Rom and Yakir: from an Independence Day party to a wedding at the Hangar

There is nowhere quite like Israel, and this time it is Rom and Yakir who owe it a big thank-you. A few years ago the two met through mutual friends at an Independence Day party. What began as an evening of flags and fireworks very soon became a story of butterflies and a marriage proposal.

The surprise

The proposal was one big surprise. Rom was invited to "the birthday of a friend of Yakir's", but instead of cake and candles she found a sparkling ring and a moving proposal waiting for her. Rom said yes, of course, and so began the race to organise the wedding, and the choice of Gavriel.

A winning start-up

Usually the bride chooses and the groom approves, but with Rom and Yakir things went a little differently. Without going into detail, in the end it was Rom's best friend who decided on the design, together with Yakir, without Rom being involved at all. The result? A design that managed to surprise Rom, pleasantly, on the big day.

Ladies, I think we have a winning start-up on our hands.

Music, dancing and a few compromises

Like every couple, Rom and Yakir had their differences. A glimpse: Rom wanted a singer, while Yakir preferred the idea of DJs taking turns at the decks. And in the end? They found the balance: a singer, and a DJ for the after-party.

Another compromise? By all means: Yakir asked for men and women to dance separately for the first part of the dancing, and Rom, who was not keen, saw how much it mattered to him and compromised with love. The conclusion? There will always be differences of opinion. The whole point of being a couple is knowing how to meet each other halfway.

Last-minute hitches and one small piece of advice

There were quite a few last-minute hitches, but with a good team everything works out. Yakir, for example, arranged the tables for his religious friends but forgot to tell the venue that a partition was needed. He also forgot to buy a bouquet on the day of the wedding and, luckily for him, Rom's best friend reminded him.

For both of them, the most stressful part of planning the wedding was the seating plan, and here Rom has an important piece of advice: take the pressure out of the whole business. And I would add: do the best you can, be ready for the unexpected, and know that with good intentions and a sense of proportion everything turns out for the best.

Gavriel - a second home

Gavriel has three venues, and Rom and Yakir chose to marry at the Hangar, simply so that there would be room for all their guests. The two say the Gavriel team was wonderful, with a huge heart, from the owners to the staff.

A carpet that makes the difference

The design element that made all the difference for Rom and Yakir (and for their guests) was the addition of a carpet in the hall. As Rom puts it, the moment you add a carpet the event automatically looks more expensive and takes on a feeling of luxury.

A venue that is a home, a team that is all heart

The wedding at Gavriel was summed up as one great success, as "every dream come true", thanks in no small part to the team and the design.

All through the preparations, they really were our second home.