Bride Of The Week: Erika Houwman

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Written By Kaileah Christine

September 18, 2023

Erika Houwman's Beachy Dana Point Wedding

Allow us to introduce our GL Bride of the week, Erika Houwman, who graced her wedding day in our G-104 gown. Against the picturesque backdrop of the Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort in Dana Point, CA, Erika's journey to becoming a GL bride unfolded in a setting of unparalleled beauty. In the following interview, Erika shares what she loved the most and how she found the dress of her dreams. As told by Erika:

"I was so excited I tried it on right away and finally got that “this is my wedding dress” feeling."

Erika

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

Everyone I had the pleasure of working with was truly amazing and so helpful! I can’t recommend buying your wedding dress from them enough – I would do it again 1000 times!

"I felt so happy when I put on my wedding dress on my wedding day because I loved it even more than I did when I first tried it on in the store."

Erika

How did it feel when you put on your dress the day of the wedding? What was everyone's reaction to the dress?

I felt so happy when I put on my wedding dress on my wedding day because I loved it even more than I did when I first tried it on in the store. I ended up keeping my dress a secret from all my bridesmaids so I got to do a reveal with them on the wedding day and that was one of the best feelings. They were all so surprised by what I chose but loved it just as much as I did!

A detail that made your wedding special/unique?

A few come to mind! I was able to alter and wear my mothers wedding dress to my rehearsal dinner the night before our wedding and it was a surprise to everyone there which was really special! Second, I had both my dad and my step-dad walk me down the aisle which ended up being perfect and I loved that I could have that special father-daughter moment with both of them!

I wasn’t going to settle until I found the one and I’m so glad I fell in love with a Galia gown!

Erika

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