Designer: Cecilio Abad (web)
Shoes: Cecilio Abad
Headpiece: Cecilio Abad
Veil: Cecilio Abad
Earrings and Bracelet: Her mom’s

Wedding date: January 2009
Wedding Place: Catholic church wedding at Nuestra Señora de Gracia.
Wedding bouquet :  White tulips (Full Circle Events & Blooms)
Photographer: Nelwin Uy

Bride: Catherine Magsaysay-Reyes, The Philippines
Blog: J & Cat

My dress: “The first time I stumbled upon Cecilio Abad, I instantly fell in love with his works! Every gown he creates for his brides is unique. He is very down to earth and so approachable. So he asked me what gown would I like. I showed him some samples from his site that I liked then he sketched (take note, he used a ballpen) the gown he envisioned for me. He made me a sweetheart gown in twisted ruching chiffon top, lace bodice and japanese cocoon skirt. He added a detachable halter as accent at the request of my hubby =) He definitely made me a princess for a day!”

Designer: Mori Lee by Madeline Gardner (part of the Blu Collection)
Jewelry: Pearl necklace

Wedding date: May 2009
Wedding Place: Roseland Plantation in Ben Wheeler (TX), Wedding Venue
Wedding bouquet : Mixture of white and yellow flowers
Photographer: Casey Jay Benson

Bride: Mary-Michal, USA
Blog: Welcome to my life!

My dress: “It was beautiful with a strapless, sweetheart bodice. The A-line skirt was ruched with a side front pickup and a chapel length train. My mom actually found this dress. The first wedding dress shop we walked into, she saw it and said she wanted me to try it on. This was the first dress I tried on. When I put the veil on, my mom and I both got emotional because we knew this was the one. I tried on several other dresses, but we kept coming back to this one. I felt extremely comfortable in my wedding dress, and I am so glad that my mom saw it.

Funny enough, when my dress came in and I put it on, it wouldn’t zip. I had a slight panic attack. Then several of shop workers came over and pushed, pulled, tugged, pushed, pulled, tugged. Finally, they got it to zip. I’ll be honest, it gave me that extra motivation that I needed to lose a couple pounds before the wedding. On my wedding day, it fit like a glove. When I look at my pictures, I’m so glad I had a little extra motivation to lose a couple of pounds. Every girl wants to look her amazing on her wedding day, and I definitely feel like I looked like a princess.”

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Designer: Galina
Shoes: Colorful Creations

Wedding date: September 2008
Wedding Place: In-law’s house, in their backyard
Wedding bouquet : White roses


Bride: Kyle L, USA
Blog: Face candy

My dress: “I found my dress very quickly. My Mom, Grandmother and I went to David’s Bridal and the 4th dress I tried on was “the one.” When I came out of the dressing room in it, we all agreed. It’s a Galina Signature dress in ivory, size 2 and it almost fit me. I was worried I would have a hard time finding a dress that fit me or flattered my body because I am thin and petite, 4′9″. Of course I had to have it altered, but it was done flawlessly at David’s Bridal. I’ve never felt more beautiful.
I bought my shoes online, for $60. They are Colorful Creations Wedding Shoe Shine with 3 1/2″ heels(I wanted to be tall enough to reach my husband to kiss him!). I did my own hair and makeup because I’m picky about that stuff. I’ll say that I never once remembered to touch-up my makeup. There was no time! My hair is short in the back, but I defined my bangs with hair cream and added lots of hairspray. (I actually had trouble getting my veil/hair clip to stay in b/c my hair is so short).”

Designer: Sottero & Midgley
 
Wedding date: August 2008
Wedding Place: Wedding venue, The Manor in Ontario
Wedding bouquet : Red roses
Photographers: Dave Biesse and Charlotte Leonard

Bride: Angela L, Canada
Blog: Oh she glows

My dress: “I was not one of those brides that tried on a wedding dress and instantly fell in love at first sight! Finding my wedding dress was not easy for me! I must have tried on over 50 gowns and went to about 6 different bridal shops. I wanted to make sure that I would find the perfect dress out there for me! I was a bit discouraged because all of the dresses I tried on tended to be strapless which was not what I wanted. V-necks flatter my shape so much more. Finally I went to a shop called ’Becker’s Bridal‘ and I was instantly in love with this intimate shop. The customer service was outstanding and the lady who helped me brought me this dress right away. I tried on this dress and I just knew it was the one. I couldn’t take the grin off my face! It was everything I was looking for classic elegance, plunging neckline, low-back, sparkling bead work, and whimsical chiffon! It was sexy, yet classy and fit my girly and feminine personality so much!”