ELNAZ MOE

A MIX OF CLASSIC
ELEMENTS
AND MODERN
TOUCHES
BROUGHT THIS
FAIRYTALE
WEDDING TO
LIFE.
ELNAZ
MOE
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Christian Louboutin bow pumps from
Saks Fifth Avenue served as the bride’s
“something blue.”
Mona Lotfizadeh of Invite Avenue created a
glamorous gold wedding invitation. The suite
featured a poem written in Farsi script, sealed
with a jewelled brooch.
i m m e di at e
connection
Elnaz Ghandchi and Moe Kasaei met at the birthday
party of a mutual friend in the spring of 2010
and connected immediately. “I was in first year
dentistry and with him being in the dental field, we
connected right away,” explains Elnaz. “We talked
and danced all night and the rest is history.”
italian
proposal
Three years later, Moe proposed while the couple
was on holiday in southern Italy. The two had just
enjoyed a romantic dinner and were relaxing on
their private patio overlooking the Mediterranean
Sea when Moe popped the question. “We were
enjoying a nice bottle of wine and chocolate when
Moe started saying how much he loves me,” shares
Elnaz. “He then bent down on one knee and asked
me to marry him. And of course I said, ‘yes!’”
planning
The couple’s modern interpretation of a fairytale
wedding took place at Vancouver’s Fairmont
Pacific Rim Hotel on August 3, 2014. Soha Lavin
of CountDown Events Planning & Design was
hired to provide full-service planning and design
assistance for the occasion.
fashion
notes
Elnaz wore a mermaid-style gown designed by
Lazaro from Bisou Bridal. Her long veil was also
purchased from Bisou Bridal and she wore a crystal
headpiece from Iran. Cameron Martens styled
her hair and her makeup artist for the day was
Haleh Tafteh.
Bridesmaids wore lilac mini dresses in different
styles designed by Manuel Mendoza. Moe
was dressed in a custom navy tuxedo from
Ermenegildo Zegna.
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fabulous
floral
Tina and Hassan Aghamohseni of Tala Florist produced all of the floral designs for the event, including
the bride’s beautiful cascading bouquet made with calla lilies, roses, and orchids. Bridesmaids carried chic
bouquets composed of simple, white calla lilies.
persian
ceremony
The couple’s traditional Persian ceremony took place in the Emerald Ballroom of the Fairmont Pacific Rim
Hotel with decor by Neda Emami of Éclat Decor Inc. The aisle runner featured a custom monogram of the
couple’s initials designed by Wintons Social Stationery.
Ten-foot tall Manzanita trees imported from California by Tala Florist for the occasion lined the aisle. The
trees were placed on white stands and adorned with strands of crystals and white orchids. Floating candles
in crystal holders and crystal Louis Ghost chairs enhanced the fairytale-like feel of the ceremony. “We were
married under the love and support of our families over a traditional Persian sofreh which was designed and
created with the co-operation of our families led by my sister and sister-in-law. The plexiglass platform was
custom made by Éclat Decor Inc. especially for our wedding with flowers by Tala Florist and overall
co-ordination by Soha Lavin of CountDown Events Planning & Design,” describes Elnaz.
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“The flowers for the ceremony were extremely important to me. I had always
wanted to have beautiful trees and branches lining the aisle and Tala Florist was
able to bring that vision to life. It was truly a dream come true.” –Elnaz
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modern
fairytale
The couple’s wedding dream team (Neda Emami of
Éclat Decor Inc, Tina and Hassan Aghamohseni of
Tala Florist, and Soha Lavin of CountDown Events
Planning & Design) collectively worked together
on a design that transformed the Sapphire Ballroom
into a romantic, opulent oasis for the reception.
Guests entered the room through a breathtaking
white canopy decorated with hundreds of crystal
strands and pink rose buds. Soft pink uplighting
with an intricate floral design was projected on
the walls. “Moe and I were both stunned when we
walked into the ballroom with Soha. We felt like we
had walked into a fairytale,” recalls Elnaz.
dreamy
details
Two head tables were placed across from a custom
dance floor. The tables were paired with white Louis
XVI chairs that featured beautiful carved designs.
Crystal candelabras were displayed on tall, crystal
pillars. The pillars were used to hold a suspended
floral arrangement made with Manzanita tree
branches, orchids, and hanging crystals. A table
runner of crystal candleholders and silver leaf
charger plates completed the stunning
tablescape design.
Elnaz and Moe sat on a white chaise lounge at a
flower-covered sweetheart table on a white stage.
The stage was draped in white fabric and decorated
with strands of crystals along with a hanging
crystal chandelier.
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ABOUT
T H E P H OTO G R A P H E R
traditional
ceremony
Peter Fong of Ganache Patisserie created an allwhite wedding cake that featured floral detailing
and a sparkly monogram of the couple’s initials.
The traditional Persian knife dance took place on
the dance floor before the cutting of the cake.
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