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For the welcome party, Parmis donned a burgundy gown by VERA WANG purchased
in Los Angeles and Alireza wore a CANALI suit from HARRY ROSEN.
Hair and makeup for the welcome party by VANESSA PARTO.
LA LA LAND
Parmis & Alireza PHOTOGRAPHY
BLUSH WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY BY KRISTY & KEN
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ABOUT THE COUPLE
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lireza Mahmoudi first noticed Parmis Aslanimehr at a cafe in West Vancouver in 2014, but it wasn’t until two years later that they met again. In the fall of 2016, Parmis was out for dinner with friends to celebrate her upcoming move to Europe, when she posted a photo of her dessert to Instagram. Alireza, who had been following her on social media, saw her post and took the opportunity to ask her out on a date. Since she was leaving town anyway, she figured a date couldn’t hurt. According to Parmis, “That date changed the entire trajectory of my life; I never moved away and our beautiful relationship began to bloom.” Two years later, on January 14, 2018, Alireza planned an unforgettable proposal that truly spoke to their journey as a couple. The day started with brunch at their favourite spot, PROVENCE MARINASIDE. After brunch, and under the guise of killing time before their dinner plans in the city, Alireza suggested they visit the VANCOUVER ART GALLERY. “The art gallery was one of our first dates where we realized we had so much in common, yet we never had a chance to return to it until that day,” explains Parmis. After strolling around the first two floors of the gallery, they finally reached the third floor, and that’s when Parmis saw it—a vase filled with red roses and rose petals spread all over the rotunda floor. “The next thing I know, Alireza is down on one knee proposing to me and I hear camera flashes, as he had reserved that area and hired a photographer to capture this surreal moment,” shares Parmis. In March of 2019, Parmis and Alireza celebrated their marriage with not one, but two incredible events in Vancouver, BC with Jenny De Jong of COUNTDOWN EVENTS PLANNING & DESIGN helping to plan the elaborate weekend. According to Parmis, “Jenny is incredible to work with. She had every single detail under control and handled everything with grace.” Parmis and Alireza’s wedding weekend began with an epic, formal welcome party held on March 28, 2019. “We wanted to give our guests flying in from around the world two different events,” shares Parmis.
Parmis and Alireza’s invitation suite was inspired by the royal wedding and was all about understated elegance. It was designed by FLOURISH BY COLLEEN WINTON.
The welcome party was held at the FAIRMONT HOTEL VANCOUVER and had
a “castle garden” feel to it. The abundance of floral in the ballroom, and the specific incorporation of tulips and hyacinths, symbolized the onset of spring and Persian New Year.
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Angela wore an A-line MORILEE gown from TIFFANY’S VANCOUVER BRIDAL with MANOLO BLAHNIK shoes and a
necklace from TIFFANY & CO. Kenny wore navy blue formalwear by ATELIER MUNRO AMSTERDAM
purchased at HARRY ROSEN. Hairstyling and makeup application services by TIFFANYS PRO MAKEUP.
WINTER BLUSH
Angela & Kenny PHOTOGRAPHY
TING PHOTOGRAPHY
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Angela’s bouquet of pink garden roses was created by PARADISE EVENTS, who
provided all floral and decor for the wedding.
ABOUT THE COUPLE VIOLET GREY CREATIVE designed Angela
and Kenny’s pink and silver invitation suite,
Engagement ring from
which featured ombré watercolour accents.
TIFFANY & CO. Wedding
bands from NIESSING.
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ngela Lin and Kenny Zhang’s whirlwind romance began when they met through mutual friends in February 2018 and within nine months, they were married! The wedding took place on December 23, 2018 in Vancouver, British Columbia, with Liting Chan of PARADISE EVENTS providing full-service event planning and design assistance. Angela and Kenny said “I do” at the VANCOUVER ART GALLERY, a venue that holds special significance to the bride. “I specifically chose the VANCOUVER ART GALLERY for two reasons: 1. I was a Fine Arts graduate from Simon Fraser University, and as an art student, every month I would visit the gallery with my friends and classmates. We had so much fun there. 2. I love Sex and the City, and I still remember Carrie’s (almost) wedding in the New York Public Library. I always wanted to have a similar wedding venue,” shares Angela. The intimate ceremony took place on the third-floor rotunda, which PARADISE EVENTS decorated with sheer draping and white uplights. Manzanita trees accented with blush hydrangea flanked the stage and added a wintery touch. Angela’s personalized, heartfelt vows to Kenny included the line, “Kenny, you’re the person I’ve been waiting for my whole life. From the first day I met you, I knew you were the one. Thank you for treating me like a princess and making all my dreams come true. Without you, my life is not complete.”
Angela’s bridesmaids wore blush gowns from
Stage, draping,
TIFFANY’S VANCOUVER BRIDAL. Kenny’s
uplights, chairs, and
groomsmen wore grey suits from HUGO BOSS.
floral design by PARADISE EVENTS.
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D.J. wore formalwear from STYLE BY SARAI with CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN shoes
and cufflinks from HARRY ROSEN
that belonged to Stephanie’s late father.
A GLAMOROUS WINERY WEDDING
Stephanie & D.J. PHOTOGRAPHY
BLUSH WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY BY KRISTY & KEN
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Hairstyling by CHRIS FUNK and makeup application by JENNY MCKINNEY.
ABOUT THE COUPLE
Stephanie wore a lace ROSA CLARÁ gown purchased at RITUALS OF LOVE. She accessorized with nude CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN shoes, a SAINT LAURENT
purse, a custom diamond necklace from MINICHIELLO JEWELLERS, and a diamond tennis bracelet from CAVALIER GASTOWN.
Rings from CAVALIER GASTOWN.
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tephanie Clark and D.J. Denner met on a rainy autumn night in 2014. D.J. claims it was love at first sight when he saw Stephanie walk into the lounge. “I was at the bar with my girlfriends when a handsome man in a suit asked if I wanted a drink,” recalls Stephanie. “I happily accepted the drink from D.J. and it turned out we had some mutual friends. I continued on with my night as I did not think I would meet my future husband at a bar, but D.J. was determined to find a way to see me again.” A couple of days later, Stephanie’s girlfriend told her that “D.J. Denner” was asking about her and wanted to know if she was available for a date. Stephanie immediately got butterflies and agreed to give out her number. Weeks later, their romance culminated in a first date at CHAMBAR. “We remember our waitress getting very frustrated with us because we were so consumed in our own conversation that we took forever to order our main courses. Ever since our first date, I haven’t left D.J.’s side,” shares Stephanie. D.J. proposed to Stephanie while the pair were vacationing in Whistler in December. “Whistler is a second home and very special place to us,” says Stephanie. With the magic of Christmas in the air and twinkling white lights surrounding them in Upper Village, D.J. got down on one knee and proposed. “Even though I had looked forward to this day for a long time, the proposal caught me off-guard and time seemed to stand still,” shares Stephanie. After FaceTiming all of their friends and family, the newly-engaged couple celebrated at their favourite restaurant, ARAXI, where the staff was waiting to congratulate them. The wedding took place on September 2, 2018 in Penticton, British Columbia at PAINTED ROCK ESTATE WINERY. Aly Armstrong of ALY ARMSTRONG EVENT PLANNING & DESIGN provided full-service planning and design assistance. According to Stephanie, “I worked for Aly years ago as her assistant and I always dreamed of planning my wedding with her. When the time came, I was so excited to call Aly to begin the planning process!”
VIVA EVENT DESIGN provided
all decor and floral for the wedding, including Stephanie’s bouquet of garden roses, ruscus, and olive leaves.
Stephanie’s bridesmaids wore dove grey dresses from PARK & FIFTH. D.J.’s groomsmen wore navy suits from INDOCHINO.
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ROSE GOLD ROMANCE Gloria and Enzo knew from the start that they wanted to combine their ceremony and reception, holding them both in the same space with the same setup. They ultimately decided to tie the knot at the JW MARRIOTT PARQ VANCOUVER. Taking inspiration from What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim, a Korean television show Gloria loves, the overall theme of the wedding was crystal palace. The wedding was planned and designed by WEDO WEDDINGS ETC.
Laser-cut monogram produced by BOXNOTBOX.
The welcome area was a total showstopper. When guests arrived, they were greeted by a rose gold arch covered in florals by BALCONI FLORAL DESIGN STUDIO that led to a crystal
tunnel lined with white draping. The tunnel then opened up into a room with a decadent dessert table and a gorgeous photo backdrop. The dessert setup featured a cascading runner of pink flowers and candelabras of varying heights with rose gold leaf wreaths, all by WEDO WEDDINGS ETC. Confections included a hanging chandelier cake, cupcakes, monogrammed sugar cookies, and cake pops, which were prepared by
Dessert table provided by
MOMO CHEN CAKES.
MOHANI EVENT DESIGN.
Behind the dessert table was a rose gold backdrop and floral arrangements scattered throughout, as well as the couple’s name in the centre with white calligraphy.
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Gloria’s mini cascade bouquet featured rose gold leaves, roses, and lisianthus and was designed by BALCONI FLORAL DESIGN STUDIO.
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Chinoiserie
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SHOES
Manolo Blahnik, MANOLOBLAHNIK.COM
WedLuxe Loves
Pattern Shades of Blue Balloons Orchids
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Creative Team PHOTOGRAPHY BY
Bobo Zhao
Beige Weddings BEIGEWEDDINGS.CO
PLANNER AND FLORAL DESIGN
Cherry Wang
Cherry Wang International Wedding & Event Group Limited CHERRYWANGWEDDING.COM
CAKE DESIGN
Chris Wang
Moo’s Art Studio MOOSARTSTUDIO.COM
SHOT ON LOCATION AT
Origo Club ORIGOCLUB.CA View Full Feature + Credits on WedLuxe.com
Both Pages HAIR, MAKEUP, EARRINGS, AND HAIRPIECE
Tracy Zhu Studio, INSTAGRAM.COM/TRACYZHUMAKEUP BALLOONS
Cherry Wang International Wedding & Event Group Limited, CHERRYWANGWEDDING.COM TABLE
Moe’s Home, MOESHOME.COM CHAIRS
Luxe Club Decor, LUXECLUBDECOR.COM TABLEWARE, NAPKINS, PLACEMATS, AND TEA SETS
Origo Club, ORIGOCLUB.CA GOWNS
Rosa Clara, ‘Ader’ (Left) and ‘Guipep,’ (Right) available at De Flore Couture, CHERRYWANGWEDDING.COM/ DE-FLORE-COUTURE
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JEWELLERY
Bulgari, BULGARI.COM
WedLuxe Loves
Lush Greenery Floral Chandeliers Ombré Backdrops Tulips + Orchids Natural Chignon
BACKDROP, CHAIRS, AISLE RUNNER, DRAPING, CANDLES, AND CANDLESTICKS
Paradise Events, PARADISEEVENTS.COM
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Creative Team PHOTOGRAPHY BY
Denise Lin
Denise Lin Photography DENISELIN.COM
CONCEPT CREATOR AND FLORAL DESIGN
Liting Chan
Paradise Events PARADISEEVENTS.COM
PLANNER
Lisa Lee-Truong
Shing Weddings SHINGWEDDINGS.COM
STATIONERY DESIGN
Anika Loewen
Wedding Design by Anika WEDDINGDESIGNBYANIKA.COM
CAKE DESIGN
Dalana Fleming
The Cake & The Giraffe TCANDTG.COM
CINEMATOGRAPHY
Shyah Yan Zarrabi
Shyah K. Films INSTAGRAM.COM/SHYAHKFILMS
SHOT ON LOCATION AT
The University Women’s Club of Vancouver at Hycroft UWCVANCOUVER.CA
Both Pages HAIR AND MAKEUP
Anita Lee of Helmet Salon, HELMETSALON.COM GOWN
Alon Livné, ‘Rita,’ available at Blush Bridal, BLUSHBRIDAL.CA
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Cotta
WedLuxe Loves
FORMALWEAR
Indochino, INDOCHINO.COM
Natural Textures Mixed Patterns Tropical Influence Wood x Copper Combo Lavish Kamayan Feast
CATERING
Kulinarya Filipino Eatery, KULINARYA.CA OTTOMANS AND COWHIDE RUG
Loungeworks Inc., LOUNGEWORKS.CA CEREMONY ARCH AND FLOWER STANDS
Blushing Vintage Rentals, FACEBOOK.COM/BLUSHINGVINTAGERENTALS CHANDELIERS, BAMBOO LANTERNS, JUTE RUG, TABLE, SHELF, POUFS, POTTED PLANTS, COPPER VASES, AND CUSHIONS
Cahoots Creative, CAHOOTSCREATIVE.CA ACRYLIC PILLARS
Rojalux, ROJALUX.COM SHELL LANTERNS
Sweet Maeden, FACEBOOK.COM/SWEETMAEDEN
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Creative Team PHOTOGRAPHY AND CINEMATOGRAPHY BY
Ellen Ho
Hong Photography and Cinema Inc. HONG-PHOTOGRAPHY.COM
CONCEPT CREATOR, CREATIVE DIRECTOR, PRODUCER, CO-STYLIST, AND DECOR DESIGN
Sharon Kawano
Kawano Decor & Design KAWANODECORDESIGN.COM
PLANNER
Melissa Ortanez
Kawano Decor & Design KAWANODECORDESIGN.COM
CO-STYLIST
Emily Lux
Cahoots Creative CAHOOTSCREATIVE.CA
FLORAL DESIGN
Gloria Henry
The Flower Factory FLOWERFACTORY.CA
STATIONERY DESIGN
Tara Thorp
Violet Grey Creative VIOLETGREYCREATIVE.COM Both Pages CAKE DESIGN
Behnaz Shafiee
Joconde Patisserie JOCONDE.CA
SHOT ON LOCATION AT
The Polygon Gallery THEPOLYGON.CA
HAIR AND MAKEUP
Anita Lee of Helmet Salon, HELMETSALON.COM GOWN
Rue de Seine, available at Union Bridal, UNIONBRIDAL.COM JEWELLERY
Cavalier Gastown, CAVALIERGASTOWN.COM DRAPING
Kawano Decor & Design, KAWANODECORDESIGN.COM
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The Cross Décor & Design,
Blush First
SHOES
Jimmy Choo,
JIMMYCHOO.COM
THECROSSDESIGN.COM DESSERT TABLE
The Vancouver Club, VANCOUVERCLUB.CA
GOWN
Hayley Paige, ‘Behati,’ available at Blush Bridal, BLUSHBRIDAL.CA
WedLuxe Loves
Pink, Gold + Grey Palette Marilyn Monroe Vibes Velvet Settee Blush-hued Gown
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Creative Team PHOTOGRAPHY BY
Both Pages CHAIRS, GOLD FRAMES, VASES, SOFA, CANDLESTICKS, OTTOMAN, AND CUSHION
Bespoke Decor,
Nick Chau
BESPOKEDECOR.CA
SoWedding Photo + Cinema
DRAPING, LINEN, CHARGER
SOWEDDING.CA
CONCEPT CREATOR, CREATIVE DIRECTOR, PRODUCER, STYLIST, PLANNER, AND DECOR DESIGN
PLATES, AND PLINTHS
Koncept Event Design, KONCEPTEVENTDESIGN.COM GOLD BOWL
Winners, WINNERS.CA
Geneve McNally
DreamGroup Weddings + Events DREAMGROUP.CA
FLORAL DESIGN
Gloria Henry
The Flower Factory FLOWERFACTORY.CA
STATIONERY DESIGN
Tara Thorp
Violet Grey Creative VIOLETGREYCREATIVE.COM
CAKE AND DESSERT DESIGN
Dalana Fleming
The Cake & The Giraffe TCANDTG.COM
SHOT ON LOCATION AT
The Vancouver Club VANCOUVERCLUB.CA
Both Pages HAIR AND MAKEUP
Anita Lee of Helmet Salon, HELMETSALON.COM GOWN
Hayley Paige, ‘Lyla,’ available at Blush Bridal, BLUSHBRIDAL.CA HAIRPIECE
Blush Bridal, BLUSHBRIDAL.CA JEWELLERY
De Beers, DEBEERS.CA
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