Kristina had fallen in love with her Fabiana gown long before she was even engaged, saving the design on social media years before realizing it was the very gown she had been dreaming of all along. When she finally tried it on at a Galia Lahav trunk show, she instantly burst into tears — something that hadn’t happened with any other dress. Even after trying on more gowns, none of them felt quite right, and when she returned to Fabiana once more, the tears came again — not only from Kristina, but from her mother and sister as well. In that moment, she knew without a doubt: this was her gown.

On her wedding day, finally stepping into the Fabiana gown felt surreal. Kristina described feeling more beautiful than ever before, completely herself in every way. With its intricate floral appliqués and romantic detailing, the gown felt as though it had been made especially for her, perfectly reflecting her personality and style. Keeping the dress a secret from everyone except her mum and sister made the reveal even more meaningful, leaving guests in complete awe the moment they saw her.