Darius and Ayah’s romantic Hidden Grove wedding is so special, not only because of the way they combined their families’ cultures and traditions, but because the bride is an artist and created so many details herself! Owner of Fig & Olive Designs, she was behind all of the handmade signage, anchoring the chic design Events by Kristina Elyse helped bring to life. Thanks to Denise Apgar Photography for sharing these images with us!
Ayah wore a gorgeous, custom made Anna Skoblikova gown for the big day.
A peek at the bride’s handmade signage! Each guest found a wooden pizza paddle menu at their seat that outlined the evening’s offerings.
They kicked the celebration off with a zaffeh—a parade/wedding march performed by musicians typically playing drums, bagpipes and horns. Friends and family then surrounded them on the dance floor!
Kristina explains, The bride placed a high importance on sharing her Palestinian culture through the symbol of the olive branch. This small yet significant detail was found embroidered on her custom dress, found on the invitations, and used in their personalized wax stamps and signage. The boutonnieres and bouquets included small olives to tie into the theme. And their venue even aligned with this vision as the driveway leading up to the property is eloquently lined in olive trees. Lastly, the favors they chose to gift was a bottle of olive oil—each one packaged and shipped from her grandmother’s olive grove in Palestine. These bottles were displayed on a stunning escort chart adorned with greenery and a romantic Spanish phrase giving nod to the groom’s Hispanic culture.
Such a lovely day. Congratulations, A + D!
Design + Coordination: Events by Kristina Elyse | Venue: Hidden Grove in Woodland, CA | Photographer: Denise Apgar Photography | Floral: Fig + Vine | Videography: Dynamic Cinema Productions | Invitations: Little Bird Paper Company | Custom Bridal Gown: Anna Skoblikova | Bridal Shoes: Bella Belle | Groom’s Attire: Mens Wearhouse, Dolce + Gabbana | Jewelry: Sharif Jewelers | Signage: Fig + Olive Designs | Catering: Flour Dust Pizza Co | Bartending: Soapy’s Bartending | Rentals: Celebrations Event Rentals | Linens: BBJ Linen | Cake: Ettores | Mini Desserts: Freeport Bakery | Late night snacks: Jamba Juice, Chando’s Tacos | Zaffeh: Zaffet El Ezz | DJ: DJ Shadi| Comedian: Jeremy McLellan | Event staff: JQ Events
