Mother of the Bride & Groom

“It’s amazing how sometimes you meet someone who later becomes not only an invaluable help but also a dear friend. That was my experience when I visited Chynna Pope’s shop to pick up my dress and was introduced to Lesley, a bridal stylistt. I was intrigued and started following her work on IG, and I’m so grateful I did. When my daughter Ali got engaged, I suggested that she reach out to Lesley. Since Ali lives in Wisconsin and I was in California, having a consultant to guide us was essential. 

Lelsey went above and beyond. She created a personalized look book for us, contacted local bridal salons with exactly what Ali was envisioning, scheduled all our appointments, and was point person for taking photos and videos of all the options so Ali’s future mother in law and I could enjoy the moment. 

 Thanks to her organization, we had a full weekend of dress shopping, and by the second shop, Ali found the dress. We even canceled the remaining appointments and celebrated over lunch! Lesley didn’t stop there—she helped style Ali for bridal showers and events, assisted with bridesmaid dresses, helped suggest modifications for my mother of the bride Amsale gown for the cathedral wedding, and offered thoughtful calming guidance at every dress fitting for Ali. 

Lesley’s expertise, patience, and warmth made the process smooth and truly enjoyable. She’s worth booking early in your journey so you can relax and trust that every detail is being thoughtfully handled. I wholeheartedly recommend Lesley—meeting her that day at Chynna’s shop was a blessing.”

— Jackie in California & Ali in Wisconsin

“I must say that I had such a wonderful experience working with Lesley once, I jumped at the chance to reach out a second time without hesitation.    I was excited about every aspect of planning my daughter’s wedding day except what I considered the task of finding my mother of the bride dress and accessories. 

From the moment I picked up the phone, Lesley was more than anything, an emotional support who had all of the right connections.  Being less than confident about my figure she was a great listener as it related to my likes and dislikes and she was bold enough to toss a few additional options my way to consider.  One of which I ended up selecting.   She was patient, provided honest feedback and with my busy work schedule adapted to my availability and managed ordering and returning items until the perfect gown and accessories were found….. and this was all done virtually from Massachusetts to California! 

I hope Lesley was excited to see my number pop up on her phone when it was time for me to be the Mother of the Groom, because I certainly was when she answered!

Lesley is “The One” for the “Gown”!  and makes you feel special on a very special day.”

— Liz in Massachusetts

“I was so lucky to work with Lelsey for styling for my son’s wedding. She helped me find dresses and shoes for both the wedding and the rehearsal dinner. 

She was helpful, supportive and enthusiastic from start to finish.  She is incredibly knowledgeable!  She listened carefully to my thoughts and preferences and presented me with lots of options, and then helped me zero in on the right choices for me.  I felt beautiful throughout the wedding weekend and received many compliments on the dresses. 

Working with Lesley was amazing!”

—Marita in Wisconsin

“I worked with Lesley to find a dress for my son’s wedding and am so happy with the results.

I had a very difficult time with options when shopping on my own due to the limited options I saw in store and online. Seems like everything was made for other women, none for me, a 59 year old mother of 3. Lesley cut through the noise and found the perfect dress for me within hours of our first phone call.

She gave me confidence and understood exactly what I was going through mentally to prepare for this big day. I really appreciate that she stuck to my budget too. I recommend her to all of my girlfriends with children getting married!”

—Andrea in Pennsylvania

“Working with Lesley helped streamline and focus my wedding outfits along with my bridesmaids. I was so overwhelmed with scanning online sites over and over again looking for something unique and things that would flatter my body type. Lesley was able to come up with unique options from sources I had never heard of before. She encouraged me to listen to my gut while also providing gentle direction on keeping things "evergreen" for years to come!

My mom ended up working with her as well to find her perfect dress not just for the wedding day but the events leading up. Lesley is kind, real and knowledgeable. It felt as though I was working with a sister or friend. 10/10 would do it all again!!”

—Elizabeth in North Carolina

“What a challenging combination—a soon-to-be mother of the bride who is a procrastinator that hates to shop. Without Lesley, I would not have been able to share the honor with her father of walking our daughter down the aisle, as I WOULD NOT HAVE HAD A DRESS.

Lesley literally emailed me daily with dress recommendations, starting with trying to understand what was appropriate for an outdoor winter wedding at 10,000 feet in the Colorado mountains. She literally reviewed hundreds of dresses with me (again, I am the pickiest person ever!), narrowing it down to what would complement my daughter’s couture gown, and what I would feel most comfortable in.

She completely took over, thank goodness, and had dresses shipped and returned effortlessly, with no involvement from me other than trying them on. The final selection was a dress that I love to this day. The dress made me feel like the very proud and glowing MOB that I wanted to be for my daughter. P.S. My daughter works with the fashion industry so there was a bit of extra pressure to make sure the dress was right—and it definitely was!”

—Constance in Los Angeles, CA

“After one of my dear friends got engaged, I wanted to think of a unique and special gift that would ensure her day is everything she’s ever dreamed it would be. I knew she would love to receive the help of a bridal stylist not because she’s not stylish—rather, because she’s incredibly busy and wasn’t sure which city she should even start shopping in!

Lesley helped her decide on her wedding day style - which was perfectly her! - and made the process SO easy and fun for her. Her services included assistance on the day of the wedding, which I’m told was truly a lifesaver for the entire bridal party.”

—Miranda in Alabama

“I could not find a dress on my own for my daughter’s wedding, despite my “black belt in shopping.” The difficulty was finding something that I felt comfortable in, but that also was appropriate for the grandeur of the event. Lesley weeded through the endless options for me so I could focus on other things. We ended up designing a custom Monique L’Huillier dress for me to wear, which was Lesley’s idea and to her credit. She made sure I felt special AND comfortable while also taking into consideration what my daughter wanted me to wear--a delicate balance for sure! I absolutely loved the dress I wore that wonderful day and will always look back fondly on my experience with her.”

— Mary in Texas