We had the good fortune of connecting with Lawrencia Blount and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Lawrencia, what was your thought process behind starting your own business?

Launching my own bridal brand was always the plan. The pandemic created a pause in my life for me to reflect on what I really wanted to do and get back to the plan. During this time, my mentors, industry peers, and closest family & friends were all encouraging me to go for it…”I think it’s time that you open your own shop and start your own brand” is what they were saying. This was my moment of truth, and I knew that it was the right time for me to start my business.

My 15 years of experience in the bridal fashion industry gave me a unique opportunity to see what gaps were missing in the market that I could serve through my business. I started Lawrencia Bridal Couture with a commitment to make the luxury bridal apparel industry more inclusive, celebrating women of all colors & sizes. We are excited to cater to brides with our unique, customizable gowns.

What should our readers know about your business?
Lawrencia Bridal Couture is a luxury bridal brand that provides unique, luxurious, high-quality gowns that cater to women of color brides and celebrates their various skin tones. All of our gowns and accessories are made in our Los Angeles Atelier with the best quality and construction to achieve an impeccable fit for women of all sizes. We are committed to making luxury bridal apparel more inclusive.

We specialize in luxury bridal gowns that range from $5,000 to-$7,000 that are exclusively designed by us in our Los Angeles showroom. Our gowns are known for their one-of-a-kind designs, featuring unique beading exclusive to our brand, luxurious fabrics, and the best couture craftsmanship.

What sets us apart from others is our private luxury bridal suite shopping experience. Our brides love the VIP experience that we give them and their guests at our showroom. My custom bride Lauren’s testimonial states that “My experience working with Lawrencia to design my wedding gown was amazing! She is very professional and detail oriented. Her designs are statement pieces and very unique. I would recommend Lawrencia Bridal Couture to any bride looking for a classy, show stopper gown!” We also provide virtual appointment offerings for out of state & global brides, and our online shop for brides who prefer a faster, more convenient way to shop for their gown & accessories.

One of my company highlights & greatest accomplishments to date is my feature in BRIDES’ magazine as one of “The Top 22 Black Wedding Dress Designers To Know.”

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
I’m a Designer, so you know I have to do all of the fun fashion things, LA style! So, I would first give my friend the DTLA tour! I love that there’s multiple things to do…we would of course check out the Fashion District, then the Arts District, and knock out the other LA “tourist” things, like the Staples Center & LA LIVE. We would also check out Melrose & Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills. Then the LACMA & Getty Museum and Villa, and finish off the week at Santa Monica beach.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
While there are multiple people, organizations, books, etc. that I can credit for pouring into me over the years with their support for my creative talents, I have to give the most credit to my family. My mom for always showering me with her positive energy & love, telling me as I was off to fashion school at Parsons School of Design in New York that “You will be a famous designer one day!” My father for always encouraging me to stick with fashion and make sure I design for some famous celebrities,” lol, and my sisters for sewing seeds into my business over the years with their love & support.

Website: https://lawrenciabridalcouture.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawrenciabridalcouture/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawrenciabridalcouture

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHYe1MqsIc-aVC4_wilZWFw

Other: https://www.brides.com/gallery/black-bridal-designers-to-put-on-your-radar

Image Credits
Brittney Jean Photography

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