Real Bride Story · London Wedding · Bell Sleeve Lace Dress
A London Wedding That Perfectly Captures the Spirit of Bohemian Bridal
This real wedding story features bride Laura, who chose a bell sleeve lace wedding dress for her London celebration. Relaxed, intimate, and deeply personal, her day reflects what modern bohemian wedding dresses are truly about: ease, authenticity, and beauty that never feels forced.
Soft lace. Bell sleeves. The kind of ease that looks effortless in photos and feels effortless in real life.
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This wedding took place in London, and the lovely bride Laura wore our iconic bell sleeve lace maxi wedding dress in white for a celebration that felt intimate, relaxed, and completely personal.
If you’re drawn to a dress that moves, breathes, and feels like you, you’re already in the world of bohemian wedding dresses . For us, “bohemian” isn’t a costume. It’s softness, ease, and intention. It’s lace that feels real on the skin, and silhouettes that don’t fight your body.
Laura was kind enough to share the full collection of her wedding photos. I’m featuring the images that highlight the couple and the feeling of the day. Even without the guest photos and the dancing, you can still feel it: sweet, fun, and relaxed in the best way.
“I started the process as a reluctant bride… Once the date drew nearer I decided upon the 1970s hippy bride look.”
— Laura
That line says everything. Bohemian bridal is the freedom to choose what feels true, not what looks “correct.” It’s why so many brides who start with a “simple” or “vintage” idea end up falling for lace, texture, and movement. If you love this feeling, you’ll likely also want to browse our long sleeve wedding dresses and our curated collection of lace wedding dresses .
And if you’re the bride who wants something a little less expected, you’re in good company. Explore our non-traditional wedding dresses , or start with our unique wedding dresses collection for designs that don’t blend in.
Real bride Laura in our bell sleeve lace wedding dress, London
The bell sleeve lace wedding dress Laura chose is one of those rare designs that feels timeless without trying. Long sleeves that move instead of restrict. Lace that feels soft, not stiff. A silhouette that allows you to breathe, eat, laugh, and exist fully in your wedding day.
This is exactly why brides searching for bohemian wedding dresses are often drawn to long sleeve wedding dresses . The overlap is intentional. Both prioritize comfort, movement, and authenticity over structure or excess.
That same ease and intimacy also shows up beautifully in backyard celebrations like this intimate backyard wedding , where comfort and authenticity lead the way.
“Another pro of the loose fitting 1970s style was that it allowed me to eat, drink, and enjoy the day without worrying about anything else.”
— Laura, Real Bride
Laura’s wedding is a reminder that the most powerful bridal style choices come from trusting yourself. If you’re drawn to ease, lace, and silhouettes that feel like freedom, you’re exactly where you should be.
Explore our full collection of bohemian wedding dresses , browse our most loved lace wedding dresses , or discover non-traditional wedding dresses designed for brides who refuse to disappear into tradition.
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