{"id":21486,"date":"2026-06-23T13:56:06","date_gmt":"2026-06-23T18:56:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/?p=21486"},"modified":"2026-06-23T14:01:28","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T19:01:28","slug":"real-stella-york-bride-holly-michael","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/real-stella-york-bride-holly-michael\/","title":{"rendered":"Real Stella York Bride Holly &amp; Michael"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Real Stella York Bride&nbsp;Holly and Michael\u2019s love story began during a visit to his family\u2019s cabin, where a shared connection quickly turned into something&nbsp;more. Years later, their proposal\u2014filled with personal meaning and sweet memories\u2014marked&nbsp;the next chapter of a relationship built on love and intention.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After searching near and far for her dream dress, Holly knew she had found&nbsp;THE&nbsp;one&nbsp;the moment she&nbsp;tried on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.essensedesigns.com\/stella-york\/wedding-dresses\/7817\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stella York Style 7817<\/a>. The dramatic ballgown silhouette delivered the \u201cpoofy\u201d moment she had always imagined, while&nbsp;subtle&nbsp;glitter throughout the gown added a soft, luminous shimmer. With its fitted corset bodice, delicate pearl beading and beautifully tapered waist flowing into a voluminous skirt, the look felt timeless,&nbsp;comfortable&nbsp;and completely&nbsp;her.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-holly-nbsp-tell-us-nbsp-about-your-partner-how-did-you-meet-nbsp\"><strong>HOLLY,&nbsp;TELL US&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>ABOUT YOUR PARTNER. HOW DID YOU MEET?<\/strong>\u202f&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I met Michael when I went to his family&#8217;s cabin in 2013. I had originally&nbsp;gone&nbsp;there to visit his cousins,&nbsp;whom&nbsp;I had grown up with, and ended up meeting him!&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/06\/holly3-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Real Stella York Bride Holly and Michael posing together\" class=\"wp-image-21490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/06\/holly3-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/06\/holly3-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/06\/holly3-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/06\/holly3.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/06\/holly10-683x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Real Stella York Bride Holly and Michael\" class=\"wp-image-21491\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/06\/holly10-683x1024.jpeg 683w, https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/06\/holly10-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/06\/holly10-768x1152.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/06\/holly10.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-was-your-proposal-like-nbsp-nbsp\"><strong>WHAT WAS YOUR PROPOSAL LIKE?&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our proposal story is a little different. It involves&nbsp;a time capsule we buried early on in our relationship. We&nbsp;weren&#8217;t able to&nbsp;find it, but he still proposed,&nbsp;and my ring was&nbsp;beautiful!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-describe-your-bridal-style-nbsp\"><strong>DESCRIBE YOUR BRIDAL STYLE.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For my wedding dress, I wanted the&nbsp;poofiest&nbsp;ballgown I could find. My sister pointed out to me that a girl can wear a tight,&nbsp;slinky dress anytime, but you only get one chance to wear a big,&nbsp;poofy gown. After that, I was set on the ballgown silhouette. I had tried on so many dresses and traveled to many&nbsp;stores, in-state and out-of-state, but&nbsp;couldn&#8217;t&nbsp;find one I&nbsp;loved.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That all changed when&nbsp;I tried on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.essensedesigns.com\/stella-york\/wedding-dresses\/7817\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stella York Style 7817<\/a>\u2014I just smiled. My best friend knew&nbsp;immediately&nbsp;when I tried on this dress that it was going to be a top contender. The dress is covered in glitter, and&nbsp;it&#8217;s&nbsp;so subtle that it makes it&nbsp;gorgeous. When it catches the light, it shimmers beautifully.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/06\/TB-Holly-Michael-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Real Stella York Bride Holly and Michael \" class=\"wp-image-21487\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/06\/TB-Holly-Michael-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/06\/TB-Holly-Michael-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/06\/TB-Holly-Michael-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/06\/TB-Holly-Michael-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/06\/TB-Holly-Michael-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/06\/TB-Holly-Michael-scaled.jpg 1706w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-did-you-feel-in-your-gown-on-your-wedding-day-nbsp-nbsp\"><strong>HOW DID YOU FEEL IN YOUR GOWN ON YOUR WEDDING DAY?&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On my wedding day, I was most excited to marry the love of my life, but a close second was getting to wear my dress! It was so comfortable,&nbsp;and I was able to wear it the entire time with no issues. I loved how it gave me a tapered waist before the voluminous skirt. I also&nbsp;loved&nbsp;the form-fitting corset bodice with the fine pearl beading on the straps and waist.&nbsp;It&#8217;s&nbsp;a timeless dress that will never go out of style.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-did-michael-react-when-he-saw-you-in-your-wedding-dress-nbsp\"><strong>HOW DID MICHAEL REACT WHEN HE SAW YOU IN YOUR WEDDING DRESS?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When the doors opened,&nbsp;and I started walking down the aisle at our wedding, I looked at Michael,&nbsp;and he was there at the end of it,&nbsp;smiling at me calmly. His calmness helped&nbsp;my nerves&nbsp;so much!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/06\/holly2-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Real Stella York Bride Holly posing in her wedding dress\" class=\"wp-image-21488\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/06\/holly2-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/06\/holly2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/06\/holly2-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/06\/holly2.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/06\/holly9-683x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Real Stella York Bride Holly in her wedding gown\" class=\"wp-image-21489\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/06\/holly9-683x1024.jpeg 683w, https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/06\/holly9-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/06\/holly9-768x1152.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/06\/holly9.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tell-us-more-about-your-wedding-nbsp\"><strong>TELL US MORE ABOUT YOUR WEDDING.\u202f<\/strong>\u202f&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our wedding was incredibly personal to us because it took place on my family&#8217;s farm,&nbsp;where we&nbsp;spend&nbsp;a lot of time. It also happens to have a small country church bordering it.&nbsp;It&#8217;s&nbsp;all within sight of where we met,&nbsp;and multiple family weddings have taken place on various parts of it.&nbsp;Neither of us&nbsp;is&nbsp;very formal, and the area is extremely rural, so we had a tent on the hill behind the church and got lucky with perfect weather.&nbsp;The sunset that evening&nbsp;couldn&#8217;t&nbsp;have been more vibrant.&nbsp;To end the night, we had a grand fireworks&nbsp;show put on by Michael&#8217;s cousins. It&nbsp;was amazing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-was-the-most-special-memory-from-the-day-nbsp\"><strong>WHAT WAS THE MOST SPECIAL MEMORY FROM THE DAY?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>My most special memory from our wedding day was getting home late that night after everything was over.&nbsp;I just felt so tired. But my feet were filthy from being outside all day in sandals, so I hopped in the shower. Next thing I know, Michael appears from around the curtain,&nbsp;asking me if I want some of our wedding cake. I&nbsp;don&#8217;t&nbsp;think either of us had a chance to eat any of it besides when we did the cake cutting and got a small bite each. It tasted so good! Right then, while&nbsp;being fed&nbsp;cake in the shower,&nbsp;I knew&nbsp;that I&nbsp;had&nbsp;married the right one.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/06\/holly8-683x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Real Stella York Bride Holly and Michael celebrating after their ceremony\" class=\"wp-image-21493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/06\/holly8-683x1024.jpeg 683w, https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/06\/holly8-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/06\/holly8-768x1152.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/uploads\/2026\/06\/holly8.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-vendor-acknowledgements\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\"><strong>Vendor Acknowledgements<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bridal Shop:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/houseoffashions__\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">House of Fashions<\/a>&nbsp;<br><strong>Photography:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kap.photographyy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">KAP Photography<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><strong>Venue:&nbsp;<\/strong>Bride\u2019s&nbsp;Family Farm&nbsp;<br><strong>Florist:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/hazel_run_wv\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hazel Run Flower Farm<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Did you wear a&nbsp;Stella York&nbsp;gown on your wedding day?&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.essensedesigns.com\/blog\/share-story\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Share your photos with us for a chance to be featured.<\/em><\/a><em>\u202f<\/em>\u202f\u202f\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Are you still searching for the perfect wedding dress? Check out our latest designer gown collections from&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.essensedesigns.com\/stella-york\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Stella York<\/em><\/a><em>,&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.essensedesigns.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Essense of Australia<\/em><\/a><em>,&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.essensedesigns.com\/martina-liana\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Martina Liana<\/em><\/a><em>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.essensedesigns.com\/all-who-wander\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>All Who Wander<\/em><\/a><em>.\u202f\u202f<\/em>\u202f\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Real Stella York Bride&nbsp;Holly and Michael\u2019s love story began during a visit to his family\u2019s cabin, where a shared connection quickly turned into something&nbsp;more. 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