Memoirs of a Fashionable Bride: Amina Khalil

Amina Khalil, an Egyptian fashion designer, behind the eponymous label Amina K., is a woman with a refined, ethnic-inspired style. Whether spotted in a little black dress, or a pair of jeans and a shirt from her own fashion line, Amina Khalil always manages to have that effortless chic flair. You'd think that a fashion designer would absolutely design her wedding dress for her big day, but that was not the case with Amina Khalil, as she opted for a ready-made gown. What's the story behind her bridal journey? Read along to find out...

When did you start your bridal gown shopping journey?
I started the search around 9 months before the wedding.

How many wedding gowns have you tried on before finding 'The One'?
I tried on maybe around 10.

You knew you found 'The One' when...
I was actually between two options, and kept going back and forth, as they were totally different. But I ended up going for the one that was more classic looking and timeless.

Tell us all about your wedding day look.
It was very classic and feminine. I wanted to feel like myself, and not too stiff or made up. My hair was wavy and loose, how I usually have it, with the addition of the wedding veil of course. It was the first time I get my makeup done professionally. I insisted on using my normal foundation and blush, so that my skin looks and feels natural. My dress was also a very classic simple cut, but made of this amazing lace.

Your all time favorite celebrity bride is ... were you inspired by her?
I actually don't have any. Maybe my most favorite recently would be Kate Middleton, but she got married after I did.

Did you always know how you wanted to look on your wedding day?
More or less. I knew I wanted to look very natural, feminine, and comfortable.

Looking back at your wedding photos, is there anything you would have done differently?
I think the one thing I would have changed is my hair. I would have just taken some of it off my face a bit, just because when I was dancing it was in the way.

Share your tips for brides-to-be shopping for wedding gowns.
- Try on as many silhouettes as possible, because you never know what will suit you. You might have always dreamed of your dress looking a certain way, but in reality things could be different.