Bride in lace illusion back wedding dress walking holding hands with groom on their wedding day.

Lace Illusion Back Wedding Dress

Photography by N Mickle Photography

We’ve all heard of the American dream. But how about an American dream wedding dress? Julia’s stunning illusion back wedding dress has left us speechless! Her look got even better throughout the night with a denim jacket cover-up and white boots! Julia & Stefan’s wedding is classic but with a few modern twists that we’re loving! Not forgetting their incredible sparkler send-off and boat ride exit…aye, aye, captain!


Pretty & floral illusion back wedding dress

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Our advice for any couples planning their wedding is to not sweat the little things because everything will work out just fine. After all, a wedding is about the marriage and not the actual wedding day. Just enjoy this special moment in time because there's no better feeling than having so many loved ones in one place!

Julia & Stefan

Wedding stationery suite with wooden love heart ring box and shell with map painted inside and pearl
Bride in illusion lace back wedding dress with button detail and flower lace links arms with grooms in black suit
Hexagonal wooden box and love heart shape with moss and gold wedding rings
Square altar decoration with fresh pink flowers, foliage and dried grass
Black and white square altar decor with fresh and dried flowers
White sandal wedding shoes for bride with embellishments and the pink and white bridal bouquet
Bride and groom share their first kiss as a married couple with bride in floral lace illusion wedding dress with sleeves and groom in black suit jacket
Bride sits on a sofa in a lace robe surrounded by her bridesmaids as they get ready for the wedding with bridesmaid in pale pink satin robes
Bride and groom kiss in front of wedding venue with white confetti
Bride and groom kiss as white confetti is thrown over the couple in celebration
Bride in long sleeve illusion lace wedding dress with long sleeves and button detail with a train
Bride in floral lace wedding dress and groom in black suit and blue tie walk back down the aisle as a married couple
Bride with French tip wedding nails holds white and pink bouquet with pear shaped engagement ring and wishbone wedding ring
Bride in floral lace wedding dress and groom walk holding hands in front of the wedding venue with guests standing on balcony
Personalised handkerchief for groom reading 'for happy tears'
Gold painted shell with map printed on it with pearl

illusion back wedding dress

The vibe of the day was elegant and classic, but also modern and unique. Julia & Stefan wanted their wedding to be intimate and personal but still include some classic elements. Some of their favourite moments of the wedding day include the bride’s wedding look! Julia spent most of the day in her gorgeous illusion back wedding dress and then switched up her style for the evening. She donned a bridal denim ‘Just Married’ cover-up we’re obsessed with, and put on some stylish white boots too! The styling is the perfect classic, low country elegance with a modern twist.

American Dream Wedding

The couple actually got married on April 5, 2020. They went to Hampton Park with their pastor and photographer and got married. After the original ceremony, they split a pizza on the top of Julia's Jeep Wrangler down by The Battery in Charleston. Due to Covid, they decided to reschedule their large wedding celebration with friends to April 25, 2021. Julia & Stefan were both college athletes at the College of Charleston where they met. Julia was on the track and field team and Stefan was on the sailing team, which made their getaway boat at the end of the night so perfect and fitting.

Groom in black suit with white shirt and blue tie wearing white rose buttonhole for wedding
Groom spins around bride wearing white denim jacket reading 'Just Married' as they have their sparkler send-off
Wedding reception venue with drapes and fairy lights
Bride and groom sit on circular table for outdoor wedding reception with white candles in gold candleholders and sticks
Groom spins the bride around as they dance together on the jetty during sunset
Shell name place setting for outdoor wedding in Charleston
Groom in black suit and bride in button detail illusion back wedding dress walk into their wedding reception
Tall gold table centrepiece with pink and white flowers on white tablecloth with classic and clean styling for outdoor wedding
Bride and groom pop some champagne on the back of a boat as they exit their wedding celebrations
Bride in lace wedding dress with white denim jacket cover-up waves a sparkler holding hands with the groom in black suit
Four tier white frosted wedding cake with one layer frosted in gold decorated with pink and white flowers and dried grass
Clear glass and gold candle holders for tea lights with larger gold candleholders, white candles and pink and white roses
Bride and groom face each other and lean in while the sun sets
Bride and groom cut their four tier white and gold wedding cake decorated with flowers
Bride and groom embrace for outdoor wedding in Charleston
Bride and groom walk around their wedding venue together
Groom walks with the bride holding her dress up as bride wears long floral illusion lace long sleeve wedding dress
Bride and groom kiss in front of their wedding venue

Why not have a sparkler send-off and a boat ride exit? All aboard!

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We loved dancing the night away with our friends and family while listening to our wedding band, Midnight City, play Blink-182. We also loved our boat ride exit, where we popped a bottle of champagne and rode through the Charleston harbour.

Julia & Stefan


Looking for your dream wedding dress too? Take a look at our guide on how to find the perfect one. Also, if you're feeling inspired by Julia & Stefan's boat ride exit, we have advice on how to nail sparkler send-off pictures.


Venue: Lowndes Grove |
Photographer: N Mickle Photography |
Videographer: Nebo Production |
Entertainment: The Midnight City Band |
Florist: Loluma |
Cake Maker, Food & Drink: Patrick Properties Events |
Hair Stylist & Makeup Artist: Lashes and Lace |
Bridesmaid Outfits: David's Bridal |
Groom & Groomsmen Outfits: Jos. A. Bank |
Planner/Stylist: Intrigue Events
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