Inside the Mind of a Wedding Designer: Ethereal Arabic Platinum Wedding Feature: {Myriam + Ashraf}

When I walked into Myriam’s bridal suite to check up on her I noticed a radiant glow upon her (keep in mind this was before the makeup artist arrived). To be quite honest, I’ve never seen a bride this radiant in my life. I knew her wedding day was going to be filled with love and beauty. I remember taking a look at her right before she walked down the aisle and thinking how unbelievably striking she was. The ceremony took place at dusk in the grand ballroom of the historic Casa del Mar in Santa Monica. We had one hour to transform the ballroom into a breathtaking and heavenly reception filled with crystal chandeliers and blush pink orchids with crystals hanging on manzanita branches made to look as if they were floating in air. A delicious four-course meal consisting of crab cakes, lobster, filet mignon, and two wedding cakes were served. Guests were entertained by an amazing performance by belly dancers, a live Arabic band, and a fantastic DJ. Butler-passed snacks of mini cheeseburgers, mini pizzas, French fries served in cones, and chocolate & vanilla milkshake shooters were served at midnight to satisfy the guests’ late night cravings. One word describes this extraordinary platinum wedding, which is one of the best weddings I’ve ever coordinated and designed to date, ETHEREAL. A special thanks to Tauran Woo for sharing the amazing photos and Dodie Sy of Brassavolas Floral Couture for the fabulous floral designs. Scroll down after the pictures for more info on the Dream Team that made this wedding possible.

{All photos by Tauran Woo}