Q&A with "Bachelorette" Desiree Hartsock

BG sat down with "Bachelorette" Desiree Hartsock at The Couture Show in Los Angeles and got the inside scoop on her new bridal line and her upcoming wedding. The bride-to-be designed a boho-chic collection for Maggie Sottero, and we got a sneak peek!

Q: What made you decide to design a bridal line after The Bachelorette?
A: I worked in bridal salons in 8 years — most recently at Penache in Beverly Hills. I've always loved working with brides.

Q: How would you describe your new collection for Maggie Sottero?
A: It's bohemian, easy to wear, and can look perfect in a church or in a meadow. It's vintage, deco, and versatile. 

Q: We notice there are no ballgowns in the collection. Why?
A: I think of these gowns as the "new" princess dresses. A dress doesn't have to be a ballgown to be a princess dress. 

Q: Will you be wearing any of these dresses for your upcoming wedding?
A: I will be wearing two! One that's formal and romantic for the ceremony, and another that's more comfortable to dance in for the reception. 

Q: And what about your accessories?
A: Well, Chris (fiancé & Bachelor alum Chris Siegfried) is 6'4'', so I will be wearing high heels. My shoes will likely be a pair of Badgley Mischka's I found on sale! I am also designing a jewlery line that's coming out in October. I will probably wear jewelry from my line and give some to my bridesmaids for their bridesmaids gifts, as well. 

Q: Will you be having a big wedding?
A: Well, we have a big wedding party. I have eight bridesmaids, Chris has eight groomsmen, and there will be three flower girls and one ring bearer! The whole wedding will be about 150 people. 

Q: Can you tell us when it will be?
A: We'll be getting married in January in California.

Q: Describe your wedding vibe in one word.
A: Fun! I want our friends and family to have a wonderful time. 

Q: Do you have any wedding colors in mind?
A: Greens and neutrals. 

Q: Finally, what shopping advice do you have for brides?
A: Shopping for your gown is the same as a relationship — you have to be open-minded to find the right one!

See Desiree's gorgeous new gowns for Maggie Sottero here, and start counting down till January when the collection hits stores! 


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