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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