A bride created her dream wedding dress at a 'bridal lab' after having lackluster experiences at traditional boutiques

Samantha GrindellAug 5, 2023, 17:21 IST

Jazmin Sagastiverza wore a custom wedding dress from Les Aimants.Joselynn Cortes

Jazmin Sagastiverza and Jean Franco Vergaray got married on April 1, 2023.
Sagastiverza wore a custom dress from Les Aimants to their destination wedding.

Jazmin Sagastiverza met her future husband Jean Franco Vergaray while she was on a date with someone else.

They met in 2015.Joselynn Cortes

Sagastiverza and Vergaray got married in Mexico.

They had a destination wedding.Joselynn Cortes

Sagastiverza wasn't sure what kind of gown she wanted as she started looking for a wedding dress.

The bride was open-minded about her wedding dress.Joselynn Cortes

But things changed when Sagastiverza went to a bridal appointment at Les Aimants.

She found her wedding dress at Les Aimants.Joselynn Cortes

Martin ended up making her friend's wedding dress herself — and starting her own business.

Manon Martin is the founder of Les Aimants.Courtesy of Les Aimants

Sagastiverza told Insider she stumbled upon Les Aimants' Greenpoint, Brooklyn, studio after having unsuccessful trips to more traditional bridal stores in Manhattan.

Jazmin Sagastiverza tried other bridal stores before finding Les Aimants.Joselynn Cortes

It ended up being perfect.

The slip dress was perfect.Joselynn Cortes

Sagastiverza loved the dress, but she wanted to make it stand out more.

She wanted a custom addition to the gown.Joselynn Cortes

The train turned the gown into Sagastiverza's dream dress.

The train set the dress apart.Joselynn Cortes

She ended up having the entire back of the dress customized.

The backless design was custom.Joselynn Cortes

She also got to see a rendering of the dress as it was being made, ensuring it was exactly as she envisioned.

The rendering was based on the bride's measurements.Courtesy of Les Aimants

Sagastiverza said she was surprised by how sure she felt about the dress.

The bride didn't have any doubts about her dress.Joselynn Cortes

Sagastiverza felt like "a million bucks" on her wedding day, as she told Insider.

The dress lived up to her expectations.Joselynn Cortes

Vergaray didn't see Sagastiverza in her wedding dress until she was walking down the aisle on the beach.

They didn't do a first look.Joselynn Cortes

The couple's reception took place on the resort's patio, and music made a huge difference throughout the evening.

The reception space.Joselynn Cortes

Sagastiverza and Vergaray were also grateful their small guest list allowed them to spend time with everyone they invited.

They loved the intimate wedding.Joselynn Cortes

Sagastiverza said brides should listen to their instincts when shopping for their wedding dresses.

Jazmin Sagastiverza said brides should trust themselves.Joselynn Cortes

"We literally laugh about everything," Sagastiverza said of what she loves about her relationship with Vergaray.

The couple balances each other out.Joselynn Cortes

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