

Monserate Winery Wedding Venue in Fallbrook: Custom Gowns, Alterations & Bridal Editorial
We were invited into something special by Michelle Cotto of Arenlace Events—a styled shoot that felt less like a production and more like a gathering of people who care deeply about craft. The brief was simple: bring gowns, veils, and accessories that could live beautifully inside one of Monserate Winery’s most cinematic spaces in Fallbrook. We arrived with pieces we’d designed in-house—custom bridal gowns, airy veils, and gloves meant to feel modern but timeless—and a kit fo


Monserate Winery Wedding Editorial: Custom Bridal Gowns, Veils & On-Location Bridal Services in Fallbrook, CA
A playful, backless circle skirt dress in luminous white duchess satin, designed with sculptural volume and fluid movement. Floral appliqué detailed with silver glass beading traces the neckline and cascades through the skirt, catching the light with a soft, ocean-inspired shimmer. A structured netting layer beneath creates shape and lift, while a sheer organza hem softens the silhouette and reveals subtle glimpses of skin. Appliqué extending onto the organza adds a playful,


Kid-Free Wedding?
This is always a hot topic every year. It never fails that your sister or a distant cousin with several kids and "no sitter" will call and make a huge fuss about her kids not being invited to your wedding. The only thing you have to say is " It's our wedding. If you won't find a sitter (aka her husband's family) you will be missed." That usually does the trick. Look if people can't respect your wishes, boundaries and such, do you want them at your wedding? I'm sure that you c
Unveiling Your Curves: The Booty Pop Alteration Trick for Mermaid and Drop Waist Gowns
The "Booty Pop" alteration technique—a little secret our team swears by to transform mermaid or drop waist gowns and showcase the curves...
Navigating Wedding Preparations: Dealing with Difficult Relatives
Encountering challenging relatives is a common experience that many of us can relate to. Whether it's a mom, stepmom, sister, stepsister,...


Custom Embroidery for your Bridal Wardrobe
From our previous post, the fashion show was a great time to put our designer cap on. I sketched out eight different looks for jackets...


So I've been up to no good. Just kidding!
Our bestie Veronica at MiCasaBridal asked if I would help with her fashion show and of course I said "Yes". Now I've worked with Veronica...


How much can a wedding dress be altered?
How much can a wedding dress be altered?
You can size up or down a couple of sizes, here's why...


How much does it cost to get a wedding dress altered?
How much does it cost to get a wedding dress altered? It varies from gown to gown...


It's Just a Number
Don't be a Liv... I often see clients be discouraged by the number on the tag inside their gown. The truth is those numbers vary from...
















