Their July nuptials were exchanged at the beautiful Union Bank Inn, by marriage commissioner Sheila Smyth in front of the romantic fireplace, decked out with a gorgeous red rose floral arrangement by Graham & Lane florals.

The reception festivities then moved to the Sutton Place Hotel in downtown Edmonton. The headtable was backlit with red spotlights, and the satin linens and chair covers.  Table numbers featured a picture of one of them at the age of the table number (Table 12 featured Esther in gymnastics at age 12) and gorgeous rose floral centerpieces.

For a bit of fun, the couple created cootie catchers, that served as their menu cards for their meal. And favor mints were placed into black pyramid boxes the couple had created. The wedding cake, created by Simply Elegant, was adorned by the photos of both their parents’ wedding day photos – a great decor element which anyone can add to their cake table.

For the grand entrance, they did a traditional Zeffa … an Egyptian wedding tradition where the couple is escorted by a belly dancer through the village , wearing a candelabra on her head…we didn’t go through the village, but the talented Shahenda did escort them through the room and they had front row seats to her middle eastern performance – even the groom Adam got caught in the action! This was a truly fun and energetic way to start the celebrations of the night.

Late lunch featured an assortment of Korean and Egyptian pastries – a sweet ending, for a sweet couple. I can’t wait to see the images captured by their photographer Sam of IAWAR Photographics…their engagment session was breathtaking!

Esther and Adam – Laurie and I both enjoyed working with you to create your dream wedding day – and hope your families enjoyed all the personal touches you included throughout the wedding day!  Your love for one another energized everyone who was there! Best wishes!

Jolyn | Lead Wedding Planner  &   
     Laurie | Senior Associate Coordinator
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