A bride customized her sheer wedding gown with a removable sleeve and floral details to create a look that was both sexy and elegant

Samantha GrindellDec 3, 2022, 18:22 IST

Nathalie Babis-Whitcomb wore a custom Galia Lahav dress to her wedding.Barbarossa Studio

Nathalie Babis-Whitcomb and Matthew Whitcomb got married in Italy on July 22, 2022.
Babis-Whitcomb wore a sheer Galia Lahav dress with a custom, removable sleeve.

Nathalie Babis-Whitcomb knew Matthew Whitcomb was the one for her on their first date.

Matthew Whitcomb and Nathalie Babis-Whitcomb have been together since 2016.Barbarossa Studio

The couple got engaged in August of 2019.

They originally planned to get married in 2020.Barbarossa Studio

Babis-Whitcomb bought a wedding dress in 2019, but it didn't feel right as she got closer to the big day.

Nathalie Babis-Whitcomb didn't wear the first wedding dress she bought.Barbarossa Studio

Babis-Whitcomb ended up falling in love with a floral dress from Galia Lahav.

Nathalie Babis-Whitcomb ended up wearing a Galia Lahav dress.Barbarossa Studio

Babis-Whitcomb customized the dress to make it the perfect wedding gown for her.

She had the dress customized.Barbarossa Studio

She also had an extra layer of organza added to the skirt.

The skirt was originally more see-through.Barbarossa Studio

Babis-Whitcomb also customized the one-shoulder sleeve.

The sheer sleeve was removable.Barbarossa Studio

By removing the sleeve, Babis-Whitcomb was able to dance with ease at her reception.

The sleeve could be removed.Barbarossa Studio

For Babis-Whitcomb, the Galia Lahav gown struck the perfect balance between romantic and sexy.

The dress offered the bride the best of both worlds.Barbarossa Studio

Although she fell in love with the dress in 2020, Babis-Whitcomb didn't buy it until over a year later.

She waited to purchase the dress.Barbarossa Studio

A cathedral-length veil completed Babis-Whitcomb's bridal look.

Babis-Whitcomb wore a long veil.Barbarossa Studio

Babis-Whitcomb kept her jewelry simple aside from a pair of statement earrings.

She didn't wear much jewelry.Barbarossa Studio

Babis-Whitcomb loved how her wedding dress made her feel.

The bride and groom.Barbarossa Studio

Before he even saw the dress, Whitcomb was supportive of his wife's decision to replace her first gown.

Whitcomb loved his wife's dress.Barbarossa Studio

Whitcomb was emotional when he finally saw his bride-to-be in her wedding dress.

Matthew Whitcomb cried during the ceremony.Barbarossa Studio

The Whitcombs decided to say "silent vows" to each other during the ceremony.

The couple kept their vows private.Barbarossa Studio

The couple's dogs also participated in their ceremony.

Their dogs participated in the wedding.Barbarossa Studio

Mia and Bruno stuck around for the wedding celebrations.

The dogs also posed for photos.Barbarossa Studio

The Whitcombs celebrated with their friends and family members immediately after their ceremony.

The wedding was intimate.Barbarossa Studio

They also lucked out with their wedding-day weather.

The day was idyllic.Barbarossa Studio

The Whitcombs turned to the natural landscape of Italy for decor inspiration.

The Whitcombs' wedding reception.Barbarossa Studio

From the moment the Whitcombs walked into the reception, it felt like a party.

They danced throughout the reception.Barbarossa Studio

Babis-Whitcomb changed into a shorter dress for the final part of the evening.

The bride wore another dress during the reception.Barbarossa Studio

Babis-Whitcomb said the shorter dress was perfect for late night dancing.

They had fun dancing.Barbarossa Studio

Although their wedding happened later than they expected, Babis-Whitcomb said she wouldn't change anything about the planning process.

The newlyweds with their dogs.Barbarossa Studio

Babis-Whitcomb told Insider she loves that she can be herself with Whitcomb.

The Whitcombs are at ease with each other.Barbarossa Studio

"There is just no judgment ever," Babis-Whitcomb said of their relationship.

The couple are expecting their first child.Barbarossa Studio

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