How did you meet your husband? Tell us a little bit about your relationship.

My husband, Max, and I first met when we were 9-years-old in elementary school in Westlake Village, California. At the age when most boys like to tease girls, Max had a heart of gold and always treated me with so much kindness and respect.

I was the new girl in fifth grade, having just moved to the area, and it was challenging starting over at a new school. Max immediately befriended me and we realized we had similar senses of humor and interests. We remained close friends throughout grade school, all the way through college.

After graduating, Max moved back to Los Angeles to attend law school, and he convinced me to go out on a date. We’ve been together ever since.

How was your experience with the Galia Lahav brand?

I visited a few boutiques in Los Angeles before I could secure an appointment with Galia Lahav, and as the saying goes: they saved the best for last! When I arrived at Galia’s LA showroom for my first appointment, I was immediately greeted by my stylist, Kara, who would go on to become a dear friend of mine. From the moment we met, I knew she “got it.” Kara has this magical unicorn quality where she’s always 100% positive, enthusiastic, and here to be your biggest cheerleader, but never once made me feel uncomfortable by acting pushy, which many stylists at other boutiques tend to do. Instead, Kara chose to get to know me as a person, my style and we built from there.

We ordered my gown in February, and it actually arrived ahead of schedule in August. Kara periodically checked in with me while my gown was being made to provide updates and assure me that everything was on track, which as brides know, is imperative. After two alterations appointments in September with the incredible seamstress Kelly, I was ready to go for my October destination wedding.

But what’s more, is the service. You’ll carry the memory of shopping for your wedding dress for the rest of your life, and my experience with the entire Galia Lahav team was truly exceptional. Every time I stepped into their stunning showroom, every single stylist greeted me with a huge hug, asked about my upcoming celebration, and made me feel part of the Galia Lahav family. I can’t wait for new brides to have that same, magical experience!