Bride of the Day: Bambi
Written By Shopify API
September 21, 2016
Today’s GL Bride of the Week is Bambi, who wore the effortlessly romantic Flavia gown from the Ivory Tower collection. Her wedding was filled with meaningful moments- from a father and father-in-law dance that united two families to a lighthearted Shoe Game that had everyone laughing. With its light, intricate detailing and unexpected silhouette, her gown was love at first sight - especially when she discovered it had been photographed in the very place she planned to marry. Fate, it seems, had always been a part of their love story.
"It was light, airy, and still intricate."
On my big day, I wore Flavia from the Ivory Tower collection. I felt this dress was so unique - it combined multiple styles in one. It was slightly see-through but still offered coverage, featured an A-line shape from the waist, and had a body-conscious underskirt. It was incredibly light and airy, yet still so intricate.
When I said yes to the dress, the very first thing I did was come home and Google pictures of it.
My visit to Kinsley James was actually my first time there, and Galia Lahav just happened to be having a trunk show. I hadn’t seen the dress before that moment. When I later discovered the campaign photos of the dress - and saw that they were taken in the exact same place we planned to get married - it felt like a sign. Nostalgically, it just confirmed for me that it was the right choice.
I met my husband through work - I worked at a hotel and he lived next door. We saw each other nearly every day and became close friends. But after I got promoted to another hotel, we lost touch for almost a year. That’s when fate intervened, and we ran into each other again.
The gathering of our two families was an incredible feat, especially since I planned everything myself from America. But on the day of the wedding, the most special moment was sharing a first dance with both my father and father-in-law. For me, it symbolized the bond between our families. Looking over at my husband - who happens to be disabled - smiling from the edge of the dance floor, filled me with so much happiness.
We also played the Shoe Game (Mr. and Mrs.) on stage, which was such a fun moment. It was hilarious not being able to see each other’s answers, but seeing our guests’ reactions made it all the more memorable.
"I felt like this dress combined more styles in one."