Wedding Dress Sleeves—Fixed, Detachable, and Alternate Options
Right now, wedding dress sleeves hold a top spot on our brides’ dress lists! And we are very much here for it. Adding sleeves can instantly add drama, express personal style, make a gown feel more comfortable, further enhance a silhouette, and, when detachable, offer brides two looks in one. Wedding Dress Sleeve Options The […]
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, […]
Lace Wedding Dresses | Bridal Style
Lace and wedding dresses became synonymous more recently than you’d think. If you guessed the original bridal influencer, Queen Victoria, had a hand in it, you’d be right. When she married Prince Albert in February 1840, she wore a white satin gown with handmade Honiton lace. The lewk was widely copied and has come to […]
A-Line Wedding Dresses | Bridal Style
A-line wedding dresses are a classic for their versatility and near-universal ability to flatter any shape. We’ll explain exactly what an A-line wedding dress is, whether they’re trending, and more in a moment. First, it’s important to think about the term A-line as a structural canvas. The term is meant to convey the overall shape […]
Bridal Style: Cat’s Eye Neckline
The cat-eye neckline’s distinctive points at each armpit and elegant swoop to the décolleté have become a favorite among modern brides. It’s flattering, sexy, and reads high fashion. That said, this popular bridal gown neckline’s roots are nothing new. In fact, they reach back at least as far as 1800s corsets. Back in 1851, Madam […]
Wedding Dresses with Pockets
Think wedding dresses can’t be stylish and practical? Think again. We’re talking about pockets in wedding dresses. 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, your vows, a snack, or even your ID for the after-party. […]
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. […]
What to Know: Wedding Dress Shopping Tips
Hey There, Gorgeous! Engaged? We know you’ve got a million things to plan, but let’s be real—finding the dress is probably top of mind. Before diving into Pinterest boards, a TikTok rabbit hole, or endlessly examining bridal designer collections, let’s talk about how to make your journey fun and stress-free. Bridal Gown Shopping Tips 1. […]
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 […]