photos: Elle Danielle
elleNelle Bridal just opened up an absolutely beautiful flagship store and it is pure opulence. Founder and lead designer of elleNelle Bridal, Leah Langley-McClean has created an intentional space right here in Nashville for brides to say yes to the dress. Her dresses are stunning and provide a merge of plus-size and luxury that you will not find at other bridal salons. As Leah shared on her Facebook, “I want to be the change I’d like to see in the industry and have my couture luxury designs offered in larger sample sizes”.
Her grand opening celebration was a night of celebration, family and friends. Planned by Nashville Wedding Planner, Tanza Miller Perry, the event included a ribbon cutting, mini fashion show, bites and of course love. Guests were able to get a glimpse into elleNelle’s current bridal collections.
Collections including the Release collection, an ode to a journey Leah embarked on to Sierra Leone following her grandmother’s passing, with dresses symbolizing representations of the journey from stress to relief. Then, she gives you the Getaway Collection inspired by the global pandemic, and the desire to escape. The storytelling alone with each of these collections will bring you in and give you the amazing dress statement you are looking for on your big day. Leah shares, “I love to create these collections. It’s an opportunity to express my creativity and share stories. One thing that remains true regardless if a gown is custom or coming from our collection, craftsmanship is at the forefront. And as always we create gowns for every body and every hue”.
Why we’re excited: We love seeing new local businesses in the city and duh, Nashville is the bachelorette capital. Now brides have the ideal bridal salon to make their trip so worth it. Plus, elleNelle does more than custom wedding gowns. Leah has created custom gowns for special events, photoshoots, and galas, dressing celebrities like Michelle Buteau.
How you can experience: Brides can book their initial consultation call with Leah by visiting the elleNelle Bridal site. You will then go on your dress journey with Leah walking with you the whole way. Collection gowns are made to measure for your body and fittings are included to ensure you walk away happy.
