Once Upon A Seam

Category: Inspirations

On the Menu: A Valentine’s Day Tablescape and Feast

Over the past couple years, my husband’s discovered a passion (and hidden talent!) for cooking. Much like design, cooking is another creative outlet. He loves putting together special menus and pairings for holiday meals and celebrations –and since we moved into our new home, I’ve become relatively obsessed with creating unique tablscapes to compliment the…
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Destination Inspiration: Vasquez Rocks + “Zephyr” Gown Sneak Peek

As I mentioned in my last location feature post with “Elysian”, there’s no shortage of beautiful locations and backdrops in California. Whether for a photoshoot, elopement, or even a wedding, some of California’s most mesmerizing settings are right in LA’s backyard. And with my curious little sidekick (Mojave is now almost 5 months old!), exploring…
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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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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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“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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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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Sneak Peek: SCARLET by Lauren Elaine

The color of power. The feeling of love. The original inspiration. “Scarlet” by Lauren Elaine releases later this year. A limited collection of evening and special occasion gowns worthy of their namesake. Revealing soon…
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ONCE UPON A SEAM, The Series: New Orleans

For 2016, we’re excited to present Once Upon a Seam: The Series. “Once Upon A Seam” highlights the inspirations and stories behind each Lauren Elaine gown and collection. In this premiere episode, join me in New Orleans as I share an inside look at the importance of location and authenticity for each and every Bridal…
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