A bride tried on 8 gowns before finding her dream wedding dress in New York City

Samantha GrindellJul 15, 2020, 00:26 IST

Kiaya Demonbreun-Walters found her dream wedding dress at Kleinfeld Bridal in New York City.Sacia Matthews Photography

Kiaya Demonbreun-Walters and Aaron Walters got married in March 2020.
Kiaya went to New York to find her dream wedding gown after researching dresses online for months.
After trying on eight dresses in two cities, she picked a Pronovias gown that fit her like a glove.
If you are in the process of shopping for your wedding dress or have photos from when you shopped and want to talk to Insider for a story, get in touch at sgrindell@insider.com.

Kiaya Demonbreun-Walters and Aaron Walters have known each other since middle school.

The couple have known each other since middle school. Sacia Matthews Photography

Walters proposed on January 1, 2019, and the couple got married on March 21, 2020.

They got married in March 2020. Sacia Matthews Photography

Kiaya started trying on dresses at a salon in South Carolina.

This gown was too heavy. Kiaya Demonbreun

The next dress had less lace, but the silhouette was stunning.

The dress was too simple. Kiaya Demonbreun

The first shop Kiaya went to in New York was RK Bridals.

The strapless gown didn't feel right. Kiaya Demonbreun

Kiaya loved the lace detailing on this gown.

The skirt was a bit too full. Kiaya Demonbreun

The first gown Kiaya tried on at Kleinfeld had a lace bodice, a deep neckline, and a full trumpet skirt.

Again, the skirt was too heavy. Kiaya Demonbreun

The next gown had more of a princess feel thanks to its full skirt and lace.

The dress didn't feel like her. Kiaya Demonbreun

Kiaya asked if Kleinfeld had a particular Pronovias gown in stock, and they did.

They had her dream dress in stock. Kiaya Demonbreun

Oddly enough, the Pronovias dress was the only gown she tried on that she knew for a fact her fiancé would like.

Her husband unknowingly picked out her dress. Kiaya Demonbreun

Kiaya got her alterations done locally in South Carolina rather than at Kleinfeld in New York.

The dress was in her budget. Sacia Matthews Photography

Kiaya also loved the back of the gown she chose.

The dress had a cutout in the back. Sacia Matthews Photography

She also highly recommends shopping at Kleinfeld Bridal.

Research before a bridal appointment is helpful. Sacia Matthews Photography

Kiaya advised brides to stay true to themselves as they shop for wedding dresses.

Follow your gut. Sacia Matthews Photography

"You finally become who you are and not who everyone else thinks you should be," Kiaya said of getting married.

Your wedding day should be about you and your partner. Sacia Matthews Photography

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