You know you’re at a cool wedding when the bridal party romps through a field for portraits, the bride and groom fist bump after their vows, and a pop star shows up for a surprise performance at the reception. Melahat and Kwame shared a beautiful day by getting ready separately, followed by their first look meeting by themselves in the dry hills of Laguna Canyon. Then off to a beautiful ceremony inside the island room at the Lakeside Lagoon (tropical venue neatly tucked away behind wild rivers waterpark!) … which housed the gorgeous sofreh, aforementioned fist bump after the vows, and Kwame’s accidental kiss he gave Melahat upon seeing enter the room (he couldn’t wait for the end :).
The cocktail hour and reception took place in the courtyard along side the lake. MMelahat is a consultant and fundraiser for many elected officials in Orange County and beyond … so there were plenty of notable guests in attendance. The dancing kicked off with a live set by singer Farshid Amin. He set the dance floor on fire (!). Details included a tea area with server, extravagant sofreh, and table numbers cards (CD’s with the “price tag” label as everyones name and seat!) by the extremely talented Sayeh Studios … oh and did I mention her shoes!
Thanks Melahat and Kwame for letting us document the beautiful uniting of two cultures on your wedding day.
Thanks also to
Flowers : Azar Florist
Make-up: Ana Cruzalegui
Invitations and Table cards : Sayeh Koetsier
We love the pics and we love you guys!
Such a lovely couple. Boutineer shot on hood of car sticks out to me. Great work!