A bride tried on 8 gowns before finding a backless, blush wedding dress that fit her like a glove

Samantha GrindellSep 25, 2020, 21:07 IST

Aly Schneidman wore a blush dress to her wedding.The Edges

Aly and David Schneidman were married in October 2017.
Aly originally planned on designing her own wedding dress, as she has a fashion degree from the Fashion Institute of Technology.
But she ended up falling in love with a backless, blush Monique Lhuillier dress with a layered skirt.
"I just felt the prettiest I had ever felt in my whole life," Aly told Insider of her wedding dress.

Aly and David Schneidman met in a bar of all places.

They had no mutual friends before they met. Aly Schneidman

As the couple started to plan their wedding, Aly decided to design her own wedding dress.

Aly went to FIT. Aly Schneidman

When Aly tried on this gown, she realized long sleeves weren't for her.

Aly didn't like the long sleeves. Aly Schneidman

Strapless isn't Aly's favorite look either.

Strapless wasn't for her. Aly Schneidman

Aly was surprised she didn't care for the beading on this gown.

She didn't like the beading. Aly Schneidman

The fit of this dress was beautiful.

The dress didn't feel bridal. Aly Schneidman

This dress felt too princess-like for Aly.

The skirt wasn't for her. Aly Schneidman

This gown was too busy.

Detachable skirts weren't Aly's favorite. Aly Schneidman

Aly loved the transparent back on this Ines Di Santo dress.

The dress wasn't right for the event. Aly Schneidman

But this blush gown was perfect.

Aly loved this dress. Aly Schneidman

Aly was surprised she loved such a feminine gown.

The gown was blush. The Edges

The dress didn't need to be altered much at all.

The alterations process was simple. The Edges

The low back just makes the long train stand out more.

The dress has an open back. The Edges

"I just felt the prettiest I had ever felt in my whole life," Aly said of her wedding day look.

Aly felt beautiful in her dress. The Edges

David wore a simple tuxedo to the wedding.

David wore a black tuxedo. The Edges

Aly paired her dress with Alexandre Birman shoes.

The couples' shoes. The Edges

Aly paired her dress with $50 earrings from J Crew.

Her earrings were simple. The Edges

Aly's sister surprised her with a ring for her something blue.

Aly with her mother and sister. The Edges

Aly's bouquet had a familial connection as well.

The bouquet. The Edges

Aly said she felt confident wearing a colorful dress.

The pop of pink was right for Aly. The Edges

One of Aly's peers from the Fashion Institute of Technology designed the bridesmaid dresses.

Aly with her bridesmaids. The Edges

Aly and David were married at Barr Mansion in Austin, Texas.

The ceremony. The Edges

The Schneidmans tried to make their wedding unexpected, adding twists like donkeys during the cocktail hour.

The couple had donkeys at their wedding. The Edges

Aly told Insider she wouldn't change anything about the process of shopping for her wedding dress.

She had fun shopping for her dress. The Edges

"He's just the most interesting, complex person I've ever met," Aly told Insider of her husband.

Aly told Insider that David is loving. The Edges

Aly and David's relationship has grown a lot since they got married.

The couple are parents today. The Edges

"Now that we have a family, it's a completely different level of love," Aly said of her relationship.

The couple love each other more today than when they got married. The Edges

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