Real Wedding: Paree and Robert

On Thanksgiving weekend at the San Diego Four Points by Sheraton, Paree and Robert announced their “I do’s”. Decked in beautiful orange, brown, green and hints of red, Paree and Robert celebrated their marriage with their family and friends. To cater to guests, the wedding infused elements of Afghani, Middle Eastern and American culture.

Paree and Robert met mutually through friends where they were set up on a blind date. Soon after their initial meeting at Starbucks, everything fell into place. Finally, on a rainy Superbowl Sunday, Robert took Paree to the Cabrillo Lighthouse in Point Loma. After a walk in the rain, Robert proposed to Paree.

Henna, a plant that is used for dying a variety of materials, is used in modern traditional Afghan weddings. Proceeded by the mother of the groom, the henna is placed on the bride’s palm and covered by a fine, triangular cloth. In return, the henna is placed on the groom’s pinky finger by the bride’s mother and also covered in cloth. This tradition symbolizes the union of two.

See the resemblance? Paree’s bridesmaids were her sisters!

Flowers by Artquest Floral and Afghanistan dessert

Sweetheart table

 

Venue: Four Points by Sheraton San Diego

Coordinator: Wedding Elegance

Photographer: Brett Charles Photography

Videographer: Creative Vision Cinematography

Florist: ArtQuest Floral

Entertainment: DJ Mohsen

Cake: Edelweiss Bakery

Invitations: Pink Star

Hair: Jessica Laube

Sofreh: Bahar

Make-up: Bellage Cosmetics – Rania Awad

Mint Seafoam Inspiration Board

Mint seafoam green – a fresh, flirty light pastel that’s just enough color to give your wedding venue a pop!  Mint is a versatile color that works well any time throughout the year (think Christmas or Easter!) and can be paired with a variety of other colors such as mint with white, coral, gold, yellow, and black. As a popular color choice in the 1940′s and 50′s for household items such as telephones, appliances and bathroom tiles, it’s making a modern comeback as  mentioned by 3d-Memoirs as one of the Top 10 hot wedding trends of 2013!

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21 Fun Bridesmaid and Groomsmen Photoshoot Ideas

You have your hair done, makeup check and dress and shoes in place. But what’s a wedding without the attendance of your bridesmaids and groomsmen? These honored guests have seen you at your worst, held your hand, wiped your tears, gave you support when you needed it most. You couldn’t possibly imagine being where you are without them. Now, it’s time they see you at your best. lt’s defining moments like your wedding day where this special group become part of your wonderful journey to wedding bliss. How could you thank them in return? By giving them a fun photo shoot of course! This photo collection will have you laughing, ohh-ing and ahh-ing!

1.) Jump for joy!

 { Storkie }

2.) Heart in disguise

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3). Boys just wanna have fun!

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4.) Sunglasses and sunshine

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5.) Superheros, shades and pink socks?

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6.) Jumping for joy (female version)

{ Izlas }

7.) Bridal party and men’s jacket

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8.) Wedding showdown

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9.) Honey! I shrunk the… groomsmen!?

{ Micah Bower Bank }

10.) J.U.S.T. M.A.R.R.I.E.D. 

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11.) Bridesmaids movie inspiration

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12.) Goofy

{ Ohana Blog }

13.) Coming at you!

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14.) Peeping toms

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15.) Privacy please!

{ Great Scott Images }

16.) Balloon brides

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17.) Stairway separation

{ Photos Essence }

18.) Oh no, she didn’t!

{ Soundtrack to I Do }

19.) Silly socks

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20.) Game over

{ Jeremy Igo }

21.) I mustache you to marry me.

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Bridal Fashion Week: Badgley Mischka Fall 2013 Collection

As you may know, last week was Bridal Fashion Week or New York International Bridal Week (October 12-15). Famous for their elegant, rich beading, we fell in love with Badgley Mischka’s runway collection. Their Fall 2013 inspiration was drawn from celestial elements. Their 16-piece collection was named after planets, constellations, the Greek alphabet and astrological signs such as “Venus,” “Virgo,” “Eclipse” and “Ariel.” The collection featured both slender and full gowns that were embroidered dramatically along the shoulders, torso and waist. Walking down the aisle in one of these gorgeous dresses ought to make you feel like you’re in heaven!

Neptune

“Virgo”

“Ariel”

“Celestia”

“Omega”

“Cressida”

“Gemini”

“Cordelia”

“Libra”

{ Women’s Wear Daily }

Oldtime Country Romance Inspiration Board

There’s something special about having a wedding far away from all the urban rustle and bustle of cities. Farm weddings come with a peace of mind where you can be in tune with nature and appreciate its beauty and serenity. It’s the perfect atmosphere for an intimate wedding with your special someone and special guests. It’s not just the Midwest, rustic weddings are happening all throughout the country from California, Virginia and even to Maine. Whether you call it a farm, barn or country wedding, anything goes in terms of scale. Farm weddings can be upscale (chandelier in a barn? it’s been done!), vintage and even low budget. Think twice when a rustic country wedding comes up! Not to mention it’s the perfect landscape for amazing photography. Take a look below!

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