Despite the countless weddings she sees every day, there’s one moment that never fails to move Carla: the bride’s entrance. That moment of anticipation, of held breaths, always gives her chills: “I’m like the groom, feeling that uncertainty. The moment when the bride walks in, revealing the dress she has kept secret for months—that’s my favorite moment. It still excites me every time.” She adds, “Then there are moments that I find so much fun—like the napkin-waving moment. Some people are totally against it, but I love it; I have a blast.”

When it came time for her own wedding, Carla knew there was no other place than Asturias: “I’m the kind of person who has always dreamed of their wedding. I knew I wanted it in Asturias, in the church I grew up seeing when I opened my window—the church where I was baptized.” The rain, a faithful companion in her homeland, threatened to alter her plans, but at the exact moment of her exit, the skies cleared, allowing her to experience one of her most anticipated moments: “The only thing I asked for was to leave the church with the Asturias anthem playing, walking through an aisle of bagpipers.” Her wedding was a reflection of her essence—thoughtful, emotional, and with every detail carefully designed to make it uniquely hers.

When choosing her dress, she had a clear vision: “I had way too much information, but what did they all have in common? Organza—I love organza fabric. I also knew I wanted a detachable design because I wanted to be super comfortable.” After trying different designers, she found the perfect match in Diego Estrada—someone who not only understood her vision but enhanced it with creativity and enthusiasm: “He takes a crazy idea and turns it into something simple, elegant, and refined.” But the most crucial factor? How did she decide on Diego Estrada as her designer? “He has to want to make the dress for you. More than you choosing him, you have to feel that he chooses you too. You can tell when a designer isn’t excited about your dress or when you’re just another client. They have to be passionate about it, love the project, and get involved… you can really feel the difference.” Her choice was flawless—an elegant, versatile dress with a special touch reserved for the evening, never losing the essence of what it means to be a bride.

Carla te Casa and her husband Pablo

For couples embarking on the journey to their wedding day and feeling overwhelmed by planning, Carla has one clear piece of advice: “Don’t do anything for others. Every element you include in your wedding should be for you, for your own enjoyment, because guests will forget, but your wedding will stay with you forever.” And on a more sentimental note: “Prepare for marriage. It’s an incredible opportunity to talk about everything, to get to know each other even more. It’s a chance to discuss topics that don’t normally come up, things you might not have thought about while dating. And most importantly, enjoy it, because it’s something that won’t happen again.”