THE LACE JOURNAL

A luxury bridal planning workbook designed for brides who want more than a checklist.

A Bridal Planning Journal — Ships with signature gift wrapping

A close-up of a piece of fabric with an intricate black lace pattern on a light background, resting on a dark wooden surface.

Planning a wedding is one of the most personal creative projects you'll ever take on.

The Lace Journal was designed to help you discover your bridal identity — not just plan a party. From silhouettes and fabrics to color palettes and lace traditions, every page is a step deeper into what makes your wedding yours.

About The journal

INSIDE THE JOURNAL

  • A display of vintage-inspired wedding dresses and accessories, with a table holding a stack of fashion books and decorative items, including framed photos and jewelry.

    The 5 Aesthetic Realms

    Discover which bridal aesthetic speaks to you — from modern minimalism to old-world romance. This is where your vision starts.

  • A mixed media collage featuring a black and white photograph of a woman in a lace gown, hand-drawn sketches of a dress form and a corset, a vintage style handwritten note, a watercolor rose, a pink dress, and a beige wedding gown on a dress form. The text discusses a structured bodice for wedding dresses, emphasizing V or U shapes at the waist for elongation and drama.

    Silhouette Guide

    Learn every bridal silhouette, what it does for your body, and how to talk about what you want with your stylist.

  • A collection of fabric swatches and costume details for a chiffon dress, featuring draped fabric, lace, and decorative elements, with descriptions indicating its fabric and style suitability.

    Fabric Studies

    Silk vs. satin vs. organza vs. crepe — what they feel like, how they move, and which ones match your vision.

  • A collage-style presentation about crochet lace, featuring text about its origin, characteristics, and styling notes, alongside a close-up photo of intricate white crochet lace pattern on a wooden surface.

    The Lace Archive

    A visual encyclopedia of lace traditions from Chantilly to guipure. Know exactly what you're looking at when you try on gowns.

  • An artistic, watercolor-style image with abstract brown, green, purple, and blue shapes and brushstrokes. Overlaying the artwork is the text 'the language of color' with a background of torn paper and handwritten words 'Styling in sight'.

    Color Theory

    Beyond "ivory or white." Understand undertones, how colors photograph, and how to build a cohesive palette.

  • A wedding vision board featuring elegant sketches of a wedding dress, a dress silhouette in a frame, a fox-shaped decorative object, and ornate lace and jewelry illustrations. The board includes sections for notes on venue photos, color palettes, floral inspiration, mood references, and formality level.

    Venue Matching

    Match your aesthetic to your venue so everything feels intentional, not random.

  • Collage of various textures, patterns, and materials including a torn paper with handwritten text, a fabric with floral print, a piece of marble, a red marble surface, and a metallic bag, with overlapping clothing and fabric elements.

    Bridesmaids

    Styling your people so they complement you, not compete with you.

  • A guide for choosing wedding attire based on ceremony aesthetic preferences, with sections for modern minimalist and vintage boho themes, listing dress styles and accessories and catering to different wedding tones.

    Wardrobe Progression Guide

    From first appointment to final fitting — track everything in one place.

  • Design layout with text instructing vendor team management, displaying mannequins dressed in elegant dresses, and illustrations of furniture and flowers for organizational tips.

    Vendor Tracking + Reflections

    The practical pages that keep you organized and the reflective pages that keep you grounded.

A wooden table with a black and white lace tablecloth covering part of it.
Two books titled "The Lace Journal" stacked on a wooden surface, with lace fabric and a lace ribbon partially visible on top of and beside them.
Person standing in front of a mirror, holding a magazine titled 'The Bridal Aesthetic Atlas' that covers their face. The person is wearing a white lace top and distressed jeans. The background features floral wallpaper and a lace curtain.
Close-up of a book titled 'The Lace Journal' with a white lace cloth partially covering it, placed on a wooden surface.
Two stacked books titled 'The Lace Journal' on a red, tufted surface with a glass vase holding a white flower and dark foliage, a jewelry box with pearls, and a mirror with a blurred reflection in the background.
Close-up of a piece of lace fabric over a patterned textile surface.
Page from a book or magazine with text describing the origin and characteristics of a handmade or machine-made crochet pattern, mentioning a Bohemian vintage feel, textured and organic style.
Open book with text about corded lace on a dark surface, with a gray textured book in the background.
Person holding an open magazine featuring fashion and interior design, with a lace-patterned wall and floral wallpaper background.
Close-up photo of vintage patterns on lace and fabric, featuring white lace with geometric openings and dark fabric with intricate floral designs, draped on a dark surface.
A beige upholstered sofa with floral pillows, a black jewelry box filled with jewelry, a plant with dark red leaves, a magazine titled The Lace Journal, and a black Vogue magazine. The background features patterned wallpaper with black and beige orna
Open notebook with sketches, handwritten notes, and illustrations, including a rectangular frame with decorative borders, a hand-drawn flower, and various handwritten annotations and signatures.
Two copies of a book titled 'The Lace Journal' placed on a wooden surface with lace fabric in front of them. In the background, there is a dark wooden table or cabinet and curtains to the right.
A lace journal with a patterned cover, placed on a wooden surface, with some lace fabric draped over it.
Close-up of a lace white fabric draped over a dark patterned cloth.
Close-up of a dark leather chair with a piece of paper that reads 'The Lace Journal' underneath the chair leg.
A woman with long, wavy brown hair reading a magazine while sitting on a gray chair in a room with floral-patterned wallpaper and a lace floral curtain.
Close-up of a book titled 'The Lace Journal' with intricate lace-patterned pages and a white lace fabric draped over it, on a dark wooden surface.
Person holding a magazine open titled 'The Bridal Aesthetic Atlas' while taking a mirror selfie in a room with floral and lace wallpaper, wearing a lace top and jeans.

THIS ISN’T A PAMPHLET

The Lace Journal is a hardcover, full-color, A4-sized workbook printed on heavyweight stock. It's built to sit on your coffee table during planning and your bookshelf after the wedding.

Back view of a woman with long wavy hair, wearing a white off-shoulder top, a beige skirt, white socks, and black shoes, standing outdoors in front of a historic building with spires and domes, under a blue sky with some clouds.

A LETTER FROM THE FOUNDER

When I opened Art & Lace, I realized something very quickly. Most brides don’t need more options. They need clarity.

They need someone to help them slow down. To translate inspiration into intention. To turn “I like this” into “This feels like me.”

The Lace Journal was born from years of watching brides transform the moment they understood their style.

Not trends.

Not pressure.

Not Pinterest boards.

Style that felt personal. Intentional. Aligned.

I created this journal as a companion — not just for choosing a dress, but for becoming the woman who walks into her wedding day with certainty.

Inside these pages, you’ll find space to reflect, curate, and design your bridal season with depth. There are prompts that ask bigger questions. Pages meant to be shared with your bridal party. Styling frameworks I’ve used privately with clients. And keepsake sections that will matter long after the wedding is over.

This isn’t about perfection. It’s about presence.

I hope years from now, when you open this journal, you remember exactly who you were in this season — and how beautifully you stepped into your next chapter.

With love,
Samantha

Pre-Order The Lace Journal — $200

Limited first run. Ships by late June 2026.
Free shipping included.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • When does it ship?
    Pre-orders ship by late June 2026. You'll receive a shipping confirmation with tracking as soon as your journal is on its way.

  • What size is it?
    A4 (8.3 x 11.7 inches) — large format, hardcover, full color.

  • Is this a planner or a workbook?
    It's both. The Lace Journal is part bridal education, part style discovery, and part planning tool. It's designed to help you figure out what you actually want before you start making decisions.

  • Can I buy this as a gift?
    Absolutely. It makes a perfect engagement gift, bridal shower gift, or maid-of-honor gift. We gift wrap every order.

  • Do you ship internationally?
    Not yet — US shipping only for the first run. International coming soon.