LR Stories

With roots in Andalusia, choosing Seville meant celebrating at home, with most of their guests traveling down from the north of Spain to join them. Lucía and David kept the most special details a secret, surprising their guests with thoughtful fixtures at every turn, and everything fell into place perfectly – down to the bride's love-at-first-sight wedding shoes. Read on for the story behind the Andalusian dream day now.

Having first imagined their nuptials under endless Tusvan sunshine, Anna and Josh found Italy at home. The Yorkshire couple held the wedding of their dreams at Middleton Lodge Estate, replete with elegant walled gardens and all the charm of la dolce vita. Read on for every detail behind their bespoke ceremony now from "princess shoes" to "I do."

After three years living together in sunny Sydney, Australia, Natasha and Josh came home to England for their lovely London wedding, planned perfectly down to the proper pub lunch. Read on for every detail behind their dreamy city ceremony, from "I do" at Old Marylebone Town Hall to two pairs of pleated heels.

When it came time for their "I do," Indie and Matt traded city skies for mountain views, traveling from Auckland to Queenstown for a wedding under the stars. The bride wore a custom corset and skirt — cleverly designed for three different looks throughout the day — paired with our Margot heels, a choice made a full year before the ceremony. Read on for every detail behind their stunning New Zealand nuptials.

When Danya says her bridal shoes were meant to be, she means it. Our pointed-toe Layla mule matched her dress perfectly, and the rest of her New York dream day followed suit. Follow along for the secrets behind the bride’s bespoke Brooklyn ceremony. 

Both raised by the ocean, Malak and Mike returned to the seaside for a dream-come-true wedding in the groom's hometown. Backed by Suffolk's coastline, the bride said I do in a custom-made dress and satin shoes she'd chosen as her "something blue," a picture perfect scene right down to the surprise musical performance of "Oliver" — read on as Malak shares every detail behind her day now.

When it came time to say “I do,” Abby and Kevin kept it close to home. An intimate ceremony in the couple’s backyard felt perfect, and the rest fell into place — from the dress Abby bought off the rack to the perfect gold latticed shoes to match. Read on for the full story behind her day now.

A wedding photographer by day, Julie was no stranger to weddings when it came time for her “I do.” She and Mike had a clear vision for their dream day — an intimate ceremony overlooking Tomales Bay, meaningful moments with family and friends and outfits they’d feel their best in, down to Julie’s bow heels. Read on for the bride’s full story now. 

Both graduates of the Royal Academy of Music, Olivia and Finn crafted their ceremony like a symphony. An opera singer and conductor by trade, the bride and groom infused their perfect day with notes of their personal love story, holding their dream wedding at Lincoln Cathedral, where the bride grew up as a chorister. Read on for Olivia’s story behind her Lincolnshire wedding now.

As with all good love stories, the details of Loui and Jimmy's wedding day fell seamlessly into place. The first dress the bride tried fit her perfectly, the couple selected their breathtaking Puglia venu sight unseen and Loui found her dream shoes before she sent out save the dates. Some things are just meant to be — read on for the full story now.

Nestled in the hills just outside of Barcelona stands Masia Cabellut, a white-washed villa backed by olive groves and lavender fields, ready-made for romance and perfect for Michelle and Chris's wedding day. Team LR's very own, Michelle shared all the details behind her dream ceremony in the Mediterranean countryside, perfect down to her custom-made heels.

When James proposed to Emma, the rest fell easily into place. They’d be married at the Orangery in Holland Park, where James grew up, Emma’s wedding dress would be timeless, elegant, and unique, and she’d find a pair of shoes to match from the brand whose heels she’d been loving for years. Read on for the bride’s story behind her dream day now.

A handmade, hometown wedding in Geneva, Switzerland, Anouck and Pol's ceremony was replete with personal details, from the wedding invitations drawn by the groom to custom tablecloths, courtesy of their witness. Read on for the full story below.

Having met in grad school, Lindsay and Ben returned to Charlottesville, Virginia to say "I do" where their love story began, surrounded by family and backed by green rolling hills. Read along as Lindsay shares the story behind her perfect day, from a secret first dance to the bridal shoes she wore all night long.

In planning their perfect ceremony, Sophie and Andrew took care to stay true to themselves at every turn. The result was an intimate celebration at Auckland's French Cafe, replete with signature details — from bespoke chocolate boxes, stationery designed by the bride, and bow shoes she'd loved long before walking down the aisle. Read on for Sophie's story behind her dream day now. 

Every part of Nina and Haley’s wedding was personal and perfect. Held at a chateau they’d fallen in love with before they were engaged, the couple’s four-day celebration was replete with bespoke details, hand-picked with love — local wildflower bouquets arranged by their families, a wood-fired feast by their best friend, and carefully styled wedding looks, beautiful down to the cream satin bows. Read on for the brides’ story behind their special ceremony in the French countryside now. 

In dreaming up her perfect wedding day, Abby delighted in the details — and it shows. From the custom-designed dress reconstructed from her grandmother’s gown and bouquets full of local blooms to the bow shoes she fell in love with at first sight, every part of Abby and Pedro’s Berkshires ceremony was completely personal and utterly special. Read on for the bride’s story behind the celebration now.

With their New York love story already a decade in the making, Sam and Gabe stayed in the city for their ceremony. They held their romantic old-world wedding at the iconic Bowery Hotel, curating a celebration replete with signature details. Read on for Sam’s secrets behind her dream day now. 

After a story-book proposal in Tuscany, Katherine and Jules looked to the olive groves of their native New Zealand for a sun-soaked ceremony on Waiheke Island. With just thirty on the guest list, a bespoke wedding dress and ballet flats the bride can’t wait to wear again and again, the couple’s intimate nuptials were perfect from start to getaway car. Read on for Katherine’s story behind the day now.

From their first getaway to their engagement, Jess and Laney look to Hawkes Bay, New Zealand for their most special moments — and their wedding day was no exception. The brides were married in an intimate ceremony on the country’s coast during a celebration replete with bespoke, special details, pleated heels notwithstanding. Read along for Jess’s story behind her perfect weekend now.

A master’s program in Italy left Payton and Gavin with more than just degrees — the couple returned to the states with a newfound love for Italian culture, and even stronger love for one another. Years later, the northern town would make the perfect backdrop for their dream wedding full of personal details and special surprises the bride and groom will never forget. Read on as Payton shares the story of the celebration, from a traditional millefoglie cake to pleated heels to match.

The perfect wedding represents a couple completely. For Mathilde and Antoine, that was no small task, both sharing strong ties to Spain, France, England and America. Their resulting ceremony was a breathtaking collage of traditions and personal touches, held in the town Mathilde’s parents were married before her. Read on as the bride shares every detail behind her chateau love story, featuring our pleats as her dream “something blue.”

Hailey hadn’t planned to be there that day. She was filling in for a friend who had double booked herself, working as a production assistant on a commercial shoot. But she was certainly meant to be there — it’s where she met Drew. Years later, after a romantic proposal on Dublin’s James Joyce Bridge, the couple were married in the backyard of Hailey’s family home. Read on for the details behind the ceremony, from secret vows to the diamanté mid-heels the bride can’t wait to wear again.

When Beatriz and Diogo chose to be married at Quinta do Alto, the rest fell into place. Backed by the bride’s family home, their wedding would be an ode to tradition, to family history, and to the future they’d build together, surrounded by everyone they love. Read on for Beatriz’s story behind her stunning southern Portuguese ceremony, complete with bow shoes so beautiful, she hemmed her dress to let them shine.

Held in their happy place, Martha and Patrick's lakeside wedding was everything they'd dreamed — endlessly romantic, backed by breathtaking views the couple couldn't wait to share. Read on for Martha's story behind her perfect day, from a custom-designed dress, a surprise dance routine and her pleated Camellia heels — the sweetest "something blue."

Held in her hometown of Birmingham, Michigan, Olivia’s wedding was a dream come true – the perfect realization of the bride’s creative vision for her perfect celebration. From dance lessons, to pre-ceremony moments in her childhood home, to the pleated bow shoes she’ll wear for years to come, read on for Olivia’s story behind her day now.

Isabel jokes that “journey” was the word of the day at her London wedding — but there’s no better way to describe her love story. Read on as Isabel shares the most special details — including the pleated shoes of her dreams

There's nothing like a New York wedding. Read on as Eliana shares the secrets behind her city hall elopement, from vintage gown to the shoe she'll wear for years to come.

Lynzi and Ryan’s wedding was steeped in history — held in the oldest church in Philadelphia, the city in which they fell in love. The details are all textbook, too. Read on as Lynzi shares the story behind her perfect day, from her heirloom accessories to the platform pleated heels she bought before she’d even gone dress shopping.

A shared love for travel, a fascination with India, and dreams of an intimate wedding lead Jolene and Pat to their perfect Jaipur elopment, held in the city's stunning Villa Palladio. Read on as Jolene shares the story behind her ceremony, complete with a bespoke gown and four pairs of Camellia heels.

Claire came home to Connecticut for her country club ceremony. She dreamed of getting married at Stanwich since she was five years old, and her husband-to-be thought it was perfect, too. Read on for Claire's story behind the day, from dream shoes to '99 Red Balloons.'

After falling in love in Los Angeles, Alexis and Ryan returned to the bride's childhood home in the Catskills for their stunning Summer wedding. Read on as Alexis shares her favorite details from the weekend-long fete, complete with added shine from our rhinestone-studded Mikel heel. 

After a civil ceremony in their native UK, Lucy and Chris travelled to Cognac, France for a ceremony in their "happy place." Read on for Lucy's story of her chateau celebration, made even more special for the shoes she wore all night long.

A wedding between two jewelry designers in the Golden Gate city was destined to be dazzling, but Phoebe and Lucas’s San Francisco ceremony was above and beyond. Read on for the bride’s story of the day, complete with one-of-a-kind gowns, Rococo interiors, and our stunning Selina platform.

After a decade of dating, Sophie and Darren tied the knot at Wyresdale Park, mere miles away from the coastal towns in which they grew up. Follow along for Sophie's story behind the day, from pleated heels, to perfect palettes, to the ceremony moments she'll never forget.

A sunshine-drenched dress, our champagne mules, and a City Hall ceremony in the place they've called home for a decade. Read on for Tanni's story behind her wedding day now 

Nestled beneath redstone cliffs, Lauren and Matt were married in a ceremony unlike any other, made bespoke by design. From the dress, crafted by Lauren's sister, to the handmade details by the bride herself, the Colorado-based couple created a day they'll never forget. Read on Lauren's story behind their celebration now.

In the months preceding her wedding day, Sharna fell in love at first sight over and over again — with the venue, the dress, and finally, the shoes. Read on for the story of Sharna and Luke’s Somerset ceremony now.

Following a fairytale proposal in the Cotswolds, Emma said "yes" to her dream wedding shoe, too, buying our Camellia as soon as she returned home to Brooklyn. The rest of her quintessential countryside wedding fell into place seamlessly, with so many loved ones eager to lend a hand. Read on for the story of Emma and Alex's garden wedding now.

Though they met in Los Angeles, when it came time to pick a place for their wedding, Nathalie and Adam returned to the Catskills, a locale with which they'd both fallen in love. Their weekend-long celebration was inevitably breathtaking, with a ceremony surrounded by lush forest greens and our pleated Dahlia as the bride's "something blue." Read on for Nathalie's story of her dream day now!

Held just steps from the bride's hometown, Alba and Ricardo's summer wedding was destined to be special, made more so by the personal touches at every turn. Read on for Alba's story of her Catalonian celebration, handmade with love from start to finish.

Though they all donned matching Doen gowns, India’s bridesmaids made their ensembles their own, each selecting their personal favorite pairs from our collection to complete their wedding day looks. Step inside the bridal parties shoes — read on to discover their most-loved moments, dance floor memories, and more!

Held in the hills of the British countryside, India and James’s weekend-long wedding was infused with romance from its inception, the couple’s “I do’s” backed by stunning Somerset scenes. Read on for India’s description of her dream nuptials, complete with four outfit changes and two pairs of most-loved LR shoes! 

Though they were married one year prior in an intimate backyard ceremony, Sarah and Ryan felt their wedding wasn't complete. Cue: a Catskills ceremony for the ages, held in a locale essential to the couple's love story. Read on as Sarah shares the details behind her day.

Held at Charlotte's historic VanLandingham Estate, Lauren and Chris's garden-side ceremony was completely charming, filled with moments the couple will never forget. Follow along for Lauren's story of her wedding day now.

Having landed on a dream venue, dress, and pleated heels well before their engagment, it's no wonder Patricia and Jimmy's perfect day fell into place with ease. Read on for the bride's story behind her Brinsop Court wedding now.

A wedding cake maker by day, Lucy baked a tiered masterpiece for her own Marlyebone nuptials. Read on for the story behind her homemade dream day, from favorite moments to perfect pleated shoes.

Reconnecting years after their shared childhood in Bermuda, Avalon and Matt fell in love in London between trips to the English countryside. There, in the new hometown they made together, the couple hosted a weekend-long wedding at Barnsley House in the Cotswolds. Read on for Avalon's description of her dream-come-true. 

With two dresses of her mother's design and decor inspired by her wedding-day Camellia heels, Nina's Auckland nuptials were utterly bespoke, every detail custom-made to reflect her love story. Read on for her story of the celebration now.

Held in their hometown of Clerkenwell, Nikki and Andrew's intimate 30-person ceremony was undeniably special, with details hand-picked by the bride herself. Read on for Nikki's story behind her neighborhood nuptials now!