Bride of the Week: Kristina

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Written By Yaara Better Pocker

November 18th, 2024

Meet our #GLBride of the week: Kristina

Meet our #GLBride of the week Kristina, and welcome to The ROW—the Rosecliff O’Connor Wedding. It took place at the Rosecliff Mansion in Newport, Rhode Island, where every moment was thoughtfully crafted by the bride and groom to celebrate their love while immersing their guests into a world of creativity and luxury: think MET Ball meets Art Basel.

The bride and groom met in high school in Boca Raton, Florida, where they still live today. Michael (29) works in ultra luxury real estate, while Kristina (28) works in Social Media & Marketing. Choosing to forgo traditional bright florals and pastels, the couple embraced bold tones accented with black and gold, opted for extreme candles and minimal florals, creating a striking visual experience that beautifully complemented the elegance of the Rosecliff Mansion. Guests were encouraged to dress on-theme: floor length gowns, dark & moody colors, bold accessories, shoulder pads, feathers and more.

For her first look with her dad, the bride arranged a fleet of vintage cars to serve as a stunning backdrop;

while it made for unforgettable photos, the true intention was to honor their cherished memories of car shows and the deep bond they have built for classic cars over the years. This meaningful gesture was an emotional moment for the bride and her dad, due to his battle with stage three cancer.

Upon arrival, guests posed for photos outside the venue with Atlantic Strings playing before walking down a red carpet, which also served as the dress train for a live performer welcoming guests on stilts. As they awaited the bride’s entrance down the aisle, guests enjoyed the serene sight of local surfers riding the Atlantic Ocean waves in the distance.

The bride wore a breathtaking custom three-piece gown by Galia Lahav, a variation on the popular Élysée, form fitting and beautifully intricate. Kristina looked like a vision in lace, radiating with elegance. She expressed how she is “So honored to be a Galia Lahav bride. My dress exceeded my vision and made my wedding day feel like an absolute fairytale.”

“I decided to go with the Élysée gown with the overskirt because it complimented my venue with its grand and royal feel. I purchased my gown in the Miami Design District and my experience was nothing shy of amazing from start to finish. Every appointment was seamless, professional and on-time. Your wedding dress is such an instrumental piece when it comes to your big day and I am forever grateful that my experience was with your team”

Expert Team Behind the Vision:
Planning Team: Infinite Events, led by Lisa Nightingale
Makeup Artist: Celebrity makeup artist Natalie Dresher (Miami based)
Hair Stylist: Victoria from Miami MarzStarz
Photography/Videography: The Cardonas
Custom Designs (Drink Wall, Custom Bars and more): Ryan Designs
Creative Production: TEN31, Living Art
Ceremony Music: Atlantic Strings
Wedding Cake: Confectionary Designs
Social Content: Social by Si (Sierra Cooley)
Music: Hudson Horns