Melahat + Kwame : Irvine Lakeside Wedding

You know you're at a cool wedding when the bridal party romps through a field for portraits, the bride and groom fist bump after their vows, and a pop star shows up for a surprise performance at the reception. Melahat and Kwame shared a beautiful day by getting ready separately, followed by their first look meeting by themselves in the dry hills of Laguna Canyon. Then off to a beautiful ceremony inside the island room at the Lakeside Lagoon (tropical venue neatly tucked away behind wild rivers waterpark!) ... which housed the gorgeous sofreh, aforementioned fist bump after the vows, and Kwame's accidental kiss he gave Melahat upon seeing enter the room (he couldn't wait for the end :).

The cocktail hour and reception took place in the courtyard along side the lake. MMelahat is a consultant and fundraiser for many elected officials in Orange County and beyond ... so there were plenty of notable guests in attendance. The dancing kicked off with a live set by singer Farshid Amin. He set the dance floor on fire (!). Details included a tea area with server, extravagant sofreh, and table numbers cards (CD's with the "price tag" label as everyones name and seat!) by the extremely talented Sayeh Studios ... oh and did I mention her shoes!

Thanks Melahat and Kwame for letting us document the beautiful uniting of two cultures on your wedding day.

Thanks also to

Flowers : Azar Florist

Hair: Paula Poppa of Indulgence Hair & Beauty Salon

Make-up: Ana Cruzalegui

Invitations and Table cards : Sayeh Koetsier