Lauren Elaine

EPILOGUE: Lu’s Classic Satin

With summer wedding season upon us, we’ve been busy working with brides from around the world to create their dream gowns. From Ireland to Japan, every bride has a unique vision for her big day. Recently, I received beautiful images from bride Lu and her new husband Jean, of Belgium, highlighting their January wedding. Lu chose the timeless “Jane” bridal gown and “Classic” veil, both in Soft Ivory, for her cathedral ceremony. Not only was the demi-ballgown shape and strapless cuffed bodice a perfect choice for her figure, but the gown’s simple duchess satin created a clean, standout look against the ornate european locations. Included are images of Lu and Jean’s gorgeous wedding below, courtesy of Wachholder Photography and happygraphy.com.

Mary Chandler’s Scarlet Prom

Because it’s Prom Season, and we’ve never featured a custom Prom gown in our “Epilogue” section, I thought I’d share this scarlet, sweetheart creation we did for one of my favorite customers–my cousin Mary Chandler in Grayson, Georgia. Last year I worked with Mary Chandler to design a soft, silvery gray Prom gown, with beading and ruffle detailing. This year, she wanted something somewhat simpler but no less beautiful. I love the delicate, sophisticated look of this gown. It features wrap-around rouching on the bodice, a thin satin waist band, and flared a-line skirt of two-tone silk chiffon. And I love Mary Chandler’s decision to complete the look with a soft floral crown. Styling perfection.

Interested in a custom Prom or Formal gown? Contact salesrep@lauren-elainedesigns.com

This past Monday we shot a “shipwrecked” themed lookbook for the new ‘LAINE by Lauren Elaine’ SS2013 collection in Malibu, CA. I had so much fun working with models Samantha Sergeant (returning ‘face’ of LAINE) and Kayla Renee Lewis, and styling them up with a huge collection of seashell and flower crowns. And with amazing makeup by Vanessa Venancio, they very much became my vision of bohemian mermaids:) Check out some of the behind-the-scenes photos below. The full lookbook will launch online soon! –Lauren