AN UNFORGETTABLE BRIDAL GOWN FITTING EXPERIENCE.

Creative Director of THEIA Don O'Neill & MDollNYC.

On Friday June 27th, I visited the THEIA showroom for my bridal gown fitting. The showroom was absolutely breathtaking and I loved the décor! It was colorful, chic, stylish and classy of course.

Every girl dreams of the day she picks out her wedding gown, and this experience is one I will always cherish…simply unforgettable.

I never had a Quinceañera (Sweet Sixteen) and I didn't get the chance to attend my Junior/Senior proms, so truth is, I never really got to wear a big and beautiful gown for any significant occasion in my life. With the exception for fashion events but

this is not just any fabulous occasion, its my BIG DAY! I guess this is the reason why I didn't get to experience all of these special moments in my life, because God had something bigger in store for me.

From a very young age, I always new I wanted to wear a bridal gown and not just any gown, one from a fashion designer and I hoped to one day meet the designer in person as well.

Today was that day and a dream come true. I wasn't sure if I should cry because I was at a loss for words and more, but I was certainly filled with excitement.

Take a look at my bridal gown fitting day at THEIA.

The Theia collection was created to bring out a women's inner goddess. The Goddess Theia, who ruled during the greek golden age, inspired the collection. Her incredible power was the gift of light; all that she gazed upon glittered, becoming luminous and radiant. She imbued gold and silver with their shine.

I know you’re probably wondering, “Isn't she an Army Wife?”. Yes, I’m already married.

My Husband Joe and I first tied the knot on September 18th of 2009, but it was a very intimate wedding at a courthouse in Baltimore, Maryland.

This upcoming September we will be celebrating our 5 year anniversary and renewing our vows in big, with our closest friends and family. The cruise will leave from Miami, sail to Key West and then to Cozumel, Mexico.

I will finally get to wear my dream wedding gown!

Here is some of the decorations of the seating area at Theia Showroom.

I discovered my love for this designer's work sometime when I saw Oprah wearing them.

Then followed all the lovely designs and gowns and after that, Gabriela Isler, Miss Universe started wearing his pieces.

By the way, she’s from Venezuela and a huge fan of Theia, like me.

My Outfit Of The Day.

Pants: Know Style

Shirt: Bebe

Necklace: Pretty in Pynk

Bag: Chanel

Shoes: Calvin Klein

Hair by Eye for Design.

About Theia

Theia is fabricated with the finest European brocades, silks and prints, embellished with couture beading and embroideries.

Each piece is meticulously stitched together to create exquisite gown and cocktail dresses that flow beautifully around the body.

The women who wear Theia will be filled with confidence knowing her dress fits wonderfully, looks beautiful allowing her inner Goddess to Shine.

These are some of Theia Bridal Runway Show White Collection Gowns.

Happy Doll, ready to try on her favorite gowns.

Now let the fittings begin!!!!!

I tried in between 5-7 bridal gowns, this was absolutely one of my favorites.

What I love most about this gown is the train and its pink details towards the back.

Originally, I was going for a blush gown, but the Theia White collection definitely made me change my mind.

Isn’t it amazingly beautiful?

What a gorgeous gown.

The details on front are beautifully done a favorite in my book, but the fit wasn’t perfect. It was a little too big for my petite size and unfortunately, not the Theia gown I chose.

Stay tuned for the wedding post to find out which gown I did say “Yes” to.

This moment is a gift, a blessing and I am honored.

From having the chance of to wear a gown that was on a fashion bridal runway,

to meeting the designer in person. It’s all still surreal to me.

About Fashion Designer Don O'Neill

Don serves as the Creative Director of Theia and is known for his elegance and sophisticated evening wear.

He was born in a small village in the west of Ireland. From on early age, his mother and her clothing inspired him with her elegant Bergdorf Goodman dresses lb Jorgensen couture suits.

This inspiration fueled his dreams of becoming a fashion designer.

The collection is a manifestation of Don's vision to bring out every woman's inner goddess.

The collection opened for fall 2009 to rave reviews, immediately being brought by Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdales, and specialty stores around the globe.

The Designer have also garnered praise by country star Carrie Underwood and to mention a few, Taylor Swift, Emmy Rossum, Oprah, Angela Bassett, Giuliana Rancic, Paula Patton,

Katie Lowes, Paris Hilton, Amy Poehler and Mel B.

As well as media outlets including People Magazine, Life & Style, Us Weekly, InStyle.com, E News and Glamour.com

I’m not sure if Don had an idea of how he made a fashion girl’s dream come true today, but he totally did.

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Thank you so much Don for meeting with me. taking the time to chat and take a picture with me.

This really is one of the most memorable moments of my life.

You are an amazing person, fashion designer with such exquisite and elegant taste!

To read more about the designer please visit theiacouture.com

Now for some photo fun