Real Bride

#ÉLYSÉERealBride: Lauren + Rikki Walton

03/09/2021 | A Romantic and Rustic Wedding

After first meeting at work, Lauren and Rikki blossomed from coworkers to friends to partners, eventually falling in love and celebrating with the wedding of their dreams. They tied the knot at the beautiful, rustic Healey Hall in the UK, and Lauren wore our stunning JUSTINE gown on the most special day of her life. Here is how they fell in love and how their wedding went:

>> Gown featured above // JUSTINE | 2020 ÉLYSÉE Collection <<

How did you and Rikki fall in love?

"We met at work (how romantic) and were friends for years before we dated. After date number one, we both knew that was it, and just over a year later, we were engaged. Now here we are, happily married, having had the best wedding day we could ever imagine."

>> Gown featured left and below // JUSTINE | 2020 ÉLYSÉE Collection <<

Why did you choose the gorgeous JUSTINE dress to be your wedding gown?

"I’ve watched 'Say Yes to the Dress' since I was a young girl, and so the dress was always going to be important to me. I tried on a few and nearly said yes to another, but as soon as I tried the Justine on, I knew that was it. Dramatic train, but soft detailing, it felt like it was made for me."

>> Gown featured right // JUSTINE | 2020 ÉLYSÉE Collection <<

What was the most memorable wedding day moment?

"It would have to be walking down the aisle. My dad held my hand the whole way, and seeing Rikki’s face at the end of the aisle, I had to force myself to walk slowly. Both of us were smiling ear to ear, and [it was] just a moment full of love."

>> Gown featured left // JUSTINE | 2020 ÉLYSÉE Collection <<

Any advice for future brides?

"It’s true what they say, the day flies. So although the lead-up to the wedding is stressful, you absolutely need to forget it all on the day and just enjoy every moment."

>> Gown featured above and below // JUSTINE | 2020 ÉLYSÉE Collection <<