If you’re on the internet, then you know that bridal designer Hayley Paige got married last week. And to catch you up on just why we’re so excited, you have to know…
The T
Imagine spending years building a bridal empire under your own name… only to find yourself fighting in court for the right to actually use it. 😳That’s exactly what happened to bridal designer Hayley Paige. After nearly a decade working with JLM Couture, Hayley’s departure in 2020 sparked a years-long legal battle over her name, her designs, and even the social media accounts bearing her name. At one point, she was restricted from using “Hayley Paige” professionally. Then, in 2024, the plot twist every bridal girl was waiting for: Hayley reached a settlement with JLM and regained full ownership of her name, trademarks, designs, and social accounts—and she was released from her non-compete. So after years of legal drama, @misshayleypaige was officially hers again. And yes, she went right back to using the name her parents gave her. It’s like Taylor’s Version but for the wedding industry… and of course, we were right there cheering her on at her relaunch fashion show!
The Happily Ever After
Through all of the ups and downs, her fiancé, Conrad, was right by her side. And after their 7-year engagement, they finally tied the knot in a fairytale wedding that has to be seen to be believed.
Yes, the wedding is gorg, but let’s get down to what everyone is really thinking…what did she wear? Seriously, how does a bridal designer choose what to wear for her own wedding? She doesn’t…she designs and makes every last gown on her vision board, 11 to be exact, and weaves them seamlessly throughout the entire weekend. So, naturally, we asked her to spill, and she gave us the names and inspo behind all of her favorite looks from the weekend and plenty of BTS pics! So scroll away and fan girl to your heart’s content…
“I approached my wardrobe almost like a bridal collection, different looks for different emotional moments of the weekend. The designer in me had an absolute field day. The bride in me was thankfully willing to go along for the ride. I actually designed 17 gowns for the weekend and estimated I would wear somewhere between 5 and 10 based on how I was feeling in each moment. Shockingly, the outfit changes were quick and seamless… and I exceeded my own estimation by one!”
Glimmer
“I came up with something I’ve been calling a “glimmer.” At the very beginning of our ceremony, after Conrad enters, he gets just a fleeting glimpse of me from one of the balconies, and then I disappear. Part of me loved the romance of giving him this tiny preview before the real entrance. And part of me, admittedly, recognized an excellent opportunity for another wardrobe change. I love the idea that weddings allow you to inherit rituals, but they also give you permission to invent your own. I wore this for the first look moment during the procession and before my ceremony gown moment.“
Love Is Kind
“I wore this to cocktail hour with a matching veil inspired by the Corinthians passage.”
Second Star to The Right
“I wore this to the first part of the afterparty.”
Nocturne In C
This gown was designed for the formal dinner, and she accessorized with a matching choker.
Bambino
“I wore this for the first dance and cake cutting.”
Tender is the Night
“I wore this during the courtyard dance party after we cut the cake.”
Congrats, Hayley & Conrad, we are beyond thrilled for you and wish you every happiness that life has to offer.
XOXO
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