A whirlwind wedding planning project for a superbusy couple and a fairytale wedding – that was my first task in 2024! Sheida had contracted my wedding planning and design company, A Day Like No Other, after I had planned her older sister’s wedding a few years back – and her first surprise for me was that we only had 7 weeks until the Big Day. The venue (Boulder Ridge Golf Club in San Jose) had been booked… but that was it so far. So we went to work! And time literally flew by…
On the morning of Wedding Day, Sheida and Homer woke up to a gloomy sky and light rain – it was such a disappointment… but they kept their high spirits and got ready for the festivities.
Sheida’s day started with hair and makeup services by Adelina Eidelman, and bridesmaids and mothers simultaneously enjoyed services by Faces by Emily.
Sheida had chosen a romantic Savin of London wedding dress with lavender rose applique… a real dream! (One that we were lucky enough to secure at such short notice, thanks to our friends at Nouvelle Vogue Bridal Salon).
Isn’t it fabulous? All her other accessories played into this theme of romance, elegance and soft lavender hues.
Photographers Danny and Julia Dong and Frame Story videographers were there from the get-go to capture every beautiful detail throughout the day.
With help from her bridesmaids, Sheida got all dressed up …
… and groom Homer got into his elegant dinner jacket – ready for their First Look!
That happened at their getting-ready location, the historic Dolce-Hayes Mansion in San Jose.
Then a little meteorological miracle happened, and the skies literally smiled on our couple: the sun came out, and the rain stopped! Just in the nick of time to prepare for their elaborate ceremony outdoors, as originally planned.
And here is their stunning sofreh-aghd (by Aroosi by Lili), honoring the bride’s Persian heriage, with every single element full of symbolism:
Here comes the bride, on her proud Dad’s arm, serenaded by violinist Pourya Khademi.
During the ceremony, female family members rub sugar over the couple’s heads – symbolizing the sweetness of marriage (over a thin cloth, actually – to prevent everything getting too sticky…)
It was a beautiful scene – with the sun coming out behind the clouds… drama!
After the ceremony, guests were treated to unforgettable entertainment – starting with an authentic Lion Dance, a nod to the groom’s Chinese heritage.
Meanwhile, a number of vendor teams had been working their magic behind the scenes to transform the dining room at the Club into a gorgeous scene – with draping all around, ceiling swags and twinkle lights, and suspended greenery and chandeliers over the dancefloor (all by Fine Linen Creation)…
… and stunning tall centerpieces from Blackistone Florist (all personal flowers and all floral decor). The couple’s Sweetheart Table received special treatment, of course!
DJ AMP had the music going, and the kitchen at Boulder Ridge Golf Club was ready to serve dinner.
On their place settings, guests found a traditional Persian bowl as their keepsake, and there were elegant chocolates as well…
… in addition to all the delicious Persian sweets from the sofreh.
True to form, the couple’s Grand Entrance to dinner was anything but standard: Niosha Dance Academy, a Persian dance troupe, performed to the delight of all their guests.
After dinner, guests were treated to an elegant wedding cake…
… which the bride and groom cut expertly, as their first official task as a married couple.
Finally, what everyone had been waiting for: dancing started! The newlyweds opened the dance floor with a choreographed routine…
… and that was the start of a wild dance party for everyone – including a Bouquet Toss! To keep everyone energized, Bun Me Up served bao buns as late-night snacks.
Sheida and Homer snuck out for a few moments with photographers and videographers for some more nighttime photos…
Wishing you a lifetime of happiness together, Sheida and Homer – and keep celebrating!
