Southern Charm Star Olivia Flowers Mesmerizes in Majestic Wedding Shoot, Unveils Exclusive Wedding Preparations - lulu

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Marcin Pawlowski for Sophisticated Weddings

Olivia Flowers is ready to be a bride!

Ahead of her wedding to fiancé Alex Williams, the Southern Charm alum played dress-up with Sophisticated Weddings. She stunned in a series of bridal gowns and opened up about her upcoming nuptials for the cover of the magazine's Spring/Summer issue.

The regal photo shoot took place at Oheka Castle in Huntington in Long Island, N.Y. The famous mansion is said to be the inspiration for F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby, and has appeared in various media, such as in the music videos for Taylor Swift's "Blank Space" and Jennifer Lopez's "Pa' Ti + Lonely," as well as in HBO's hit television show Succession and the movie The Week Of, starring Adam Sandler and Chris Rock.

Olivia Flowers for 'Sophisticated Weddings'. 

Marcin Pawlowski for Sophisticated Weddings

"If there’s a cloud 10, I’m on it! … You expect the first time you step into a wedding gown to be in a store or studio, shopping for the dream dress, and here I am in a castle, getting the dream dresses brought to me," Flowers told Sophisticated Weddings. "It’s been incredible to get a taste of each design, and with a backdrop like the castle... heavenly. Feels like I’ve stepped into what a royal wedding would feel like."

Flowers walked the halls and grounds of the castle wearing Zuhair Murad dresses from popular atelier White House Bride. She also wore a dress by Vera Wang Bride for Designer Loft. 

The Bravo star told the outlet that wedding planning has been challenging due to her indecisiveness, so she hasn't nailed down the guest list or location quite yet.

Olivia Flowers for 'Sophisticated Weddings'. 

Marcin Pawlowski for Sophisticated Weddings

"I’ve always been an indecisive person, but being engaged has really tested just how indecisive I am," she said. "The hardest part (so far) has honestly been deciding on the city we want to get married in. Because, growing up, we moved a few times so I have a couple different hometowns."

She continued: "I always thought I’d get married in one of these places, but once we discussed the possibility of doing a destination wedding, all hell broke loose because there were just too many options to explore. I was quite literally all over the map."

Luckily, the bride's family and friends have been "super helpful" in the planning process, so it's really "been a team effort so far." Plus, her "very organized" fiancé doesn't mind taking on "the role of groomzilla," so the couple have been having "so much fun brainstorming together."

After Flowers' dreamy experience at Oheka Castle, the pair considered following in Danielle and Kevin Jonas' footsteps by getting married there.

Olivia Flowers for 'Sophisticated Weddings'. 

Marcin Pawlowski for Sophisticated Weddings

"Every detail in these intricately decorated rooms would make for a stunning wedding backdrop," Flowers told Sophisticated Weddings. "I think my favorite part [of Oheka] is that I would definitely pull inspo from the gardens. The pristine landscape, greenery and architecture is exactly what we want for our reception."

Wherever the couple decide to tie the knot, it needs to be somewhere with an "elegant, outdoorsy feel."

"Combining the natural, organic beauty of an outdoor setting — such as a vineyard or golf course — with refined, upscale elements like chandeliers, crystal and black-tie attire," Flowers answered of how she envisions her wedding day. "I see the reception outside, warm fall evening sunset, surrounded by green. Whether that's a golf course or a beautiful fountain garden like the one here at Oheka, that’s my vision."

Olivia Flowers for 'Sophisticated Weddings'. 

Marcin Pawlowski for Sophisticated Weddings

The soon-to-be bride and groom are also considering doing something to honor their loved ones, such as Flowers' late brother Conner, at the wedding.

Flowers and Williams met at a wedding in 2023 where Williams was the usher. PEOPLE exclusively announced the pair's engagement in October 2024, though Williams actually popped the question on Sept. 25 of that year in New York City.

Olivia Flowers for 'Sophisticated Weddings'. 

Marcin Pawlowski for Sophisticated Weddings

"I could see it on Olivia's face after the proposal that she was so excited to call her people and share the news, so arranging to have them be there and surprise her was so much fun," Williams told PEOPLE.

The new issue of Sophisticated Weddings is available now on Amazon, as well as at Barnes & Noble and most places where magazines are sold.

Additional celebrity features in the edition include Dancing with the Stars figures Daniella Karagach, Pasha Pashkov, and Brandon Armstrong's wife Brylee Armstrong. Other stars include professional wrestling newlyweds Amanda Saccomanno and Sabatino "Sabby" Piscitelli and more.