Shawn and Matthew
"Choosing my Hera Couture gown was one of the best experiences I had during the wedding planning process."
I was looking for a gown that felt timeless, elegant, and comfortable. When I first tried on my dress from Hera Couture, it immediately felt right. It was beautiful but also easy to move in. On the day, it made me feel confident and completely myself. My advice to other brides is to choose a dress that feels natural and truly reflects who you are.
Frankie and I met through mutual friends, and our story started in a very natural way. There wasn't a dramatic “love at first sight” moment, but we quickly realised how easy it was to talk to each other. I remember thinking he was calm and quietly funny, while he later told me he thought I was warm and full of energy. What started as an easy friendship slowly turned into something much more special, and the balance between his calm personality and my expressive one has been part of our relationship ever since.
Honestly, every part of our wedding felt special to us because every moment was intentional. From our Chinese tea ceremony to our first look, the ceremony, reception, first dance, and cutting the cake, each moment felt like a highlight in its own way.
But if I had to choose one moment, it would be when we exchanged our vows. Frankie told everyone that he bought a lottery ticket on our wedding day. He said if he won, it would be because I was his lucky girl. But if he didn't win, it would be because he had already used up all his luck to meet me and spend the rest of his life with me. It was funny, romantic, and very “Frankie,” and it's a moment I'll always remember.
My experience with Hera Couture was honestly so lovely. The stylists were warm, patient, and made the whole process feel relaxed and fun. Every fitting felt special, and they helped me find a dress that felt completely like me — which is exactly what every bride hopes for.
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Frankie and I met through mutual friends, and our story started in a very natural way. There wasn’t a dramatic “love at first sight” moment, but we quickly realised how easy it was to talk to each other. I remember thinking he was calm and quietly funny, while he later told me he thought I was warm and full of energy. What started as an easy friendship slowly turned into something much more special, and the balance between his calm personality and my expressive one has been part of our relationship ever since.
Honestly, every part of our wedding felt special to us because every moment was intentional. From our Chinese tea ceremony to our first look, the ceremony, reception, first dance, and cutting the cake, each moment felt like a highlight in its own way.
But if I had to choose one moment, it would be when we exchanged our vows. Frankie told everyone that he bought a lottery ticket on our wedding day. He said if he won, it would be because I was his lucky girl. But if he didn’t win, it would be because he had already used up all his luck to meet me and spend the rest of his life with me. It was funny, romantic, and very “Frankie,” and it’s a moment I’ll always remember.
My experience with Hera Couture was honestly so lovely. The stylists were warm, patient, and made the whole process feel relaxed and fun. Every fitting felt special, and they helped me find a dress that felt completely like me — which is exactly what every bride hopes for.
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