navy blue and lace dress Karen Kane Scalloped Stretch and a seamed bustier bodice with grosgrain ribbon accents Molinetto Navy Blue Lace Ruffled

A year and a half, a purchased flat in East Dulwich, the opening of our art gallery, William Benington Gallery, two sculpture shows in Devon and a kitten named Moriarty later, we were married

Lori lured her closest family members to the bridal shop on the guise that she was only looking for her wedding gown, but they were equally as surprised and elated when she later revealed her true reason for the trip

Metallic stiletto heels and a refined clutch in a matching metallic finish keep the look elegant

None of that had happened yet in 1859, though, when the wide, structured crinoline skirt was still the standard and Godeys was documenting it in full color, month by month

This dress is part of the special occasion dresses that Abercrombie + Finch just released

Lawrencia Blount of Lawrencia Bridal Couture "My journey into bridal fashion began with a deeply personal moment