In December of 2021, Loana started messaging one of our Strut Bridal Salon Long Beach bridal shop employees about coming into the salon for an appointment. She had traveled all over Southern California, trying to find a wedding gown that she both loved and felt beautiful in, but wasn’t having any luck finding the perfect wedding dress for Mexico.
“I went to 4 different places from San Diego to Pasadena.” Loana told us, “I always went by myself so that I chose what I liked, but I learned that the places I went to be a little snobby. Then I found you!!! Omg super welcoming! I called and they said come on over! I was like ‘Okay’. From the second I walked in the ladies were so kind and chill. Super helpful. [It] almost felt like a play date with friends when we were kids. I tried on 3 dresses and the 3rd one stole my heart!”
The wedding gown she fell in love with was a crepe and lace fitted gown with sparkle spaghetti straps and an exquisite train that featured lace cut out along the edge. The light material of the bridal gown was perfect for the Mexican weather and climate, not at all too warm or too heavy for her to move around the venue in.
Loana and her fiancé, Brendan, were wed in August of 2022 and made an entire weekend out of the event.
“We got married in Rosarito, Mexico at VILLA DEL PARAISO, a venue that sleeps 50 people on the estate.” She told us, “I wanted our guests to enjoy themselves all weekend long. We had a rehearsal dinner on the estate on Thursday. Friday morning, I had a yoga instructor come so that I could ground myself and go into my big day with my intention and invited all guests to come out if they wanted to. Friday evening was our wedding. Saturday was a 70’s party and Sunday was an 80’s pool party. We had a total of 89 guests. Everything was outdoors.”
“We did not have a theme we just wanted everyone to be wowed and to enjoy their time as family gatherings don’t come as often as they used to.” She went on, “I designed a menu, and they (the guests) were able to order whatever they wanted, whenever, almost like an all-inclusive resort… The most fun part of our Big Day was when the churro man and hot dog man showed up at midnight everyone was so excited, they ran like kids.”
“My favorite moment was when my father hugged me and cried, he did not let go. The special moment was felt with so much love. And of course, when I saw Brendan’s face when he saw me. His first words were, ‘You look beautiful Loana. Your dress is beautiful.’”
“[My wedding] truly was a magical day and my dress was a HIT!” Loana concluded in an email to us after her exciting nuptials, “Getting married is exciting and stressful because of the unknown. My shopping experience with you guys [Strut] was the best thing I did. [My stylist, Kellee] has black short hair and is dedicated to putting you in that perfect dress. My dress made me feel BEAUTIFUL. Thank you!”
Thank YOU, Loana, for letting Strut Bridal bridal shop in Long Beach, California be such a special part of your big day!
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