The Bride Wore Galia Lahav To Her Simple, Yet Elegant Ballroom Wedding

The bride and groom smile and pose outside their hotel wedding venue in Houston, Texas.
Photo: Stephania Campos | Registry: Bering’s

Kristy and Tom’s love story is nothing short of a whirlwind romance that culminated in a simple and sophisticated ballroom wedding in Uptown Houston.

A Whirlwind Romance, Indeed

Kristy, emerging in her career as a plastic surgeon, turned to the internet in search of a meaningful connection. Little did she know, she would stumble upon Tom—a match as serendipitous as it was unexpected.

They were bound by common threads: a shared love for globetrotting adventures, origins in the frigid North, and friends they didn’t even know they had in common. But the relationship took a soaring leap when Kristy embarked on a mountaineering expedition across the French, Swiss, and Italian Alps. Moved by a deep sense of connection, Tom flew to Europe to meet her post-summit, and together, they toured the old continent, strengthening their bond with each step.

Love Overlooking the Skyline

After a heartfelt private proposal, Tom surprised Kristy with an intimate engagement party overlooking the Houston skyline. Close family and friends flew in for the special gathering and celebrated the newly-engaged couple under the starry sky.

Where Two Become One

On September 24, 2022, Kristy, radiant in a Galia Lahav gown, wed Tom in a simple yet elegant ballroom ceremony decorated in white, gold and green accents and blooming white flowers. The ceremony was a beautiful fusion of Methodist and Eastern Orthodox rituals, a nod to their respective family traditions.

A Celebration of Eternal Love

Friends and loved ones enjoyed traditional Macedonian dances, kicking off the sophisticated reception. A special highlight of the evening was a reading from Kristy’s 91-year-old grandfather who was unable to attend the celebration.  Bride says, “The love and warmth in the room was palpable, and it made the entire day absolutely unforgettable.”

After an evening of dining and dancing, the bride and groom jet-setted to New Zealand for a romantic honeymoon. A fitting end, or perhaps a new beginning, to their fairytale.

Keep scrolling for timeless details and romantic captures of Kristy and Tom’s sophisticated Houston affair.

Congratulations, Kristy + Tom!

The bride and groom's wedding bands on a wedding invitation for a wedding on September 24, 2022 in Houston, Texas.

The bride smiles as she gets her makeup retouched before her wedding ceremony.

A black and white photo of the groom smiling and wearing his tuxedo for his ballroom wedding celebration.

The bride poses in a small atrium of the hotel wedding venue in Houston, Texas.

The bride and one of her bridesmaids share a laugh outside of the Houston hotel wedding venue.

The bride poses in her lace Galia Lahav wedding gown while holding her wedding bouquet of roses.

The groom is in awe as he sees his bride walk down the stairs for the couple's first look before the ceremony.

The bride and groom hold hands as they walk down the steps outside their Houston hotel wedding venue.

The bride places her left hand on the white, rose-filled wedding bouquet to display her wedding ring.

The bride and groom hold hands as they walk through the hotel's outdoor space, thriving with flowers and greenery.

A close-up, black and white photo of the bride and groom holding hands on their wedding day.

A wedding ceremony decorated with ceremony chairs, simple tall floral arrangements and sheer draping in Houston.

The bride is escorted down the aisle on her wedding day by her father.

The bride and groom participate in a fusion of Methodist and Eastern Orthodox rituals during their wedding ceremony.

The bride and groom kiss at the altar after the wedding ceremony.

A simple, yet sophisticated ballroom reception decorated in tall white floral arrangements and white linens at St. Regis Houston.

Warm candle lighting and white hydrangeas decorate the tables for the wedding reception.

Green and gold detailed dining wear and silverware set the reception tables for guests.

The bride and groom smile as they share a toast with their wedding guests in the hotel ballroom.

Green, gold and white decor detail the wedding reception tables in the hotel ballroom.

White hydrangeas are the centerpieces for the reception tables to match the green and gold wedding decor.

A 4-tier wedding cake detailed in white roses rests on a silver cake stand at the wedding reception.

The bride and groom cut a multi-tiered white wedding cake at their ballroom wedding in Houston.

The bride and groom celebrating and exiting their wedding reception surrounded by their guests.

“The Bride Wore Galia Lahav To Her Simple, Yet Elegant Ballroom Wedding” Spotlight WiH Partner- Registry: Bering’s

Contributing Vendors- Photo: Stephania Campos / The St. Regis Houston / Allison Durig Events / Secret Floral Garden / Galia Lahav / Ivory Bridal Atelier / Gearys / Cakewalk Films / Infinite Groove / Sara Eudy

Share this post

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

*

Last updated on