Why do we carry the designers we carry? Of all the hundreds of bridal designers in the U.S. and around the world, why did we choose the 11 designers we currently offer to our brides? It’s a question we answer as we do every other decision that we make as a business: it’s because our customer’s complete satisfaction, happiness, and joy with the most important and special dress they will ever wear in their life will ALWAYS be our number one priority.

There are SO many beautiful gowns to choose from as we research various designers, dresses, and trends year round, and at market in New York in April and October each year.  Bridal fashions and styles have come a long way just in the past 10 years.  It’s amazing the absolutely beautiful and creative choices that are available to today’s bride.  We love oohing and ahhing over all the gorgeous dresses that are presented by designers each season, and we take great pride in bringing our brides high quality beautiful gowns in a variety of different styles.

But that’s just one part of the equation when we are deciding whether to work with a particular designer. In addition to quality and style, we care about the business values and practices of each designer, such as integrity, honesty, creativity, and genuineness.  We care, because from the beginning, we have built our business on these same values.  We’ve learned everything is so much better when we are working with honest people, and like-minded people who trust and support us just as much as we trust and support them.  Ultimately, we know our brides care about these things too.  Throughout the process of selecting which designers we will carry, we look for designers who stand behind their work, who care about the brides that wear their creations, and who are thrilled to be a part of such a happy time in a woman’s life.

I’ve never been more excited about the designers we carry at Little White Dress than I am right now. We are exactly where we want to be. Every designer we carry, from L.A. to London and in between, is a joy to work with, and cares about our brides’ happiness just as much as we do. At New York Bridal Market in October, as usual, we’ll continue to evolve our collection of designers so we can continue to bring the best to our brides. Yes, we’ll be looking for the most beautiful dresses. But we’re OK letting go of a pretty dress that isn’t backed up by all the values that are essential to us at LWD. After all, our brides know that true love isn’t skin deep!

Cate Malone
Owner, Little White Dress Bridal Shop

Join us at Little White Dress Bridal Shop on Saturday, May 18th for our Love Veils & Accessories trunk show! Meet designer Cori Middlebrooks-Stahl and enjoy selecting the perfect finishing touches for your wedding day. Cori’s beautiful sashes, veils, and hair accessories offer a large selection for any bride’s style, from fun and flirty pieces to more traditional looks, and they come with custom one-of-a-kind options. Even more to love: Love Veils and Accessories are made right here in Colorado. Call us at 303-814-8972 for your appointment!

April’s New York International Bridal Week (known amongst us in the industry simply as Bridal Market) wrapped up recently, and we are excited to share with you all the newest fashions and trends straight from the runways and showrooms of the best bridal designers. While these gowns won’t be available in stores until this fall and winter, we always have our eyes peeled for the latest and greatest looks to bring to our very stylish brides!

We noticed the continuation of several trends from recent seasons – the use of color, peplums, and intricate necklines; looks that are still fresh with each designer’s own signature style. But there are certainly some BIG new styles this season – Great Gatsby, anyone? – that are buzzing around the runways. The designers we carry at LWD are leading the pack (as usual – if we do say so ourselves!) and are right on point for the most up-to-date fashions.

Plunging Necklines

The “Deep-V” is a great way to add drama to an otherwise understated gown. Both Anne Barge and Jenny Packham showed new plunging neckline styles paired with soft and sophisticated draped gowns. We love how both designers added just a touch of sparkle to the shoulder or waist to accentuate the bold neckline.

‘Osmonde’ by Anne Barge

‘Molly’ by Jenny Packham

Backs that Make a Statement

The bold back is still going strong in bridal fashion, which makes us happy – it’s one of our favorite looks. The styles we are seeing from April Market are all about the intricacy. Rivini‘s sheer, metallic embroidery tastefully shows some skin and would leave an absolutely unforgettable impression while walking down the aisle. Claire Pettibone‘s gown frames the back like a piece of art in a halo of Swiss dots and delicate flowers. Gorgeous!

‘Avina’ by Rivini

‘Gladys’ by Claire Pettibone

Unique Laces

Lace gowns have been oh-so-popular in the past few years, but you haven’t seen lace quite like this. The classic strapless fit-and-flare style gets an update by Liancarlo with lace in a beautiful, Moroccan-esque Damask pattern. Unexpected takes on the classic material are a wonderful way to bring the wow factor to your gown while maintaining a timeless look.

Style 5852 by Liancarlo

Beaded Columns

As predicted, the Great Gatsby trend is showing no signs of slowing this season. The neck-to-toe beading reminiscent of the 1920s calls for a shape that doesn’t compete. Enter the Column gown. Jenny Packham and Rivini showed two different takes on this look, with a higher neckline and delicate belt by Jenny Packham and the all-out glamour of a thigh-high slit by Rivini.

‘Jean’ by Jenny Packham

‘Venice’ by Rivini

Textured Materials

It’s not just about how the gown looks, but also how the gown moves on your wedding day. After all, you won’t just be standing still on your big day (at least we hope not!). Gowns with textured fabrics and 3-D details are guaranteed to move beautifully, and they create a look that is certainly not for the meek. Both Anne Barge and Liancarlo showed textured gowns with materials that we just want to reach out and touch!

‘Acacia’ by Anne Barge

Style 5859 by Liancarlo

Sheer Straps and Sleeves

Barely-there straps and sleeves graced many runways and showrooms at April Market. Perfect for a spring wedding, it’s also style that works well for brides who want something between strapless and covered up. Claire Pettibone presented a full-sleeved yet unstuffy style. (And who needs bracelets when you have those cuffs?) Jenny Packham showed a version that combines a flattering sweetheart neckline with the delicate V-neck of the straps.

‘Delaney’ by Claire Pettibone

‘Kitty’ by Jenny Packham

Follow us on Facebook for more straight-from-the-runway looks from April Bridal Fashion Week! (Photos courtesy of Style Unveiled, and the designers.)

From April 25th until May 9th, Little White Dress is hosting an extended trunk show for the elegant and sophisticated Sassi Holford bridal collection. Little White Dress is one of only seven bridals boutiques in the United States that carries Sassi’s London-based collection.We are thrilled that brides will have the opportunity during our trunk show to see dresses in the Sassi Holford collection that are only available for a limited time in the United States! Sassi was kind enough to chat with us before the trunk show so we could share with our brides more about her as a designer.

Sassi Holford (image by David Bostock)

Tell us about yourself and your family.

I’ve been designing wedding dresses for over 30 years – I have a “less is more” approach with my designs. I am thrilled to say that earlier this year I won the Best Dress Designer Award with Wedding Ideas Magazine and then just two months later I picked up the Best British Bridal Designer Award with Bridal Buyer – the UK’s two most prestigious bridal designer awards!

My husband, Martin, handles the marketing side of things -so it’s a real home away from home at the office! We have three beautiful children – Charlie is 16 whilst the twins, Missie and Hugo, are both 12 (we recently welcomed another addition into our home – a Shih Tzu-cross who’s almost 11 months old and called Monty – he too comes to the office on occasion!)

I have two boutiques: my flagship boutique in London exclusively offers my Couture Collection and I meet with clients every month there. My other boutique is based where I am in the South West of England and this is where the Signature Collection is available (in addition to selected bridal boutiques in the UK and North America).

Sassi after accepting her 2013 Bridal Buyer’s Award for Best Bridal Designer

 How did you get started as a bridal designer?

I had just finished school and a friend was due to get married but had no real budget for her dream dress. I offered to make the dress for her (overnight I might add!) and, whilst I had clearly underestimated the full extent of the task, I thoroughly enjoyed every moment –it was a success and things naturally progressed from there.

The Paola gown (with shrug)

How do you get your inspiration for each new collection?

Whilst I tend to draw on all areas of life and fashion I do find that my brides are a constant source of inspiration when I’m working with them in one of my boutiques. They share their opinions and ideas with me – their passion has always been hugely motivating and inspiring.

Describe your vision of a bride who wears your gowns. What is her personality and style?

My brides are brilliant – they’re savvy, independent career minded women who aren’t afraid to make a statement and show their romantic side.

The Thea gown

How do you come up with the names of your dresses?

They normally stem from brides and people that I’ve met in the past who I feel have characters that match my designs.

What are the differences between brides/weddings in the UK and the US?

I see a lot more brides in the US choosing to have bridesmaids at their wedding and the sheer size of the US, as a country, lends itself to offering so much more in terms of choice and variety – you can get married outside for a start (mind you – you generally have better weather for it…)!

What is your advice for brides looking for their wedding gown?

Try all the dress shapes first and you will just know when you find “the” dress – you’ll look and feel at your most beautiful …but you must never compromise on your comfort!

The Dominique gown (with illusion back)

The Phoebe gown

Thanks, Sassi, for telling us more about your life and inspirations!

Don’t miss the chance to see Sassi Holford gowns that are only available during our extended trunk show between April 25th and May 9th! Call us at 303-814-8972 for an appointment to find your perfect wedding dress!

Brides and industry taste-makers are abuzz this season about the resurgence of glam vintage looks from the 1920s and 1930s, a style we absolutely adore here at Little White Dress. From the hit British-import show Downton Abbey to the Hollywood remake of The Great Gatsby, these Art Deco influences are playing a major role in bridal fashion trends. The New York Times recently featured this bridal style – highlighting one of our favorite designers, Jenny Packham – and we’ve been noticing lately that many brides are coming to Little White Dress specifically seeking out gowns with the Gatsby-era look. We think this is one instance of a trend that is absolutely timeless – after all, it’s been around for almost a century!

Luckily for brides who love that glamorous, romantic style, we just welcomed two of the most stunning gowns EVER at Little White Dress Bridal Shop. The “Esme” gown by Jenny Packham gracefully captures Art Deco sophistication and charm. Esme’s sleeved sister is “Tuberose,” a delicately beaded and incredibly romantic gown, also by Jenny Packham. We think both new arrivals are perfect for brides looking for an alluring and enchanting wedding dress.

Esme by Jenny Packham

Tuberose by Jenny Packham

Close-up of Esme by Jenny Packham

Close-up of Tuberose by Jenny Packham

Several other gowns and designers available at Little White Dress beautifully embody the essence of old-world glamour and grace. Elizabeth Fillmore’s sleek and silky dresses would be stunning on a bride looking for a modern incarnation of Prohibition-era elegance, and Claire Pettibone’s delicate details would wonderfully complement a wedding with a touch of antique style.

Kara by Elizabeth Fillmore

Eloquence gown by Claire Pettibone

Miriam Haskell accessories, also available at Little White Dress, provide the perfect finishing touches for this look. The jewelry and accessories company, which opened its first boutique in 1926 during the heyday of Art Deco influence, today still hand-makes many of the same designs from the 1920s and 1930s.

Little White Dress Bridal Shop wants to help you find your own perfect vintage glam wedding style! Call us at 303-814-8972 to make an appointment.

For more Gatsby Glam wedding inspiration, take a look at our new Pinterest board!

Last weekend we welcomed the brilliant and talented Carlos Ramirez to our denver bridal shop for our exciting Liancarlo Trunk Show. Thanks to these photographs by Merrick Chase Weddings, we can relive the magical weekend through these beautiful images. Enjoy!

Liancarlo-inspired cake by Intricate Icings

Carlos Ramirez helping fit a bride with a stunning Liancarlo gown

Liancarlo eye candy!

It was a blustery, snowy day – but warm and fabulous inside with Carlos! Thanks for a great Liancarlo Trunk Show!

Please welcome the most delightful Matthew Christopher to Little White Dress Bridal Shop during our Matthew Christopher Trunk Show, March 15-17, 2013! Little White Dress Bridal Shop is proud to exclusively offer Matthew’s amazing gowns to brides in Colorado and throughout the Rocky Mountain region!

Matthew’s fabulous gowns often include intricate embroidery and beadwork, and are known for their architectural structure, classic beauty, and old Hollywood glamour. These designer wedding gowns have quickly become favorites for hundreds of brides throughout Colorado.

Matthew will share with us his entire 2013 wedding gown collection, as well as favorites from past collections. He will be here helping each bride find the perfect gown to complete her own wedding day look.

Make an appointment today to visit Little White Dress during our Matthew Christopher Trunk Show, March 15-17, 2013. Appointments are being accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis, so be sure to reserve your spot soon! Call 303-814-8972 for an appointment.

Here’s a peek at a few of the Matthew Christopher wedding dresses available during our Matthew Christopher Trunk Show. We have a feeling you’re going to fall madly in love with Matthew Christopher!

Matthew Christopher Lunette

Matthew Christopher Joy

Matthew Christopher Eleanor

Matthew Christopher Gardenia

Matthew Christopher Bianca

Matthew Christopher Sofia