Married Colin on February 1st, 2020.
the bride
All about the dress
“I had been to one too many dress shops, and I was sadly going to most shops alone in New York since my close friends and my family lived on the west coast. Everyone kept saying I would have this feeling when I found the one, but it just never felt so when I was trying dresses on. I booked an appointment for my mom and I to try on dresses in Los Angeles, and my stylist brought in a few dresses for me to try. I started going down the line, and I tried on THE NETTA dress which my stylist had brought in, and I just couldn't stop smiling. It wasn't an instant this is the one - because I am just so indecisive by nature - but man this dress felt special and I had a hard time finally taking it off. It fit sooo beautifully! Then it was time to bring my sister in to give me the nod of approval so I tried on my favorites, and after walking down the Kinsley James "aisle /runway" I looked down to see my sister filming and crying (and she is not typically emotional) so THAT is when I said I knew I was buying this dress.”
the groom
how they met
“My husband had run in the same circles as I had in college and I was actually very close friends with many of his friends, but he was often shirtless in college so I was skeptical of him until... my mom met him at the American Apparel downtown (which is no longer there unfortunately). But long story short, we were in line together and he invited me to the "last registered party of the year" and I politely declined since I thought we were a little too old for these parties and about to graduate, but Sra. Munoz thought otherwise. When we got into the car, she looked at me and said " Mija, habre tus ojos" which means "girl open your eyes". I burst out laughing. My mom - who is anti-boys and anti-parties is hinting I go to this party, and so I did it for my mom and we ended up hitting it off that night and the rest is history. So thank you mom, American Apparel and PhiPsiFrost LOL.”
the ceremony
the married couple
He’s “THE ONE”
“Oh man. I think there were so many little moments that just culminated to me seeing someone who would be my best friend and my partner in crime for the rest of our lives, no matter what life threw our way. I mean the man was willing to stay at the small Van Nuys airport hotel just so he could be close to me and my family and celebrate the holidays with us. He was so dedicated and I had never felt so loved. But I think what really sealed the deal was when he surprised me for my 26th birthday with a helicopter ride over New York - man he may as well have proposed there because I knew I was marrying this man - and how do you top a helicopter ride!”
the reception
“I loved that we got a mariachi which is so traditional to all our Mexican family celebrations, I am so glad we decided to include them in our cocktail hour”
Advice from the bride
“Do things your way! Someone says you HAVE TO have up-lighting for thousands of dollars but you don't understand why... then don't do it LOL (I mean always consult with your photographer, but most likely than not, they are prepared). Most importantly ask for help - whether from friends & family or hiring a wedding planner even if it's just for the month leading up to it - it is so worth it because then you can just enjoy the time leading up to the big day.”
“I loved our first dance, which we were able to put together in two weeks thanks to Colin's surprise dance lessons before the big day”
