If it looks like there’s a little extra spark between the couple in these campaign photos, it’s because they’re about to tie the knot IRL! This season, we tapped into the love stories from a few of our favorite influencers across the country to help showcase our newest collection of Spring 21 wedding dresses.

First, we’re beyond excited to take you behind the scenes of Madison of @minimalmajor and her fiancé Sonny’s on-location shoot in Los Angeles. Captured by Rebbeca Yale, one of BRIDES and Harpers Baazar‘s top wedding photographers, these photos embody the glam, whimsical, and free-spirited nature of an LA love story. So, keep reading for dreamy Southern California wedding inspiration and a closer look at some of our new Spring 21 wedding dresses.

The story starts here…

This #DBLoveStory is one for the books! Madison is a 2x Emmy Nominated TV producer, host, and style icon! Madison had a major crush on now-fiancé Sonny since she was 15 years old when they first met. So, after being best friends growing up in Hawaii, they happened to both end up in LA for college. They officially started dating in school and fast-forward 13.5 years, they’ve traveled the world and built a life and business together! Although they’ve postponed their wedding two times in 2020, Madison and Sonny have completely replanned their big day for later this year.

Behind the Scenes

To capture the essence of Madison and Sonny’s California romance and the details of the gowns, we tapped into Rebecca Yale, an LA native and renowned photographer. The result? A story that tells the magic of these gowns (and their relationship) in a photoshoot that’s quintessentially LA!

“After a long year without much of a creative outlet, it felt amazing to dream up and photograph 4 vignettes to showcase the stunning gowns in my favorite places around LA, for the ultimate Southern California wedding inspiration shoot.

The dresses are a fun mix of new and classic, so the sky was the limit on where to shoot. (Plus, the sky really showed off with an amazing sunset at the end!) The accessories give each look so much personality so it was a fun challenge creating a narrative for each look. Then, I thought about how that bride would spend her wedding day. From everything from a black-tie wedding on the beach to a City Hall elopement followed by eating burgers out of the back of a cherry red convertible.”

The Final Looks

West Coast Chic

3D Floral Applique Wedding Dress with High Slit, MBSWG886 available to order in sizes 0-30, suiting from The Black Tux

This dress embodies the style of a beachside bombshell, setting the scene for this coastal-cool bridal moment. This illusion long-sleeve, ultra-sexy wedding dress combines sultry sophistication with botanical details, making it an unexpected yet perfect choice for the beach bride. Plus, five types of 3D floral appliques embellish the wrists and shoulders, and cascade down the dress. Featuring a plunging neckline, low back, ooh-la-la-worthy skirt slit, and bodysuit for comfort and smoothing, this is a daring bride’s dream dress!

Blooming Romance

Detachable Sleeves and Train Tulle Wedding Dress, LSSWG881 available to order in sizes 0-30, suiting from The Black Tux

A lush escape outside DTLA is a stunning backdrop for this ultra-romantic gown. Embroidered vines and florals cascade down this tulle wedding dress and are embellished with over 4,000 shimmering sequins, crystals, and beads for a touch of shine. And the best part? You can add or remove the detachable chapel-length train and draped tulle shoulder swags for a two-in-one look on your wedding day, capturing that effortless yet oh-so-stylish LA vibe.

“I love how each of the gowns’ vibe changes completely by how it’s styled. Versatile dresses are the best because they can easily transition from ceremony to reception and have a totally different feel when you take off a veil or add a jacket!“

Trendy Hollywood Glam

Plunge Mermaid Satin Wedding Dress with Buttons, Style WG4016 available to order in sizes 0-30, IH8481KUVA, suiting from The Black Tux

If this doesn’t say Hollywood glam, we don’t know what does! Clean lines and sleek satin pair up for a mermaid wedding dress that elongates your figure and enhances curves, for a stunning red carpet-worthy wedding day look. The illusion plunge, curved V-neckline is paired with a structured, exposed back for a sexy touch that’s gorgeous from all angles. Plus, your fav accessories, a bold red lip, and throwback Benz are all you need to bring this classic Hollywood glam look to life.

Modern Lace Lover

Illusion Plunge Long Sleeve Lace Wedding Dress, MS251247, available to order in sizes 0-30, suiting from The Black Tux

A sunset atop the hills is an ideal finish to this Southern California wedding inspiration shoot. And only an equally-as-picturesque gown will do! This vintage-inspired long sleeve sheath features allover soft floral lace, with carefully placed beaded lace appliques on the bodice and throughout the skirt. A lower-than-low illusion plunge neckline is a modern touch to this nostalgic gown. Finally, the warm Ivory hue is reminiscent of the setting sun.

Feeling inspired by these glamorous gowns? Well, we’ve still got more to share! So stay tuned as we head to Atlanta next week to catch up with Sabrina of @sabrinamolu to see more of the collection! Until then, check out these styles and more new arrivals on davidsbridal.com, or make an appointment at your nearest David’s Bridal!

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For our Spring 2018 Galina collection creative shoot, we packed up some beautifully simple wedding dresses and headed to the desert to create the most breathtaking outdoor wedding scenes. We envisioned an easy-going bride with a past of spontaneously packing up and hitting the road, sleeping under the stars, and living in the moment and brought that unscripted vibe to her wedding day. Set in  Joshua Tree and surrounded by raw beauty, she’s ready to begin the next adventure with her partner and friends by her side.

Can we talk about this scenery? A nature-lovers dream! Rock formations and actual Joshua trees serves as the altar for this outdoor wedding. In addition to being picturesque, they provided our crew with some much needed shade in the stifling August heat.

Now, on to the dresses. For the bride, both gowns  featured soft floral details, a trend you’ll find in many of the refreshingly simple wedding dresses in the Galina collection. The first dress has 3D florals scattered across the  bodice and illusion corseted back. The second dress is an all-over, floral lace halter dress with a breezy back detail, perfect for a warm-weather wedding.  The bridesmaids wore bold brights, including flowy jumpsuits (!), and printed heels, to complement the Galina bride’s relaxed, eclectic style.

Girl gang, out. Stay tuned for more behind-the-scenes featuring new wedding dresses and bridesmaid dresses from our Spring collections.

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Who What Wear, the elevated online destination for aspirational yet accessible fashion content, shared an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at our Spring 2018 Galina Collection campaign shoot in Joshua Tree National Park. The editors at Who What Wear speak with our design team about inspiration behind this season’s collection. They discuss adventure, travel, bridal trends and who we see as our Galina girl.

Dan Rentillo, Vice President of design and product development, explains that this season’s campaign was inspired by a couple seeking adventure, experience, and travel. Hosting the photo shoot at Joshua Tree seemed so fitting to our team. A dramatic desert with the expansive open sky and amazing natural light is the perfect backdrop to narrate the Spring 2018 Galina story and highlight new Galina wedding dresses.

Defining our Galina bride as eclectic, free-spirited, playful, and fresh, this season we address her style evolution. Focusing on the ease of this collection, Spring 2018 offers the Galina bride flowier shapes, lighter fabrics and plenty of vintage Boho wedding dress styles. Although Galina is a cohesive collection, each dress is individual and has unique fabric accents.

Read more about Galina Spring 2018 Collection and check out Who What Wear’s behind the scenes look here.

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The most beautiful member of the bridal party is undeniably the bride, but the sweetest is the flower girl. For our Spring 2018 David’s Bridal Collection creative photo shoot, our traditional bride is joined by her flower girls outside after the ceremony, where the energy is exuberant and care-free. A lush green lawn makes for the perfect playground for the girls and puppies to bound around on with this classic bride in tow!

Flower girls are a timeless wedding tradition and we think the more flower girls, the better! The tiny attendants’ looks incorporated color, a trend we are loving from the little ‘maids to the bride. Whether their dresses match the rest of the bridesmaids or tie in the wedding color scheme with a coordinating sash, these flower girl dresses are cartwheel-tested and approved.

We’re a big fan of pets being a part of the wedding, and Steve the Pomeranian and Penny Lane the Corgi rounded out the bridal party as ring-bearers for our faux backyard garden nuptials. And their adorable mini-tuxes and bow ties had them looking the part. If this doesn’t convince you to include your pup in your ceremony, we don’t know what will!

Finally, we can’t forget to talk about the gorgeous gowns in the David’s Bridal Collection. Flattering necklines, classic silhouettes, and stunning back interest are just a few of the dress details captured for this shoot (can we talk about that bow?). In addition to these, you can expect even more coveted details like beaded bodices and full skirts from the rest of the assortment come 2018.

Remember the cartwheels we mentioned? Everyone, from our models to our crew, got in on the dizzying fun to celebrate the end of a gorgeous shoot!

Stay tuned for more behind-the-scenes featuring new wedding dresses and bridesmaid dresses from our Spring collections.

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Each season, our creative team picks a new destination as the backdrop for the beautiful images you see on our website, social media, in our advertising and here on our blog! For fall? Mexico! We’re sharing a first look at our most recent campaign shoot, and more importantly, our newest collection of wedding gowns and bridesmaid dresses. We started the series with classic wedding dress from the David’s Bridal Collection followed by casual wedding dresses featured in a faux destination wedding. Then we shared an intimate look at dramatic Galina Signature wedding dresses, and we’re rounding out this portion of the series with romantic wedding dresses from the Melissa Sweet collection.

Our Melissa Sweet bride is thoughtful, poetic and a true romantic.  We imagined her wedding on an enchanting garden estate surrounded by her closest friends and family. Hacienda Petac welcomed us with its historic charm and spellbinding natural environment.   The artisanal and vintage-inspired details of each Melissa Sweet gown sparkled in the late afternoon sunlight.

Hacienda Petac’s grounds’ winding trails and lush greenery made it feel like a secret garden.

The bride’s first look features a lace A-line weding dress with floral applique, hand beading and a soft blush underlay, which gives the dress a warm glow.  A lace cathedral veil with scalloped trim adds an heirloom quality to the look.

The floral theme and dimensional texture on this Melissa Sweet gown and lace trimmed veil mirrored the garden setting.

Next, the bride wears a linear lace wedding dress with sheer long sleeves and a deep V neck.  Paired with an airy raw edge cathedral veil and vintage inspired accessories, the bride looks effortlessly elegant.

To complement the romantic wedding dresses, bridesmaids wear romantic bridesmaid dresses with soft flowy silhouettes and feminine details, like lace and ruffles. Delicate pearl headbands add a touch of whimsy.

Matching hair accessories work when bridesmaids wear mismatched dresses.

The Fall 2017 Melissa Sweet photo shoot was especially fun because it featured a full bridal party – bride and groom, bridesmaids, groomsman, Mother of the Bride and even two adorable flower girls!

The crew putting finishing touches on one of the flower girls. Her sash coordinates with the bridesmaid dresses’ color palette and lace flats match the lacy dress.

In the final scene, we created a family-style table setting.  Twinkle lights and woven lanterns added to the magical mood.  The bride wears a strapless tiered chiffon A-line wedding dress with sequinned lace bodice and beautiful movement – perfect for dancing the night away!

Behind-the-scenes staging an evening reception scene in a shady nook with extra lighting to enhance the glow.

Brides seeking romantic, vintage-inspired details and a touch of shimmer will fall in love with the Melissa Sweet collection.

P.S. If these photos have you craving intimate nuptuals of your own, check out our tips for planning a small wedding.

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Each season, our creative team picks a new destination as the backdrop for the beautiful images you see on our website, social media, in our advertising and here on our blog! For fall? Mexico! We’re sharing a first look at our most recent campaign shoot, and more importantly, our newest collection of wedding gowns and bridesmaid dresses. We started the series with a look at classic wedding dress from the David’s Bridal Collection followed by casual wedding dresses featured in a faux destination wedding. Now we’re sharing an intimate look at the dramatic wedding dresses in the new Galina Signature collection.

Our Galina Signature bride is independent, confident and a bit daring. For the first scene, we set her alone in her dressing room for a few moments of reflection before her ceremony. Hacienda Katanchel, once a 17th century palace and now a deluxe hotel, set the stage for curve-hugging silhouettes, sexy illusion details and glamorous beading.

What’s hotter, the tropical jungle climate of the Yucatán or this sultry bride?

The first look features a plunging illusion bodice lace wedding dress with a sheath silhouette. The nude mesh lining on this dramatic wedding dress creates a barely-there backdrop for beautiful beaded lace. A gorgeous open illusion back trimmed with scalloped lace makes this dress dazzling from front and back.

Taking in a tranquil courtyard at historic Hacienda Katanchal.

Next, our bride dons a beaded illusion and crepe sheath wedding dress and is joined by one of her bridesmaids. At first glance, this chic crepe gown is relatively unadorned; a closer look reveals illusion panels with swirling beading on the sides, back and train making this one of our favorite dramatic wedding dresses.

A deep green hue (Juniper) is a bit unexpected but just as sophisticated as black or navy.

In contrast to the captivating details of both Galina Signature wedding dresses, bridesmaids wear long dresses with minimalist details making for a sophisticated and modern bridal party.

This collection is made for the trendy bride who wants to make a bold statement on her wedding day. We’ll be sharing more behind-the-scenes from set soon! In the meantime, check out our new Fall wedding dresses and bridesmaid dresses!

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Each season, our creative team picks a new destination as the backdrop for the beautiful images you see on our website, social media, in our advertising and here on our blog! For fall? Mexico! We’re sharing a first look at our most recent campaign shoot, and more importantly, our newest collection of wedding gowns and bridesmaid dresses. We started the series with a look at classic wedding dress from the David’s Bridal Collection. Next up is an imagined destination wedding featuring casual wedding dresses from our Galina and DB Studio collections.

We brought our free-spirited and playful bride to the vibrant streets of the city of Merida. The sun-washed buildings and varied architecture provide a laid-back atmosphere for a breezy, fun-filled destination wedding. Throughout the shoot, our bride wears an assortment of lacy gowns and dresses suitable for a more casual affair. Paired with artisanal accessories and colorful accents, the looks reflect her eclectic personal style.

Pink shoes feel fresh paired with a floral lace wedding dress in an easy silhouette.

In the first scene, she’s filled with excitement and anticipation as she steals an intimate “first look” with her groom before the ceremony. The bride wears a vintage-inspired lace wedding dress with short sleeves with a open back detail. It’s almost like the bridal equivalent of a T-shirt! Note the groom’s sneaks to match the relaxed vibe.

It was extra easy to capture the models’ chemistry since they were a real-life couple.

Next, our bride and her bridal party meet up with a band for a festive stroll celebrating the newlyweds. The bride wears a flower lace V-neck wedding dress with empire waist and the bridesmaids wear mismatched bridesmaids dresses in bold hues.

Making a scene on the streets of Merida during our Fall 2017 campaign shoot.

Finally, the bride waits for her groom by their getaway car in a plunging lace halter ball gown, ready to embark on their next adventure.

How fun is this pink and green vintage Volkswagen beetle?

This shoot has us dreaming of a destination wedding! More behind-the-scenes featuring new wedding dresses and bridesmaid dresses from our Fall collections coming soon.

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Each season, our creative team picks a new destination as the backdrop for the beautiful images you see on our website, social media, in our advertising and here on our blog! For fall? Mexico! We’re sharing a first look at our most recent campaign shoot, and more importantly, our newest collection of wedding gowns and bridesmaid dresses. First up are classic wedding dresses from the David’s Bridal Collection.

Optimistic and approachable, the David’s Bridal bride is a gal everyone wants to be friends with. Her style is reflected in gowns that stand the test of time: polished shapes, feminine details and practical touches (think pockets!). This year, our photo shoot takes the David’s Bridal bride to a gorgeous church in the Yucatan region of Mexico. The architecture mimics the structural lines in our namesake collection, while the charming rose colored walls are the perfect backdrop for our burgundy bridesmaids and coordinating florals. Simply put, this destination provided beautiful contrast for our effortlessly elegant bride.

Gorgeous architecture at Convento de San Bernardino, the set for our Fall 2017 David’s Bridal Collection photo shoot.

First, dress one is a beautifully simplistic satin ball gown featuring a V-neck and cumberbund style waist. When paired with matching ‘maids dresses in this season’s hottest color, wine, and a trendy high-low hem, this bridal party is both timeless and modern.

Looking lovely in a satin ball gown (it’s under $600!) and wine bridesmaid dresses.

Next, with the help of the team behind the beauty, our bride changed into another fave from our Fall 2017 David’s Bridal Collection. An illusion lace and satin mermaid wedding dress that offers a bit more coverage with a lace bodice and cap sleeves. And when paired with a rhinestone sash and mantilla veil, this look will never go out of style.

Taking the phrase ‘it takes a village’ to a whole new level for a picture-perfect second look at the Fall 2017 David’s Bridal Collection photo shoot.

So beautiful, right? Stay tuned for more behind-the-scenes featuring new wedding dresses and bridesmaid dresses from our Fall collections.

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