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As a makeup artist by trade,

Haleh naturally did her own

makeup for the day and Cameron

Martens styled her hair.

Saam was dressed in a classic

Giorgio Armani tuxedo.

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Haleh tafteh and saam naghshineh were introduced by mutual friends over dinner in vancouver. saam was living in arizona at the time and was in the city visiting family and friends. sparks

flew and they began a long distance relationship for the next two and a half years. The couple were engaged in the spring of 2014 while enjoying a roman-tic holiday in Newport Beach, California. Saam proposed during sunset at the resort at pelican hill, underneath the property’s famed Italian rotunda perched 300-ft above the Pacific Ocean. Family and friends joined them in Orange County immediately after to celebrate.

The couple’s traditional Persian wedding took place on August 1, 2015 at the fairmont hotel vancouver. Soha Lavin of countdown events planning & design was commissioned to provide event design and full-service planning for the celebration. Haleh, a makeup artist who has been frequently featured in WedLuxe, knew Soha Lavin and her team were the right choice. “I was impressed with Soha’s sophistication and how caring she was with brides,” says Haleh. “Having her as my wedding planner was a dream come true.”

Mona Lotfizadeh of invite avenue designed the wedding stationery.

Tina and Hassan Aghamohseni of tala florist produced the jaw-dropping floral designs for the event, including the bride’s all-white bouquet made with stephanotis and gardenias. The bouquet was wrapped in white ribbon and decorated with a cameo brooch for an Italian, vintage feel.

H A L E H S A A Mand

A N G E L S A N D O P U L E N C E AT T H E F A I R M O N T H O T E L VA N C O U V E R

photography by

H o n g P h o t o g r a p h y S t u d i o



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Haleh wore the “Karen” gown by Vera

Wang from blush bridal & special

occasions, accessorized with a crystal

headpiece (that she designed herself!)

and a 3.5-kt diamond pear-shaped

necklace that was custom-made in Iran.

Haleh’s 2.7-kt diamond

engagement ring was also

purchased from Saks Fifth Avenue.

Her jewelled, pointed-toe Manolo

Blahnik pumps were purchased from

saks fifth avenue.

Bridesmaids wore metallic,

sequinned mini dresses

designed by Needle & Thread

from Saks Fifth Avenue.

The traditional Persian wedding ceremony took place in the hotel’s Vancouver Island Room with decor by Neda Emami of éclat decor inc. A white, carpeted aisle was lined with crystal candelabras that were placed on lucite boxes and adorned with white blooms including hundreds of rare and luxurious Cattleya orchids. The front of the room was draped in white fabric and two custom gilded wall panels framed the couple’s sofreh. The sofreh, a lavish spread of symbolic items that are presented at Persian wedding ceremonies, was designed by the bride and reflected her love of angels.

“I’ve always believed that angels bring happiness and luck to our lives, so we incorporated angel-inspired items on our sofreh and across the wedding decor,” says Haleh who spent four months designing the elaborate display and has since started a sofreh design and wedding accessories company called detailshaleh. The base of the sofreh featured hand-sewn lace while the centre was covered with cascading orchids and dripping greenery.

PERSIAN CEREMONY

“Every single item was carefully designed by me and represented something very significant in our life.” –haleh

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GLAMOROUS RECEPTION 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) transformed the fairmont hotel vancouver’s Pacific Ballroom into a decadent, white and gold wonderland. Three different types of centrepieces made with white and cream blooms were paired with crystal candelabras and pillar candles in crystal holders.

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A dance floor (produced by éclat decor inc.) featured the couple’s

custom monogram with an angel-inspired design. Sparkling crystal

chandeliers added to the opulent feel of the celebration.

“The reception decor was the embodiment of luxury and extravagance.” –haleh

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A spectacular, 20-ft high

suspended floral arrange-

ment decorated the mirrored

head table and brought

everyone’s attention to the

newlyweds. The floral

masterpiece was composed

with hundreds of orchids and

clouds of baby’s breath.

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Vancouver BC Canada. With the background of art

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essence of haute couture and luxury, she also captures

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le gateau bake shop designed the couple’s white and gold cake that

incorporated the angel motif. The delicious vanilla bean-flavoured cake,

with chocolate ganache and salted caramel, featured 24-kt gold

detailing and was topped with a crown of sugar flowers.

ENDNOTESThe couple commissioned a number of musical entertainers and performing artists for the wedding, including DJ Ali Fard who had everyone on the dance floor. One of the most emotional moments of the evening came when guitarist Paya Asadi played as members of chichaklar dance group took turns in the spotlight. “The combination of guitar and dancers had us in tears,” remembers the couple.

Haleh and Saam will be following their unforgettable celebration with a honeymoon cruise along the Mediterranean coast.

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