Custom Gown in a Windsor Arms Hotel Wedding | Kristen + Amrithal

Bride and groom holding hands in golden hour light, bride wearing ballgown wedding dress with cathedral length lace veil

A Chance Meeting in Paris Sometimes, chance brings you and your person together. For Kristen and Amrithal, that moment was while they were both in France. Paris, to be exact. At the time, Amrithal was there while studying abroad. Meanwhile, Kristen was there to visit a friend. “My friend knew his roommate well and we […]

Custom Gown in a Club at Hillbrook Wedding | Margaret + Nate

A bride and groom walk away from the camera, the bride looks over her shoulder. The bride is wearing a puff sleeved wedding ball gown and cathedral veil, the groom a white dinner jacket.

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 […]

Opal Gown in a Black-Tie Charleston Wedding | Lisa + Eric

A bride and groom walk hand in hand on a cobblestoned street in Charleston. The bride wears a classic a-line wedding dress and a flowing veil. The groom wears a tuxedo.

When you’re in love with someone, just thinking about them (which is all the time) will put a smile on your face. And then when you see that person? You’re lit up from within! That’s pretty much the only way to describe the looks on Lisa and Eric’s faces on their wedding day—such blushes, grins, […]

Esperanza Gown in a Summerfield Farms Wedding | Sara + Matthew

a bride is held he her groom's arms and smiles at the camera as he kisses her head. She's wearing a floral organza ball gown wedding dress by Lea-Ann Belter Bridal

A dash of vintage and a dollop of classic romance informed Sara’s wedding day aesthetic. When she visited Bellissima in search of a timeless wedding dress that made her feel lovely and moved like poetry, she met her match! Esperanza’s floral organza, detachable balloon sleeves, and floaty ball gown skirt felt meant to be. Love […]

Hannah Gown in a Maine Island Wedding | Claire + Walker

A bride and groom stand in one another's arms beneath a tree in the Maine Woods. The bride wears her customized Hannah ball gown wedding dress by Lea-Ann Belter Toronto.

On the surface, choosing a wedding dress sounds simple enough – you try some on, find one that makes you feel gorgeous, and move on. But we all know it’s more complex than shopping for everyday clothes. Threads of family history, your love story, personal style, sense of self, and sometimes unexplored feelings about marriage […]

Arden Gown in a Colorado Wedding | Laura + Kyle

A bride and groom walk in the sunshine smiling at one another as their wedding party follows. The bride is weaing a ball gown wedding dress and a cathedral veil, and the groom wears a tux

A gorgeous, sunny Colorado day, a stunning setting at the Broadmoor, two people head-over-heels in love. Laura and Kyle’s Colorado mountain wedding at The Broadmoor was absolutely gorgeous! But, what you don’t see is that shortly before her wedding, Laura had to majorly switch up her dress plans. Plot Twist: A New Wedding Dress Four […]

Astral Gown in a Vibrant New Orleans Wedding | Rebecca + Ayush

a groom sweetly kisses his bride's forehead in a sunlight drenched stairwell. the bride wears a square neck ball gown wedding dress

The timeless beauty of New Orleans and a perfect palette of vivid colors set the wedding day scene, but Rebecca and Ayush brought the true magic! These two wed at Felicity Church, where stunning stained glass windows created a kaleidoscope of light for their ceremony. This nondenominational sanctuary provided the perfect backdrop for their vows, […]

Custom Gown in a Toronto Golf Club Wedding | Taylor + Jamie

a bride in a corset bodice ball gown wedding dress with a high slit sits on a bench in a green park beside her groom.

A blind date was Taylor and Jamie’s big beginning. From the moment they met, they knew something special was afoot. They took their next big step together in Boston, where, while walking along the harbor, Jamie proposed! The Right Gown Was Right Around the Corner Taylor’s daily runs took her past our flagship Toronto bridal […]

Custom Gown in an Aruba Destination Wedding | Rebecca + Logan

A groom kisses his smiling bride on the cheek on a beach at sunset in Aruba as flamingos walk around them. The bride wears glasses, and a custom off-the-shoulder ball gown wedding dress.

Swiping through Hinge, Rebecca came across Logan’s profile. She watched the video of him crashing on his longboard, laughed out loud, and knew she had to meet him. Their first date was a few days later, and though they did terribly at trivia, they won at love! A few years later, while hiking through San […]

Liliana Gown in a Franklin Plaza Ballroom Wedding | Aly + Dan

A bride and groom sit on steps, holding one another. The bride wears Liliana, a strapless ballgown with a thigh-high slit

One crisp fall night, Aly and Dan both found themselves at a local bar in their small town. They didn’t know each other, despite growing up in a place where pretty much everyone knew each other. A UFC fight flickered from the TVs above but wasn’t holding Dan’s attention. He was too drawn to the […]

Customized Violeta Gown in a Fall Wedding | Hannah + Jimmy

A bride and groom kiss before a lake during golden hour. The bride's cathedral veil and ball gown flutter behind her in the breeze.

An online match provided an introduction of sorts for Hannah and Jimmy, but both were so busy that six months passed until they each responded. When they did finally meet, the connection was instant. Apple Orchard Proposal + A Fall Wedding The air was crisp and the sun warm when Jimmy and Hannah set out […]

Mariska Gown in a Hampton Preston Mansion Wedding | Grace + Perry

A bride and groom walk out of a church during their winter wedding , the bride is wearing a lace top and staples ball gown wedding dress

Christmas Wedding Magic…and A Pup in a Tux! Twinkle lights, gorgeous greenery, white florals, bridesmaids in a rainbow of emerald hues and faux fur wraps…Grace and Perry’s day was a winter wedding wonderland. These two exchanged vows in a traditional church ceremony, then headed to their indoor-outdoor party at Hampton-Preston Mansion, but not before digging […]

Custom Lace Gown in a Christmas Wedding | Sara + Parker

Sara and Parker stand at the later amidst poinsettias and evergreens. Sea is wearing a lace ball gown wedding dress and wrap by Lea-Ann Belter Bridal

Friends in high school, Sara and Parker didn’t start dating until after college when they both moved back to Dallas. Not long after meeting up again in their hometown, romance bloomed. Four years later, Parker surprised our sweet bride with a proposal during a birthday trip to Fredericksburg. Christmas Wedding Dreams Sara had always dreamed […]

Esme Gown in a South Farms Wedding | Aileen + Chris

Bride Aileen in Lea-Ann Belter Esme ball gown twirls with bridesmaids in golden sunset at South Farms Connecticut wedding

H2 header From the moment Aileen and Chris met at Sacred Heart University, they became inseparable. Graduation, new careers, and a sweet pup later, Chris asked Aileen to be his partner for life! What kind of wedding they wanted came naturally. “After years of building our lives together, we knew we wanted our wedding to […]

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 […]

Aura Gown in a Winston-Salem Wedding | Claire + DJ

A beaming bride wearing a modern sweetheart ballgown wedding dress walks toward the camera with her bridesmaids wearing sky blue bridesmaids dresses

Ear-to-ear smiles and wall-to-wall dreaminess were the order of Claire and DJ’s Winston-Salem wedding day! Though they married on a glorious November afternoon, it could have been pouring buckets and these two would still have been over the moon. However, as luck would have it, the sun’s light was bright as Claire donned Aura, her […]

Brielle Gown in a Saskatoon Wedding | Erica + Thomas

Erica and Thomas walk down the aisle during their Ukranian orthodox wedding ceremony. Erica is wearing a v-neck ball gown wedding dress by Lea-Ann Belter Bridal

Saskatoon was the perfect spot for Erica and Thomas to get married. They both love Europe, and the city has been called “The Paris of the Prairies” for good reason. Plus, the venues and vibe were perfect for Erica’s large Ukrainian family. So, they chose the Ukrainian Orthodox Church for their ceremony and one of […]

Vivid Dress in an Excelsior Wedding | Lauren + Henry

A groom twirls is bride on the dance floor. The bride wears her Astrid & Mercedes Vivid ballgown wedding dress.

The Excelsior in downtown Lancaster set Lauren and Henry’s gorgeous wedding day scene. Once a brewery, the venue boasts exposed walls with high, airy ceilings, rich wooden floors, and lovely outdoor spaces with city views. But, as beautiful as their historic venue was, you almost miss it—the delight and fun these two find in one […]

Blythe Gown in a Highfield Hall Wedding | Brigitte + 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, […]

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 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, […]

Diana Gown in a Golf Club Wedding | Gabriella + Matthew

A bride and groom kiss in the afternoon sunshine. tThe bride wears a romantic wedding dress ball gown by Lea-Ann Belter Bridal.

Gabriella and Matthew first laid eyes on one another on Hinge. When they met in person, sparks flew, and over time their relationship grew. When Matthew was ready to propose, he knew exactly what to do—ask Gabriella to be his wife in Romania on the sandy shores of the Black Sea. Shares Gabriella, “My parents […]

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 […]

Paradise Gown in a Ranch Wedding | Claire + David

A bride and groom kiss while holding thier dog in the sunshine, the bride wears a lace ballgown wedding dress, lace topper and cathedral veil.

Senior year at Notre Dame was a big one for Claire and David. They were both graduating, and their close friendship turned into something much more. After college, they did the long distance thing, but, says Claire, “It kept getting harder and harder to leave him as he was the only person I cared about […]

Custom Gown in a Fairytale Forest Wedding | Olivia & Krystian (& Nimbus!)

Bride Olivia in custom blue Lea-Ann Belter lace wedding gown with groom Krystian holding their Pomeranian Nimbus in front of brick building

Two people so happy together you get that secondhand love glow. A blue wedding dress. A Pomeranian named Lily in a purple velvet lewk. There’s so much to adore about Olivia and Krystian’s wedding day! From Friendship to Forever These two met through mutual friends and stayed in the friendship zone for two years until […]

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 […]

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 […]