A bride tried on 9 wedding dresses before finding a gown with one-of-a-kind pearl buttons

Samantha GrindellSep 17, 2020, 20:50 IST

Sandra Kim wore a Danielle Frankel gown to her wedding.Lucy Douglas "LUCIE Weddings | @lucieweddings"

Sandra Kim and Tim Chun got married at The Foundry in New York City in 2019.
As she started looking for a wedding dress, Kim knew she wanted something striking that wasn't traditionally bridal.
Kim fell in love with a long-sleeved, off-the-shoulder Danielle Frankel gown that featured one-of-a-kind pearl buttons.
"I just feel very at home and safe with him," Kim told Insider of her husband.

Tim Chun literally swept Sandra Kim off her feet the first time they met in 2011.

Tim Chun and Sandra Kim met in 2011. Lucy Douglas "LUCIE Weddings | @lucieweddings"

Chun popped the question in 2018.

They were engaged in 2018. Lucy Douglas "LUCIE Weddings | @lucieweddings"

The couple planned their wedding for 2019, and Kim started thinking about her wedding dress soon after.

They got married in 2019. Lucy Douglas "LUCIE Weddings | @lucieweddings"

The first dress Kim tried on had a romantic look.

It had floral detailing. Sandra Kim

Kim liked the nude color of this statement Vera Wang dress.

The nude dress was unique. Sandra Kim

The high neckline on this dress wasn't exactly what Kim had in mind for her dress.

Kim didn't love this dress. Sandra Kim

The detailing on this gown's skirt made it stand out.

The skirt is unique. Sandra Kim

This Oscar de la Renta dress just didn't wow Kim.

The back made a statement. Sandra Kim

Kim wasn't a fan of the clean lines on this dress.

The dress was too asymmetrical. Sandra Kim

Kim had been eyeing this Danielle Frankel gown online before she even started shopping.

Kim likes Danielle Frankel. Sandra Kim

This gown's sleeves were a bit too much for Kim.

The sleeves were unique. Sandra Kim

When Kim tried on this strapless Danielle Frankel dress, she knew it was the one.

Kim fell in love with the dress. Sandra Kim

The pearl buttons are what really sold Kim on the dress.

The pearls were Kim's favorite detail. Lucy Douglas "LUCIE Weddings | @lucieweddings"

Kim had the dress altered to make the train longer.

She made the train longer. Lucy Douglas "LUCIE Weddings | @lucieweddings"

Kim paired her wedding day look with dangle pearl earrings.

The earrings matched the gown. Lucy Douglas "LUCIE Weddings | @lucieweddings"

Kim also wore a long veil to her ceremony, which made the look even more dramatic.

Kim wore a long veil to the ceremony. Lucy Douglas "LUCIE Weddings | @lucieweddings"

"I was just so excited to finally wear it," Kim said of how she felt on her wedding day.

Her wedding day look was everything she had dreamed of. Lucy Douglas "LUCIE Weddings | @lucieweddings"

Chun's chic tuxedo complemented Kim's look.

The newlyweds. Lucy Douglas "LUCIE Weddings | @lucieweddings"

The couple shared a first look on the wedding day.

They had a first look. Lucy Douglas "LUCIE Weddings | @lucieweddings"

Chun referenced sweeping Kim off her feet when they met during his vows.

The wedding took place at The Foundry. Lucy Douglas "LUCIE Weddings | @lucieweddings"

Kim was grateful the weather was nice on her wedding day so they could enjoy the venue to its fullest.

The weather was perfect for the day. Lucy Douglas "LUCIE Weddings | @lucieweddings"

Kim told Insider she thinks it would have been a bit easier to find a wedding dress if she had known what direction she wanted to go in from the beginning.

She doesn't regret how her shopping process went. Lucy Douglas "LUCIE Weddings | @lucieweddings"

Kim thinks her relationship with Chun is special because of how long they've been together.

They basically grew up together. Lucy Douglas "LUCIE Weddings | @lucieweddings"

"I just feel very at home and safe with him," Kim said of her husband.

They're best friends. Lucy Douglas "LUCIE Weddings | @lucieweddings"

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