Bride Of The Week: Alexandra Nassar

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Written By Jessica Caplan

May 4, 2020

Alexandra Nassar's Romantic Themed Wedding

Our #GLBride of the week is Alexandra Nassar, who said ‘I Do’ in our GALA 104 gown. Alexandra and her fiancé Issa held their nuptials at the Palm Event Center in Pleasanton with a sultry, classic and romantic theme. In the following interview, Alexandra shares with us the details surrounding her special day and the moment she knew our GALA 104 was made for her.

How did you meet your husband? Tell us a little bit about your relationship.
Funny thing is that our parents went to college together. We’ve known each other but never looked at each other that way! We were on our own paths, dating other people. Fast forward and not really keeping in touch, we bumped into each other randomly after not seeing each other for years on NYE in San Francisco minutes before midnight! Cosmically, our stars aligned and we crossed paths, both single and definitely caught each other’s eyes in a different way. We’ve been together ever since.

How did you find your perfect dress?
Gala #104 was actually one of the first dresses I tried in a trunk show. After that weekend, the dress flew to another location around the world and I needed to try it on again. So I flew to LA to find it and try it on again! When in LA I went to a bunch of other bridal boutiques just to try on dresses and make sure I was confident–and believe me it is hard to find a dress that compliments your body when you have a curvy frame. It was actually awful, lots of boutiques threw me in a plus size corner with old-style dresses– ugh I wanted to cry! So my first experience at Kinsley James in Walnut Creek was nothing like I experienced out there! So glad it was my first and last.

How was your experience with the Galia Lahav brand?
In general, because of my measurements, they were very helpful in customizing the dress for my figure and I felt comfortable with the team executing. I am happy with the flexibility of the Galia Lahav– I didn’t hear a ‘no’ ever!

What moment from your wedding will you never forget?
You know that moment when my bridesmaids, sisters and mom and I were all getting ready together at my mom’s house– that was so memorable and fun. We were a team, my tribe was helping me look my best. We had the music going, our hair and makeup team on deck – it was calming knowing I had a support system and we were about to do this big thing! The moment it was time to go downstairs and greet all our guests at the house before we went to the ceremony, all my girls held a piece of my veil and walked behind me down the stairs, at that moment I felt so complete – looking back and seeing them help me towards my “I Do’s” was symbolic, empowering and perfect.