Kara November & Nick Bryden Wedding

May 23rd, 2009

Ceremony & Reception at the Verandas, Manhattan Beach, California

Bridal Gown by Alvina Valenta

My fairly godmother came to rescue me at Mon Amie! I had purchased a dress prior to visiting Mon Amie and was unhappy with the fit. In a time crunch, my mom and I went to Mon Amie 3 months before my wedding! Natalie, my bridal consultant, took us to our private dressing room and then she and I were off to find the perfect dress.

I had envisioned a flowy, sheath like dress, while Natalie had already made her mind up with her wedding gown expertise and experience. She even went back into the dressing room to tell my mom that I wasn't listening to anything she was saying and that I was picking out all the wrong dresses! My mom loved hearing that! She was relieved that someone might take control of the situation.

We met back in the dressing room, me with my flowy dresses and Natalie with her more fitted and tailored dresses. I began by trying her choices on. The first one was out for sure. The second one, a mermaid cut, low back, sweetheart neckline, strapless with an AMAZING asymmetrical couture bow on the back, took our breaths away. Wow. Natalie knew what she was doing. She said, the minute I see a girl, I know the dress for her. We were sold! Mon Amie is so incredibly professional and they really know what they are doing. They have so many choices when it comes to gowns and veils. I don't know what I would have done without them.

To end the story, I have never felt so beautiful, than on my wedding day. I couldn't believe the amount of compliments I received, and that I continue to get. I'm just sad I can't wear it again!

Thanks again with all my heart, Mon Amie. You made my wedding day the best day of my life!

Kindest Regards,
Kara November Bryden