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Bride Of The Week: Ana Korkmaz
Written By Kaileah Christine
August 1, 2022
Today we shine the spotlight on Ana Korkmaz, who shares her journey of becoming our GL Bride of the Week. Ana’s wedding day was filled with pure romance as she married the love of her life in our GIA gown in Italy at the breathtaking Palace Villa Cortine. In the following interview, Ana lets us in on her favorite moments and how she discovered the dress of her dreams thanks to a dear friend!
"I have had the best experience with Galia Lahav."
How did you meet your husband? Tell us a little bit about your relationship.
My husband and I went to the same school. We have been together since we were sixteen. We studied at the same university and basically grew up together. We have been together for fifteen years now and I guess our relationship has grown with us.
How did you find your perfect dress?
I had saved a screenshot of my dress on my phone even a few years before I got engaged. I always knew I wanted my wedding dress to look exactly like this. When it got serious I went to try on dresses in several bridal boutiques but of course there was not a single one that came even close to it.
So one of my dearest friends told me, the one and only dress I was looking for is the Galia Lahav “Gia” dress and she also could not see me wearing another dress on my wedding day. She went with me to the closest Galia Lahav Partner which is Zoro Sposa in Zurich and there it was, the dress of my dreams.
"I love every single detail about it."
What was your first wedding song?
The song that played while I was walking down the aisle, was a violin version of “Home” performed by a talented musician we found in the streets of Milano. Our song for the first dance was “Sway” by Dean Martin.
What did you enjoy the most about planning your wedding?
I loved trying on the wedding dresses. I also enjoyed very much seeing my exact ideas for the invitations and floral arrangements come to live – thanks to our amazing suppliers. And of course my husband and I enjoyed the much needed dancing lessons for the first dance.
"The dress was just a dream..."
Location | Villa Cortine Palace Hotel, Sirmione, Lake Garda
Wedding dress | Gia, Galia Lahav, Zoro Sposa, Zurich
Wedding rings | Tiffany & Co.
Bridal Shoes | Manolo Blahnik
Photographers | the Saums
Violinist | Alberto Dumitru
DJ| Kimbo Tran (“Kimbotran_” on Instagram)
Wedding stationery | Evelyn Köhnlein by Avecarta Design Munich, (“Avecarta_design” on Instagram)
Flowers | William and Massimo – Idee fiorite – Sirmione, Lake Garda
Make-Up | Arleta Prus