If the pictures I've seen of the stores and of the products are anything to go by, this is a magical lush experience. If you were not giddy about planning a wedding before, you will be once you see everything they offer.
Their "about" page spells out their philosophy as:
Our roots are with Anthropologie, so a passion for experience and creating one-of-a-kind moments runs deep. But our offering speaks more to the not-so-everyday occasions—ours is a voice that celebrates a woman’s most anticipated milestones. And one that gives tradition a twist.
We want, more than anything, to help a woman create an event that reflects her own unique perspective… to a tee. We want to give a bride that edit she’s been searching for—with heirloom-quality wedding gowns, artisanal hair adornments, footwear, and lingerie. And we want happy bridesmaids—in mix-and-match frocks with rich hues and unexpected details.
But it goes beyond the dress. Our goal, and the reason we drape, fold, bustle, and stitch, is to start a conversation with our customer—to build a resource where she can come to find inspiration and to share with those closest to her, as well as our broader coterie. BHLDN’s story is unfolding; and we’ll look to our customer for cues and guidance going forward.
There are no checkboxes. No fill-in-the-blanks. On the contrary, we think a moment should be as layered and dimensional as the woman standing within it.
How lovely.
While I'm far from my wedding planning days, I am still interested in pretty headpieces, gloves and, of course, beautiful shoes.
And, oh, do they have beautiful shoes. Most are in shades of cream and white but a large number of them are picking up on the trend of injecting a surprise pop of color with a shoe in blue, green or even gold.
I had to get a few pairs. They were too pretty to pass up.
The first pair were the Stratosphere Mary Janes from Chie Mihara. I think they will be adorable with dresses but imagine having glittery stars on your feet as you walked down an aisle or twirled on the dance floor.
I was enraptured by the color of these saffron slingbacks from Something Bleu. I love satin heels and these seem to glow. I love the playful yet elegant bow too. I'm going to pair these up with cobalt and brown and maybe even pink.
And I couldn't pass up these d'Orsay peep-toes made with vintage polka-dot fabric and gem-encrusted bows. Limited edition pumps from Bettye Muller? Yes please and thank you.
I'm not planning my wedding (maybe I need a vow renewal!) but wearing these heels is sure to make it feel like a special day. I may have to go back to find some equally pretty accessories and see what new styles they discover next.
