Some love stories feel like fate, and for Lindsey and Garrick, their journey was nothing short of magical. From a chance meeting at The Allison Inn and Spa to a snowy, heartfelt proposal in Utah, their love story is filled with unforgettable moments. Read on for bridal inspo from their stunning Portland Oregon wedding day.

How It All Began

“We met at The Allison Inn and Spa where we both worked.

When he took me home to meet his family for the first time in Utah back in 2017, he took me to his favorite viewpoint out by his dad’s house. In 2019, we went there for Christmas, and he took me up to the viewpoint with his family and proposed there. It was a gorgeous, snowy morning, and he proposed on the 27th, which is one of my lucky numbers. He was sneaky and did it AFTER Christmas. I was shocked!”

Finding “The One” (The Dress, That Is!)

“I saw it randomly on Instagram and KNEW I needed to have it. I reached out all over the Portland area, but no one had it in stock, and I was told it was discontinued. I reached out to Bespoke, and within a day they had ordered a sample of it to be delivered that weekend. My cousin and I made a weekend trip to Bend, and it was absolutely meant to be when I tried it on!”

“I tried on maybe seven dresses before trying on ‘the one.’ I didn’t even have it on all the way and I said, ‘Oh yeah, this is it.’ It felt like it was MADE for me. It was exactly what I had envisioned my entire life, and it was finally happening. It took maybe 20 minutes to get through the dresses, and once I had it on, we got to spend the rest of our appointment taking pictures, FaceTiming friends and family, and planning the rest of the wedding around it. It was 2020, Covid times, so we had the entire place to ourselves. It was absolutely magical.”

Her advice to future brides? “Go with your gut and don’t give up! I heard 10 no’s about having it in stock or being able to get the dress before asking Bespoke, and they made it happen!”

The Wedding Day

What were you most excited about for your wedding day?

“Having all our friends and family from different avenues of our lives all together to celebrate us. It was magical.”

Describe your wedding in three words.

“Romantic, Classic, Moody.”

What was your wedding theme or color palette?

“Moody!! Black, burgundy, mauve, and gold.”

What was the most memorable moment of the day?

“Most memorable moment was walking into our reception together. We felt like total celebrities LOL. We walked/danced in to Tina Turner’s ‘Simply the Best’ and it was so much fun.”

Did anything unexpected or funny happen?

“We had the best man dress in my mom’s wedding dress for a fake-out first look. It was SO FUNNY!! I also think because the Covid restrictions lifted literally one week before our wedding, everyone was just ready to party. Seeing some of our friends who are usually so put-together get a little crazy on the dance floor was so fun! Everyone was just so happy to be together.”

Any special traditions or personal touches you incorporated?

“My uncle officiated the wedding and surprised us with using my Grandpa’s Bible for the ceremony. He didn’t tell us until we were up there, and it made me so emotional and felt his presence with us. We also tried to incorporate our parents and grandparents with a wall of black and white photos labeled ‘generations of love.’ We are here because of them. It made it super special for our families.”

The Dream Team

Every detail came together beautifully, thanks to an incredible vendor team:

• Photographer: Monique Serra (she is no longer photographing weddings but was a DREAM to work with!)

• Videographer: Seth Halligan with @makeitknownmedia

• Planner: @yourperfectbridesmaid

• Florist: @bellabloomflorals

• Venue: @redland_family_farm

• Catering: @busybeecatering

• Cake: My best friend made our cakes!

• DJ: @djraintree with @apogeeisawesome

• Hair & Makeup: Nicole Wagner @powderincbeauty

• Dress Designer: @martinalianabridal from @thebespokebride

• Bridesmaids Dresses: I had bridesmaids choose black floor-length dresses, all different.

• Groomsmen Attire: @menswearhouse

• Stationery & Rentals: @minted for invitations, I did all the signage, rented from the party place which is now @ardeneventcollective

Honeymoon & Beyond

Where did you go (or plan to go) for your honeymoon?

“We went to our family’s house in Arizona and spent the week trying different restaurants and soaking up the sun!”

Any exciting plans for newlywed life?

“Reminisce about our wedding even four years later!”

Final Thoughts

“Thank you for making the process SO easy, so fun, and truly a dream come true.”

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We’ve been keeping a little secret… and we’re finally ready to spill!

We are beyond excited to welcome Alena Leena Bridal to our designer lineup at Bespoke Bride Boise!

This is a designer we’ve had our eye on for years, and the fact that we can finally offer these stunning gowns to our brides is a total dream come true.

More good news? While we originally thought we’d have to wait until Spring 2025 for our samples to arrive, three of them are showing up this week! That means you can be one of the first brides to try on these incredible designs before they officially launch in our store.

Why We Love Alena Leena

Alena Leena is known for timeless, romantic designs with a modern twist—and every gown is named after a flower, adding that extra touch of beauty and symbolism. Designed in Cape Town, these dresses are made with luxurious Italian fabrics and incredible craftsmanship, ensuring they feel just as good as they look.

If you’re a bride looking for something effortlessly elegant, unique, and beautifully detailed, you’re going to fall in love with this collection just like we did.

Meet the Three Gowns Arriving Early

We can’t wait for you to see the full collection, but in the meantime, these three beauties are making an early debut:

✨ Plumeria – Think sleek and sophisticated, with a modern square neckline, a figure-hugging silhouette, and luxurious crushed satin that shimmers as you move. It’s minimal but oh-so-striking.

✨ Kerria – Drama in the best way! This gown has a structured corset bodice, a chic back cut-out, and off-shoulder sleeves for a romantic yet bold look. The crepe satin fabric keeps things sleek and elegant.

✨ Agave – A dreamy mix of modern edge and soft romance. You’ll have to see this one in person to truly appreciate the magic!

Be the First to Try Them On

These dresses weren’t supposed to be here for months, so this is your chance to get an exclusive first look! If you’ve been searching for a gown that feels truly one-of-a-kind, now’s the time to book your appointment and see if one of these Alena Leena designs is “the one.”

💌 Book your appointment today! Spots are filling fast, and we’d hate for you to miss out on these early arrivals. Click here to schedule —we can’t wait to see you!

Join the #BespokeFam

We absolutely love helping our brides find their dream dresses and would be honored to be a part of your wedding journey. Follow us on Instagram for sneak peeks, behind-the-scenes fun, and all things bridal fashion. And if you say “yes” to an Alena Leena gown, don’t forget to tag us—we love celebrating our #realbespokebrides!

See you soon in Boise, babes! 

Corona virus update

 

Hey fam! We’re reopened + accepting appointments! 

With everything going on we want to reassure you that our top priorities are making sure you have the perfect dress for your wedding and keeping you + our community safe + healthy. 

With that, here’s some key info for all you babes: 

Wedding Dress Ship Time Concerns: 

We know many of you weren’t able to try on at all during the statewide shutdown and are now feeling the heat to get a dress for your summer or fall 2020 wedding. We’ve moved over 100 of our sample dresses to the sale rack for off-the-rack sales – meaning, you take your dress home with you same day! Bonus – these dresses have been marked down 10-75%. 

 

Some of our designers have also been working overtime to stock styles in different sizes. These dresses have much quicker ship times than the standard 4 months (often 1-3 weeks) so it is still possible to special order in a dress in your size and color choice. These “in stock” dresses are not considered a rush order so there is no additional fee for getting them so quickly. 

 

Wedding Dress Consultation Health Concerns: 

 

To ensure a healthy showroom, we ask that you wash/sanitize your hands when you enter the showroom + we will do the same. We have hand sanitizer at our front desk for you. Your stylist will also be wearing a mask as we will be within 6 feet of you during your appointment. The CDC recommends that you + your guests wear a mask/face covering as well. We have face masks at our front desk for clients and guests that don’t have their own.

 

We will continue to sanitize high touch surfaces + stylists will be asked to stay home if they aren’t feeling well or are displaying symptoms of COVID-19 until they have been through a 14 day self quarantine period or are tested for COVID-19 and receive conclusive negative results. If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or have recently traveled out of state or country we ask that you please reschedule your appointment after a 14 day period has passed, We will gladly upgrade your appointment for whenever you are able to reschedule. If anyone in your group is experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or has traveled out of state or country we ask that that individual please stay home. We can FaceTime in anyone that can’t attend!  

 

We are currently only operating 2 private dressing rooms at a time in the showroom. One is upstairs and one is downstairs. These appointments will be staggered by a minimum of one hour so that there is only ONE group in the dress hall at a time + allowing us time to sanitize before the next group is in the dress hall.  We are also leaving a one hour buffer between appointments booked for the same dressing room so that we can fully sanitize the dressing room and seating area between groups. 

 

Dresses tried on during an appointment will be moved from the dressing room to our backroom to be steamed for sanitation before being put back out on the showroom floor. 

 

If you have any questions PLEASE reach out to us anytime! We’re in this together! 

 

With love + gratitude, 

 

The Bespoke Bride Team