Not every bride wants to wait six months for a dress. Some want to see it, try it, and walk out with it, or have it in hand for a reception change in two weeks rather than two seasons. For Love & Lemons is our answer for that bride. The Los Angeles label is known for a romantic, vintage-inspired aesthetic built on lace, lingerie-inspired styles and feminine silhouettes, and nearly everything we carry from it sits in our Santa Monica showroom right now, ready to ship.
Below is a first look at six For Love & Lemons pieces currently in stock at Mae Bridal, our Los Angeles bridal boutique.
What makes a For Love & Lemons piece different
For Love & Lemons was founded in 2010 in Los Angeles, and the brand has stayed close to its original point of view: intricate detailing, luxurious fabric, and a lingerie-inspired hand even on pieces that are not lingerie at all. Lace maxi dresses, corset mini dresses, veils, gloves and lingerie all run through the same design language, built for the bride who wants her look to feel like her rather than like a wedding.
Because it is stocked rather than made to order, it is also the collection that moves fastest, which makes it the natural choice for a short engagement, a rehearsal dinner, or a reception second look.
The pieces
Adrift maxi dress
Adrift is a satin jacquard maxi dress with inset lace trims, a plunging V neckline under a fixed collar overlay, and a bias cut that skims rather than clings. The shoulder ties are functional, not decorative, so it genuinely adjusts to fit. Shop the Adrift maxi dress, $298.
Cove mini dress
Cove is a liquid satin mini dress with a soft cowl neckline, inset lace trims and tie-back shoulders, cut with a pointed handkerchief hem that moves when she does. It is the little white dress a lot of brides reach for after the ceremony. Shop the Cove mini dress, $298.
Margo mini dress and shawl set
Margo pairs a fitted, princess-seamed mini dress with a removable chiffon scarf trimmed in ostrich feathers, so it works as a ceremony look and sheds a layer for the dance floor. The sweetheart neckline, thigh-high slit and deep V open back do the rest. Shop the Margo mini dress and shawl set, $398.
Shayla mini skirt
Shayla is a mid-rise lace mini skirt with inset appliqués and a thigh-high slit, built as a separate so it can be paired with a bridal top for the ceremony or a going-out top for the reception. Shop the Shayla mini skirt, $219.
Elsie veil
Elsie is a maxi length tulle veil with lace panels and an embroidered hem edge, cut high-low on a metal comb. It is in stock, so there is no wait between picking a veil and wearing one. Shop the Elsie veil, $358.
Rita Rose garter belt
Rita Rose is a boned garter belt in rose embroidery on sheer power mesh, finished with satin ribbon lacing and functional garter clips. It pairs with the Rita Rose Underwire Bra and Rita Rose Thong Panty for a full set under the gown. Shop the Rita Rose garter belt, $139.
Shop For Love & Lemons at our Los Angeles bridal boutique
For Love & Lemons at Mae Bridal is priced at the designer's own retail, not marked up, and nearly everything here ships from our Santa Monica showroom rather than waiting on a production run, dispatched within 5 to 7 business days with standard shipping typically 3 to 8 business days after that. We are the stockist, and for the lingerie and intimates pieces, every item is final sale for hygiene reasons. If you want to see it or try it before you buy, it is also the collection most likely to be on the floor when you visit.
You can browse the rest of our second look wedding dresses alongside For Love & Lemons, or take a look at our wedding garters guide if Rita Rose has you thinking about what goes underneath.
For Love & Lemons wedding dresses, answered
Is For Love & Lemons made to order or in stock?
Nearly everything we carry from For Love & Lemons is stocked ready to wear rather than made to order, which is what makes it the fastest collection in our showroom. A specific size or color can still sell out, so check availability before you fall in love with one piece.
How is For Love & Lemons priced at Mae Bridal?
We sell it at the designer's own retail price. We do not mark it up the way we do with our made-to-order lines.
What is a For Love & Lemons piece good for?
The maxi dresses work as a softer ceremony option or a second look, the mini dresses and separates are built for the reception and rehearsal dinner, and the lingerie is designed to sit under a gown without showing a line.
Where can I try on For Love & Lemons in Los Angeles?
Most of the collection is available to try on by appointment at Mae Bridal, our bridal boutique at 145 Bay St in Santa Monica. Not local yet? We can also walk you through it over a live virtual shopping session from home.
Ready to see them in person? Book an in-person fitting at our Santa Monica showroom, or book a live virtual shopping session from wherever you are.
Book your appointment
Searching for wedding dresses near you? Come find us in Santa Monica. Our showroom is minutes from LA but a world away from the typical bridal salon, come see why Mae Bridal is where modern, non-traditional brides find their dress in Santa Monica and Los Angeles. Book appointment