An editorial companion for the modern bride

Bride Atlas

Your complete guide to the gown — and the woman wearing it.

Lace

Lace is the most romantic — and most misunderstood — fabric a bride can wear. This hub gathers everything we publish on it: the great laces and how to tell them apart (delicate Chantilly, raised-pattern Alençon, bold corded Guipure), where lace belongs on a gown, how it ages, and the heirloom pieces — a grandmother's mantilla, a re-set length of Brussels lace — that carry a family's history down the aisle.

Designers & Trends

Best Boho Wedding Dress Designers & Labels (2026)

A ranked edit of the labels that define bohemian bridal — Grace Loves Lace, All Who Wander, Rue De Seine, and their peers — by signature look, honest tradeoffs, and real price.

Designers & Trends

Grace Loves Lace Review: Boho Luxury Worth the Hype?

An honest look at what Grace Loves Lace actually delivers — the signature stretch lace, boneless construction, zone-based sizing, ordering process, and whether the price is justified for a U.S. bride.

Alterations, Fit & Preservation

Adding Sleeves to a Wedding Dress: Options, Cost & Timeline

Detachable vs. sewn-in, illusion vs. lace, strapless bodice conversions, and the seamstress skill that separates a flawless result from a costly mistake — everything a bride needs to know before committing.

Frequently asked

What are the main types of bridal lace?

The classics are Chantilly (fine, delicate, with a scalloped edge), Alençon (a raised, corded pattern on net, often called the "queen of laces"), Guipure or Venise (bold, motif-heavy with no net ground), and Brussels and rose-point laces prized for heirloom pieces. Each has a distinct weight and character that changes how a gown reads.

Can old family lace be used in a wedding dress?

Often, yes — and beautifully. A skilled atelier can re-set a length of heirloom lace into a new gown, a veil, or a detail such as cuffs or a hem. Have it assessed early, as fragile or yellowed lace may need gentle conservation first, and the integration adds time to the alterations schedule.