A Regal Affair: Seher and Omar's Mehndi (Henna Party)

Seher and Omar's Mehndi(henna ceremony) jump started their fabulous wedding weekend. For the mehndi we really wanted to showcase all the beautiful and bold colors you traditionally see in a South Asian Wedding. We custom made this canopy for the newlyweds and filled it with colorful Moroccan furniture.

My favorite part of the Mehndi is the grand entrance, the bride/groom is brought forward by their closest family members. It really represents the union and the merging of the two families to me. The groom enters first and waits for his bride anxiously.

and of course this post would not be complete without a few photos of the beautiful couple

Photography by Chairse & Jen Harris Boudoir Special

Hello ladies,
You should know by now that one of my favorite groom's gift is boudoir photos. You should also know that two of my favorite ladies will be putting on a special mini session event on April 3rd. That's right you get twice the talent plus professional hair and makeup. A thirty minute session is only $275. If you need more details or would like to book them please contact either Jen or Charise for more info. These ladies are wonderful at creating a classy yet absolutely jaw dropping photos. Booking one of these sessions will also give you the extra motivation to vamp up pre wedding workout routine.

Here are a few of my favorites:

A Regal Affair: Its all about the details!

My personal wedding planning philosophy is that the more details and thought you put in to your wedding day, the more beautiful and personal it becomes. One tip that I ALWAYS share with my couples is to go all out on their sweetheart table and or bridal party table. Investing a little more in  flowers and decorations for those speciality tables definitely pays off. Rent specialty China or buy a set for just the two of you. It can always be used again for special occasions like your anniversary's to come and valentine's day.

Since most brides and couples are involved in most aspects of wedding planning, here at   A Regal Affair we offer surprise table escaping. What does that mean you ask? We will put together every single item to make a spectacular sweetheart table all within your budget and design in mind. The best part you won't stress or know about the details until your wedding day. Of course we can just act as your consultants and help you put it together too if the thought of surprises on your wedding day makes you nervous.

Check out this beautiful table we created for Seher & Omar's wedding.  Seher loved sparkle, so I used two different Chargers to create the look below. I also chose a different speciality table linen, napkins, votive's and napkin rings. We then topped it off with Swarovski champagne flutes. It turned out spectacular!



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We also incorporated their wedding logo and invitation to pull it all together and we just couldn't pass up on more sparkle



 Here is the same concept implemented for a bridal party table



A Regal Affair: Preferred Vendor's List

Here at A Regal Affair one of our new year's resolution was to update and add to our Preferred Vendor's List.   Last year I met and worked with some wonderful new wedding professionals.  I'm always researching and meeting new event professionals because every brides needs and vision is unique. One of our specialities is doing  ethnic and multi-cultural weddings with a modern twist, so when one of my couple's were looking for a DJ that could play a little of everything I found Dj Arsen from DJ International. 
I was very impressed with Arsen and so were my couple. His love and knowledge of music is profound.  Above all Arsen is very likable person and easy to talk to. To say the least my couple decided to choose Arsen as their DJ for their wedding and I'm confident that they made the right choice! Oh and did I mention he also offer's lighting packages?

A Regal Affair: Inspiration

I often get asked about where I find my inspiration. I find inspiration in everything, every time I'm at any store even the pet store.  I'm constantly observing all the elements that surround me. I'm inspired by my friends and loved ones, and in everyday interactions with vendors and venues. I am most inspired by my brides and grooms and their perspective families, their individual style and their traditions.  Every couple is unique to me and each family integrates traditions and religion in their own unique way. These are the elements I like to be exposed to and incorporate to their weddings, that is what makes a wedding truly personal and special.

 A friend of mine pointed something out to me when I was showing her pics of a wedding that I had just done, she said don't you find it amazing that even though this type of wedding is not at all something you would do for yourself your able to design and plan it so beautifully.  Yes its true, I can and I do it so lovingly. If it wasn't for that couple I would have never been inspired to design it.  For me there is no type of wedding or style that I like better then warm and personal weddings that represent the couples and their families as one.

on a side note: I found some photos that I shared with one of my brides that's doing a vintage garden wedding. I don't believe in copying but finding images that inspire you and point you toward the right direction is always helpful and welcomed.