How did you meet your husband? Tell us a little bit about your relationship.

Ryan and I met in 2017 through our careers in destination marketing and hospitality management. I was hosting a museum opening event in Washington, DC on a random weekday morning, and Ryan’s team (one of our clients) had the opportunity to attend. We ran into one another as we made our way through the exhibit, and realized we lived barely two blocks from each other in DC! Not only that, but we were both originally from Connecticut as well. That shared upbringing really sparked my interest.

Lacking his phone number, I boldly Facebook messaged him the next day to tell him how nice it was to meet at the event, and we decided to meet for coffee that Saturday morning! Coffee turned into brunch and an hours-long date by the pool, and we’ve been truly inseparable ever since. Our shared love of travel, art, fine dining, and spending time outdoors has kept us in sync, even throughout our major move across the country to Los Angeles.

How did you find your perfect dress?

After copious research, I had my heart set on a fitted dress, which would emphasize my back and my natural height. I’ve always appreciated detailed lace and bead-work, and Galia Lahav dresses are truly the epitome of something of that style. After trying on about 7 dresses at my first appointment in Los Angeles, I knew exactly the dress I wanted and said ‘yes’ that very same day! I asked for feedback from numerous members of the GL team, and their candid advice helped me decide on a dress that would work best for my vibe and that of my venue.