Real Brides: Stephanie

I met Shawn through a dating app but the moment I knew he was the one was when we went on our date to Disneyland and we were on the roller coaster and as we reached the top of the ride, we were holding hands and the entire city of Anaheim lit up with fireworks. I took that as a sign that we were meant to be.

I found the photo of the dress on Pinterest and Instagram and had a handful of photos with it. As I went to each bridal salon I was carrying the photo with me and comparing the dress to the one I was trying on. When I went to Mon Amie Bridal and tried on the dress for the first time I loved it. But being a first time bride I wanted to try on more. Each one was turned down and I went back to my first choice. I put on a veil and held a bouquet and immediately had the moment of "oh my god, this is it" and tears ran down my cheeks. I knew it was the one.

Photo by Kirstin Burrows Photographer