A bride said she saw 2 other women buy the same wedding dress as her after they watched her fall in love with the gown at Kleinfeld

Samantha GrindellJul 8, 2023, 17:15 IST

Emily Cecin bought her wedding dress at Kleinfeld Bridal.Karen Schanely Photography

Emily and Andrew Cecin got married in Charleston, South Carolina, on April 16, 2023.
Emily wore an Anne Barge gown that had a slit and layered train to the outdoor nuptials.

Emily and Andrew Cecin have known each other almost their whole lives.

The Cecins have known each other their whole lives.Karen Schanely Photography

The Cecins got married in Charleston, South Carolina, on April 16, 2023.

They got married in Charleston.Karen Schanely Photography

Emily ended up falling in love with an Anne Barge ball gown, just as she thought she would.

Anne Barge designed the dress.Karen Schanely Photography

The outer skirt flowed into a dramatic train.

The skirt flowed into a train.Karen Schanely Photography

The slit ended up being one of Emily's favorite aspects of the dress.

Emily Cecin loved the slit in her dress.Karen Schanely Photography

Subtle detailing made the back of the dress stand out.

The updo showed off the back of the dress.Karen Schanely Photography

Emily said she wasn't immediately sure the gown was the one when she tried it on — but her mom was.

Emily Cecin's mom picked out her dress.Karen Schanely Photography

And she wasn't the only bride to pick the stunning gown the day she found her dress.

Two other brides bought the same dress.Karen Schanely Photography

Emily paired the designer gown with an affordable veil.

She bought the veil on Amazon.Karen Schanely Photography

Emily felt even more beautiful than she expected on her wedding day.

The dress was everything she wanted.Karen Schanely Photography

Andrew didn't see Emily on their wedding day until she was walking down the aisle.

Andrew Cecin didn't see his bride until the ceremony.Karen Schanely Photography

The Cecins got married on a golf course.

Their wedding took place outdoors.Karen Schanely Photography

The reception took place under a nearby tent.

The reception was under a tent.Karen Schanely Photography

Emily and Andrew's first dance helped set the tone for the reception.

Their friends joined the first dance.Karen Schanely Photography

Emily advises brides not to settle when looking for their wedding dresses.

Emily Cecin told brides to trust themselves.Karen Schanely Photography

She also advises against getting caught up in worrying over other brides having the same dress as you.

It only matters if you're happy.Karen Schanely Photography

"Andrew makes me laugh all the time," Emily said of why she loves her husband.

They laugh together.Karen Schanely Photography

The Cecins balance each other out.

They're better together.Karen Schanely Photography

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