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Category: Best Of Fashion

EPIPHANY: Mini Lookbook

Sleek and sexy, “Epiphany” by Lauren Elaine is a satin mermaid silhouette with sparkle nude illusion lace open back and on a princess-cut form-fit body with crystal straps. Dramatic feathered tulle skirt features exquisite sparkle lace petals with horsehair hem details and full detachable cathedral train. Shop EPIPHANY, and schedule a consultation or fitting with…
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White Friday New Releases

Happy White Friday! We’re getting in the engagement-season (or Holiday!) spirit by releasing 5 brand new sparkling Lauren Elaine beauties! Introducing “Iridessa,” “Elysian”, “Serendipity,” “Epiphany,” and “Lumen!” They’re now available for fittings exclusively at our Holiday Trunk Show event, running through December 20th! Book your appointment online here, and click on an image below to…
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All Aboard! Custom and Detachable Trains by Lauren Elaine Bridal

A wedding is a once-in-a-lifetime event. And a once-in-a-lifetime event deserves a once-in-a-lifetime gown. So it’s no wonder that trains are the most requested and customized wedding gown feature by our brides. Historically, trains were added to wedding gowns as a show of wealth and status. The longer and more extravagant the train,…
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Love like a Wildfire: Inspiration for 2018

Like a spark that becomes a unstoppable blaze, love is as powerful and untamable as a Wildfire. And for 2018, I’m inspired by the strength, colors, and symbolism of wildfires. In the coming weeks, we’ll be releasing a brand new mini “Wildfire” collection. Featuring glistening, ombré feathered tulle skirts with faint hints of gold,…
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Mermaids out of Water!

Mermaid’s don’t just belong in the Sea! So today, I’m sharing some of my favorite real-life mermaid brides (who haven’t yet been featured on the blog!) –out-of-water! From destination beach ceremonies, to the most formal cathedral nuptials, this silhouette is appropriate for any wedding venue, and really delivers a powerful bridal moment. For the glamorous…
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“See” Shells: Destination Beach Wedding Dress Inspiration

Once upon a time, while “annual honeymooning” in the West Indies, I became shipwrecked on a treasure-filled island formally known as Saint Barthélemy (hereby know as St. Barts) – — and it served up major destination design inspiration! If Monte Carlo and Capri had a baby, it would be St. Barts. It’s a first class,…
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Baby Got Backless: The Best Bras for Backless Wedding Dresses

I love a good backless gown. Backless silhouettes effortlessly mix elegance with sexiness, while still being 100% appropriate for a wedding dress. In fact, I love them so much, almost all of our gowns can be made to feature a backless, or open back design element. That being said, when brides visit our Style House…
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What’s in a Name: Horsehair Braid

I love a big skirt. From mermaids to ball gowns, a wedding is once-in-a-lifetime event, and something that deserves once-in-a-lifetime drama. But because we’re not living in the 1800s anymore and hoop skirts just feel too contrived, we use a little magic something called “horsehair” to create the volume of bridal dreams in many of…
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Wedding Shoe Whimsy

If the shoe fits…(and elevates your wedding style)…wear it! While THE GOWN is the single most important part of any bridal look, shoes are the icing on your cake! Below, I’m sharing some of my current wedding shoe favorites – each paired with the style/silhouette they compliment best, and styling tips when selecting that perfect…
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Blossoming Blush

‘Blush’… the romantic, sophisticated sister of all things ‘Pink’. And because LA is currently in full bloom with all things ‘Blush’ – it has us even more obsessed than usual (…it’s also universally flattering on all skin tones, and photographs like a dream!) ‘Blush’ amplifies the drama and femininity of any bridal look. From…
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