Meet the Baltimore-based business bringing luxury to local brides!

February was National Weddings Month, which is dedicated to the celebration of the beauty of unconditional love and the excitement of marriage and wedding parties.


Elite Design House is the go-to location for brides from all walks of life to find, customize and build the wedding dress of their dreams. Located in the Fashion District of Mount Vernon, they cater to couples obsessed with all things exclusive, specialty, and undoubtedly unique. They have crafted a truly special experience, and partner with designers nationwide to have them take part in their signature, “Sketch to Yes,” events, where brides from all over get an up-close and personal touch to the beginning of an unforgettable wedding journey.

Founder, LaTonya Turnage has been a full-time fashion entrepreneur for over 15 years. Her business has evolved from bridal makeup, to bridal showroom and now, a dream bridal design house. Her journey began as a makeup artist for brides on their Big Day. She took time and ensured that every bride felt special. She would even stick around the entire wedding day, just to make sure they were touched up throughout. As her journey continued, she wanted to do more. She knew that makeup was just a part of the complete package. The styling, photography, and more seal the final look.
She opened her bridal showroom, Elite Secrets Bridal in 2015, and has aided in the crafting of couple’s journeys every day since. She believes that the pinnacle of beauty for many brides is the day they say, “I do!”
Elite Secrets Bridal has created an entirely new experience for the bride who dares to be different.

Can you tell us about the latest wedding dress trends for this season?

New trends are clean silhouettes with the most delegate fabrics. Minimalist clean lines for a timeless look. Statement sleeves and detachable accessories are also trending. Colored wedding gowns are also trending to include bold colors and black. 

What are some popular themes or styles that brides are choosing for their weddings right now? 

Popular themes are minimalist looks with a bold veil and or headpiece and jewelry. Also sparkle of course is and always will be a popular pick for brides. 

Are there any unique or unconventional wedding dress options that you offer? 

At the https://elitedesignhouse.com we offer partial custom or full custom gowns for the bride unafraid to make the rules. EDH is the perfect place for the bride looking to personalize her wedding gown to match her wedding day theme and style. 

How do you help brides find the perfect dress that matches their vision and personal style? 

We begin with a personable interview process asking a series of questions to gain a better understanding of the bride’s vision. We take pride in the time we spend prior to the appointment. Our goal is not only to provide expert styling advice but to be sure we are bringing the bride’s vision to fruition as well. 

What services do you provide to ensure a seamless and enjoyable bridal shopping experience? 

We provide an in store bridal shopping experience that can’t be matched. We provide a private space for bride’s to feel safe and comfortable. One where they don’t feel crowded and or over saturated with multiple appointments at one time. Our most popular appointment is the VIP Elite Experience (get more details here) Bride plus 9 of her guests: https://www.elitesecretsbridal.com/elite-experience

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