WHAT BRIDAL SHOPPING LOOKS LIKE WHEN YOU ARE IN THE WEDDING INDUSTRY
or most brides, wedding dresses aren’t a familiar topic till you become engaged. you may save a style to your pinterest board here and there, but you’re not sure of the industry insight like timelines, trends, fabrics, popular designers, and so much more. that wasn't quite the case for the brides featured in this blog!
we’ve recently gotten back galleries from three incredible team members here at a&bé bridal shop! although these stylists are located throughout the united states, their shared experience of learning what bridal shopping looks like when you’re in the wedding industry brought them closer. we’re big fans of these #aandbabes and think you will be too when you learn more about their personal a&bé bridal shopping experiences and see their final wedding looks!
WEDDING DRESS SHOPPING IN PORTLAND, OREGON
wedding dress shopping as a portland bridal stylist
portland bridal stylist, rosa, said yes to the first dress she tried on at a&bé bridal shop portland. post-wedding, rosa hopped on our tiktok to provide insight into her dress shopping experience in oregon and highlight dresses she liked but didn’t say yes to.
rosa stated, “originally, i thought that i wanted something really simple, really fitted, to have like a statement veil and that i could accessorize a little bit”. she tried on designer wedding dresses in portland like ‘keala’ by wtoo by watters and ‘bianca’ by alyssa kristin to bring that vision to life.
ultimately, jenny by jenny yoo’s ‘beau’ gown paired with truvelle bridal’s ‘simone veil’ brought the bridal ideas rosa had to fruition. so be prepared babes, the first wedding dress you try on could be the one!
dress designer: jenny by jenny yoo / veil designer: truvelle / bridal shop: a&bé portland / photographer: megan gallagher photo / venue: the ruins at the astor / planning and design: amanda jean pdx events / floral bouquets: bloomin crazy floral / floral bud vases: mood florals / catering: pepe chile taqueria / bar: the simple bar / rentals: arden event collective and niblack events / cake: banquette bakery / desserts: dylan’s cottage bakery / photobooth: vogue pdx / shoes: betsey johnson / hotel: bowline hotel
WEDDING DRESS SHOPPING IN SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA
wedding dress shopping as a sacramento bridal stylist
sacramento bridal stylist, theresa, had been planning her bridal look for quite some time. you can scroll back through sacramento’s instagram feed to see the start of her wedding planning journey and theresa’s engagement ring reveal. in awe of her stunning engagement ring? this unique ring was designed and crafted by her now husband’s stepbrother! pretty cool, huh?
since theresa is known at a&bé bridal shop sacramento for infusing pops of color and bold prints into her wardrobe, it’s no surprise that her california bridal style made quite a statement! theresa wore ‘taylor’ dress by rue de seine bridal as well as rue de seine’s ‘nova sleeves’ and ‘horizon veil’.
wedding outfit change inspiration
theresa’s approach to wearing multiple bridal accessories was that she could have several outfit changes throughout her wedding day. “my sleeves were such a fun and easy way to switch up the look of the gown and change the vibe completely.”
easy diy bridal accessory
interested in a diy bridal accessory? theresa used fabric from her dress to create a custom bridal choker! theresa explains, “i took some of my excess fabric from the hem of my gown and made myself a choker for the added drama (lol this was a game time decision that i did 2 days before)”.
dress and accessory designer: rue de seine / bridal shop: a&bé sacramento / photographer: megan goetz photography / venue: the harmony ridge lodge / alterations: carole kenney design / dj: party with rocky
WEDDING WEEKEND IN SANTA BARBARA, CA
destination wedding in santa barbara with custom bridal looks
as a talented wedding professional and content creator, kenzi took great care in curating wedding content. her personal social media is full of wedding details and throughout her planning process she hopped on some hilarious bridal trends on our brand tiktok! kenzi spent a year and a half planning the dreamiest wedding weekend in santa barbara, california. best believe there were multiple bridal looks, breathtaking wedding photography, and the cutest classic wedding you ever did see!
when shopping for her modern wedding dress, kenzi gravitated towards a particular a&bé designer. wearing ‘monstera’ by alena leena to their rehearsal dinner in california and sporting a custom ‘plumeria’ by alena leena on their wedding day, kenzi looked chic and elegant her entire wedding weekend!
deciding on whether to do a first look
when deciding on whether she wanted to participate in a first look with her now husband, trent, the two opted for a grand surprise during their ceremony. kenzi shares, “we wanted that feeling of seeing each other for the first time to take place at the aisle, even if it meant sacrificing some photos in its name”. kenzi adds, “seeing each other at the aisle was so sweet, and gentle, and precious.”
dress designer: alena leena / veil designer: made with love / bridal shop: a&bé bridal shop / photographer: monique bianca / venue and catering: villa and vine weddings / florals: created by kenzi via fifty flowers / alterations: alterations by yvonne / bridesmaids dresses: jenny yoo / videographer: white elm films
cheers to you, rosa, theresa, and kenzi! each of you have poured so much love into countless #aandbabes and their visions. we're so happy to see your own ideas come to life in such meaningful and magical ways!