Everything You Need to Know About Monique Lhuillier

Are you on the hunt to find the perfect wedding dress for your big day? One of the most important, and exciting, aspects of planning your wedding is deciding on the perfect wedding dress! As part of Loverly's Wedding Dress Diaries Series, we'll be walking you through everything you need to know about bridal designs from Monique Lhuillier.

Everything You Need to Know About Monique Lhuillier

Monique Lhuillier is a Filipino-American fashion designer known for her bridal designs though her brand also produces a ready-to-wear collection and other lifestyle products (such as her line with Pottery Barn). Her bridal designs have been worn by celebrities like Lauren Conrad, Catherine Giudici, Reese Witherspoon and Vanessa Minnillo Lachey on their special day. Her creations have also been spotted on the Red Carpet and on stars such as Blake Lively and Halle Berry. First Lady Michelle Obama memorably wore a Monique Lhuillier gown when she attended the 2014 Kennedy Center Honors gala.

   

A Brief History Of Monique Lhuillier

Monique Lhuillier launched her eponymous brand in 1996 with offices in Los Angeles and New York City. It's a family run business as Monique's husband, Tom, runs the company as CEO. The company's head office is located in Los Angeles, where its bridal and eveningwear collections are manufactured. Los Angeles is also home to the Monique Lhuillier flagship store, which Monique opened in 2007. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOSXTrGT8Tk[/embed]

Which Brands Are Under The Monique Lhuillier Umbrella?

Monique Lhuillier houses three collections: its runway collection, Bliss and Bridesmaids. Bliss is a diffusion line whose creations are priced so that it is available to a broader group of women. Brides can also purchase shoes, furs, handbags, fragrance and fine jewelry for the full Monique Lhuillier experience on their big day.

How Much Do Monique Lhuillier's Wedding Dresses Cost?

Dresses from the runway collection start at $5000 while creations from the Bliss line start at $2500.

What Is Their Size Range?

Monique Lhuillier designs come in a wide range of sizes but varies by retail location. The flagship stores in Los Angeles and New York City carries all sizes.

Where Can You Buy a Monique Lhuillier Wedding Dress?

Monique Lhuillier has two bridal salons - one in Los Angeles (8485 Melrose Place) and the second in New York City (19 East 71st Street). Her dresses are also available for purchase at various retail locations in the United States and internationally as well. To find the store closest to you, use their store locator.

How Would You Describe The Monique Lhuillier Bride?

The Monique Lhuillier bride is a feminine sophisticate with a modern aesthetic. She likes ethereal elements like delicate details, fine laces, satin and organza but doesn't want to look like a cake topper.

What Popular Wedding Dress Trends Does Monique Lhuillier Foresee in 2019?

We're going to see things that haven't been seen before, such as a jacket to keep a bride warm or a floral-embroidered wrap dress that can be re-worn.

What is the Most Popular Monique Lhuillier Dress?

Any design that makes the bride look like she’s floating down the aisle tends to be really popular.

5 Fun Facts About Monique Lhuillier

1. Monique takes three things into consideration when creating a design - how to flaunt a woman's shape, luxurious construction and how to incorporate an element of fantasy. 2. The designer is an alumna of the Fashion Institute for Design and Merchandising, which is also where she met her husband. 3. Monique and Tom live in Los Angeles with their two children, Jack and Sophia. She knows a thing or two about work life balance! 4. Though she clearly has signature designs, Monique also isn't afraid to play with shorter hemlines or use nontraditional colors in her collections. In 2015, she chose mint as the feature color for the season. 5. Monique is also a member of the Council of Fashion Designers of America.