A bride picked a wedding dress with a sheer back and daring neckline that looked nothing like the gown she originally envisioned

Samantha GrindellApr 22, 2022, 17:35 IST

Katie Hill wore a gown with statement bows to her wedding.Kaylee Chelsea Photography

Katie and Alex Hill said 'I do' on October 30, 2021.
Katie wore a Galia Lahav gown with a plunging neckline and bow sleeves to the outdoor wedding.

A swipe on a dating app turned into true love for Katie and Alex Hill.

The Hills met in 2015.Kaylee Chelsea Photography

Katie started looking for a wedding dress almost immediately.

The wedding was on October 30, 2021.Kaylee Chelsea Photography

Katie thought she knew exactly what she wanted when she started shopping.

She had a distinct vision.Kaylee Chelsea Photography

But Katie surprised herself by falling in love with a formfitting dress.

The dress wasn't what she thought it would be.Kaylee Chelsea Photography

The back of the dress was just as striking as the front.

The back scooped low.Kaylee Chelsea Photography

Katie was surprised she changed direction with her dress vision.

"It was everything I didn't know I needed," the bride said.Kaylee Chelsea Photography

The bows were Katie's favorite aspect of the gown.

She loved the bows.Kaylee Chelsea Photography

The floral appliques took the gown to the next level.

The flowers were three-dimensional.Kaylee Chelsea Photography

Katie kept the rest of her bridal look simple.

She wanted to highlight the back.Kaylee Chelsea Photography

She bought her pearl-adorned heels from Etsy.

The shoes were cute and practical.Kaylee Chelsea Photography

"I didn't want to take it off," Katie said of how her wedding dress made her feel.

She loved the gown.Kaylee Chelsea Photography

Katie did a first look with her dad on the wedding day.

The bride and her father.Kaylee Chelsea Photography

Alex didn't see Katie in her wedding dress until the ceremony.

The gown was a surprise.Kaylee Chelsea Photography

Alex customized his wedding day look too.

The groom's tuxedo was customized.Kaylee Chelsea Photography

Alex and Katie said their vows outside.

The Hills' ceremony.Kaylee Chelsea Photography

The highlight of the day for the Hills was spending time with loved ones.

They loved spending time with their friends and family members.Kaylee Chelsea Photography

Katie said she made sure to appreciate her guests during the ceremony.

Their loved ones made the day.Kaylee Chelsea Photography

Special touches like a donkey bartender added to the fun of the day.

The wedding had a donkey.Kaylee Chelsea Photography

Katie recommends brides give themselves ample time to shop for wedding gowns.

It's best not to rush shopping for a wedding gown.Kaylee Chelsea Photography

"I love how easy it is," Katie said of her relationship with Alex.

Their relationship is easy.Kaylee Chelsea Photography

"I have a forever best friend," Katie said.

They're best friends.Kaylee Chelsea Photography

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