For The Bride Who Was Never Meant To Fit In.


It didn’t start with a dream of bridal.

It started with a dream of freedom.


Yanique, founder of Dreamers & Lovers
Yanique, founder and designer of Dreamers & Lovers, in her studio.

The spare bedroom was never meant to be a studio. But there I was, twin toddlers napping in the next room, and the hum of my sewing machine filling the air. Sunlight streamed in through the blinds, catching dust motes as they floated above fabric rolls leaning against the wall.

A secondhand dress form stood in the corner, wearing an off-white crochet lace dress with raw scalloped edges. It was imperfect and beautiful. And it felt like a beginning.

Before that, I had spent years in high fashion, even managing a Chanel boutique. I had seen luxury up close. But deep down, I longed for something else.

I wanted to make things with soul.

So I started creating for myself. Pieces that felt like freedom. Dresses that didn’t follow rules or fit into categories. I listed a few on Etsy and quietly hoped someone out there would understand.

Then the messages started. One woman wrote, “I wore your dress to my wedding. I’ve never felt more myself.” Another said, “I cried when I opened the box. I didn’t even know why.”

I hadn’t meant to step into bridal. But somehow, bridal found me. And in that moment, I understood something that changed everything.

I wasn’t just making dresses. I was helping women remember who they are.

At Dreamers & Lovers, we don’t believe in dressing brides up as someone they’re not. We believe your wedding dress should feel like an extension of your soul—like something you’d wear barefoot in a field or dancing in your living room, because it feels like you.

This isn’t mass-produced. It’s not stiff or overdone. It’s intentional, soulful, and made for transformation.

Each gown is still crafted in our California studio by a small, passionate team. Women who care deeply about the process, the details, and the journey behind every stitch.

Because we know this: You don’t have to fit in to be unforgettable.

You didn’t lose your magic. You just got quiet for a little while.

And your dreams? They’re still here. We made this for the woman you’ve always been becoming.

—Yanique, Founder & Designer

What We Believe

Radical authenticity over expectation

Transformation over tradition

Soulful simplicity over trends

Presence over perfection

Integrity over industry noise

We consciously choose to keep our circle small, a team of dedicated women seamstresses and your hype people, ensuring that every gown we create is a rare jewel, far removed from the saturated and overexposed…

Our commitment to exclusivity means brides will not find our dresses in bridal shops. They are crafted in our California studio, a haven of creativity and dedication.

Jenny N. USA

“Thank you so much for all your help and for a job well done. The dress was more beautiful than I could have imagined.

It was absolutely stunning and I received so many compliments. The color, style, and texture of the dress were perfect and went so well with our wedding. This was actually my second dress. I had purchased one under pressure, but I was less than in love with it and I kept looking around for “the dress.” And I am so glad I did, because I found it with you guys. It was so comfortable, unique, and all around perfect.

I am so glad that I was able to work with you. I am so grateful for your time, artistic talent, hard work, and effort in making my wedding day such a memorable event. I attached a few photos that I thought you might enjoy.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”

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