Wedding Dresses by Lela Rose
It's official. I love Lela Rose. She is easily my favorite new designer and her name seems to be popping up more and more these days. From Amy's amazing dress featured the other day, to Jenna Bush's bridesmaid dresses...Lela is all over the place. And, it's easy to see why!
all photos on Brides.com
Although the silhouettes are rather simple, the details are...um, amazing. Each gown seems to be the perfect combination of old world charm and modern femininity. The lace overlays, the tailored buttons, the girly lines. I love every bit of these gowns...
all photos on Lela Rose
To me, it's the combination of fabric and cut that makes these dresses so pretty...the fabrics are soft and romantic, the cuts are simple and elegant. Each dress is all girl. And I love that. What do you guys think?
I, too, am a huge Lela Rose Bridal fan...her attention to detail is amazing and you're not going to find the cookie-cutter strapless ballgown in any of her collections! My fave is The Botanical Gardens :)
Posted by: Catherine @ Urban Botanic | May 15, 2008 at 05:42 AM
I love this blog! So clean and chic and....useful too! Great job. I'll have to start telling my brides about it.
Posted by: Ashley Brockinton | May 15, 2008 at 06:27 AM
Ditto... to everything you said!
Posted by: jen | May 15, 2008 at 07:21 AM
Yes, absolutely, the fabric makes it all come together. I kept asking for beautiful, interesting use of fabric during my search. There were a few Lela Rose's that were top runners but I ended up with an Elizabeth Fillmore, which was a little lighter and just perfect for my Aug. beach wedding! E. Fillmore uses fabric in interesting and creative/beautiful ways, but the overall feel is lighter and more fluid. Check out her line if you like Lela Rose!
Posted by: Beth | May 15, 2008 at 07:23 AM
I LOVE THESE DRESSES!
Posted by: DIANA | May 15, 2008 at 07:46 AM
She's been quietly under the wedding dress gown designer radar but she is going to explode now. I like that her dresses have such beautiful detail and come off so glamorously understated--I almost feel like J.Crew's line has been ripping her off a little! If I had a chance to marry again... it'd be in Lela's dresses.
Posted by: G | May 15, 2008 at 07:47 AM
I looove Lela Rose..though i'd feel like I would never be able to afford one of her dresses. :(
Posted by: kat | May 15, 2008 at 08:10 AM
GOR ---- GEOUS!
Posted by: SKM | May 15, 2008 at 08:24 AM
These are BEAUTIFUL! So modern and comfortable looking. I would definitely slip one of these on and forget I was wearing a fabulous wedding dress. Beautiful!
Posted by: Lara @ bliss event group | May 15, 2008 at 08:46 AM
The magazine ad for the third-to-last one (with the round "wheel" patterned lace) has been up on my inspiration wire for three months. I LOVE Lela Rose. I read a couple of interviews with her when her bridal line launched, and she seems as lovely as her gowns.
Posted by: Jessica | May 15, 2008 at 08:56 AM
I love this blog! So elegant and chic. I am finding it so helpful to plan my own wedding which is in the coming January. Great job. Abby I needed some suggestions from you - which I have mailed you. I was wondering if you got it.
Posted by: Shweta Zachariah | May 15, 2008 at 09:16 AM
Her dresses are lovely, you are right about that. But to be fair, you should disclose that they run around 10 grand. So, maybe the top 1% of brides in the US can afford them. I think when you just say they are nice, and don't mention they cost as much as most people's cars... it sets bridal expectations super high ("why can't my dress be that nice?") That said, as inspiration goes, they are really gorgeous.
Posted by: M | May 15, 2008 at 09:18 AM
Yep, these dresses are very high end...starting at $3995 and going all the way up to $10k.
Oftentimes I love to simply post about things that I find beautiful...
Posted by: abby larson | May 15, 2008 at 09:41 AM
I would have to agree these dresses are simply BEAUTIFUL!!
Posted by: Inspired Events By Nycia | May 15, 2008 at 11:31 AM
Wedding dresses are outrageously expensive. I got a $3,800 dress for my wedding for around $1,400 because I bought it off the rack as a sample and had it altered. I looked into having it made for me for about $1,200, so it is possible to get a designer look for less. I LOVE these dresses shown, but would like to comment (as a wedding photographer) to all you brides-to-be: ONLY consider a strapless dress if you REALLY like the way you look in it. If you never wear strapless, why start on your wedding day? Also, you CAN look fabulous in something that isn't $10,000, it takes creativity and a good seamstress!
Posted by: Cameron Clark | May 15, 2008 at 11:48 AM
I am obsessed with her style and attention to detail. I would buy one of her gowns without even trying it on if I could afford one! They are sooooooo over the top expensive.
Posted by: stephanie | May 15, 2008 at 11:54 AM
I love the dresses. We're thinking about renewing our vows in a year or two. I really would love to wear one of these. I eloped the first time and wore a blue silk suit. Those are more my style! ;)
Posted by: Kate | May 15, 2008 at 02:41 PM
Also, as far as the price goes...everybody that's planning their wedding should be a big girl and realize that price of your dress, etc. isn't what matters. Some people can afford those dresses, some can't...this blog doesn't cater to any one budget does it? It's an inspiration blog and it's wonderful!
Posted by: Kate | May 15, 2008 at 02:43 PM
the lace dress near the bottom is stunning. it looks like little baby doilies sewn together. beautiful.
Posted by: AshleyL. | May 15, 2008 at 08:02 PM
love lela rose.
i'm doing a shoe show for her. love being a size 7.
Posted by: natalie hill | May 15, 2008 at 08:20 PM
I discovered these after Amy's wedding profile.. I hadn't found anything yet that hit that trigger but I LOVE all of her dresses. I would take almost any of them. The fabrics are beautiful, and the silhouettes and so elegant. Now I just need to find something as beautiful that's in my budget!
Posted by: Anne-Mette Jakobsen | May 16, 2008 at 08:37 AM
I LOVE these dresses. Especially the last dress in each set. Gorgeous.
Posted by: Lindsay | May 16, 2008 at 03:24 PM
Since I could never afford to buy one of her (breathtaking) dresses, I went and bought myself a pair of her (super cute) shoes from Payless :).
Posted by: Heather | May 17, 2008 at 07:33 AM
I just bought a sample dress from her Fall 08 collection so it was half the price!!!
It's called the Lighthouse and I'm in love!!
Don't let the price tags deter you; you can always hop over to www.preownedweddingdresses.com which is where I was scoping before this act of god dropped into my tiny hands!
Posted by: Alyce Smith | June 19, 2008 at 07:52 PM
I am stranded in Montana!! Where do you find the prices for Lela Rose Wedding Gowns? I love her dresses, but need to budget!! Help if anyone can - Thanks!
Posted by: Amy Maddigan | June 27, 2008 at 08:02 AM
I LOVE lela rose, but cannot even begin to afford her dresses. Does anyone have suggestions of other similar designers?
Posted by: Allison | June 27, 2008 at 04:24 PM
I love Lela Rose's designs, they are flawless! My cousin actually just wore one of her dresses to her wedding just a few weeks ago and accessorized with amazing pearl drop earrings and a simple pearl bracelet--both of which my sister and I were able to buy for her at Premium Pearl. The site is fabulous for any and all pearl jewelry and definitely the go to store for wedding day earrings and such!
Posted by: Liz | July 01, 2008 at 07:41 AM