• Real Essense of Australia Bride: Sarah-Jane + Ben

    Hints of sage and white, fairy lights and candles lit a rustic old barn that hosted Sarah-Jane and Ben’s relaxed, romantic nuptials. Every detail of the Hudson’s big day was breathtaking; read on to experience it for yourself! Photos: David Le The Proposal These laid-back lovers infused personal elements into everything, including the proposal. “Ben […]

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  • Real Stella York Bride Kristina + Sean

    “I remember it vividly,” Kristina swoons. “Looking into my husband’s beautiful blue eyes and feeling more excited than ever to start this new journey together. WOW — excuse us while we daydream about these gorgeous New York nuptials at The Water Club! Read on to fall in love with all the details of Kristina and […]

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  • Can You Add Sleeves to any Wedding Dress?

    One question we get asked all the time is “can you add sleeves to any wedding dress?” The answer is yes! Most experienced seamstresses can add sleeves to your wedding dress, regardless of the material or style. However, we recommend working with your bridal consultant first to see if you can find a long-sleeved wedding […]

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  • Real Stella York Bride Alexandra + Ross

    Real Stella York bride Alexandra married her dream man in her dream dress from Stella York. Alexandra and Ross had a vibrant wedding filled with beautiful shades of burgundy and muted mint. Alexandra looked absolutely stunning in her Stella York gown. Congratulations Alexandra and Ross! The Proposal My husband asked me on a ski trip […]

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  • Real Stella York Bride Kerry + Adam

    Wanting to keep her bridal style simple and not too blingy, bride Kerry chose an incredible matter lace and crepe dress from designer Stella York – and she looked stunning! After a very sweet proposal involving some rowdy 3rd graders, Kerry and Adam said “I do” on a beautiful June evening.  The Proposal The proposal […]

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  • Real Essense of Australia Bride Krissy + Kyle

    Photos: Kristen & Christian Lopez Krissy Kramer and new husband Kyle hosted gorgeous nuptials that are the epitome of Essense of Australia: natural, stunning and unforgettable! You can feel the love between these two and you’ll swoon over the details of their big day, read on! Krissy and Kyle just knew it was meant to […]

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  • Pros and Cons of Long Sleeve Wedding Dresses

    Today on the blog, we are talking about long sleeve wedding dresses! Many brides love the idea of a long sleeve wedding dress in theory, but when it comes down to it they may have some concerns before making the commitment. We believe a classic, long sleeve dress will never go out of style! However, […]

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  • Wedding Hair Inspiration from Real Brides

    One of the most important questions brides ask is how they should wear their hair on their wedding day. They will scour Pinterest, stalk fellow brides, ask everyone she knows and may still be torn. Ultimately, how you wear your hair on your wedding day is up to you! Our biggest tidbit of advice would […]

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