Nov 13

Eddy K Bride Abbey in Italia style Olive & Sky style Lennox

Woman in eddy K gown with jacket with groom in foggy field

Ceremony Dress: Olive | EK1515

Reception Dress: Lennox | SKY436

Bridal Store: Bridal & Formal in Cincinnati, OH

Photo & Video: Eden Photo

Hair Stylist: Katie Zeek

Makeup Artist: Lulu L’amour by Liv

Ceremony & Reception: Private Residence in Lake Erie

Wedding planner: Bee For The Day

Wedding theme: Wildflower Garden Party

I had no idea what designer or style gown I wanted when I went in for my appointment at Bridal and Formal. I probably tried on 50 different gowns and started feeling a little discouraged until my consultant (Sam) pulled out the most stunning Eddy K dress (Olive). It was elegant and classic in the front but had a pop of fun details with the lace in the back. It was an incredible ball gown and I was in awe of it when I put it on. I don’t cry often but I definitely shed some tears and knew it was the one! After purchasing the gown I went home and spent some time thinking about my wedding day and decided I wanted to go back and get a reception dress that was different than the classic and elegant ball gown I chose for my ceremony. I made an appointment and went back to see Sam at Bridal and Formal again. I walked in with the plan of just picking a short dress for me to change into as an “exit dress” until Sam pulled a jaw dropping fit and flare Eddy K dress- it had the most beautiful details and I knew I had to try it on (Lennox). I was worried it would feel super heavy or uncomfortable because of the beaded details & I usually don’t go for fitted dresses as I worried it wouldn’t flatter my body. But I was WRONG- this dress was truly lightweight and when worn, and the material / beading was so flattering. I never knew I could feel that confident in a fitted dress. I kept saying “the designers definitely knew what they were doing with this dress”. Honestly, it was the best experience dress shopping. I didn’t plan to buy two specific Eddy K dresses- I didn’t even ask for only Eddy K options when I went back for my second dress. But after trying on a bunch of different designers I always found myself drawn back to the Eddy K designs- it felt like they were made for me! I felt like an actual princess in my ceremony gown on my wedding day- the Olive gown truly gave me the “wow” moment I wanted while walking down the aisle to Conner. And when I made the change into my reception dress after cocktail hour, I felt like the most beautiful and fun dancing queen! The material for the Lennox gown was so flexible and I was able to dance and have the best time at my reception and truly live in the moment fully because of how comfortable it was! - Abbey