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Since opening in L.A.’s Sunset Plaza last fall, St. Pucchi has been dressing brides-to-be in princess-worthy gowns. This season, look for a first-ever diffusion line, Mila by St. Pucchi, poised to please with lightweight organza, Chantilly lace and chiffon confections. From $1,200; 8649 Sunset Blvd., L.A., 310-601-7604.
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White leather Nausica sandals, $2,595.
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Gown, $3,295.
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nthropologie’s bridal spin-off BHLDN has set up shop inside the brand’s Beverly Hills outpost. The full-service, appointment-only studio offers an array of fanciful gowns and essential accoutrements in addition to a bevy of bridesmaid and flower girl styles. Also in stock is designer Peter Som’s premiere capsule collection for the brand; find runway-worthy silhouettes in fabrications such as unstructured silk-cotton blends with hints of color. Next stop, the chapel. Wedding dresses from $800; 211 S. Beverly Dr., B.H., 310-385-7390; bhldn.com.
With Brian Atwood’s bridal debut of 14 made-to-order styles, the sexy studded satin heels, chain trimmed flower appliqué sandals and crystalencrusted clutch are definitely outside the (shoe) box. $895-$5,295; brianatwood.com.
Donna Eleonora silk babydoll set, $554.
La Perla now features a private suite in its Beverly Hills boutique, complete with an exclusive fitting room and 600 square feet for bridal showers and shopping events. 433 N. Rodeo Dr., B.H., 310-860-0561.
HEADSTRONG Since 2011, L.A.-based accessory designer Cult Gaia has made an impression with its silk wire bands and crowns. Now, a full bridal line of bold-hued botanicals and dainty pastel rose pieces are sure to please the bohemian at heart. cultgaia.com.
WRITTEN BY ANNINA MISLIN AND ALISA WOLFSON. ANTHROPOLOGIE MODEL: BHLDN. ILLUSTRATION: RANI TOTMAN. MODEL: CULT GAIA
Rococo gown by Collette Dinnigan, $3,600. Lodestar pendant by St. Erasmus, $300.
Aphrodite crown, $135.
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