San Diego Wedding Gowns, Designer Gowns, Bridal Fashion, and more

16 Luxurious Looks for a Modern Romance

Tuesday, June 23, 2020

We’ve taken this season’s styles for the aisle to a venue that’ll make you want to kick up your feet and stay awhile. Much like The Guild Hotel itself—downtown San Diego’s former Army-Navy YMCA building—traditional gowns and suits are being made over …

Three brides stand next to table topped with yellow florals

Bright Ideas: A Yellow Wedding Color Palette

Tuesday, November 19, 2019

We know what you’re thinking. Yellow for a wedding? How tacky? Set those reservations aside, because that’s not quite, when done right. The brightest hue on the color spectrum stands for happiness—and that’s an emotion no nearly wed should reject. For our …

For the Blushing Brides: A Pink Wedding Color Palette

Tuesday, November 19, 2019

Pretty in pink? How about drop dead gorgeous in pink! This color between white and red has long been discarded as just for girls. Women and brides—and grooms!—have endless ways to embrace the hue in the most mature of ways on their …

Couple holds hands under a purple balloon arch. The groom wears a dark maroon tuxedo.

All About Installations: A Purple Wedding Color Palette

Tuesday, November 19, 2019

It’s said to stand for wealth, wisdom, and power, but we’d love to toss in a descriptor of our own for purple: Versatile. When you start viewing violet as part of your wedding vision, your color palette bleeds into several parts of …

Three brides pose together amid blue furniture and florals

Head in the Sky: A Blue Wedding Color Palette

Tuesday, November 19, 2019

Bright blue, light blue, dark blue, Jet Blue—nope, that last one doesn’t count, but we’ll lop it in with sky blue—um, we’re seeing blue. As part of our “Color Me Pretty” wedding gown shoot, honing in on five particular color schemes for …

Nothing but Neutral: A White Wedding Color Palette

Tuesday, November 19, 2019

Nothing sings bride as much as the color white. As everyone knows, it’s the pigment that’s been a part of almost every wedding since the start of time. It represents purity, softness, and, yes, virginity. Now, to be clear: We’re pro breaking …

A Flirty Wedding Gown for the Adventurous Bride

Thursday, May 30, 2019

Paulette Khoury, co-owner of Archive Bridal, names the gown and a few accessories that totally encompass her boutique’s individuality. The Archive bride adores a Crystal Noelle gown, especially one with Olvis lace, an amazing stretch lace for the bride who doesn’t sacrifice comfort …

A Classic Wedding Gown for the Romantic Bride

Friday, May 24, 2019

Maria Soto, owner of Bridal Showcase, threads together the to-die-for elements that distinguish her store. The Bridal Showcase bride adores a Blush by Hayley Paige gown, especially one that’s a ball gown—it’s all about the drama they give! Pair it with an oversize bouquet with chiffon …

A Modern Wedding Gown for the Bohemian Bride

Thursday, May 16, 2019

Inspired by a gown plucked right from her boutique’s racks—and a few other delicate details—manager Rhiannon Marquis fills us in on The Dress Theory’s aesthetic. The Dress Theory bride adores a Rue de Seine gown, especially one that’s effortless, a little bit edgy, but …

Take a Walk on the Bright Side with 19 Looks for the Big Day

Thursday, May 9, 2019

Rime Arodaky “Jonah” gown, The Dress Theory Crystal Noelle keyhole back and sheer lace appliqué gown, Archive Bridal Costarellos “BR19-15 Plunging Neckline” gown, The Dress Theory Rime Arodaky “Arwen/Salem” gown, The Dress Theory Limor Rosen “Felicity” gown, The Dress Theory Left: Badgley …

Model wearing pearl off-the-shoulder crepe gown with matching pearl choker

Her Moment: 15 Stunning Gowns for Fall and Winter

Friday, September 21, 2018

Just as a generation of women are finding their voices, so too can a dress speak for herself, embracing seasonal details with her embellishments and setting the scene with her accents. Hear that? She’s inspiring you. Lela Rose “The Windsor” gown, The …

San Diego Wedding Experts Sound Off on the Royal Wedding

Tuesday, May 22, 2018

Cue the tea and biscuits! Because you might want to sit down for this royal wedding analysis. The Exquisite Weddings office has been buzzing with reactions to Harry and Meghan’s magical day since the newly-deemed Duchess of Sussex navigated the aisle.