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Uncategorized -- October 24, 2025
First Look: New Wedding Gowns joining the Grace + Ivory collection
First Look at New Wedding Gowns joining the Grace + Ivory collection It was just Bridal Fashion Week in New York, one of our favorite times of year! There are a ton of bridal trends hitting the runways, more corsets and basque waists, to new twists on capes and veils. . For us? Texture and…

Uncategorized -- October 21, 2025
Grace + Ivory Named 2025 Chicago Bears Small Business All-Pros Winner, Presented by PNC
Grace + Ivory Named 2025 Chicago Bears Small Business All-Pros Winner, Presented by PNC . We’re thrilled to share that Grace + Ivory has been named a Chicago Bears Small Business All-Pros Winner, presented by PNC! As a Chicago-born, woman-owned bridal brand, we’re honored to be recognized by our hometown team. From October 15 to…

UncategorizedWedding Dress Tips -- October 15, 2025
A Guide to Custom Wedding Dress Designers in Chicago (and Near You!)
. The journey to your wedding day is filled with a thousand decisions, but none feel as personal or as pivotal as finding the dress. Your wedding dress is more than just an outfit; it’s the embodiment of your personal style, a symbol of your love story, and the gown you’ll wear as you step…

UncategorizedWedding Dress Tips -- October 7, 2025
Mermaid Wedding Dress: Is this silhouette still “in”?
Let’s do a a quick masterclass on wedding dress silhouettes. In particular: mermaid dresses. . Do you remember in the early 2000’s and 2010’s, when mermaid dresses were in? (Think Amy Adams, a la the “Enchanted” red carpet — or Taylor Swift in 2013, below.) Mermaid silhouettes are a dramatic, wow moment. But… . Might…

UncategorizedWedding Dress TipsWedding Ideas -- September 30, 2025
Step Back in Time: Embracing the Charm of Retro Wedding Dresses
Step Back in Time: Embracing the Charm of Retro Wedding Dresses In a world constantly chasing the new, it seems like fashion is always evolving, right? The beautiful thing about bridal style is that as a bride, you get to decide what decade or era of fashion most represents who YOU are as a…

Uncategorized -- September 16, 2025
Taylor Swift Engagement: Wedding Outfits Inspired by Taylor Herself
The Taylor Swift engagement is officially here, and we can’t get enough! From speculation about her wedding venue to predictions about her bridal style, Swifties everywhere are buzzing with excitement. Will she choose a dramatic ball gown, a chic and classy look, or something completely unexpected? . No matter what Taylor wears, one thing is…