Married Joao Paulo Ferreira on February 22, 2020
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Hair/Make Up: Kimmy Huynh
Photographer: Inna Elsie
How did you know your dress was "the one"?
“I have seen a lot of beautiful gowns but when I walked by “the one”, which was only at the store for a trunk show, something inside of me had to put it on. When I did, it was instant sparks! I felt like the dress was made for me and I totally got all the feels, but I knew I couldn't say yes to the dress until I showed my mom. We tried getting it here when she was visiting but it just didn't work out. She obviously saw pictures and videos, though, it was a really sweet moment when she saw it for the first time on the day of! I worked with the AMAZING Galia Lahav team to make a few customizations as I have always imagined wearing a gown with a high neck. The end result was beyond my wildest dreams (and I think my husband would agree!)!!”
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Where did your inspiration for your wedding come from?
“I am that girl who has pictured my wedding day since I was young and Ive always known I wanted to get married in a castle. We were originally planning to get married in Europe but ran into complications so we searched for the next best "European castle". We came across Dover Hall Estate online and actually booked it site unseen, simply because it had everything we were looking for. When we visited shortly after, it was even better than the pictures and truly embodied the vibe we were going for. Once we saw it, everything else just came together.”
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Venue: Dover Hall Estate | Florals: Cultivate Event Co. | Event Coordinator: Alana Futcher
What was your favorite part of your wedding?
“It's hard to choose just one favorite part because it was truly a magical weekend. There was endless love bursting from every corner. Each moment felt like a "pinch me moment". My family lives on the east coast and my husband's on the west coast, so having everyone in one room was so so special. Not to mention, seeing something you have literally been planning for a year finally come to life, magic! However, I think the part that stands out the most would be when my husband and I left the ceremony to have an intimate moment in the wine cellar before we took photos. We were able to really look at eachother (since we didnt do a first look) and soak in what just happened.”
