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Bride Of The Week: Catelyn

Bride Of The Week: Catelyn

Written By Kaileah Christine

March 21, 2022

Catelyn's Wedding

This week's GL bride is the gorgeous Catelyn, who wore our G-104 as she married the love of her life. Surrounded by friends and family, the two made it official with a bohemian-themed garden wedding. In the following interview, Catelyn shares with us the details of her wedding day and what made our G-104 the dress of her dreams!

"My advice to future brides is to enjoy the engagement."

Catelyn

How did you meet your husband? How did he propose?

I met Glen when I was 21 years old. My cousin and I went into a random Bar on a Sunday night in San Francisco. Glen happened to be the bartender. My cousin and I had a few drinks, a pizza, and sang Taylor Swift the entire night. We chatted with Glen and he was kind enough to let us stay as he closed down. The next day I got a message on Twitter from Glen saying I left my jacket at the bar and if I didn’t pick it up he’d take it to Goodwill. That’s when I knew I had to go back to get my favorite jacket. Obviously, I stayed for a drink, had a few conversations and left with his number. Fast forward to 5 years of dating he proposed in our home in San Francisco. He professed his love for me and at the time he didn’t have a ring. Glen being vegan, ironically cut up an orange, got down on one knee, and popped the question while holding up an orange slice. “This is the most vegan thing ever!” I cried while laughing. I said I do and he then placed it on my finger. It was intimate and so special. One of the best days leading up to the wedding.

How did you find working with the team at Galia Lahav?

I found Galia Lahav on one of the Instagram accounts I followed when I initially started wedding planning. The dresses looked so beautiful and each one I saw was unique. I ended up giving it a try and was obsessed! My gown was one of my favorite things about our wedding. I could not have picked anything better. I’ve gotten so many compliments. Every time someone asks where I got my dress I tell them Galia. I advise any future bride to go to Galia Lahav.

"My gown was one of my favorite things about our wedding."

Catelyn

How did you know your dress was 'the one'?

I had a baby in the last two years. I felt that I was never going to find a dress that would make me feel confident in my body. But as soon as I tried it on my eyes lit up. I loved how it made me feel confident and beautiful at the same time. The details caught my eye, the lowcut back, the 3D floral applique, the silhouette, it was like wearing a piece of art. It was my dream dress and it fit like a glove.

A moment of your wedding day will you never forget?

My husband’s reaction hands down! He’s not one to show emotion really. But once I got to the altar and my father placed my hand onto my husband’s, that’s when he bursted out with emotion – happy tears. Another moment was our grand entrance. Our guests were expecting us to enter the same way they came. Little did they know we had tricks up our sleeves – we had sparklers go off on the balcony. We had a birdseye view of everyone we loved cheering us on. It surprised our guests and it was epic!

"...It was like wearing a piece of art."

Catelyn
Credits

Venue: VillaMontalvo | @montalvospecialevents
Gown | @galialahav @kinsleyjamescouturebridal
Photographer | @ashabailey_
Videographer | @merisfilms
Bridesmaid dresses | @showmeyourmumu & @shonajoy_
Florist | AllieLoy @bloomwellandco
Decor | Fine Linen Creation @finelinencreations
Cake | @prettypleasesf
Bridal Hair | @liezelstyles
Bridal Makeup | @huongvomakeup
String trio | @corellistrings
DJaudio & visual | @kolaboentertainment
Reception Venue | Corinthian Grand Ballroom
Welcome signs | DIY with the help of our friends and fam

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