Once Upon A Seam

Category: Favorite Things

Extending the Olive Branch…Tablescape

When it comes to weddings, nothing puts a stamp on your wedding style and overall reception vibe better than a unique tablescape. One of the most carefully crafted and curated elements of a wedding, table decor sets the mood and feel for your reception, and creates a special atmosphere to compliment the meal being served.…
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An Ultra Violet 2018

Prepare for lift off. 2018 is almost here! Designing wedding gowns, I don’t play with color quite as often as I’d like. Usually, my love of bold hues comes out when I photograph gowns – from candy-colored skies to rainbow lens flares – or in our Style House decor (I have this thing with Gladiolas.)…
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Home for the Holidays at Castle Vista

‘Tis the season to deck the halls! And this year, we’re celebrating our first Christmas in a new home, with a new puppy, and hosting family and friends for the Holidays — so I’ve gone all out! We’ve been living in a construction war zone since moving into Castle Vista earlier this year and tackling…
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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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Fairytale Beginnings at Castle Vista

I’ve recently embarked on a new adventure. An adventure filled with inspiration, creativity, and a new outlet for my passion for design. It’s a new adventure that definitely falls under the category of #SoMuchMoreThanOneDay, and something I hope to share with my husband and family for a long time to come. Much like a wedding,…
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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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So Much More Than One Day

A wedding represents so much more than one day. Sometimes it’s easy to lose sight of this with all of the planning and preparation that goes into the event itself. From huge affairs, to intimate elopements, and even courthouse nuptials — a wedding represents the start of a new life chapter. A new road to…
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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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That’s a wrap, 2016!

As the first week of 2017 comes to a close, I’m sharing some of my favorite things from 2016 – as featured on our @LaurenElaineBridal Instagram countdown! I can’t wait to share what we have in the works for 2017! View this post on Instagram A post shared by LAUREN ELAINE BRIDAL (@laurenelainebridal) View this…
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