Bride Of The Week: Lauren Arcoleo
Written By Kaileah Christine
February 10, 2020
Our #GLBride of the week is the stunning Lauren Arcoleo, who walked down the aisle of her beachside wedding in our Gala 104. Surrounded by breathtaking ocean views, Lauren and her fiancé Issac held their whimsical garden-themed nuptials at the Hotel Casa Del Mar in Santa Monica. In the following interview, Lauren shares with us the details of her dream Californian wedding and how she found the perfect GL dress to match.
"I went to the Galia Lahav, tried on the dress, and immediately fell in love."
How did you meet your husband? Tell us a little bit about your relationship.
Isaac and I met at the University of Florida at a fraternity party. At first, we started off as friends, he would pick me up for class every day on his super cool blue Vespa and we’d drink five-dollar buckets at Swamp, the local bar. But as we started to spend more and more time together, we started to fall in love. After college, Isaac moved to LA and I moved to New York, but we FaceTimed everyday and maintained a long-distance relationship for three and a half years until we finally moved in together in Santa Monica.
How did you find your perfect dress?
I started my wedding dress research on Instagram. I had my “dream dress” pinned down, but when I went to try it on, I knew it wasn’t right. I went to ten different boutiques, still looking for something that I couldn’t seem to find. One of my good friends wore a Galia Lahav dress at her wedding and sent me one of their new designs on Instagram. I went to the Galia Lahav flagship in Los Angeles, tried on the dress, and immediately fell in love.
"It made it feel like I was able to customize my own look without having to build a dress from scratch. "
How was your experience with the Galia Lahav brand?
I felt incredibly comfortable in what can be an overwhelming and exhausting experience. I loved that I was able to pair a GALA dress with the couture skirt. It made it feel like I was able to customize my own look without having to build a dress from scratch. With every fitting, I felt at home and even though I had requested two alterations the week of my wedding, they were able to accommodate me without a problem.
What moment from your wedding will you never forget?
Our first look! My dress was the only part of the entire wedding we didn’t plan together and I was looking forward to surprising Isaac with the dress I spent so much time looking for. He loved it!
"I loved that I was able to pair a GALA dress with the couture skirt."
Beauty
Makeup & Hair Stylist/Salon Name: Meg O’Hare Beauty
Bridesmaid Gowns
Brand’s Name: Jenny Yoo | BHLDN
Cake
Company Name: Vanilla Bake Shop
Catering
Name: Hotel Casa Del Mar
Consulting
*** Month-Of Planner ***
Name: Lindsay Newby @ Tessa Lyn Events
Company Phone Email/Website: tessa@tessa.com& lindsay.newby@gmail.com// 213-842-2788
Social Media Handles (Facebook/Twitter/Instagram): IG: @tessalynevents
Entertainment (Music)
Ceremony & Reception
Name: LivEnt Group
Company Phone Email/Website: liventgroup.com // 310-699-9825// Info@liventgroup.com
Favors
Custom Candles from RX Candles
Floral Design
Company Name: Lilla Bello
Invitations
Company Name: Minted
Jewelry
Engagement RingDesigner/Jeweler:Inta Gems
Bride’s Wedding Band Designer/Jeweler: Inta Gems
Bride’s Day-Of Jewelry Designer: Ina Gems (tennis bracelet)
Groom’s Wedding Band Designer/Jeweler: Inta Gems
Lighting Design
Company Name: LivEnt Group liventgroup.com
Linens
Company Name: BBJ Linen
Photography
Name: Marlies Hartmann – M. Hart Photography
Photobooth
Name: Hashtag Photobooth
Rehearsal Dinner
Location Name: 2000 Main Events
Company Phone Number/Email: stellabarraparties@leye.com
Rentals (furniture & tabletop)
Company Name: Luna Party Rentals
Company Phone Email/Website: info@lunapartyrentals.com// 562-474-8222
Shoes
Brand: Sophia Webster
customerservice@sophiawebster.com
Venue(s)
Ceremony
Property Name: Hotel Casa Del Mar
Reception
Property Name: Hotel Casa Del Mar
Videography
Company Name: White Rose Productions