MY BRIDAL LOOK: I used Grace Kelly and Princess Zita as my bridal look inspiration. I particularly love Blessed Karl’s exhortation to his new bride, “Now, we must get each other to Heaven.” I adore Catholic teachings on femininity, and wanted lots of soft, flowing fabrics and lace, as well as a modest silhouette. I struggled, like a lot of Catholic brides do, to find a dress that was modest. I ended up having to make alterations to raise the original neckline. My favorite pieces were the cathedral-length veil, handmade by a seamstress in California, and a vintage seed pearl bridal crown, another nod to Grace Kelly’s style.
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