Set in a hidden French countryside château, the wedding felt intimate, warm, and deeply personal. The venue, owned by a family and untouched by social media trends, became a true home for the celebration. With acres of land and space for loved ones to stay on-site, the days leading up to the wedding were filled with long dinners, peaceful mornings, and meaningful time together with family who had traveled from around the world. That togetherness, rare and fleeting, became one of the most treasured parts of the experience. The ceremony itself was especially meaningful, with handwritten vows and a surprise smoke flare moment that brought energy and emotion to the celebration.

Looking back, her biggest advice to future brides is simple: let go of perfection. Weather changes, timelines shift, and tiny details rarely matter in the end. What lasts is the feeling of being surrounded by the people who love you most, all in one place, celebrating your beginning. Her journey with Sam, starting as friends in medical school, reconnecting years later by chance in Belize, and growing stronger through long-distance challenges and demanding careers, made the day even more meaningful. The proposal at Half Moon Bay and the life they built through resilience and partnership led to this moment. And through it all, she describes working with the Galia Lahav team as a dream: supportive, attentive, and dedicated to bringing her vision to life. In the end, she wouldn’t change a thing. Because weddings aren’t about flawless execution, they’re about love, presence, and the once-in-a-lifetime feeling of saying “yes” to forever.