Don't Mehndi if "I DO"

Don’t Mehndi if “I DO”

Posted December 22, 2017

Following a week-long celebration of their nuptials in Cabo San Lucas, Sophina & Azim returned to Vancouver to celebrate with a grand multi-day affair spanning over three days. The festivities began with a fabulous Mehndi Party at the Pan Pacific Hotel, followed by a traditional Indian Ceremony at their mosque the next day, ending with a luxurious reception at The Trump Hotel (now The Paradox Hotel).

The mehndi party at the Pan Pacific Vancouver had a Middle Eastern flair with rich, vibrant shades of hot pinks, oranges and purples with touches of gold. The beautiful flowers and décor was brought to life by Flowerz-Koncept. A glamorous mehndi station was built and draped with fabrics under which Sophina’s ladies in waiting had their mehndi done. A hot pink dance floor with a customized Arabic design was a central focal point in the room. As guests entered the reception area, they were greeted by a scene from the Taj Mahal, complete with elephants adorned with floral garlands! An amazing floor scape depicting a reflective pool in front of the majestic building was impressive!

We think the playful title of this blog — Don’t Mehndi if “I DO” — is just too perfect for words!

The dinner reception at Trump was a breathtaking display of luxurious florals and elegant decor. As guests arrived, there was a grand exhibit of lavish floral arrangements and candles as they walked down an elaborately-draped hallway towards the reception area. The modern ceiling lights of the hotel were adorned with two long floral installations of hanging wisteria. This created a dramatic effect in the room. Thirty-two guest tables were embellished with tall, glamorous floral centerpieces surrounded by an array of candles and hanging crystals.

The backdrop behind the couple’s sweetheart table was a unique five-panel display, alternating a classic design with gorgeous cream-colored flowers. The custom-designed dance floor displayed the quote “Once upon a time there was a boy who loved a girl and her laughter was a question he wanted to spend his whole life answering.”