Meet Carolina!

Designer: Kitty Chen

Why we love her: Another masterpiece from Kitty Chen in the store, Carolina is a chic and dramatic gown. Fitted, lacy, and classic, she will have brides looking and feeling their best. The design of this gown is timeless and absolutely stunning.

Carolina has a classic fit-and-flare silhouette. She hugs brides’ curves without restricting around the legs too much. Traditional lace appliques rest on top of a layer of chantilly lace. This adds dimension to the gown and makes her fascinating to look at– up close and far away! The lace appliques are more concentrated on the bodice, but the amazing lace detailing is still present on the skirt and in the train.

Big appliques on a cathedral length train adds another wow-factor to Carolina. The train is a scalloped shape, so brides can create some really dramatic pictures with it! There is also hem lace that continues around the bottom of the dress. This gives her a polished, finished look. 

Carolina has gorgeous long sleeves attached to an illusion neckline with a deep plunge. This plunge adds a touch of modernity and spice to a traditional gown. Illusion netting helps keep the dress in place, so brides can dance all night long without fiddling with the sleeves. The long sleeves have the same lace appliques on them as the rest of the dress. Made with flesh-toned tulle, the sleeves give the illusion that the lace is resting directly on the bride’s skin. The sleeves end with crystal button closures.  

And if you thought that the sleeves, or the scalloped, cathedral-length train were the most extraordinary things about this beauty, you would be wrong!

Expertly-placed appliques climb up the back from the waistline; the placement of these appliques is strategic as it helps draw the eye in and make waists look snatched. This applique, combined with the lace appliques from the long sleeves, help frame the real star of the back of the gown: the beading! Carolina has an illusion back with some of the most intricate beaded detailing you’ve ever seen! An elaborate mix of pearls, rhinestones, and silver beads, the bead work on the back of the gown is absolutely show-stopping. Crystal buttons are incorporated into this design; they extend the length of the illusion back and down over the rest of the zipper closure. 

Carolina is available in Ivory/Nude (pictured), Ivory, and White. 

She’s great for: Carolina by Kitty Chen brings the heat– while keeping it super classy at the same time. This lacy, intricate design is perfect for brides who are aiming for a vintage vibe. She is traditional but not stuffy, classic but not boring. Her vintage vibes will work nicely in event spaces like refinished barns, historic mansions and hotels, and ornate religious spaces. With her long sleeves and beaded design on the illusion back, is best suited for weddings taking place in the fall and the winter, but she will stun in every season! 

What makes her special: Everything about her is special, but the back of the dress is what really sets her apart! The bead work on the illusion back is masterful; guests will want a closer look at it from the moment they see it coming down the aisle. Also, the lining of the dress does not extend the length of the train, creating a dramatic illusion train. This also gives the gown a very light-weight bustle, which will be appreciated when it is time to dance.

Carolina has a matching cathedral-length veil available to order as well. The veil has matching lace applique, making her the perfect accessory for brides who want to look like royalty.

Meet: Rosa!

Designer: Morilee

Why We Love Her: There is so much to love about Rosa! This soft a-line is flattering on so many body types. Her v-neck bodice has a plunged neckline and gorgeous lace that cascades up the illusion straps. The sheer bodice lets the detail pop against your skin tone, and the scooped back exposes just enough skin while still keeping her modest.

Rosa shimmers subtly from beading in the lace and is sure to catch both the sun and the eyes of everyone in the room! A set of double bands accentuate the waist at the smallest part and creates definition between the bodice and skirt. Those bands can be removed to have the lace fully exposed or for beaded belt to take its place and draw more shimmer out of the dress!

The floral lace also trickles down the skirt that falls in delicate pleats and moves romantically. Her train has a touch of the lace that perfectly frames the back and elevates the drama of the back. This stunner comes in all ivory, champagne with ivory lace, smoky lavender with ivory lace, and all white!

She’s Great for: all brides! Rosa looks great on so many shapes, and the variety of color options are extremely complimentary to every skin tone. The options to remove the bands and choose from their extra color options make this gown an amazing dress for the bride who likes to make things her own!

This is also a very versatile dress in terms of venues! Her shape and soft tulle make her perfect for an indoor country club or ballroom while her pretty floral lace lends her perfectly to barns, gardens, and golf courses. Rosa is even a great dress for beach weddings as she is lightweight and her sheer bodice helps to keep the bride cool all day long.

What Makes Her Special: So many different features make Rosa special. She is one of our most loved gowns in the store! This gown checks many boxes for brides including beauty, comfortability, elegance, and personalization. The fact that she can be ordered in a soft smoky lavender color has made her a great choice for brides who are looking for something traditional but with a fun twist, or even for brides who have a very specific color scheme.

The option of keeping the bands, adding a belt, or removing them entirely completely changes the look of the gown and allows for the bride to incorporate many different personal touches into her wedding day look.

The lightweight nature of the gown makes her so comfortable to move in and doesn’t sacrifice any part of the beauty. Many dresses have heavy crinoline underneath to give the gown its a-line shape, but Rosa doesn’t have anything underneath and brides love the way they can move so freely while wearing her. Who needs reception dress when you can twirl the night away in this perfect one?!

Rosa is available in our store now in ivory (with no belts) and champagne and lavender (with belts). One of Morilee‘s best-selling dresses, she has also started making Rosa in black and we can’t wait to add that one to the gallery!

All these choices for our brides to fall in love with, come see her for yourself!

Meet: Jesslyn

Designer: Madi Lane

Why We Love Her: Jesslyn is a romantic icon! She has a beautiful fit and flare silhouette that will not only look good, but feel good as well! Her lace consists of a soft, felt like material that makes a gorgeous leaf and vine applique and cascades throughout the entirety of the dress!

Her plunging neckline speaks wonders! It will perfectly complement all types of body shapes by creating an elongated illusion. The appliques on top, peak over the edge ever-so-slightly that makes an alluring asymmetrical edged neckline. Jesslyn’s bodice also has the ability to be ordered lined or unlined: lined for a more conservative look; unlined for a sexier look, it’s the bride’s choice!

Continuing up and into the back, Jesslyn has thin, beaded, spaghetti straps that will give this dress a pop of sparkle! Her back is a low scoop shape covered with identical asymmetrical appliques as the front, and it leads into a six button closure.

Moving down to the skirt and train of Jesslyn, she has a layer of sequin floral Chantilly lace for the added touch of detail and glitz. This layer continues all the way down the stunning train beneath the applique leafy lace.

She is available in four different colors in order to ensure the bride finds her perfect match! These colors include ivory/nude, ivory/sand, ivory/mocha, and all ivory (shown). These color variations change the underlay jersey stretch material, while leaving all the detail the same! She also has the unique ability to come in without the Chantilly lace layer if the bride desires! This customization would be perfect for a more simplistic bride who doesn’t love as much sparkle.

She’s Great for: She is the ideal dress for outdoor and garden venues! Her lace will match any type of greenery and floral accents that a bride could think of! And, with her stretchy and lightweight features, she will be perfect for a bride who loves to dance and have some fun! Eating, sitting, dancing, drinking; Jesslyn will be so comfortable that a bride will not want to take her off!

What Makes her Special: To start off, she has a striking detachable tulle train with floral appliques covering the bottom. This attaches right onto the waistline and creates a more voluminous look while also extending the train length! And there’s more: she has detachable illusion long sleeves too. These off the shoulder long sleeves have a touch of floral appliques across them and the best part is that they can slide right on and off as the bride pleases!

With all these detachable and customizable features, Madi Lane has upped the dress trends so the bride can trick the guests into thinking she has multiple dresses! Three looks for the price of one, what could be better?!

Meet Eleonora!

Designer: Eddy K

Why We Love Her: Eleonora is a crowd favorite! She is elegant, bold, and classy all in one! Her mermaid silhouette will be perfect for showing off the curves on every bride that puts her on! And because she is made with a mikado fabric that is thicker than most, the unwanted curves will stay hidden! This fabric is perfect for capturing the same look as a satin dress with the bright, shiny look while also having some more flexibility and comfort for the bride. She is the ideal blend for a fun bride looking for the timeless look!

Beginning with her bodice, Eleonora has a gorgeous sweetheart sculpted plunge neckline that will be perfect for creating an elongated bodice illusion. On top, she has glamorous beaded traditional lace appliques that lead directly into the thin beaded spaghetti straps and the hourglass cut out sides. Directly above the seam line before the skirt flares out, there is another large patch of appliques that continue to the back as well.

Moving to the back, Eleonora has mid-height, straight across, illusion mesh back that is filled with the same lace appliques as the front. Along the zipper, she has buttons that will show off every bride’s booty and cover the zipper for pictures! Below the seam is where the party begins! Beneath the mikado layer on the bottom, Eleonora is shaped with multiple layers of crinoline in order to create the gorgeous mermaid look! On top, the mikado and lace both flare off perfectly into the long train! She is available in ivory/skin so the dress mikado material will be ivory while the mesh will blend into a bride’s skin tone slightly.

She’s Great For: Eleonora is great for a ballroom venue where the bride will be making a grand entrance! A long staircase onto a big open dance floor would be the picture perfect scenery for her to shock every guest! Her long train will flow gracefully behind the bride as she walks into the room and will definitely be the center of attention. With this timeless masterpiece, the season or time of day will not matter. She will look magnificent in all different lighting and with any type of flowers!

What Makes Her Special: Eleonora has a train that is to die for! It is voluminous, exquisite, and elaborate! It starts by having a huge lace applique cut out that is directly on top of the mikado and extended down into a scalloped edged hem line! This is the same lace that is across the bodice with some extra Chantilly lace detail. This cutout then transitions into a normal mikado hemline that makes it POP even more! Eleonora is also one of the unique Eddy K dresses that has a matching cathedral veil! This veil is lined with the same traditional lacing and extends past the train of the dress! A bride truly cannot go wrong when picking her!

Meet Lauren

Designer: Casablanca Bridal

Why We Love Her: Lauren is a jaw-dropping masterpiece from Casablanca. It will be love at first sight when a bride looks at her! She is romantic, modern, and fun all in one! Her fit and flare silhouette is the ideal look for a bride looking to make a statement and her details are to die for.

She has the combination of floral appliques with 3D florals, beading, and a stunning sequin layer design. With all of these details put together, Lauren is sure to be the stunner that every bride dreams of!

Her bodice consists of a wide plunge v-neckline that makes for a scandalous look; however, the bride will not have to worry about any mishaps because the small mesh insert will ensure that everything stays in place! On the sides, she has identical mesh cutouts as well. These cutouts are the perfect transition from the plunging v-neck front and the low v-back! She then has gorgeous illusion long sleeves that are filled with detail and even have a slightly padded shoulder.

Moving down her back, she is fitted down to mid thigh and then her skirt begins to flare out into the beautiful train that will be picture perfect all day long! It is long and luxurious with a double lace scalloped edge tulle that flows past the under liner of the dress which will showcase the details of this dress even more!

Lauren comes in four lovely colors that will all offer their own vibes to match all color schemes and sceneries. These colors include champagne/ivory (shown in pictures), nude/ivory, all ivory, and all white. By simply changing the color of the underlay, a bride could go from liking to loving this beautiful gown!

She’s Great For: an early springtime wedding when the weather is bright and sunny while still being slightly chilly! Her floral lace appliques will pair perfectly with any greenery or garden scenery, while her long sleeves will keep the bride warm in chilly temperatures. The blooming outdoor florals will perfectly complement the 3D flowers that pop off the dress, and the sparkle will glimmer in the sunlight!

What Makes Her Special: is her complete uniqueness that is shown with every aspect of the dress. We have not seen anything like her sequin design before and it just makes for a breathtaking draped design. She is truly one of a kind!

To make Lauren even better, Casablanca offers a matching fingertip veil that is lined with the exact lace appliques from the dress! This veil will perfectly compliment this gorgeous dress and will be the perfect addition to top off the look and bring tears to everyone’s eyes!

Meet Franca!
Designer: Calla Blanche

Why we love her: Franca by Calla Blanche should be a must-try for all brides! We are just welcoming the Calla Blanche line to our store, and Franca is a much-anticipated addition for good reason! This shimmery, sheath gown blends tradition with modernity, glitter with opulence. She is a dazzling masterpiece.

Her sheath silhouette hugs brides through the bodice to the hips, then gently drops straight down through the legs. This silhouette is perfect for brides who want to show off their figures while also keeping their legs free for dancing all night long! 

Franca has a V-shaped neckline with a modest plunge. Swirls of beaded lace extend slightly over the V-shaped neckline and plunge, which gives her a delicate and romantic neckline. Lacey cap sleeves rest upon brides’ shoulders, and a skin-tone illusion mesh helps keep them in place. The plunge neckline with the lacey cap sleeves is just one example of how Franca combines beloved traditional aspects with modern flares. The bodice can be unlined, which has a contemporary look, or it can be lined for a more conservative look. Brides can decide which is best for them!  

Franca’s bodice, as well as the rest of the dress, is enveloped in decadent beaded lace appliques. With a revered pattern of swirls and leaves, the design of the lace appliques will stand the test of time. And in the light, she has a radiant sparkle. A light touch of clear sequins and ivory beading is stitched atop the lace; delicate glitter tulle lies beneath the lace. Franca is as beautiful as they get! 

Accompanying the cap sleeves in the back of the gown is a deep scoop shape back neckline. The deep U shape accentuates brides backs, and the lace pattern flows down the side. The placement of the lace pattern slims the back around the waist area, making it a very flattering design! The lace lays on illusion mesh, meaning it appears like it is laying directly on skin.

A line of buttons flows down the back of the gown from the scooped back neckline through the length of the train. This thoughtful detail will make bustling the train a breeze. Franca has a chapel-length train. All of the sparkle and lace from the dress flows down the train, so the walk down the aisle will be memorable for brides, grooms, and everyone in attendance!          

This gorgeous dress can be ordered with ivory lace and a light nude lining, showcasing the lace detail. She can also be ordered in all ivory, which will highlight her sparkle! Brides can choose which spectacular part of the design to emphasize. 

She’s perfect for: Classic and traditional brides looking to add a little flare! Franca is an intricate, formal gown; she will match the aesthetics of grand hotels and ballrooms, historic mansions, and museums. Her intricate bead work and fine lace deserve a venue as glamorous as they are! With her cap sleeves and optional bodice lining, she is easily church-appropriate! Franca is unique in the fact that she can easily be worn all seasons through the year; winter dreamland or summer garden, Franca will be spectacular anytime!

What makes her special: The attention to detail that Calla Blanche has put into crafting this gown is nothing short of ingenious. Every inch of Franca is decorated exquisitely. Franca is dreamy, and she shines all on her own. But for brides looking to amplify her look, she has matching accessories that can be ordered. A cathedral length veil with an identical sparkle pattern is one accessory option; another accessory that can be ordered is a matching overskirt! With an overskirt, brides can have two looks with one stunning gown!