Bride Of The Week: Victoria Viele Rodrigues

Written By Kaileah Searcy

A Dress That Stopped Time: One Bride’s Dream Wedding in Every Detail

From a gorgeous walk down the aisle to an upside-down garden of calla lilies, our GL Bride Victoria’s wedding was filled with unforgettable moments, intentional beauty, and deep love. Below, she shares her favorite memories, heartfelt advice, and how she just knew she’d found the one in our Élysée gown.

"The moment I put it on, I didn’t want to take it off. It felt like it was made for me"

Victoria

Woman in a white lace wedding dress with a veil standing in front of a large gold-framed mirror.

A moment of your wedding day you will never forget?
Walking down the aisle and locking eyes with my husband. The music, the energy, the emotion—it felt like the world stood still for that moment. I’ll never forget the way he looked at me, with so much love and calm that every nerve I had instantly melted away. It was like everything and everyone faded, and it was just the two of us in that moment.

One thing you wish you knew as a new bride? What advice would you give to future brides?
That the day goes by in the blink of an eye—faster than you can imagine. I wish I had known just how important it is to take intentional pauses throughout the day to breathe it all in. My advice: Hire a great planner, trust your team, and don’t sweat the small stuff. Focus on the love in the room, because that’s what everyone will remember. And carve out even just a few quiet minutes alone with your partner—it’s so worth it.

Woman in a white lace wedding dress holding a bouquet outdoors.

A detail that made your wedding special/unique?
Our reception centerpieces were a major wow moment—an upside-down hanging garden of
calla lilies that felt like something out of a dream. They completely transformed the space and
created an atmosphere that was both magical and unexpected. We wanted to give our guests an experience that felt elevated, one-of-a-kind, and truly “us”—and it worked.

How did you know your dress was ‘the one’?
The moment I put it on, I didn’t want to take it off. It felt like it was made for me—the drama, the elegance, the way it hugged in all the right places and made me feel like the most elevated version of myself. I knew it was the one before I even looked in the mirror—it was just that feeling of, this is it.

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