Bride Of The Week: Alexandra Helga

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Written By Kaileah Christine

February 17, 2020

Alexandra Helga's Special Day In Our Lily Rose Gown

Our #GLBride of the week is Alexandra Helga, who wore our Lily Rose gown as she wed her fiancé. With Lake Como in the background, the couple held an unforgettable all-white wedding in Lombardy, Italy. In the following interview, Alexandra shares with us the details leading up to her big day and the moment she fell in love with our Lily Rose.

" I always kept going back to that dress."

Alexandra

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

We got introduced by my cousins in 2010. Our first date was on christmas eve that year after spending hours talking online as he was living in Germany at the time. Our first few months were long distance as I moved to Dubai in 2011 but joined him in Germany later that summer. Now 9 years later, having lived in a few different cities we have a home in Manchester with our king charles spaniel Koby.

How did you find your perfect dress?

Lily rose was the first wedding dress I ever tried on. I went into my appointment with Browns brides in London with a photo of that gown on my phone as something about it really captured me. As I tried on other styles I always kept going back to that dress and loved it more every time I tried it on. I did make a few changes to the dress like the colour and adding lace, layers to the skirt etc. In the end I had the most beautiful custom made gown I had ever laid eyes on.

I also have to mention Lauren, a bridal stylist at Browns. She was such a sweetheart and made my whole experience from trying on different dresses to the fittings so much fun, along with the rest of their team.

"...loved it more every time I tried it on."

Alexandra

How was your experience with the Galia Lahav brand?

It was amazing. I had the pleasure of meeting Sharon the head designer for Galia Lahav at a London trunk show that September which made my experience truly special. I had the opportunity to discuss the details of my dress with him and he was so helpful and sweet in every way. Once he had done all the measurements and we decided on the changes I wanted I felt so confident I would get married in my dream dress.

What moment from your wedding will you never forget?

The walk down the aisle with my dad. Seeing my husband smiling at me on the other end while walking past all my friends and family. It was a moment I’ll forever cherish. Having all our friends and family out there to celebrate with us was so special and we’ll be forever grateful for this weekend.

"In the end I had the most beautiful custom made gown."

Alexandra

Credits

Bride: Alexandra Helga
Photographer: Lucas & Co Photography
Boutique: Browns Bride