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Forever Starts Here: The Story Behind GG Forever
Every great story has a beginning, and for Suzanne Lake, that story began with a simple but powerful mission: to make young women feel beautiful, valued, and deeply seen. As the beloved founder of GG Formals, Suzanne built more than just a dress store — she created a community. A place where little girls became pageant queens, where teenage girls became prom princesses, and where every girl who walked through the door left feeling like the very best version of herself.
But for Suzanne, that was never the end of the story.
GG Forever is the next chapter in a love story that began years ago — a story rooted in faith, beauty, legacy, and transformation.
"I've watched these girls grow up," Suzanne says, her voice full of emotion. "From daddy-daughter dances to prom to pageants, I’ve seen them through it all. And now, I want to be there as they step into the most sacred season of their lives — becoming brides."
GG Forever isn’t just a bridal boutique. It’s a continuation of a promise — that every woman deserves to feel chosen, celebrated, and cherished. That her story matters. And that beauty isn’t just about a dress — it’s about who she is and the love she carries into her next chapter.
A Name Full of Meaning
The name “GG Forever” wasn’t chosen lightly. It’s more than branding — it’s a declaration of legacy.
"To me, GG Forever is emotional, and it's timeless," Suzanne explains. "It says that we are with our girls forever — through every season, through every milestone. It means we don't stop at the crown or the corsage. We keep going. We celebrate every new beginning."
Every bride who enters GG Forever is walking into something sacred — a moment that echoes everything Suzanne has built over the years. It’s a place where generations connect, where mothers and daughters share tears of joy, and where every single detail is infused with heart.
A Boutique Like No Other
The new GG Forever store is nothing short of breathtaking — a vintage European dream, built with intention, elegance, and a story behind every corner. Inspired by Suzanne’s own travels and personal experiences, the boutique was designed to feel like a world away — a timeless escape from the noise and a return to what matters most.
Suzanne’s heart was especially moved by a piece of art she saw in the Louvre Museum in France — Psyche Revived by Cupid’s Kiss, a neoclassical sculpture of two lovers in a moment of pure, romantic resurrection.
"I remember standing in front of that sculpture and feeling something I couldn’t even explain," she says. "It was romantic, it was sacred. His kiss literally brought her back to life. That’s what I want our brides to feel. Like they’re in a place where love is that powerful. Where beauty feels eternal."
The aesthetic of GG Forever reflects that same feeling. Crown molding, European furniture, soft blush tones, gold accents, classical art — all tied together with a sense of grace that is simply unmatched. But it’s not about the decor alone — it’s about the experience. Brides are invited to feel at home, to feel feminine, to feel honored — not rushed, not judged, but treasured.
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The Forever Bride
The “Forever Bride” is not just a customer — she’s a woman with a story, with depth, with dreams. She’s confident, she’s graceful, and she’s looking for a gown that feels like her heart in fabric form. She’s not just checking something off a list. She’s making a memory — one she’ll tell her daughter about one day.
"She’s the kind of woman who wants an experience she’ll never forget," Suzanne says. "Something full of meaning. Something that reminds her that she is loved, seen, and chosen — not just by her fiancé, but by her Creator."
Because at the core of everything Suzanne does is one unwavering truth: “You are beautiful because you were created by God.”
And that message? It’s in the walls, the mirrors, the fabric, and the hearts of every team member at GG Forever.
The Countdown Begins
As GG Forever prepares to open its doors, there is a tangible feeling of anticipation in the air — like something truly special is about to begin.
This isn’t just the launch of a new bridal store. It’s the birth of a legacy.
It’s a place built with love, by a woman whose life has been dedicated to lifting others up. Suzanne Lake’s story — and the thousands of stories she’s helped tell through gowns, glances, and glittering moments — are woven into the very fabric of GG Forever.
So to every bride-to-be…
To every girl who grew up a GG Girl…
To every mother who dreamed of this moment for her daughter…
Welcome home.
Forever starts here.
The Story of GG and Evara
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The two sisters who stitched forever into every thread.
Before GG Forever was a store, it was a story. A story about two sisters—GG and Evara—who believed in love that lasted, beauty that lingered, and the quiet strength of women becoming everything they were meant to be.
GG was the heart. The younger of the two, she carried a softness that could hush a room. As a little girl, she would play dress-up for hours in front of the mirror, pinning her mother’s lace curtains into gowns, humming love songs to herself as if the whole world was her chapel. She called herself a “GG Girl” before the name ever meant anything to anyone else. It was how she saw herself—graceful, glowing, and full of dreams.
Evara, her older sister, was the soul. Steady and wise, she never stopped GG from dreaming, but she made sure her feet touched the ground just enough to know where she stood. Evara taught her how to sew her first hem, how to speak with grace, and how to hold her head high—even when her heart was on her sleeve. If GG was light, Evara was lantern. She didn’t steal the scene. She lit the way.
In our commercial, GG isn’t in the store. She’s in her bridal suite, tucked away from the world for just a moment, slipping into her gown, her hands shaking just enough to remind her this is real. As she ties her shoes, she remembers—memories of being a GG girl fill her mind like soft film. Running barefoot in sunlit hallways. Stopping to smell the roses. Laughing in satin with her sister. All those quiet, golden moments that shaped her into who she is today.
Above the two grand columns inside GG Forever, GG and Evara live on. Their portraits face each other, just as they always did in life—one full of hope, the other full of knowing. Brides may not know their names, but they feel their presence. GG reminds us of where we’re going. Evara reminds us of how far we’ve come.
GG Forever isn’t just a bridal store. It’s the end of a thousand girlhood daydreams and the beginning of one beautiful forever. Every detail is steeped in their story—every mirror, every dress, every rose-colored promise.
Because one day, every GG girl becomes a Forever bride.
And the story never really ends—it just begins again.