A Colorful Wedding With Painterly Vibes at Monte Bello Estate

The Planning
Design / Vibe / Vision
best way to describe my vision for the wedding was whimsical garden fairytale - I was looking for a beautiful landscape that we could add fun, colorful florals to and Monte Bello Estate ended up being the perfect venue to bring this vision to life.
Proposal Story

Since Andrew and I were both on call during Christmas, we decided on having a delayed Christmas celebration, and on that night, Andrew told me I could start by opening my first present, which was "on the tree." When I looked, a new ornament in the shape of a little package addressed to me was on the tree, and when I opened it, there was a little message in a bottle saying "Sayeh will you marry me?" and when I turned around, he was down on one knee. It was so sweet and thoughtful, and one of the best nights of my life!

The Fashion
Wedding Gown

My wedding gown was a custom Valentini gown that I purchased at Dimitra's Bridal in Chicago.

Bridesmaid Dresses

Bridesmaids' attire was blush pink Azazie gowns.

Groomsman Attire

Andrew had a custom Hall Madden tuxedo, and the groomsmen rented tuxedos from the Black Tux.

The Details
Food & Drink

Courses included an arugula and goat cheese salad starter, entrees of Chilean sea bass and filet mignon served with sides of parmesan gnocchi and grilled asparagus. Specialty drinks were an espresso martini and margarita (named the Luna Meowtini and Juno Meowgarita after our cats)

Florals & Decor

Florals by Life in Bloom, inspired by a garden fairytale theme

Wedding Cake

Our cake included layers of lemon cake with lemon cream cheese and blueberry jam, as well as almond cake with raspberry jam and almond buttercream. We also served an assortment of desserts, including tiramisu and cheesecake cups, macaroons, and cookies.

Readings, Ceremony Music, Reception Songs
Evolution Band provided our ceremony and reception music and they were by far one of the highlights of the evening. Their energy was infectious and our guests absolutely loved them.
Special Detail #1
Fireworks display in the evening to end a true fairytale night, followed by a Persian dance party!
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Floral Design: Life In Bloom | Dress: Valentini | Stationery: Steracle Press | Bridesmaids' Dresses: Azazie | Band: Ken Arlen Evolution Band | Tux: Hall Madden | Officiant: The Wedding Rev | Venue: Monte Bello Estate | Planning: Clementine Custom Events | Boutique: Dimitra's Bridal Couture | Fireworks: Mad Bomber Fireworks | Photo Booth: Pixster Photo Booths | Live Painter: michael latala