Bride Of The Week: Jenna Hartley

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Written By Kaileah Christine

January 18, 2021

Jenna Hartley

Our #GLBride of the week is the lovely Jenna Hartley, who enjoyed her wedding day in our Fabiana gown. Surrounded by love ones and friends, the couple held their elegant and romantic wedding at Claridge’s Hotel in London the day before Christmas. In the following interview, Jenna shares with us the wedding moments she'll remember forever and what made our Fabiana gown 'The One' for her.

"It was just stunning and so memorable."

Jenna

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

Boris and I met in the pub, in London. I was there with friends to watch the Six Nations rugby match between England and Ireland when he came in to meet a friend of mine. He had just moved over from Zurich. A week later he called me when I had just landed in Geneva for a work ski trip, and we’ve spoken to each other every day since.

How did you find your perfect dress?

My mum and I went to most of the bridal boutiques in London, I was so lucky to live in a city where there was so much choice. I didn’t have any preconceived ideas before I went so I was quite open-minded. I had looked online at some of my favourite designers but knew that you had to try them on to really know what suited you and what didn’t.

Whilst many of the traditional ones suited me I wasn’t excited by them. I wanted something that reflected me and my style, something that would suit the occasion and the time of year. My sister actually found my Galia dress in the shop and told me to try it on. The detail on it was incredible and it was so flattering, also a little more fashionable and less traditional which I was looking for. It definitely had the wow factor and was really unique.

"I loved being able to bring our ideas to life and creating something so beautiful."

Jenna

How was your experience with the Galia Lahav brand?

It was fantastic, I had a couple of bespoke requests and they came back saying everything was possible. I had the most beautiful cathedral length veil made to match the dress, the lining was just how I had wanted it and they made the corset super comfortable for me.

What moment from your wedding will you never forget?

Sitting in the dining room during the wedding breakfast and looking around seeing all of our friends and family in one room. It was just stunning and so memorable.

"We wanted everything to be perfect."

Jenna