Gracie & Nathan

Wedding date: May 17, 2025

Venue: Ahavah Venue

Photographer: Sentimental Soul Photography

Tell us about your experience at An Elegant Affair!: What an incredible experience! The staff at this bridal boutique went above and beyond to make my appointment perfect. The thing that impressed me most was how accommodating they were with my very large family. When I mentioned bringing nearly a dozen family members, including children, they didn't hesitate - they arranged their largest fitting area and provided extra seating so everyone could be comfortable and part of this special moment. The staff was so welcoming to the kids too, making them feel included and special throughout the appointment. My husband's grandmother asked to do the alterations, which was so meaningful to us. However, she accidentally got some marks on the train of the dress. I didn't even know about the marks until the store called me to let me know they had discovered them and were already on top of getting them out! They worked incredibly hard and got every single mark out before my wedding day. They went above and beyond to fix the issue without any judgment - just pure dedication to making sure everything was perfect. What I loved most was that they never made us feel rushed despite our large group. They understood this was about creating memories with the people I love. If you want a bridal shop that will go the extra mile when it matters most, this is absolutely the place! I'm so grateful they were part of making my wedding day perfect.

Tell us about your wedding!: The morning of our wedding, I felt this incredible calm after months of planning and worrying. Everything was perfect - my bridesmaids, the flowers, the venue, even my usually anxious mother was relaxed. When I walked down the aisle, the only thing that went "wrong" was this unexpected wind that picked up during our vows. My veil was whipping around, the officiant's notes were fluttering, and we could barely hear each other. But we just started laughing and held hands tighter, speaking our vows louder. The wind almost felt like it was celebrating with us. Every other moment was flawless - the music, the reception, the dancing. I kept getting compliments all day on how timeless and classy my dress was, which made me feel absolutely radiant. That windy ceremony is one of my favorite memories now. It was the one thing we couldn't control, and it made our wedding uniquely ours. We were just so happy to be married that nothing could have dampened our joy.