Rom Mizrahi's Beautiful South Beach Wedding

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Written By Kaileah Christine

May 30, 2022

Rom Mizrahi's Beautiful South Beach Wedding

This week’s GL Bride is the gorgeous Rom Mizrahi, who wore our Amani gown as she tied the knot with her fiance. After difficulties and delays, the two finally exchanged vows in beautiful Miami at the Nautilus Hotel in South Beach. Rom shares with us how she planned the wedding of her dreams and found the gown to match in this following interview. As told by Rom:

"I have never felt more beautiful than I did when I wore my gown."

Rom

How did you meet your husband? How did he propose? Tell us a little bit about your relationship.

J-swipe! We are true Millenials after all. It was love at first “swipe.” We went on our first date and it just never ended. We’ve been together ever since!

He took me out to the beach, and when I arrived, there were flower petals and an entire beach picnic set up. Once he proposed and I said yes, I suddenly heard cheering, clapping, whistling – ALL of our friends and family were overlooking the entire thing from a rooftop across from the beach!

I had no idea. It was so important to me that the people I love most were a part of such a big day, and Ben made sure that everyone was included in a way where we still got to enjoy a special moment just us two. I laughed and cried when I saw my whole family there. We joined them on the rooftop and partied all night. We got engaged on April 20, 2019.

How did you find your perfect dress?

I specifically chose (and flew to) Bridal Reflections NY from Florida in August 2019. I came into the boutique thinking I wanted one specific gown, but when I tried it on, it just wasn’t the right fit for me. I remember feeling a bit nervous – “Will any gown look right on me? Am I ‘wedding gown’ material?” The expert team at Bridal Reflections didn’t skip a beat. They knew exactly which GL options to bring out for me, for my shape and body. When the Amani gown was brought out on the hanger I was a bit hesitant. It was something I would have never picked out for myself. But then I put it on – and the moment I did, I knew (and cried).

I returned to NY on March 3, 2020, for my final express fitting. This is where the gown really came together. I had the pleasure of working with an amazing seamstress (more accurately artist) where we worked together to create the custom sleeves of my DREAMS, and she custom fit this gown to every single curve of my body. I was incredibly particular and this team effortlessly turned my vision into a reality. After the express fitting, this already perfect gown was totally transformed into the perfect gown for me. I have never felt more beautiful than I did when I wore my gown. I rarely speak of myself this way, but I felt like a vision that day – I truly felt that this gown was made for me.

"...Every gown is truly a work of art."

Rom

How was your experience with the Galia Lahav brand?

Incredible. Every gown is truly a work of art. During my visit to Bridal Reflections NY, I had the opportunity to meet Galia Lahav! It was such an amazing experience (and honor) to try on gowns in presence of the queen herself – I was a bit star-struck, to say the least.

Galia and the rest of the team were patient and truly listened to what my vision was. They gave me the time and space I needed to make this decision. No rushing and no pressure.

I returned home from my express fitting in early March 2020, only to come back to a new normal of quarantine, lockdowns, and postponements. And on March 18, 2020, I officially had to postpone my wedding – 10 days before my original date. I immediately reached out to Galia Lahav in a panic. While I can’t remember what was exactly said, the team managed to calm me down, and Galia even made herself available for me to reach out to her personally. The team told me how to store and protect my gown to ensure it was still perfect – no matter when my big day actually took place.

After 3 postponements and nearly a year of this gown hanging in my closet, I finally married the man of my dreams in the gown of my dreams.

What did you enjoy the most about planning your wedding?

How much I got to bond with my mom. She helped me find my dream gown, was a sounding board for all of my crazy wedding ideas and was my rock through all of the postponements and the craziness that followed. She always brought such good vibes and fun energy to whatever we were doing, and was always ready to party. Having her by my side while planning the wedding was the best adventure.

"I felt like a vision that day."

Rom

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