What was the most important thing for you about finding the perfect dress? Being a plus-size bride, I really wanted a dress that I could feel comfortable in and made me feel special and beautiful, like every other bride. I went in thinking I wanted specific styles but once I got in the shop, I walked out with a dress that was totally me and not what I previously saved in my head or thought I wanted. The appointment guided me to what was really best.
What was the best personal moments of your wedding day? The best personal moment of my wedding day was during our “first look.” At first I was opposed to a first look because my husband and I have been dating for almost 11 years and I wanted the first time he saw me in my dress was coming down the aisle but I was seriously mistaken. That moment we got with each other is something I will cherish forever because it was just the two of us and we got that intimate moment with just one another (and he cried like a baby) and it was extremely special.
Please share something that stood out on your wedding day? What I loved most about our wedding day was all the love and support from our family and friends. My husband is Mexican and I am Italian, so we had a large wedding with over 200 guests and every seat was taken during the ceremony and we started on time! HA
What was your inspiration for your wedding day and dress? What I wanted most on my wedding dress was lace and it had to have straps. I always envisioned a vintage inspired dress with a whimsical feeling.
Any advise to future brides? When going dress shopping, take a small crew because the more opinions you have, the more you will lose your true vision of yourself. And when you bring less people, you can do a first look with your bridesmaids and have them see you in the dress for the first time on your wedding day with their reactions captured!
Here is the list of talented wedding professional used by the happy couple: Venue –
The Pavilion at Haggin Oaks Golf Course | Cake/Dessert – Rick’s Dessert Diner | Planner – The Pavillion at Haggin Oaks Golf Course {Katrina} | Caterer – The Pavilion at Haggin Oaks Caters | DJ/Music – Anthony w/ A & A Music | Rentals – The Pavilion at Haggin Oaks Gold Course | Invitations – Vista Print
| Men’s attire – Men’s Warehouse | Wedding Dress – Always Elegant Bridal | Hair – Sara Silva (instagram @sassyhair_bysara) | Makeup – Alyssa Sandoval (instagram @makeupbyalyssa) | Photobooth – Heirloom Photobooths – Michelle Brown (Instagram @theslowmotionboothca) | Custom Bridesmaid Jewelry – Alli Fagerskog ( Instagram @wicked_weavings) | Photographer – UvVisions
