Finding a great wedding dress boutique is an important part of your wedding planning journey and there's one that always tops the list as a firm favourite with Irish brides - the award-winning Love Ellie Bridal in Virginia, Co. Cavan. Voted the best high-end bridal retailer in Ireland in 2022, this gorgeous space is a true bridal haven owned by a mother-daughter duo who are truly passionate about helping brides feel like the most beautiful version of themselves on their wedding day. Laura and Ellen's knowledge of bridal fashion is impeccable and they have a great sense of style which means their collection of dresses is out of this world.
Known for stocking some of the best-loved and most sought-after wedding dress designers in the world, this luxurious boutique offers a chilled-out space for brides to shop their dream wedding dress - and the friendly, expert service provided by the team is second to none. Best of all, Love Ellie Bridal stocks dresses to suit all shapes and sizes with means you're guaranteed to find the one for you in store. This summer Love Ellie welcomes a breathtaking new collection from Pronovias, as well as a dreamy collection from Ukrainian designer Milla Nova that's fit for any bride looking for something classic with a modern twist... keep reading to find out more!
The Dress Collection
Love Ellie Bridal is one of the largest bridal boutiques in Ireland and their wedding dress collection is really something special. The mother-and-daughter duo have a great eye for detail and stock some of the most sensational wedding dress designers in the world. You'll find timeless, romantic and whimsical gowns from Vera Wang, Martina Liana, Justin Alexander and Stella York among the rails, and from late summer 2023, brides will be even more spoiled for choice with new season Pronovias dresses. Laura and Ellen travelled to various bridal fashion weeks earlier this year to choose the looks for 2023/2024 brides and their breathtaking collection features all of this year's top bridal trends as seen on the runway including 3D petal detailing, exposed boning, corseted bodies, delicate beading, ruffle details and intricate tulle layers.
New Designers
If you're a bride looking for a timeless gown with a modern twist, don't miss the chance to check out new Ukrainian designer Milla Nova coming to Love Ellie Bridal very soon. Milla Nova's White and Lace collection is truly exquisite, featuring romantic and timeless dresses with a fashion forward twist. This gorgeous collection includes enchanting boho-chic ball gowns, beautifully structured minimalistic designs, flower and beaded appliqués and sexy semi-transparent pieces perfect for summer brides. The whimsical Carmen dress pictured below is so incredibly dreamy and how about those sheer sleeves on the Vicky dress? Just, wow!
Inclusive Sizing
The team at Love Ellie Bridal believe every bride should feel like the most beautiful woman in the world on her wedding day and the designer collection is an inclusive one with sizes ranging from UK 18-24. Brides will find beautiful gowns from much loved designers like Pronovias, Essence of Australia, Martina Liana and many more in store and almost all wedding dresses can be ordered up to a size 32. The experienced and passionate team are a great help in finding the right dress for you, so book an appointment to view the full collection and enjoy your own real-life Cinderella moment. We especially love the back detailing on the Plitvice dress from Pronovias - it's a true work of art! Whether you're a classic bride or you're looking to make a head-turning statement, you'll find something that ticks all the boxes.
The Appointment
Your visit to Love Ellie Bridal is guaranteed to be a memorable one, whether it's just you and your mum, or you're bringing your bridesmaids along. With so many special wedding dresses to choose from in the most beautiful surroundings, not to mention the passionate team dedicated to helping you along the way, you'll feel like you've stepped into a real-life bridal paradise here! There's a reason this boutique has picked up so many awards over the years and you'll get to experience the magic for yourself when you book an appointment. You'll be truly spoiled during your two hour visit. A fee of €30 applies per appointment. If you need to cancel or reschedule, the fee will be refunded, provided you give 48 hours notice.
Find Out More
Love Ellie Bridal is always hosting gorgeous events in store which you can read more about here. While you're at it, don't forget to keep up to date with the boutique's exciting trunk shows from the most talented designers. These trunk shows are very special because this is your chance to find something from the designers' collection that's not usually available to try on in store! You can also keep an eye on what's happening on Love Ellie Bridal's gorgeous Instagram feed and Facebook page , where you'll also find news of the latest gowns arriving in store and lots of behind-the-scenes action!
If you'd like to get it touch with the team, you can call them on 087 215 8979 or email info@loveelliebridal.com. Want to be inspired by real brides on their very special long-awaited day? See lots of beautiful photos from Love Ellie brides right here.
Spotted the dress for you or want to find out more? Visit Love Ellie Bridal online at loveelliebridal.com to see more from the beautiful collections.
