She’s spent the last 40 of those years bringing light and love to the community of El Paso by delivering fashion from around the world and founding Bridal Novias, (the city’s longest-standing bridal house) where she has been dressing brides of the southwest for decades. A visit to see Elodia’s exquisite collection of bridal gowns is a must-do in any borderland bride’s planning itinerary.

It’s a story that could fill the pages of 100 novels, but we asked our team to provide just one word to describe our one-of-kind Elodia.