Introducing… Saja, Wedding Gowns by Yoo Lee

New York based designer Yoo Lee emailed me to introduce her amazing bridal line, Saja. I absolutely feel IN LOVE with these gorgeous, ethereal and and flowy gowns. LOVE the bead work on some and the simplicity of them all. All the bridal gowns in Lee’s line are also affordable and attainable — at or under $1,000 a piece. Incredible!!!






Couldn’t you see these gowns on a remote island wedding — or at a ceremony nestled into the forest? They’re so versatile and just gorgeous! To purchase or see Saja gown in person, make an appointment to visit their flagship store at on Elizabeth Street in New York.
A J Crew Wedding
I’m sure no one is surprised that I have a long love affair with the Crew. The fact that I couldn’t even do this post without tossing some items into my shopping cart is pretty bad! Their bridal line is one of my absolute favorites — everything from the gowns to the party dresses — I love them all! I was really excited to hear that the company is tossing around the idea of opening up their first bridal boutique in Manhattan. Dreamy!
Here are some of my favorite J. Crew bridal gowns. Even if you are going for a more traditional gown, these would make fabulous after party dresses (but I happen to think they should be center stage)



Romantic & Whimsical: Bridal Gowns
A gown post is long overdue here on the blog and I thought I’d lead with some romantic and whimsical gowns. We are definitely seeing a prominent nod to romantic weddings this year in color, style, and fabric. Are you planning a romantic / whimsically inspired wedding? My interpretation of a romantic / whimsical dress is a bit of blush color to the fabric, ruffles, chiffon, organza, lace, flowers and bows.

Lela Rose Wedding Collection
Style: The Rose Garden

Claire Pettibone
Style: Kaelyn

Claire Pettibone
Style: Alexandra

La Fleur by Anne Barge
Style: LF 183

Melissa Sweet
Style: Katya

Melissa Sweet
Style: Dora

Claire Pettibone Exclusively for Kleinfeld
Style: Contact Designer
Vendor Spotlight: The White Dress by the Shore & Chic by the Shore
Yesterday I had the opportunity to sit down with Beth Chapman of The White Dress by the Shore and tour her exquisite boutique. It’s located in downtown Clinton in a historic and beautiful old home (I think she said it was over two hundred years old!). The boutique is so inviting and beautifully designed; it is, in every sense of the word, the essence of what a bridal boutique should be. I was so impressed by every element of White Dress – from the beautiful décor, to the unbelievable inventory of gowns by Anne Barge, Priscilla of Boston, Judd Waddell, and so many more. Beth also introduced me to a line of gowns by a very up-and-coming Connecticut designer, Read more >>










