In 2018, most of my clients were from out of state and were planning a Seattle wedding because at least one of them grew up in and around the Seattle area. Planning these destination weddings for my couples is always a blast and they present so many opportunities to showcase our beautiful PNW! Ema and Zeeshan were living out in the East Coast when they first contacted me about planning their fusion, interfaith wedding. I had never met a more genuine and kind-hearted pair who are so true to who they are as individuals and as a couple.
The first day was their Mehndi/Welcome Dinner event in Ema’s parents backyard. It was colorful, lively and we tried to incorporate their desire to combine the essence of a Japanese Street Festival, Sakura Matsuri, with the cultural elements of a South Asian Mehndi. The family’s lush, green backyard was decorated with colorful lanterns, lights, fabric and parasols. Their guests were treated to delicious Japanese cuisine and entertained by family and friends performing their best Bollywood fusion dances for the happy couple. And of course, there were henna artists and cotton candy to help ensure everyone had a chance to partake in some cultura traditions and indulge in something sweet!
The following day, Ema & Zeeshan exchanged their vows beneath a custom book arch and sealed it with the coolest high-five sequence! The book theme was represented throughout the event - customized bookmarks, a library check-out style guest book, book sign-out table numbers, and a cataloging cubby unit that held mini pies in lieu of library cards! Their cake was also quite the masterpiece - 3 stacked “books” with handpicked titles and authors. Most importantly, their wedding was a true representation of them - it was unique, full of love and light and encompassed their cultural backgrounds, faiths and passions in a way that was respectful, inviting and fun! So excited to share Ciccarelli Photography’s gorgeous pictures from both events with all of you now!
VENDOR TEAM
Photography: Ciccarelli Photography | Hair/Makeup: Arianna Scott | Mehndi Catering: Miyabi Sushi | Mehndi Decor: Hadiya Decor | Rentals: Grand Event Rentals, Trendy Event Rentals, Vintage Ambiance | Henna Artist: Suchi Vora | Signs: Songbird Paperie | Wedding Florals: Studio 3 Floral Design | Wedding Venue: Tacoma Union Station | Wedding Catering: Saffron Grill | Cake: Mike’s Amazing Cakes | Dessert (Pies): Pie | Bridal Gown/Accessories: Modern Trousseau | Music: Clif & Nelda’s Little Big Band | Escort Cards: Paper Heart Print | Table Numbers: Green Ridge Design
