Nicki and Diana’s September wedding at Maravilla Gardens in Camarillo, CA was one I had been eagerly awaiting for MONTHS. After doing engagement photos with the pair at UC Berkeley, where they met, it was love at first meeting (for me). They brought that same amazing energy into their wedding day at Maravilla Gardens. In my humble opinion, you can never go wrong with a two bride wedding.
From the couple: Despite having an American wedding, we still wanted to incorporate our Middle Eastern and Japanese cultures into our wedding. Our Japanese family folded a thousand origami cranes as part of Japanese tradition to wish the newlyweds good luck and prosperity. On the dance floor, our incredible DJ Chris from Elegant Events Entertainment mixed Afghan songs into our playlist. We taught all of our guests how to dance along and everyone had a blast! We also had a Chai cart from OChai that perfectly blended our cultures by serving hot chai and iced hojicha. As two brides, we also wanted to stray a bit away from some typical wedding practices. We had one joint “Bridal Party” consisting of all our closest friends and had our best friend, who had stood by us through our entire coming-out journey, officiate our ceremony.
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The gowns: We initially weren’t sure if we wanted to wear full-on gowns, so we took our time exploring different styles. But once we both tried on ball gowns, we realized this is the one time in our lives we could go all out! We chose not to see each other in our dresses before the wedding day but stayed in sync about which dress we chose. We wanted to make sure the vibes and shades of white wouldn’t clash, and in the end, we felt each dress stood out in its own way.
The Ceremony at Maravilla Gardens
The couple wanted a simple, clean, and classic look throughout all elements of their wedding – from florals to place settings, the design team carried out tones of green, white and silver. They envisioned their florals to enhance and emphasize their wedding colors and overall vibe. Shoutout to The Little Branch for bringing that vision to life. They created simple yet elegant arrangements of all-white florals contrasted against vibrant greenery.
Cocktail hour & Reception at Maravilla Gardens
Maravilla Gardens offered a natural backdrop during every moment of the wedding that hardly needed any extra decor. The cocktail hour overlooked the hills and the reception was enveloped in a beautiful canopy surrounded by trees and greenery. The brides said that they fell in love with Maravilla Gardens from the moment they saw it!
Of course they wanted their cake to look good, but they especially wanted it to taste good! Lark Cake Shop helped execute on both fronts. They offered free cake tastings, and both Nick & Diana immediately chose their Chocolate Cookie Cream Cheese as their favorite. Beyond that, they offered gluten free and vegan cupcakes to allow the pair to cater to their guests with dietary restrictions without compromising on flavor or quality.
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