Real Brides: Abby

Although my husband, Evan, and I officially met at a bar in college, I had known about Evan before then through stories from my roommate. At the time, Evan was dating someone else, but that didn't stop me from remaining curious. Our paths crossed again at my Halloween party our junior year. Evan was reluctant to come with his friends, but soon the two of us were talking and laughing together. We connected very quickly and intimately that night, although we didn't know if anything more would come of it. Shortly after, Evan was single and we spent many dates studying in the library. We know each other well enough now to know there wasn't much studying happening back then. 

My "ah-ha" moment came months after I first tried on my dress. I designed my dress by putting two existing dresses together, so I never had that initial moment that most people have as soon as they try theirs on. Instead, I had a vision of what I wanted and had to hope it all would come together. And boy, did it!! It's so cool having a one-of-a-kind dress, and it's extra special because my sister took another part of the same dress for her wedding dress years before.

Photo Credits: Hannah Rummel Photography

Bridal Store: Casa Bianca Bridal