In this episode of Love Stories Radio, host Rachel Silver—Founder of Love Stories TV, GM of Media for David’s, and CPO of David's Pearl Media Network—is joined by Emma McIlroy, Founder and CEO of Wildfang, to celebrate the launch of Wildfang’s exclusive collaboration with David’s Bridal.

Rachel and Emma explore what it truly means to show up as yourself on your wedding day—and every day. From the story behind Wildfang’s signature suits to Emma’s own wedding, this episode dives into how style, comfort, and community are reshaping the bridalwear landscape.

Topics include:

• Why more brides are ditching the dress in favor of tailored suits—and how the new Wildfang x David’s collection makes that possible. • The emotional power of fit: how clothes that feel right can change everything. • Emma’s viral TED Talk, fossil hunting as a 7-year-old, and the link between curiosity and entrepreneurship. • How customer feedback helped shape the perfect wedding suit—and why rewearable pieces matter. • Building a brand rooted in badassery, inclusivity, and social impact—and how Wildfang has raised over $1 million for women-centered nonprofits.

Plus, Emma shares real stories from her own wedding planning journey—including what she’d do differently and why spreadsheets were her secret weapon.

If you're a bride, a fashion lover, or someone who believes weddings should reflect who you are, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in to hear how Wildfang and David’s Bridal are redefining bridalwear—and helping people everywhere feel like themselves on the most important day of their lives.

Shop the Wildfang collection now at https://www.davidsbridal.com!

In this special episode of Love Stories Radio, host Rachel Silver, GM of Media for David’s and CPO for Pearl Media Network is joined by Kelly Cook, President, Brand, Technology, & Finance and Co-Chair, Pearl Advisory Board for David’s Bridal and Elina Vilk, Chief Business Officer for David’s Bridal, for an insightful discussion on wedding trends and consumer behavior.

Through a fun and data-driven game of “Trend or False,” the trio dives deep into the latest industry insights—backed by David’s Bridal’s unmatched first-party data. With over 190 stores, 74 years of expertise, and interactions with 90% of U.S. brides, David’s Bridal has a pulse on what’s really happening in weddings. Topics include:

• The rise of green bridesmaids' dresses and why 24% of sales for 2025 are in shades like dusty sage and emerald.
• The truth about mix-and-match bridesmaids’ styles—are uniform colors still the norm?
• Bridgerton-inspired corsetry and quiet luxury gowns—how structured bodices are trending in 2025.
• The reality of online vs. in-store shopping and why most wedding dress purchases still happen in person.
• What brides actually spend on their gowns—why the majority budget between $500-$1,500 rather than luxury price points.

Plus, an inside look at David’s Bridal’s evolving role in the wedding industry, including expanding product offerings beyond bridalwear and the success of its Diamond Loyalty Program, which has already awarded thousands of free honeymoons. If you're a wedding industry professional, retailer, or marketer, this episode provides essential consumer insights to help you understand where the wedding market is headed. Tune in now to stay ahead of the trends shaping weddings in 2025!

We’d love to hear from you! Send us your wedding questions or share your favorite trends at podcasts@lovestoriestv.com.

It's Official! David’s Bridal, the nation’s leading bridal, wedding planning, and special occasion authority, today announced the launch of Pearl Media Network and the acquisition of Love Stories TV, the top wedding media brand taking a digital-first approach to wedding content and inspiration with over 20M viewers per month across content platforms and a library of over 30,000 real wedding videos. Taking the next step in becoming the ubiquitous leader in all things wedding, this strategic move transcends David’s from the wedding industry’s leading retailer to the industry’s rising tech and media company helping brides, grooms and anyone looking for wedding inspiration connect the dots under one brand.

On this episode of Love Stories Radio, Rachel Silver the new GM of Media for David’s and CPO for Pearl Media Network interviews Kelly Cook, President, Brand, Technology, & Finance and Co-Chair, Pearl Advisory Board for David’s Bridal and Elina Vilk, Chief Business Officer for David’s Bridal. In this conversation the three share how the new partnership came together and their joint vision for how David's Bridal will continue to serve brides and expand its offering for wedding vendors, SMBs, and enterprise partners.

Learn more here: https://pearl.davidsbridal.com/inspiration/press/davids-bridal-launches-love-stories-by-davids/

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