A Perfect Day for Persian Glam

Posted February 21, 2024

Understated Glam was the vision… beyond expectation WOW was the outcome for Kim and Jay’s beautiful wedding at Stanley Park Pavilion and Arras this past summer. DreamGroup planner Jill Bryan guided the couple through a full wedding plan. It was indeed A Perfect Day for Persian Glam. Photos by the creative team at JD Photo Studios.

A Love Letter for Jill…

“Our planner for our Persian wedding was Jill Bryan at DreamGroup. We saw how hard she worked this past year and felt so lucky to have her by our side from start to finish. She went above and beyond, and we are so grateful and appreciative. We had a very specific vision of what we wanted for our big day and not only did Jill execute and deliver everything seamlessly, but she also foresaw any potential problems and dealt with them head on, without us even knowing!

Jill is the most organized and meticulous planner and her experience was a tremendous asset. She always went the extra mile for us, and it was a great feeling to have a planner that has your back and fights for you tooth and nail. This is 100% Jill and her work ethic is unmatched. Our guests were blown away by everything, and we credit this to Jill!” ~ Kim A.

Kim’s lace dress dress from Bisou Bridal was a perfect fit!

Tala Florist brought the love and tradition with the most beautiful Sofreh design on the lawn at Stanley Park Pavilion.

Persian Sofreh Aghd is the traditional Persian ceremony. The couple sit in front of a sofreh, meaning spread. The sofreh symbolizes the traditional union of the couple in front of intricate elements. The elements include a mirror which signifies eternity, candles which signify light, nuts and eggs that represent fertility, and coins that represent wealth and prosperity.

Close female friends and members of the family are invited by the officiant to partake in the sugar blessing part of the ceremony. The ceremony includes a sugar cloth held over the bride and groom. As the officiant weds the two, the sugar blessing ladies grind and tap two sugar cones over the couple. The sugar raining over their heads blesses their sweet futures.

Lastly honey is exchanged between the two. The couple dip their fingers into a goblet of honey and feed each other the sweet nectar to symbolize the sweetness of beginning their lives with one another.

What was a highlight for you Jill?

Kim & Jay were such a delight to work with. They were so respectful of my time and kind throughout the entire process. The highlight for me was the couple’s reaction when we did the room reveal! The florals were far more decadent and dramatic than Kim had expected which was extra fun to witness.

The Reception at Arras…

Le Marais Decor transformed the Arras venue with a sea of white tables and chairs. Tala Florist took it to the next level with stunning white florals.