Singer Ciara is the cover model for Brides magazine August/September 2014 Style Issue. Ciara graces the cover in a long-sleeve embroidered Chantilly lace Reem Acra gown, accessorized with her very own blinding bridal bling and bracelet. A simply-chic bouquet of cream garden roses, crafted by Miho Kosuda, plus soft, natural makeup by Urban Decay and effortless blonde waves tied the entire aisle-ready look together.

In the interview, Ciara talks about her fiancee Future, motherhood, and her wedding plans. The singer admitted she “loved” the classic dress she rocks on our cover, which is surprising since she’s known for her daring red carpet looks. “My everyday style is what I call ‘tomboy chic,'” Ciara tells them. “But for my wedding, I’m going to do elegance with a little edge.”

As for her fiancé, she let it slip that she always knew she’d spend forever with Future. When asked when she knew he’d be her husband, she replied: “Very early on. He came with something that I’d never felt before: the true presence of a man.”

Get your copy on newsstands July 8!