Bride Of The Week: Gretchen
Written By Kaileah Christine
June 20, 2022
Our Bride of the Week is the gorgeous Gretchen, who celebrated her nuptials with her wife Megan in our dazzling Jill Gown. The two held a spectacular reception filled with dancing, laughter, and unforgettable moments. In the following interview, Gretchen shares the details surrounding her wedding day and how she knew our Jill gown was 'The One'.
"You want to soak in every minute."
A moment of your wedding day will you never forget?
I will never forget when we said our vows. In all the years that I’ve known Megan I have never heard her be so convicted in what she was saying. It was really beautiful.
One thing you wish you knew as a new bride? What advice would you give to future brides?
You never get this time back, so when you are planning and dreaming of your wedding day be 100% present in every detail. You want to soak in every minute because it truly is the journey of putting everything together that makes it so special. The advice I would lend is to make this day look and feel exactly how you and your partner envisioned it. There is no right or wrong way to design, dress, choose a venue, pick flowers, eat or dance. I will add that staying true to some traditional elements creates some very special moments and really ties the day together.
"I would not have changed a thing. "
How did you know your dress was 'the one'?
I had two very special looks. My ceremony outfit and my mini dress. I knew my Galia Lahav mini was absolutely breathtaking. I’m not the bride that tried on 5, 10, or even 20 dresses. I tried on three looks and two I ran with. The mini I tried on and it fit like a glove. I think everyone in Galia was shocked and I was too. The dress was made for me!
A detail that made your wedding special/unique?
As we recessed down the aisle we had 15 dozen live monarch butterflies released behind us!
"I felt beautiful, radiant, and a little overwhelmed."
Ceremony Venue: Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills
Contact email: Jennifer.rebello@fourseasons.com
Reception Venue: Four Seasons Los Angeles Beverly Hills
Contact email: Jennifer.rebello@fourseasons.com
Wedding Designers + Producers: Abby and Caroline Events
Instagram: @__abbyandcaroline
Contact email: info@abbyandcaroline.com
Bridal Gowns Designers
Gretchen – Toni Maticevski and Galia Lahav
Megan Naeem Khan and Jenny Packham
Bridal Stylist: The Bold and Bridal Contact email: samantha@theboldandbridal.com
Jewelry: Happy Jeweler Instagram: @happyjewelers
Shoes:Jimmy Choo Josefine in latte nappa with crystals (Gretchen) Saeda 100 in platinum (Gretchen 2nd look) Marin 90 Silver (Megan)
Viola 100 Silver (Megan’s 2nd look)
Hair and Makeup
Brides Hair: Trace Watkins Instagram: @tracewatkins
Friends of Honor / Family Hair: Kenzy Ward Instagram: @kenzyward
Makeup: Trace Watkins Instagram: @tracewatkins
Friends of Honor / Family Makeup: Kenzy Ward Instagram: @kenzyward
Rings, Flowers, and Cards
Engagement Ring: Happy Jeweler
Wedding Bands: Happy Jeweler
Flowers/Florist: Rolling Hills Flower Mart
Invitations/Calligraphy: Emily J. Snyder
Ceremony
Live Keyboardist by De Bois Entertainment and recorded music byVox DJs
Reception Music: Dubois Productions
MC/Host: KC Campbell of Vox DJs
DJ: Henry Jones of Vox DJs
Band: TC and The Traffic Jam Band of De Bois Entertainment
Catering: Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills
Cake: The Butter End
Rentals: Theoni Collection
Linens: La Tavola Linen
Lighting: Lighten Up Inc.
Transportation: Good Ride Limo
Accommodations: Four Seasons Beverly Hills
Videographer: John & Joseph
Photographer: John & Joseph
Synchronized Swimmers & Dance Performers: Aqualillies