Bride Of The Week: Nicole Rodriguez Olsen
Written By Kaileah Christine
September 10, 2023
Nicole's Whimsical Garden Wedding
Meet our beautiful GL Bride of The Week, Nicole Rodriguez Olsen, who married the love of her life in our Gale gown from the Do Not Disturb Collection. Surrounded by lush greenery, the couple celebrated their nuptials with a whimsical outdoor wedding at the Fair Tropical Botanic Garden. In the following interview, Nicole shares her favorite moments, practical advice for new brides, and how she found the dress of her dreams!
"I knew from the first time I saw the “Gale” .... she was the one for me."
How did you meet your husband? How did he propose?
We actually met through a close friend at my mom’s house when I had a few people over when my parents were out of town. We went out that night and I could tell Chris had an eye for me but was playing hard to get. Little did I know our mutual friend had a crush on me and Chris was being respectful. Chris and I made plans to have dinner after work one day and when he found out I was single everything changed. We have been inseparable since. He proposed to me behind my family’s Key Largo home, I had no idea. we went to lunch at our favorite spot Lorelei’s and filled ourselves with strawberry daiquiris and conch fritters.
My mom texted me mid-lunch saying our neighbor was having a birthday party tonight. so when we arrived back home I didn’t think much of the chaos until Chris took my hand and said “I have to show you something” as I walked back to the beautiful setup.. I still thought it was my neighbor’s party until I noticed the photos of Chris and me on the tree and then it all started to click together as I read the marry me letters, and as I turned around there he was on one knee. It was the easiest yes ever. followed by a surprise from my closest family and friends. It was perfect.
How did you know your dress was 'The One'?
I knew from the first time I saw the “Gale” online while booking my dress fitting appointments for dresses that she was the one for me. I was nervous about trying her on and everything. I emailed the Miami flagship location to see if they had the Gale available in person and to my luck they did!
I booked my appointment immediately and when walking in I told myself to “Keep an open mind”. So I actually tried on a few other dresses that drew my eye in person before putting the Gale on….and it was game over. I fell in complete love with how Gale looked and how Gale made me feel. We then made a few custom additions and my dream custom Gale dress was born.
"It was all a dream…there is no other way to put it into words."
How did it feel when you put on your dress the day of the wedding? What was everyone's reaction to the dress?
It was all a dream…there is no other way to put it into words. I could not believe the day was here, the moment had arrived. I have dreamt of this over and over again for years. I remember feeling so nervous walking to the room where my dress was but the moment they zipped it on me all the nerves zipped away and I was so ready to show everyone. My mom gave me a kiss on my forehead like my dad used to and we were ready. Everyone was screaming and crying when I walked out with my dress for the first time, none of them had even seen a photo yet. It was truly so magical…
A moment of your wedding day will you never forget?
Our first look…I hesitated this moment so much but I am so happy we did it. The stillness in the air as I walked up to my soon-to-be husband, the butterflies filling my stomach, and my heart bursting with love were so special. I felt like my heart was going to pop out of my dress. Going into my wedding day I was really nervous that the absence of my father would make me sad, and in this moment where we first laid eyes on each other, there was a tiny sun shower and I just know in my heart it was my dad crying of happiness for the both of us. It was breathtaking."
"I fell in complete love with how Gale looked and how Gale made me feel."
Photographer | @massonliangophoto
Videographer | @melsfilms
Planner |@_ad.astra.co
Florals | @simple_florals
Rentals and Reception |@atlaeventrental @rumbaeventrentals @imperialeventrental @mivintage
Cake | @sweetguiltbyangelica
MUA | @theclyque
Hair and Touch-up / Second Look | @jukiebride
Groom custom suit | @indochinoweddings
Cocktail Band | @lytproductions
DJ | @piratestereo
Entertainment | @voodooproductions @floridafuncasinoparty
Body Art | @bodyartbycristina
Catering | @mena_catering
Ceremony Location | @fairchild