We have to admit: we haven’t been this excited in a while. We love our new shorties and jumpsuits collection. This styled shoot features the Maria Jumpsuit and Maude Shortie by Sarah Seven. With their unique, squared necklines, both of these styles give us a sexy yet elegant vibe. Maria is a chic jumpsuit with a low back, fitted waist, and wide legs, and Maude is a mid-length dress that glistens with a classy leopard print texture. Jumpsuits and shorties are great options for elopements, rehearsal dinners, post-wedding brunch, exit dresses, or as an alternative option for the cool and modern bride!
Dresses: Maria Jumpsuit and Maude by Sarah Seven at Strike Bridal Bar
Venue: Still Bend/Schwartz Home
Photographer: Melissa Alderton Photography
Floral & Creative Direction: Feisty Flowers
Event Planning: Fresh Coast Events
Makeup Artistry: Jillian Dawson
Hair Stylist: Jaime at Fringe Salon
Invites & Signage: Wit & Co
Dessert: Liv a Little
Drinks: Pour Inc.
Food: Simple Eats
Models: Kish & Shienne
2021 Bridal Gown Trends
Being a bridal shop dedicated to serving the cool, modern bride, we love a good trend. From black dresses to jumpsuits, you’ll find us swooning over just about every untraditional choice. The cooler, the better! Take a look at our gowns, Muscari, Armeria, Clematis, and Devin (a jumpsuit!), to see our favorite trends in the bridal industry.
Dresses: Muscari, Armeria, & Clematis by Alena Leena and Devin by Amsale at Strike Bridal Bar
Accessories: Hair Pieces, Earrings, & Belts by A.B. Ellie at Strike Bridal Bar
Venue: Strike Bridal Bar & Saint Kate The Arts Hotel
Photography: Lindsey Cole Photography
Planning & Creative Direction: Morr Events
Bespoke Rings: Paloma Wilder
Hair: Sam Vera at Salon Glow MKE
Makeup: Studio D’Angeli
Models: Sadie Keelan + Colleen Kubiak
Trend #1: Unique Fabric & Textures
From floral lace to beaded sparkle, we love all kinds of different textures on our modern dresses. Here, we have Muscari by Alena Leena. She is an ivory fit and flare with a tint of gray, and is covered in a stunning and elegant beaded sparkle. Her structured bodice allows for a perfect fit with these romantic off-the-shoulder sleeves.
Trend #2: Dramatic Sleeves
At Strike, we get a lot of requests for sleeves. From long to short, off the shoulder or bell, sleeves will always have a special place in our heart. This is Clematis. She is the perfect combination of untraditional yet timeless, and accompanied with the most stunning and dramatic puffed sleeves.
Trend #3: Black/Non-Traditional Colors
We love that our designers offer gowns in many variations of non-traditional colors. Blush ivory, smokey blush, taupe, silver, and our favorite: black! Here is Armeria, one of our favorite modern, a-line gowns. We first knew her in ivory, and recently welcomed her in black. The combination of her corset bodice, unique neckline, and tiered a-line skirt with the deep black tulle gives Armeria a romantic and edgy feel.
Trend #3: 2-in-1 Looks with Detachable Sleeves
How cool is this : many of our dresses with sleeves are available with the option to make the sleeves detachable. This gives a bride two different looks. Whether our brides loves both looks or wants different reception and ceremony vibes, detachable sleeves make the decision easy! Take a look at Armeria with and without her dreamy bell sleeves.
Trend #4: Jumpsuits & Dress Alternatives
Shorties and jumpsuits are a new addition to our collection, and it makes us smile every time a bride leaves with one of these babies. These dress alternatives are perfect for an untraditional wedding look and elopements. If your perfect dress comes in gown form, consider our shorties and jumpsuits for rehearsal dinners, receptions, bridal showers, or exit outfits!
St James 1868 + Ginkgo Gown
Our Ginkgo gown by Alena Leena was the perfect choice for this brightly styled shoot. Ginkgo, with her long sleeves, slim a-line skirt, and sparkly, ivory lace, fits right in to the airy floral design and the clean backdrop of St James 1868.
Wedding Dress: Gingko by Alena Leena from Strike Bridal Bar
Hairpiece: Pensamiento by Lia Terni from Strike Bridal Bar
Planner: Andrea Gonzales-Evans & Tiara Gamez at Events to a T
Venue: St James 1868
Photographer: Katie Schubert Photo
Videography: Films By Design
Cookies: Get Baked by Ambur
Cake: Cake Lady Designs
Rentals: Arena Americas
Linens: Windy City Linens
Florist: The Red Petal
Paper Products: Paloma Prints MKE
Makeup: Opal Bloom MKE
Hair: Lexi Lee Hair
Models: Miranda Hunzinger & Nick Hunzinger
River Club + Ivy and Pansy Gowns
We absolutely loved following this shoot from day to night. From the stationary to the balloon arch, the decor was a perfect coral creation with stark whites and deep blacks. These brides both wore romantic, modern, and whimsical Alena Leena gowns. Ivy is a tulle a-line skirt that features floral lace, a structured bodice, and delicate cap sleeves. Pansy is also a-line, but with a modern square neckline, beaded top, and deep illusion cuts on the sides. We could not image a sweeter pair!
Bridal Dresses: Pansy & Ivy by Alena Leena from Strike Bridal Bar
Venue: River Club of Mequon
Vision, Flowers, & Rentals: Ambrosia Events
Stationary: MJ Creative Co
Photographer: Roost Photography
Hair & Makeup: Lovely Beauty Bar
Marquee Letters: Alpha Lit Milwaukee
Models: Sarah & Yvette
The Gage + Armeria Gown
We are getting all the modern bride feels right now with the juxtaposition of this styled shoot. The Gage’s industrial vibe makes a super cool backdrop for one of our most unique and whimsical gowns: Armeria by Alena Leena. This dress is loved for her corset bodice, dramatic off-the-shoulder sleeves, and tiered, pleated tulle skirt. The combination of Armeria’s bright ivory with the rustic, fall colors of the tablescapes and floral design is our total dream.
Dress: Armeria by Alena Leena from Strike Bridal Bar
Venue: The Gage
Dessert: Greige Patisserie
Rentals: Relics Rentals & Cedar & Spice
Florist: Floral Alchemy
Photographer: Devon Rose Photography & Stephanie Koppa Photography
Videography: Films by Design
Paper Products: Hall Creative Co.
Hair & Makeup: Avenue M Salon & Spa
Linens: Windy City Linens
Jewelry: Jaxie Bridal
Models: Ingrid Olson & Jaron Ruplinger
