This Lebanese Bride Created Her Wedding Gown From Start to Finish

Dana Wolley is a fashion influencer located in the Middle East, and she's got quite the eclectic taste. You can imagine, then, that her wedding dress was not typical. In fact, Dana didn't just have one gown, but three special pieces that she wore for various ceremonies when she married Samer Zayat. The couple's nuptials took place in 2016, but we'll never forget how magical her Esposa Prive silhouette was. It wasn't white, but a champagne shade that was covered in ornate beading and complemented by Mouawad jewels.

Dana danced the night away in Nicholas Kirkwood platforms that she called "the most comfortable bridal shoe ever." Needless to say, we'd sacrifice a little comfort for a heel complete with a genuine hand-picked pearl too. As unique as all the little details might be, we were struck most by the process of designing a dress from start to finish, which Dana documented on Instagram. Read on to see how she finally arrived at her majestic look, and check out the other outfits she slipped into before the reception even began.

Dana Admitted to Trying on Almost Every Gown at Esposa's Bridal Shop

She Chose a Silhouette, Then Started From Scratch

Dana's Dress Was Hand Beaded

The Esposa Atelier Created a Video to Document the Process

It Took Her Almost a Year to Create Her Gown

Finally, Dana's Esposa Dress Was Revealed on Her Big Day

She Glowed When She Finally Took the Dance Floor

Even in the Dark, Dana Shined Bright

She Chose Nicholas Kirkwood Platforms With a Real Pearl

Her Veil Stretched Down the Entire Staircase

Dana's First Bridal Look Was For Her Shower

Soon After, She Celebrated Her First Ceremony

She Wore a Crystalized Sheath Gown By Rami Al Ali

The Fashion House Designed Her One More Piece Too, With a Powder Blue Tint

Of Course, It Was Her Voluminous Wedding Gown That Really Stole the Show