We’re so over-the-moon excited to introduce Shop Lovely, our new ready-to-wear online shop. The idea for Shop Lovely came to be after so many of our brides came to us looking for more than just bridal gowns. Our answers to that? Shop Lovely! An online shop where brides, FOBs (friends of brides) and really just any girl in love with all things pretty can shop there little hearts out. Starting with a curated collection of dresses, jumpers, and separates, Shop Lovely is a haven for all things unapologetically pretty. Of course, we Lovely ladies couldn’t wait to get our hands on these pieces so we decided to try out some of the looks around town.

Top photo of model Caroline in Bank Street Dress by Brooke & Sam Photography. 

I thought it would be fun to do a little recap of my honeymoon thus far. As most of you know, I got married last month (wedding photos coming soon, I promise!)! For our honeymoon, we knew we wanted to go somewhere different – somewhere that would be new and adventurous. Why not India?! While Nicholas (my husband) has been to India before, I haven’t and that made me scared. All my travels thus far have been in places that aren’t so different from America and I knew India would be very different. And boy, was I right!

Our first stop was in Udaipur, India. Udaipur is a lake town that consists a town and a bunch of really nice palaces (all which have been converted to hotels!) I called this our “soft landing” into India because although the streets were packed and my senses were blown, I’ve was told this was nothing compared to the big cities like New Delhi and Mumbai. Our days in Udaipur consisted of chai teas (yummy!) and lots of Indian food.

Me with my hand henna!

Oh yeah, did I mention we’re kind of on a couples honeymoon? We’re with our best friends who also just got recently married!

Udaipur reminded me a lot of Lake Como in Italy.

I can’t wait to share the second leg of the trip! Until then, namaste!

Très chic cool girl Keltie Colleen stopped into Lovely Los Angeles during our Watters trunk show to play dress up and dream up her ideal wedding gown. We loved having the gorgeous “The Insider” reporter in the shop telling us which fashion trends she’s loving and what bridal musts she just has to have at her upcoming nuptials! Here’s a little snippet from her blog about her day with us:

“We are knee deep in planning with my amazing wedding planner Tori Hendrix from Sitting In A Tree (she’s the best!)  and I’ve been working on designing my wedding dress with my favorite brand Watters. Before they started a single stitch, the whole team flew out to Los Angeles to host a Watters trunk show at the happiest place on earth, no not Disneyland, Lovely Bride.

I visited Lovely Bride (and met manger Merrill who is like the cool, hip fashionable sister you wish you had) and tried on all the dresses from the brand new Watters collection for inspiration for my final dress. I’m obsessed with their use of color- pale grey, baby pink. I am also in love with their use of lace, vintage darlings eat your heart out! They also had this AMAZING veil, full of glitter- I HAD to try it on….

The shoppe is a little, quaint white bridal-wonderland in Los Angeles (they have one in NYC too) that stocked unique dresses that you could never find in the mega-stores. Everything is tres chic + really perfect for a bride like me, who wants something amazing, but a little unique too.”

Aww thanks girl! We had such a blast! To learn more about Keltie and her amazing life interviewing celebs and keeping up with the hottest fashion trends visit her blog and follow her on twitter and instagram: @keltiecolleen

Lovely Bride Casey found her dream dress at Lovely LA, and we loved how she opted for a shorter version of her Sarah Seven dress for her reception! Gotta love these creative brides!

Tell us about THE dress and what inspired your look.

Sarah Seven dresses were on my radar from the very beginning of my dress search. I didn’t want anything too glitzy or over the top for our beach wedding. I wanted my style for the day to be simple, classic and breezy. The Practically Perfect dress was absolutely perfect!! It flowed in the wind and was the exact look I hoped for.

Following our reception dinner I decided I needed a short option to boogie in. I chose the powdered sugar because it was similar enough to my first dress, but just the right amount of fun! I definitely danced the night away!

What were the most important details to pulling off your dream wedding?

Music! We love live music and The Leatherbacks absolutely made our reception. We had a blast dancing and singing all night long. Our flower girl, Reagan, even played the bongos with the band. Also, getting married on the beach in Costa Rica wasn’t too shabby either!

What was the most memorable moment?

We decided to have a very small wedding of only 32 guests. I wouldn’t change that for the world! Andrew’s father performed the wedding ceremony. My brother, Tyler, played the guitar as I walked down the aisle. It was so amazing making our closest friends and family a part of the day.  It was so intimate and filled with love!

If you could give future brides any advice, what would it be?

Just remember what it is all about…you and your groom!! Don’t let outside influences or stress change that. If the flowers aren’t perfect, it doesn’t matter!! If you forget your something blue, it doesn’t matter!! What matters is that you are making a commitment to spend your life with the person you love.

DRESS DESIGNER:  “Practically Perfect” and “Powdered Sugar” by Sarah Seven from Lovely Los Angeles

ACCESSORY DESIGNERS:

Veil, headband, crystal sash – Tessa Kim

Blush belt – Untamed Petals

PHOTOGRAPHER: Comfort Studios

BAND:  The Leatherbacks - http://theleatherbacks.com/

WEDDING PLANNER: Aimee with Tropical Occasions

VENUE:  Reserva Conchal Beach Club

Today, we are bringing you something very LOVELY! Sarah Seven’s “Blushing” gown is beautiful on our Lovely bride, Becky, for her and her honey’s engagement shoot.  See all the gorgeousness here with Jose Villa. And check out a little more inspiration below to go with Blushing!  More inspiring blush gowns here!

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