7.24.2013

{Glamorous San Francisco Wedding} Anahita & Mehndi


Happy Wedding Wednesday!

Today's gorgeous wedding is a perfect blend of modern glamour, timeless tradition & San Francisco.  It just doesn't get any more fabulous!   IQphoto Studio shows us the beauty:


Anahita & Mehndi got married on September 1, 2012 in San Francisco.  Their elaborate wedding was a modern love affair laced with classic traditions.  In a nod to their Persian heritage & its customs, the luxurious wedding had two distinct stages.  

The "Aghed" is the first stage & it's the actual legal process of getting married.  This small, intimate ceremony was held at historic San Francisco City Hall.  The Bride & Groom said "I Do!" & took sweet portraits with the breathtaking architecture serving as a stunning backdrop.  

The second stage of marriage consists of a religious ceremony including the "Sofreh Aghd."  In a beautifully decorated room at the Fairmont San Francisco, the "Sofreh Aghd", an elaborately decorated spread on the floor, was set-up for the Bride & Groom.  Every item has a special meaning, such as eggs symbolize fertility, gold symbolizes prosperity & mirrors & candelabras symbolize light & fire.  The Bride & Groom sat by the "Sofreh Aghd" while female relatives held a delicate fabric over their heads during the traditional marriage rituals & customs.

The lavish feast, good music & fun dancing followed in the dazzling Gold Room, featuring crystal chandeliers, ornate bas reliefs & French Provincial details.  Along with their 250 guests, the Bride & Groom celebrated their new marriage with plenty of food, drink, laughter & dancing.  What a romantic, radiant wedding!    

Nobody says it better than the Bride: "Wedding day was magical. When I heard people say their wedding day is the best day of their lives, I used to wonder why! Now I can tell it was definitely one of the best days of my life because I had so many people who love me and I love them join our celebration."

(Disclaimer: I did a bit of research to properly explain the Persian marriage rituals & customs.  If I have made any mistakes, I sincerely apologize.  Thank you!)

My Favorite Moment: I love the Bride & Groom wandering the streets of San Francisco & capturing their love.

My Favorite Detail: The "Sofreh Aghd" is beyond amazing.  The more I look at it, the more I notice!  So lovely, so meaningful.

Congratulations, Anahita & Mehndi!

VENDOR LOVE:
Photography: IQphoto Studio  /  Submitted via Two Bright Lights  /  Ceremony & Reception Venue: Fairmont San Francisco  /  Videographer:  IQphoto Studio  /  Floral Designer: Flower Affairs  /  Officiant: Wedding Vows by Nilou  /  DJ: Dr. T.  /  Make-up Artist: Asal Make-up Artist

9 comments:

  1. Congratulations to the new couple! Love the photos, my favorite has to be the one of the couple dancing!

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  2. What gorgeous settings! I love her dress!

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  3. Gorgeous Gorgeous! :) The dress and settings are just beautiful.
    xoxo Aimee
    Bows&Beau-ties

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  4. wow her dress, her hair everything is amazing!! what a beautiful beautiful wedding

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  5. The location for this wedding was absolutely breathtaking! Her dress was truly exquisite. GORGEOUS wedding :D
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  6. wow her dress, her hair everything is amazing!! what a beautiful beautiful wedding.
    rooms & suites

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  7. W O W – how incredibly beautiful! SF City Hall will always have a very special place in my heart, and I love when couples marry there–especially in such an intimate way!

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  8. Wow what beautiful photos. Did you shoot this? LOVE the dress! Oh la la!

    Ali of

    Dressing Ken

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  9. you clearly know how to impress me

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