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Adam Zohar Trunk Show

We are thrilled to host Adam Zohar's 2019 Bridal Collection at our shop for a week long trunk show! Adam specializes in gowns that exude femininity and elegance. His use of unexpected materials, remarkable creativity, and his attention to details make his dresses one of a kind....

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Bohemian Cloth Mill Shoot

Fulfill your bohemian goddess dreams! We are gaga over this styled photoshoot highlighting our McKenna gown from Leanne Marshall. Some incredibly talented vendor friends went all out to style this shoot at the lovely Cloth Mill in Hillsborough - from the food to the altar to the invitation suite, we're totally feeling these Stevie Nicks vibes!...

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Rose + Williams Trunk Show

So excited to bring you the Rose + Williams Trunk show for TWO WEEKENDS! We are thrilled to be one of the few salons previewing this brand new line from cool kid designer Tara LaTour. These gowns are modern, romantic, and the fit is on point. Don’t miss your chance to see the entire dreamy collection – at Gilded for two weekends only....

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Artsy Inspo Shoot

This sweet little artsy inspo shoot that some of our vendor friends put together in the Gilded space last year is definitely one of our favorites. With minimal makeup and natural vibes, the beauty of our dresses and the model really shines through. Four of our gowns are highlighted here, and we love how it shows a little bit of each element of our boutique's personality - from sleek, to romantic, from whimsical to bold color, these are all gorgeous, modern bridal styles we are proud to bring to our Raleigh brides....

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Designer Spotlight: Kate McDonald

We are delighted to kick off our new blog series highlighting Gilded Bridal designers by introducing you to the incredibly talented woman behind Kate McDonald Bridal - Katherine McDonald! We've carried Kate McDonald bridal gowns at Gilded since the day we opened, and we just adore her beautifully classic designs. She sources sumptuous and sometimes surprising fabrics and laces from Europe, and applies them with a perfectionist's eye to timeless silhouettes. Katherine is one of our favorite people, and she's a North Carolina native to boot! At New York Bridal Market, you are likely to find us enjoying a night out on the town with Katherine and her team, and we are delighted to consider her a friend as well as one of Gilded's top bridal designers....

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The Film Gathering- Mountain Wedding Inspiration

All the romantic feels with this adventurous shoot from The Film Gathering. The Film Gathering is a retreat for fourteen film photographers that is held twice a year and designed to foster community, a spirit of learning, and encouragement in a relaxed environment. It offers an opportunity to create beautiful photography such as this breathtaking shoot from Live View Studios. For this couple it was love at first sight and together the are the perfect combination of adventure and stability. The shoot was chosen to take place in the cool misty mountains, where they feel most at home because of peace and the surrounding beauty in every direction. Everything incorporated was thoughtfully created and designed specifically for this couple and the scenery around them. The mix of organic soft colors and sweeping views adds even more romance to the love story between these two. This day, this moment, was built for...

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