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Bride Of The Week: Erika Houwman
Written By Kaileah Christine
September 18, 2023
Allow us to introduce our GL Bride of the week, Erika Houwman, who graced her wedding day in our G-104 gown. Against the picturesque backdrop of the Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort in Dana Point, CA, Erika's journey to becoming a GL bride unfolded in a setting of unparalleled beauty. In the following interview, Erika shares what she loved the most and how she found the dress of her dreams. As told by Erika:
"I was so excited I tried it on right away and finally got that “this is my wedding dress” feeling."
How did you find working with the team at Galia Lahav?
Everyone I had the pleasure of working with was truly amazing and so helpful! I can’t recommend buying your wedding dress from them enough – I would do it again 1000 times!
"I felt so happy when I put on my wedding dress on my wedding day because I loved it even more than I did when I first tried it on in the store."
How did it feel when you put on your dress the day of the wedding? What was everyone's reaction to the dress?
I felt so happy when I put on my wedding dress on my wedding day because I loved it even more than I did when I first tried it on in the store. I ended up keeping my dress a secret from all my bridesmaids so I got to do a reveal with them on the wedding day and that was one of the best feelings. They were all so surprised by what I chose but loved it just as much as I did!
A detail that made your wedding special/unique?
A few come to mind! I was able to alter and wear my mothers wedding dress to my rehearsal dinner the night before our wedding and it was a surprise to everyone there which was really special! Second, I had both my dad and my step-dad walk me down the aisle which ended up being perfect and I loved that I could have that special father-daughter moment with both of them!
I wasn’t going to settle until I found the one and I’m so glad I fell in love with a Galia gown!
Planner | Pure Lavish Events (Alexa)
Flowers | Flowers by Cina
Photographer | Nicole Ivanov
Videographer | Narrow Road Films
Make up | Chelsea Durkee
Hair | @jasonhaiir
Cake | Grace and Honey Cakes
Venue | Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort in Dana Point, CA
Bride | @erikajhouwman
Photographer | @nicoleivanovphoto