Erica and Emmanuel had their rustic wedding last July in Riverside, CA. We’re totally in love with their wedding photos and the wedding was absolutely a meaningful event filled with thouching emotion. Erica looks gorgeous in our Trumpet-Mermaid wedding dress Willa! Best of luck for a happy and prosperous marriage to this lovely couple. Read on to learn the pleasant wedding dress shopping experience from Erica!

Photo Credit: Amanda Pomilla Photography; Wedding Dress Style: Willa CW2303

Any advice or tips for future Mrs.?

Get a planner early on!!

What was the inspiration behind your wedding theme:

Needed to be COVID friendly, with close family and friends, and intimate so we did a backyard wedding at my father in law’s home.

Tell us your love story! Where & How did he propose?

We met through a mutual friend who went to college with him and church with me. She showed him my IG, and showed me his… and she passed along our numbers. We talked on the phone the following week and went on our first date a month later in Redondo Beach. Food was bleh but the company was amazing. He is from CA but was living in Boston. I was still living in LA, so we did serious long distance dating for about 6 months, got married in 2020 and had our wedding in 2021. Cheers to forever!

What was the best/most memorable part of the day?

The dancing with family and friends during the reception portion. It was everything to me.

Where did you hear/find CocoMelody :

One of my closest friends found the store in Los Angeles and booked our appointment!

What did you love most about your #CocoMelody dress?

The back was everything!!!

What do you think about CocoMelody and the customer service?

Service was incredible, dress and veil were amazing! Would Highly recommend for any bride!