Fashion

#ÉLYSÉERealBride: Marlo + Sam

3 May 2024 | Classic and Sophisticated Floral Garden Party

Share your love story with us

"The first time I ever saw Sam was in church, and I like to say it was love at first sight. I just had to meet him, and we connected through mutual friends. After just a few days of texting, we went on our first date, which was quickly followed by the second the very next day. From there, we only grew closer and more in love as the months went on. It didn't take very long for me to know he was the one. Like they say... 'When you know, you know.' After a year of dating, we looked at engagement rings, and 5 months later, he popped the question at a fake 'magazine cover' photoshoot for my clothing store. We started planning our dream wedding for the following year, moved in together, and continued growing our relationship through all the ups and downs of wedding planning. We celebrated our engagement season with several parties with family and friends, which was truly some of the best moments of our lives. Our wedding was a dream come true, and we will forever look back on the magical moments spent together with our loved ones."

>> Gown featured above, left & below // ORLEANE | 2022 ÉLYSÉE Collection <<

Why did you choose our beautiful ORLEANE gown?

"I fell in love with Orleane when I saw it on the website long before I tried it on. I was head over heels, but knew I needed to try on other styles as well. I tried on several other ÉLYSÉE gowns, but Orleane had my heart from the start. I immediately had a vision to create a custom jacket with the matching lace, and that vision came to life. Orleane gave me the form-fitted top with the royal ballgown feel. I knew I wanted a mixture of lace and satin so it was everything I loved, all in one dress. The jacket and the dress came together perfectly, and it was all a dream."

>> Gown featured above, right, & below // ORLEANE | 2022 ÉLYSÉE Collection <<

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