for some just-married portraits. Awash in gorgeous soft hues and atmospheric […]

Hannah Gown in a Dallas Wedding at Sixty Vines | Lauren + Kevin

Bride and groom kissing on manicured lawn in front of Gothic church, bride wearing Lea-Ann Belter gown with cathedral veil

On the kind of June day that makes your heart sing, Lauren and Kevin stepped into their next chapter together! Romance Meets Polish When she went shopping for classic, elegant wedding dresses, sophisticated style was on Lauren’s mind. She hadn’t quite found that perfect mix of romance and polish…and then she slipped on our Mikado […]

Rosebud Gown in a Toad Hill Farm Wedding | Rachel + Adam

Bride in strapless Lea-Ann Belter ballgown dancing with groom against mountain backdrop at rustic outdoor venue

Here’s a couple things most weddings have in common: people are happy and love is in the air. Both were in abundance on Rachel and Adam’s wedding day. When we say they embodied joy for every single unforgettable moment, that doesn’t quite capture it. But their fabulous pictures do! Clearly, as long as they’re together, […]

Lola Gown in a Tyrone Farm Wedding | Janelle + Greg

Newlyweds walking down ceremony aisle as guests applaud, bride in strapless lace gown with train at outdoor tented wedding

Wild flowers, wildly in love—Janelle and Greg’s wedding day was abloom with both! The gorgeous grounds at Tyrone Farm, a 1700s Connecticut estate, played host to their day. And though the skies were a bit stormy, the happiness between these two brought more than enough sun. Plus, every inch of their covered patio ceremony and […]

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 […]

Goldie Gown in a Keswick Vineyards Wedding | Julie + Blake

Bride and groom sharing first kiss at vineyard ceremony with mountain backdrop, bride in classic Lea-Ann Belter ballgown, guests with parasols

One look at Julie and Blake’s wedding photos, and one thing is clear: these two delight in one another. They may have walked into their first date with no expectations, but, says Julie, “from the very beginning, we would never run out of things to say or share, and hours would fly by talking until […]

Roxanne Gown in a Pop Castle Wedding | Mary + Thax

Groom twirling bride in strapless Lea-Ann Belter ballgown 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 […]

Arden Gown in a Windows on the River Wedding | Maddie + Joe

Bride in flowing Lea-Ann Belter gown with high slit on concrete steps with groom against dark modern wall

A timeless romance from top to bottom, Maddie and Joe’s day will make your city-wedding-loving heart skip a beat! First things first, Maddie slipped into Lea-Ann Belter Arden, her classic wedding dress whose draped bodice and up-to-there slit suited her sassy style beautifully. Around her waist she placed a sparkling belt for a little shine.  […]

Roxanne Gown in a Mount Ida Farm Wedding | Mary Pat + Chris

Newlyweds petting horse over wooden fence at farm venue, bride wearing classic Lea-Ann Belter ballgown with strapless neckline

Mary Pat and Chris don’t just bring the party with them wherever they go, these two are the party. And on their May wedding day, the joy they had in each other was times a million, because they get to spend the rest of their lives having the best time ever, together! From Vows to […]

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 […]

Starling Gown in a South Carolina Wedding | Kaitlyn & Alex

Groom embracing bride from behind against rustic brick wall, bride wearing sleek Lea-Ann Belter gown with draped neckline and dramatic train

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

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 […]

Wren Gown in a Sea Pines Hilton Head Wedding | Ashley + Stephen

Newlyweds walking hand-in-hand past white floral arrangements at waterfront venue, bride in V-neck Lea-Ann Belter gown with train

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

Joyful bride in charmeuse wedding gown with dramatic veil blowing in wind, holding hands with groom against coral brick wall

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 […]