Haley was a special Bride from the beginning. When she came into our shop, she was one of those Brides that stood out. She had a vision. She wanted to be this timeless, elegant Bride, in a dress she would cherish forever. Something we want every Bride to feel about their dress! When Hayley said “yes” to her dress, all our hearts skipped a beat because MY GOD was she going to be a gorgeous Bride. The gown she chose was & still is a shop fav. It's a special gown that stands the test of time. “Adrienne” by Pronovias was meant for Hayley & her vision she saw as a Bride! 

Many wonder what their wedding day will look like, and for Hayley & Conor they were so blessed with a picturesque, SUNNY, spring day at The Country Club Of Troy. Tucked away on a hilltop they found a special place to share their vows before they said their “I do’s”, with the stunning mountains of upstate New York as their backdrop! (*gasp) If there is one word that continually comes to mind when looking at Haley & Connors wedding day…joy. You can see the tangible joy in the air that day. We couldn’t be happier for these two, and the most beautiful wedding day they share with so many loved ones!

Cheers , Haley& Conor 

How We Met:

Conor and I met in middle school where we became best friends! When we were in 8th grade, we became closer and started having feelings for each other. At the 8th grade formal dance, Conor asked me to be his girlfriend and that is exactly when our relationship began! Now we have been together for 9 total years

The Proposal:

On our 8-year dating anniversary, Conor and I went out to a nice dinner and came home to watch the sunset.  As we went to the top of our property, Conor got down on one knee and proposed. It was exceptional due to the fact that it was our special day, we knew that once we graduated college we wanted to get married and start our lives together. 

Little did we know, behind the scenes, Conor had my perfect ring since February, and was waiting for the perfect time to propose!

Fav Moments From The Wedding:

There were so many incredible moments leading up to the wedding. 

The week before the wedding, Conor and I took a lot of time together to really soak in that our dream day was finally about to be here. We had an incredible rehearsal dinner with our friends and family the night before. On our wedding day, some of my favorite moments were our private first look, our private vows, the first dance, and our rehearsal full of dancing and fun. We chose to do a private first look with our private vows because it was really a day that Conor and I had been waiting for, for many years. It was finally our turn to share our love and celebrate with all of our close friends and family. Conor was shocked, in the best way possible for our first look. He was obsessed with my dress and never had seen anything like it before. He told me it was absolutely perfect and I was stunning. Our vows were very personal and emotional. Our first dance to John Legends’ “All of Me.” It was so special because it felt so real that everybody was here for us, we were finally one whole family. After dinner, we had an incredible time dancing to our favorite music with our closest friends and family. 

Another favorite moment was when I did the first look with my bridesmaids. Because my dress was so special, I kept it a secret from everybody, and I mean EVERYBODY! The moment I put on my dress, walked down the spiral staircase, and waited for them to turn around was extremely exciting. As soon as they turned around and saw my dress, some started crying, they ran up to me and gave me a hug and were obsessed with the beautiful Pronovias Adrienne Gown. 

Eric Jon Hough: photographer

Tori Alberino: Makeup

Ryan Gifford: Videography

Mary(Lipstick &Lashes) : hair

Dress: A Love Story Bridal by Angela’s Bridal

Designer:Pronovias

     

Here’s what we’re expecting & so excited for the upcoming Bridal season..

1.) Drama is IN! From dramatic detachable sleeves, a cape with your gown, or bold accessories. If you’re hesitant to be a little extra, now is your moment, Brides!

2.) Keeping it clean & classic. Something we were shopping for intentionally this season, was more clean and timeless gowns. Simple elegance is always in fashion! Classic wedding dresses are designed to stand the test of time, and it's truly an opportunity for you to shine as the Bride, but also create your own style. From the flowers to your accessories!

3.) Fit, fit, fit! Fit has always been so important to us, but designers are really stepping the structural game up. From fitted corsets, pleated skirts, draping, fit is taking a whole new form in gowns. And who doesn't want to feel the amazing security of extra structure in their gowns?! We are HERE for it!

4.) Put a slit in it. A Bridal element telling of our time, the slit! When done correctly, a slit really adds an element of sophistication & sexiness. The perfect combo to ensure a timeless gown. Some gowns have front slit’s to really show off a little extra leg or a fun shoe, or we are also seeing side slits. A new and elegant want to add a unique feature to a gown!

5.) Bridal is really stepping into a moment of art. Gowns are more grand, more detailed, more personalized than they have been in quite some time. So Brides don’t be afraid to really dive into your Bridal moment, there are gowns out there ready for you to make a major statement!

We are always shopping & curating with you Brides in mind. We know how challenging the Bridal shopping experience can be, and that’s why we hand select every gown. We full heartedly believe in what we select, and in return hope you find your dress with ease!

We are beyond excited to be a part of your #lovestory and can’t wait for all the beauty that is about to flood our shop!