Designer Spotlight

Liancarlo, Venetian Light

New York Bridal Market is just a few days away. As we prep to meet with our favorite designers they are prepping, too! Liancarlo (whose exquisite designs are all Made in the USA) spared a moment to share with brides a little more about his upcoming collection. In this video you can see the attention to detail and the artistic influence that artist and designer, Carlos Ramirez brings to every dress he designs.

In his upcoming collection, Venetian Light, the designer was inspired by the ethereal light that covers the city of Venice. During a recent trip to Italy he discovered the way that light diffuses subtle coloring on the landscape of the country. The elements of light and color are portrayed in the softness of the laces and embroidery used on the wedding dresses as well as the movement from the overall structure of the gowns.

View the latest video from Liancarlo here!

Enjoy the latest video from Liancarlo and we look forward to sharing even more special elements of his newest wedding dress collection with you after Market!

-Elise

Featured Designer: Reem Acra

Reem Acra's Kansas City Address for Wedding Dresses

That's right if you are looking for an exquisite wedding dress, look no further than Reem Acra. Laura's Couture Collection is proud to exclusively house these high end wedding dresses in Kansas City. The design is unbeatable with rich fabrics and intricate hand beading. To add even more value to how fantastic these wedding dresses are, they are made in the USA, too! It truly can't get much better then that. Reem Acra designs epitomize global glamour with her sense of luxury and regal deigns with an element of modern aesthetic. She truly captures what makes a woman look and feel beautiful on her wedding day.  It has been an exciting time at Laura's Couture Collection as we see our own collection of Reem Acra wedding dresses grow within our store. These  really our one-of-a-kind styles to our Kansas City brides. Make your appointment today to view the wedding dresses in our Kansas City Showroom.

-Elise

Victoria Nicole Wedding Dresses

Victoria Nicole wedding dresses in Kansas City, February 8-9th. The above wedding dress has dazzling hand bead work with illusion straps and a delicate A-Line skirt.

"Victoria imparts a little of herself into every gown she designs. From the classic organza ball gown  with its exquisite french alencon lace, to the body hugging mermaid silhouette with its ultra contemporary shimmer bead work. Each dress offers a feeling of sophistication and elegance to the bride, qualities that emanate from the entire Spring Collection from Victoria Nicole."
-excerpt from Victoria's Newsletter

Victoria Nicole wedding dresses in Kansas City this weekend. Above, trumpet wedding dress with sequined bodice and full tulle skirt.

Laura's Couture Collections, buyer and owner, Laura Mease, with the designer in NYC.

Victoria, designer of Victoria Nicole wedding dresses, speaks with The Knot corespondent during New York Bridal Week.

We are happy to host such beautiful wedding dresses this weekend for the Kansas City bride. Take a peek below at a few dresses from the Spring Collection and be sure to make your reservation with a wedding stylist at Laura's Couture Collection today!

How is a Couture Gown Made?

Couture, it seems to be a very over-used word in the fashion world and especially in the bridal industry. As you shop and look at the hundreds of weddings dresses offered by designers you are sure to see the word, too. So what does it mean? Why is it important and what actually goes in to making a couture dress? Take a look behind the scenes at the Spring/Summer 2013, Chanel Couture show, and learn a bit more about the art of couture. This footage isn't the hustle and bustle of backstage during the fashion show, it is the real behind the scenes footage of what it takes to create couture.

Chanel & Couture

-Elise

Vera Wang on Weddings - The Dress

"The Divine Obsession"

"For most women a wedding gown represents far more than just a dress. It is also the embodiment of a dream, perhaps one she has nurtured since childhood."

-an excerpt from Vera Wang on Weddings

Vera Wang has been the go to wedding dress designer for celebrities for years. Take a peek at those stars who have worn Vera Wang on thier special day! Will you wear Vera Wang on your wedding day?

Natasha Beddingfield

Ivanka Trump

Lily Aldridge

Hilary Duff



Party on the Rooftop

Victor Harper

Nothing Like a New York Party 

A brisk, New York evening spent on the rooftop of The Empire Hotel was an impeccable way to end the first day of appointments during April's New York Bridal Market. The moment we arrived on the rooftop we knew it would be a fabulous night. Designers Yumi Katsura and Simone Carvalli held the party to introduce the new designer wedding dress collection Victor Harper.

Laura and I setttled into the party and enjoyed hor'derves and signature coacktails as we visited with designers. Meeting with the designer for Victor Harper and learning more about his new line was amazing. He is such a talented, witty and personable man; A true joy to be in his company. The cocktails had fabulous names unique to each designer, too, such as Heavenly Bodies which celebrated the new collection for Yumi Katsura.

While at the party we were able to meet with great people, Grace Ormonde photographer Ed form Zorz Studios spent the evening visited and sharing his work with us. Truly breathtaking images that capture the real emotion of passion.

Enjoying the party at the rooftop of the Empire Hotel, with photographer Ed.

As the sun set, The Empire Hotel Rooftop was the perfect place to watch the lights of the New York City skyline come on. Laura and I were glad we were able to attend this New York party and celebrate the work of the newest line carried at Laura's Couture Collection line, Victor Harper.

-Elise

What Song Should I Play for the Father/Daughter Dance?

Top Ten Tuesday - The Father/Daugher Dance

Chances are your dad has been that special man in your life from day one. During the father/daughter dance it's your time to spend a few special moments with him on your big day, one on one (even if there is a crowd of friends and family watching). It's your time. With the spotlight on the two of you it's important to pick a song that reflects your relationship. Will it be an upbeat and quick song, such as #3, or will it be a more quiet song, #2? It's up to you and your dad. It's a time for you both to enjoy!

Click the link and enjoy our favorite father daughter songs.

10. Hero – Mariah Carey

9. You Raise Me Up – Josh Groban

8. How Sweet It Is – James Taylor

7. Isn’t She Lovely – Stevie Wonder

6. Butterfly Kisses - Bob Dylan

5. Here Comes the Sun – The Beatles

4. Daughters - John Mayer

3. My Girl – The Temptations

2. I Cross My heart – George Straight

1. Forever Young – Rod Stewart

Love Quotes

Happy Tuesday everyone! This post is just barely squeaking by for Laura's Couture Collection's Tuesday list! So for all of our late night owls enjoy these sometimes romantic, sometimes fun, sometimes fashionable quotes on living a fashionable life full of love. By the way, this weeks Top Ten list is in no particular order of favorites, except for number 1, which is a favorite among everyone at Laura's Couture Collection!

Top Ten Tuesday: Love Quotes 


10. "Great love affairs start with champagne." -Honore de Balzac

9. "I have the simplest tastes. I am easily satisfied with the best." -Oscar Wilde

8. "There is no remedy for love than to love more." -Henry David Thoreau

7. "Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening." -Chanel

6. "When you are in love you can’t fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams." -Dr. Seuss

 5. "Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies." -Aristotle

‎4. "To love would be an awfully big adventure." -Peter Pan, J.M. Barrie

3. "A kiss is a lovely trick designed by nature to stop speech when words become superfluous." -Ingrid Bergman

2. "Love many things, for therein lies the true strength, and whosoever loves much performs much, and can accomplish much, and what is done in love is done well." -Vincent van Gogh

1. "I love you."

Yumi Katsura

Yumi Katsura takes couture to another level.

See the amazing wedding dresses for the first time in Kansas City during our exclusive trunk show engagement. And before you call and make your appointment be sure to catch a glimpse of their runway show!

-Laura's Couture, 913-631-3010