Hellen and Leonardo in Ana
Hellen and Leonardo said 'I do' on Praia da Baleia in Brazil.
I Just Knew
Some love stories start with a moment you can't quite explain, and Hellen and Leonardo's is one of them.
"I just knew," Hellen says. "There's no other explanation besides that I could feel it, and I still feel it."
The proposal came in Fiji, with no ring and no speech, just love. Leonardo felt it was the right moment and went for it. "The sky was orange and the ocean was blue," Hellen remembers.
Real Bride Hellen in Ana and Stevie Veil
A Perfect Day
Hellen and Leonardo were married at the beach in Praia da Baleia, São Paulo, Brazil, a place that is deeply special to them. They visited often when they lived in Brazil, so there was never any question about where they'd say "I do."
"It was the most special place in the world to us, and we were lucky enough to have our day with blue sky and ocean. It was perfect!"
The sky, the ocean, the people and all the love they felt made the day.
Ana, the Effortless A-Line
The A-line silhouette is having a moment. Brides are gravitating toward soft, flattering shapes that feel relaxed and effortless, and Hellen was much the same and said yes to Ana. The skirt skims the body and flows gently from the waist, which makes it romantic without feeling heavy. It's also a great fit for a barefoot beach ceremony.
For Hellen, the appeal went beyond the look. "It is light and gorgeous, and it fits every bride's body perfectly."
Saying yes to Ana was made easy for Hellen. "It was great! All the girls in the Gold Coast store are lovely and helpful."
Advice for future brides
“I wouldn't change anything, to be honest. I would do everything all over again if I could. My advice is: ENJOY THE WHOLE PROCESS. It won't last long.”
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