Jourdan Sloane Wears a Fully Custom Galia Lahav Gown for Her Cal-a-Vie Wedding
Written By Lisa Chorna
On a golden California afternoon at the serene Cal-a-Vie spa resort, content creator and fashion influencer Jourdan Sloane married Wells Childress in a wedding that felt equal parts intimate, elegant, and cinematic. Their celebration brought together an A-list–sprinkled guest list, a breathtaking natural landscape, and a love story rooted in deep partnership. But at the center of it all stood a moment of couture magic: Jourdan’s completely custom Galia Lahav gown, created under extraordinary circumstances and entirely true to her artistic vision.
Jourdan first visited the Galia Lahav New York flagship months before the wedding. She has always been known for her refined fashion sense and her intuitive eye for detail, and the moment she stepped into the boutique, she gravitated toward the brand’s signature corsetry. Structured yet romantic, sculptural yet soft, corsets have long been part of the brand’s DNA — and instantly became the foundation for what Jourdan imagined as her dream gown. From the very beginning, she was deeply involved in every step of the process, not just as a bride selecting a dress, but as a creative partner shaping a vision. With her background in fashion design, she approached her gown like an extension of herself: something expressive, emotional, and meticulously intentional.
For nearly a year, Jourdan worked with our New York team to semi-customize an off-the-rack GL gown, refining details, adjusting proportions, and shaping the silhouette into something uniquely hers. She knew what she wanted long before she could articulate every stitch, and the fittings became a joyful collaboration between the bride, the atelier, and the brand’s head designer. But in a twist no one saw coming, just six weeks before the wedding, Jourdan experienced the kind of moment many brides fear but few are brave enough to embrace: she realized that the dress she had been working on was no longer the gown she wanted to marry in.
Instead of panicking or compromising, she trusted her instinct. With calm clarity, she chose to pivot. Not just slightly, but completely. She wanted something new: a gown that felt even more personal, more sculptural, more emotional. Something that embodied her femininity and power, that made her feel like the truest, most elevated version of herself on one of the biggest days of her life.
On the morning of the wedding, as Jourdan stepped into her gown, the emotion was palpable. With her fashion design education and foundation, she always knew she wanted to design her own dress. It was so harmonious in the end as it was 100% her vision and dream come true. Her gown became a metaphor for her journey — intuitive, bold, creative, and deeply personal. Designed in collaboration with our head designer and handcrafted by our world-renowned atelier, it was couture at its purest form: a dialogue between a bride and her imagination.
Jourdan and Wells exchanged vows in front of loved ones and notable guests, surrounded by olive trees, rolling hills, and the timeless atmosphere Cal-a-Vie is known for. The couple’s ceremony felt intimate and poetic, a blend of refinement and romance. The way her gown moved as she walked down the aisle, catching the California light and unfolding with every step, reflected every hour of dedication poured into bringing her dream to life.
Jourdan’s wedding was more than a beautiful event; it was a celebration of creativity, partnership, and fearlessly choosing what feels right — even when the timeline is tight and the stakes are high. Her gown became the embodiment of that courage, transforming uncertainty into something unforgettable.
At Galia Lahav, we believe that a wedding gown should tell a story. Jourdan’s tells the story of instinct, reinvention, and the transformative beauty of custom couture. A true collaboration between the bride and the house, her gown stands as a reminder that when creativity leads the way, extraordinary things can happen.