Nahid Global Events | Wedding Coordinator

June 21, 2019 Selena Lopez

Website: www.nahidglobal.com
Email: [email protected]
San Diego Phone Number: 619-920-2976
Los Angeles Phone Number: 562-618-6688
Region Served: Southern California
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About Nahid Global Events

“Nahid’s Global Events is a premiere wedding and event design firm based in San Diego. Owner Nahid Farhoud designs and produces events that define elegance, beauty, and style throughout Southern California, including San Diego, Orange County, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, as well as internationally.

Since 2005 Nahid has utilized her incredible eye for design and detail in multicultural weddings at Southern California’s most exclusive venues, as well as in international locations such as Dubai, Paris, Egypt, Greece, Lebanon, Kuwait, Jordan, and much more. Nahid‘s work has also been featured in national magazines and wedding blogs, and she is also certified by the Association of Bridal Consultants, Jean Picard Wedding Consulting, and the Special Event.”

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It’s no surprise that Nahid Global Events has an amazing reputation in the industry! Nahid and her team have designed some of the most beautiful weddings we have seen. Not only are her events aesthetically pleasing but the team is such a joy to work with. We can always expect a smooth day with Nahid running the show!

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Creative. Clean. Different. We are a group of creatives in Orange County with a passion for storytelling. Founded in 2007, our studio has been recognized as the best wedding photographers in Los Angeles and Orange County by various publications, websites, and groups. We’d love to show you our studio in Orange County, California and walk you through our albums, canvases and other print photography products. We can also provide more information on our Wedding Videography and introduce you to our team!

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Lizzy Liz Event Planning & Design

June 12, 2019 Selena Lopez

www.lizzyliz.com
15121 Graham St #104, Huntington Beach, CA 92649
714.548.9304
[email protected]

About Lizzy Liz Event Planning & Design

“With Lizzy Liz Events, you will enjoy a less stressful event planning experience, we will save you time and energy, and you will feel at ease knowing you have signed with a company that has extensive hospitality management backgrounds, passion in producing your event with you and the synergy! In order to make sure we take care of our clients, we only book limited events a year to deliver service that you deserve for your big day.”

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Muslim Wedding Traditions

February 10, 2019 chris lin

With the Muslim religion crossing so many different cultures, countries, and ethnicities, Muslim wedding traditions vary greatly depending on the family traditions of the bride and groom. Before being a part of a Muslim wedding, whether you’re attending as a guest, working as a wedding vendor, or participating as a family member, take a moment to understand the timeline and the nuances of the wedding.

Many Muslim weddings in America mix in elements of traditional western weddings like first looks, first dances, and other traditions; while some Muslim families choose to only hold the traditional ceremonies and adhere to the time-honored practices of their home country.

Here are a few things you might see at a Muslim Wedding:

Nikah (or Nikaah) – The Nikah is defined as marriage; marriage contract; matrimony, or wedlock. It is an Islamic Marriage Ceremony. So if, for example, you see this on a wedding timeline, think of this as the actual wedding ceremony. The Nikah is when the physical marriage contract is signed, and it usually includes and involves the bride and groom, their parents or designated witnesses, and an officiant. During the ceremony, the officiant, often an Imam or other community leader, typically delivers a valuable message and recites parts of the Quran.

Mahr (Otherwise known as Meher) – The Mahr is similar to a Dowry, except that it is a required gift given by the groom directly to the bride during a Muslim Wedding. While the Mahr is often money, many families choose to use other items or symbols such as a ring, other precious jewelry, or property. The Mahr is often specified in the actual marriage contract signed during during the Nikah.

Muslim/Islamic Ceremony Locations

Muslim wedding ceremonies are often held at regular/common wedding venues such as hotels. However, they can also be held at local Mosques. If you are attending a wedding at a Mosque (or Masjid), find out and follow any of the rules they may have such as adhering to a dress code, separate seating/sections for men and women, and more.

Valimas (Walimas) or Muslim Wedding Receptions

Muslim wedding receptions, in America often include many familiar wedding reception traditions like the cake cutting, first dance, speeches, parent dances, and more. Most Muslim wedding receptions will be “dry,” meaning that no alcohol is served at the cocktail hour or the reception.

Muslim Wedding Dresses and Attire

The attire at a Muslim wedding will vary greatly depending on the traditions and country of origin of the bride and groom’s families. At times, you’ll see traditional white western dresses, as you see below:

You might also see Pakistani Lehengas or Ghararas, as you can see below:

Tips for Attending a Muslim Wedding

Dress Conservatively – Whether the wedding is at a Mosque or a hotel, the Muslim wedding ceremony is a religious, traditional ritual. Generally, try to keep your arms and legs covered. During the ceremony (particularly in the Masjid/Mosque), women may be asked to cover their heads as well. When in doubt, check with the bride and groom, their family, or the wedding coordinator for advice.

Remember – No Alcohol – Muslim wedding receptions are filled with joy, emotion, and dancing. However, remember that they will most likely not serve alcohol. Whether or not this is in line with your beliefs, it’s important to respect the culture and the families.

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Wedding Reception Timeline | A Night You Won’t Forget

August 10, 2018 Lin and Jirsa

09When it comes down to it, your wedding reception is one of the biggest parts of your wedding night. Having a set timeline to stick to will ensure that you and your guests get the best possible experience to make it a night you won’t forget! Here is a sample wedding reception timeline and some other helpful tips to get the party started.

Guests Move From Ceremony into Cocktail Hour | 1 Hour

While your guests are mingling with each other after the ceremony is a good time to do your couples session and formal family photos. Although the bride and groom typically won’t be able to attend the cocktail hour it’s still a nice time for your guests to relax and enjoy some hors d’oeuvres and drinks before they go into the main reception. Check out this Wedding Photography Timeline for suggestions on how much time should be allotted for the cocktail hour based on how many formal photos you want done.

Guests Are Seated in Reception Hall | 15-20 Minutes

Your wedding coordinator and/or DJ/MC will get all of your guests rounded up and seated in the reception hall so that they are ready for the party to start. If necessary, they will explain how guests can find their seat and will give any other special announcements during this time. The start of getting your guests into the reception and the estimation of how long this will take based on how many are in attendance is an essential part of your wedding reception timeline.

Wedding Party Entrances | 5-10 Minutes

Your DJ/MC will announce your family and wedding party entrances here. This is a fun time for your wedding party and/or immediate family members to enter the reception hall with a funny dance or action that gets your guests excited and ready for your grand entrance.

Bride and Groom Grand Entrance | | 5-10 Minutes

This is your time to celebrate being introduced for the first time as the newlyweds that you are. Pick your favorite party song and strut your stuff! Make sure the bride and groom entrance is separated from the other wedding party entrances on your wedding reception timeline so that you can have your own shining moment in the spotlight!

First Dance | | 5-10 Minutes

After making your grand entrance, all eyes are on you and it is a perfect time to go straight into your first dance as a married couple. Whether your dance is choreographed or just a slow and sweet moment to a sentimental song, this is your moment to shine together.

Welcome Speech | 5-10 Minutes

Now you and your forever honey are seated at your head table and it’s time to thank your guests for coming. This can be done by the bride and groom or the mother and father of the bride. In some cases, this is also a good time for a blessing from a family member to commence the meal!

Dinner is Served | 1 Hour

Make sure you grab your food first, chow down and be sure to enjoy the wedding meal you selected! Then if you want, you can make your rounds and greet your guests before your return to your table for the toasts. This is if you haven’t set aside other time to mingle with your guests somewhere else in your wedding reception timeline. If you do choose to take the meal time to greet or take photos with each table, make sure you allow yourself at least 3 minutes per table and adjust the
meal time accordingly.

Toasts | 30 Minutes

While your guests are still in their seats finishing up their meal is a great time to go through the toasts. It’s a good idea to start with the Best Man and Maid of Honor toasts and then follow with anyone else you have asked to toast. If it wasn’t the bride and groom that thanked their guests for being a part of their wedding day before the meal, now would be a great time to do so… before the dance party starts!

Family Dances | 15 Minutes

This is a perfect time in the wedding reception timeline to start the dancing portion of your party with the mother & groom and father & bride dances. After the last family dance, you can have your DJ ask all your guests to come to the dance floor for a group photo. This gets everyone up and out of their seats and on the dance floor so when the music hits you will have a good crowd to get the party started!

Open Up the Dance Floor | 30-45 Minutes

Now it’s time to get your groove on! Start off the power dance session with an upbeat song that will get everyone in the room moving. In between bursts of high energy songs interlaced with some slow jams is a great opportunity to do your garter and bouquet toss, or any other fun activities you have planned on your wedding reception timeline.

Cake Cutting & Dessert | 30 Minutes

The cake cutting ceremony lets your guests know that the party is almost over, and can be done about an hour before your grand exit or the end of the reception. After the bride and groom cut their pieces of cake, have your DJ play some slow to mid-tempo songs while your guests enjoy their dessert. During dessert is also a good time to thank your guests for coming!

Reception Sneakout Photo Session | 20-30 Minutes

During the last dance set and after dessert is served is a great opportunity for the bride and groom to sneak out for their nighttime couples session. This is a very important time to schedule on your wedding reception timeline with your photographer. This is when they will get the romantic nighttime shots that document the perfect end to your beautiful wedding day. Just make sure to come back for your last dance!

Keep the Party Going | 30-40 Minutes

After dessert has been enjoyed and the sugar rush begins to kick in, it’s time to keep the dance party going! This last dance set will simultaneously coincide with your nighttime photo session on your wedding reception timeline. Have your DJ announce when he is playing the last song so your guests know this is their last chance to get out there and dance before the party’s end. Choose an upbeat, big hit that will get everyone out on the dance floor to shut the party down!

Grand Exit | 10-15 Minutes

After the last dance, have your DJ/MC usher everyone outside for you to make your grand exit to your getaway car. Then, it’s honeymoon time… and we will just leave that timeline up to you.

Here are some downloadable sample wedding reception timelines to get you started.

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Lavish Weddings | San Diego Wedding Planner

August 9, 2018 Selena Lopez

Website: www.lavishweddings.com
Address: 7950 Silverton Ave. Suite 103 San Diego CA 92126
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 858.740.4833

About Lavish Weddings

“L&Co is a refined Wedding Planning and Event Styling company based in San Diego, California, specializing in Luxury Weddings. Lavish offers coordination, planning and design services ranging from intimate events to extravagant weddings. Pairing their passion and experience in special events, they will create both a well-planned and beautifully styled wedding that you will always remember.”

Why Lin & Jirsa Loves Lavish Weddings

Christine Ong and her team are such a pleasure to work with! On the day of and leading up to the wedding, they are so attentive. Each person on the team is detail oriented, professional, and kind. Not to mention, their events are always beautiful. The Lavish team is such a joy to work with and we look forward to many more events together!

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“We absolutely love whenever we have the opportunity to work with Lin & Jirsa! Their entire team is extremely talented, detail-oriented, professional, and attentive to the needs and wants of the couple and their guests. Our Lavish Team never has to remind them of important shots the couple wants or step in to fix something because they are always already on top of it! Their team is super friendly and approachable which keeps everyone calm and comfortable throughout the entire day. They also make the most of the time they have and never waste a moment while capturing all of the best and most important details throughout the day. Working with Lin & Jirsa is always a pleasure and we look forward to all of our future events with them :)”

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Baraat | Indian Wedding Tradition

August 9, 2018 Lin and Jirsa

Baraat History and Introduction

In Hindu and Sikh weddings, the Groom is led to the marriage venue in a procession known as the Baraat. In Sikh Tradition, the Groom arrives wearing a sahara and saafa while carrying a kirpan. He is accompanied by family members, groomsmen, and friends known as baraatis.

Baraat Horse

The use of a Ghodi, or white horse, as transport for the Groom to the wedding venue is a common part of Indian tradition.

Family members adorn the Ghodi with embellishments to match the groom as all eyes are on the two as they make their way through the procession.

A modern take on the Baraat entrance is for the Groom to enter in an extravagant car, decorated similarly to the traditional horse. However, in order to maintain traditions of the ceremony, Grooms sometimes choose to ride a horse to the end venue.

Baraat Elephant

Apart from the use of the Ghodi and a car, Grooms can also choose to ride through the procession on an elephant. After the groom reaches the venue, female relatives of the Bride’s family greet the Groom and his family. They apply tilak (sacred red color mixed with water) to his forehead and perform aarti to ward off evil eye. He then continues onward to the Milna Ceremony where he greets the Bride’s male relatives.

Baraat Music

The music during a Baraat sets the mood for the rest of the marriage event, with upbeat and exciting songs blasting as the Groom makes his way through the procession. Most DJ’s will have a portable sound system as well as a Dhol player. Modern Indian weddings showcase a fusion of Hip Hop and Bhangra mixing in the resounding beats of the Dhol for excitement. Check out these Indian Wedding DJs who know how to make a baraat bumpin’.

Bride During Baraat

Ever wonder what the bride is doing during all of this? Many times, the bride is secretly watching! The Bride is not included in the Baraat because it is solely to welcome the Groom and his family to the marriage site.

She joins him for the Varmala, where they exchange garlands to signify the start of their marriage rituals.

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Filipino Wedding Traditions

August 9, 2018 Selena Lopez

Filipino weddings are an impressive fusion of modern and historic customs. Traditionally, these cultural weddings are a celebration of two families coming together rather than just the two individuals. The strong family influence, alluring attire like the Barong and Filipiniana, and traditional Tinikling folk dance are just a few unique Filipino wedding customs. Be sure to check out our blog for the latest Filipino nuptials.

Filipino Wedding Ceremony

There is an assortment of Filipino wedding traditions with a majority of them being drawn from the Catholic religion. With roughly 80% of Filipinos being Catholic, it has become customary for Filipino weddings to be held in a Catholic Church where many rituals and readings take place. Each ritual signifies the important values of marriage and the union of two individuals. This makes it the most intriguing and sentimental part of a Filipino wedding.

Filipino Wedding Sponsors

Beyond the bridesmaids and groomsmen, the Filipino wedding includes many more significant members that have been a part of the couple’s life. Filipino couples often honor these important guests with the title of Principal Sponsor or Secondary Sponsor. The number of sponsors can vary from a single couple to multiple couples. During the ceremony, sponsors are invited to join the bride and groom in the prayers of blessing.

There are four sets of secondary sponsors including Coin Sponsors, Veil Sponsors, Cord Sponsors and Candle Sponsors. These sponsors are aunts, uncles and extended family incorporated throughout the wedding ceremony to partake in the long-established Catholic rituals.

Catholic Coin Ceremony | The Arras

Exactly 13 Arras, or coins, are carried in a pouch and brought to the altar by the coin sponsors. The Arras are then blessed for the groom to gift his bride as he promises the welfare of her and their future family. Traditionally, the promise is made by the groom, however, today’s couples are more mutually supportive than ever before. The coins are an emblem of their future children and before the church, the bride and groom promise their care and love.

Catholic Veil Ceremony

Through the Catholic veil ceremony, two individuals are bonded and recognized as one. The veil sponsors drape one side of a white veil over the bride’s head and the other side over the groom’s shoulder as a symbol of unity. This also represents a wish for good health and protection during their life as husband and wife.

Catholic Cord Ceremony

Similar to The Veil Ceremony, the Yugal or infinity shaped cord is incorporated as a representation of the couple’s bond and union. Their sponsors will place the Yugal on top of the veil as the couple receives their blessing.

Catholic Candle Ceremony | Unity Candle

This is the final ritual symbolizing the bonding of two individuals and in Filipino culture, two families. The two outer candles are a representation of their individual lives before the wedding day. The candles exemplify all that the bride and groom are from their past experiences and represent each individual family. Together, the bride and groom will light the unity candle, blow out the single candles, and figuratively extinguish their past.

Traditional Filipino Wedding Attire

Filipino Wedding Dress | The Filipiniana

Traditional Filipino wedding dresses are quite unique! The Filipiniana is often a two-piece dress with enormous butterfly sleeves and made with fine quality fabrics, impeccable embroidery, and vibrant colors. Modern Filipino wedding dresses have evolved over time into the elegant white gowns you often see, but with a slight resemblance to the Filipiniana. A majority of contemporary Filipino brides choose white gowns with elaborate embroidery and smaller butterfly sleeves.

Filipino Groom Attire | Barong Tagalog

More commonly known as the Barong, is a traditional Filipino shirt that is expected to be worn by the male family members at formal events. Barongs are commonly lightweight, embroidered along the front in a U-shape pattern and often handmade. The Barong is casually worn untucked and over an undershirt.

Filipino Wedding Reception Traditions

Just like many other cultures, Filipino wedding receptions are dedicated to celebrating the new Mr. and Mrs. Family and friends join the newlyweds for a night of emotional speeches, delicious food, and infinite memories.

Filipino Food

What is a Filipino wedding without Filipino food? Although there is no set menu for Filipino weddings, selecting a Filipino caterer would be a treat for wedding guests. Lechon, Longganisa, and Kaldereta are just a few options for a tasty dinner.

Filipino Money Dance

The Money Dance is also known as The Dollar Dance or The Apron Dance. No matter what you choose to call it, this tradition is a fun one that many cultures choose to include during their reception. The DJ will ask the men and women to line up in separate lines, grab a pin and wait their turn to dance with the bride and/or groom. The money received during the dances is perceived as a sign of good fortune, while also financial assistance as they begin their journey as husband and wife.

Filipino Weddings aren’t the only time you’ll actually witness the money dance! This is also a common tradition in Mexican Weddings. Click here to learn more about Mexican Wedding Traditions.

Filipino Folk Dances

The rich Filipino heritage includes a unique collection of classic dances that pay tribute to Filipino history. It is common to include these traditional dance performances during dinner or at some point throughout the reception. Some of the folk dances include The Itik-Itik, The Sayaw sa Bangko and The Pantomina.

(Left) is The Tinikling, recognized as the Philippine’s national dance imitating the movement of a bird as it walks between tree branches.

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Indian Wedding Guide

Saptapadi – Seven Steps | Indian Wedding Ceremony

August 9, 2018 Lin and Jirsa

The Seven Steps – What do they represent?

This portion of the ceremony takes places following the tying of the Mangalsutra (hyperlink) and establishes the commitment the couple makes to each other during the Hindu wedding ceremony. Saptapadi quite literally translates from Sanskrit to ‘seven steps’. Many are familiar with images across the Internet of Indian Brides leading their Grooms around the fire pit at the Mandap, but few know the significance of these steps.

The couple takes seven full circles, walking clockwise around the agni, representing the seven principles and promises they make to each other; each step is referred to as a ‘phere’. They are tied together with the dupattas, or chunis, from the Granthi Bandhanam ritual, which is used to keep the couple united as they make their rounds. Although there is no literal part of the ceremony that represents the Western mentality of vow exchanging, these seven steps parallel that ideal in that the couple ‘vows’ to successfully fulfill these principles during their married life.

The Seven Steps

The following is a list of the promises the couple makes as they complete each full circle. While the couple is making their rounds, the priest dictates mantras pertaining to each specific phere. The Groom takes the pinky finger (or hand) of his Bride and leads her for the first four pheras, and then they switch places and the Bride finishes the last three by leading him to the culminating step. Each of these pheras signifies a specific meaning for both the Bride and Groom – complementary meanings that ensure that they will work as a unit to make this marriage successful, healthy, and prosperous.

1. Let us provide for our household, stay in good health and carry out our duties and responsibilities to each other, our families and our tradition.
2. Let us develop our mental and spiritual powers
3. Let us increase our wealth and comfort by righteous and proper means
4. Let us acquire knowledge, happiness and harmony by mutual love, respect and trust
5. Let us be blessed with contended family of strong, virtuous and heroic children
6. Let us be blessed with long lives
7. Let us remain true companions, committed only to each other

While the couple makes their rounds, family members that are present on the Mandap bless the couple with rose petals and rice, celebrating a pivotal part of the ceremony. After the Bride and Groom have made the seven rounds, they seek blessing from Lord Vishnu, the preserver, and Lakhsmi, the goddess of wealth. It is said that the couple has tied themselves together for seven lifetimes to come once this part of the ceremony is finished. Some regions of India finish the ceremony off by having the bride touch seven beetlenuts in turn with her toe, while her groom helps her keep her balance.

There are many regional differences that occur in the execution of this ritual. In South Indian tradition it is customary that the couple take seven steps due south, with the Groom leading his Bride by her pinky finger around the fire. The alternating positions of the couple, as well as who is leading each step, varies across the country based on region and religion.

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Mehndi | Indian Wedding Tradition

August 9, 2018 Lin and Jirsa

Introduction to Mehndi

Mehndi, otherwise known as henna, is a paste associated with positive spirits and good luck. Indian Wedding tradition calls for a Mehndi ceremony to be held the night before the wedding as a way of wishing the bride good health and prosperity as she makes her journey on to marriage. The Mehndi Ceremony is organized by the Bride’s family bringing together the female components of each side. While Mehndi is mainly for females, male relatives are invited to join in on the party that comes after the Bride has completed her henna. The core significance of applying Mehndi is to utilize its natural medicinal herbal remedies, cooling the body and relieving the Bride of any stress before her big day. Henna is applied to both the hands and the feet as a means of cooling the nerve-endings of the body, preventing the nerves from tensing up.

Mehndi Designs

The Bride’s family either calls a Mehndi/Henna Artist to come to their home or a family relative to create designs for the Bride and her guests. While traditionally Indian Vedic Mehndi designs were applied to the Bride, nowadays Brides call inspiration from Indo-Arabic and Arabic designs to adorn their hands and feet. You may find that certain artists include animals, nature elements, Hindu Gods, or even the Bride and Groom represented with names or figures. After applying the Mehndi, the Bride must wait for the Henna to stain her hands and feet to create lasting designs. It is commonly believed among Indian tradition that the darker the color of the Bride’s Mehndi, the more her husband will love her. Check out these Mehndi artists that we absolutely love working with!

Mehndi Party

Modern Indian Weddings have adopted a new tradition of adding song and dance to the traditionally Mehndi Ceremony. Family members will join together and perform choreographed dances for the Bride and later bring the Bride on the dance floor to celebrate her upcoming wedding. In many ways, the Mehndi serves as a second Sangeet, bringing families together to celebrate the couple before they tie the knot. Check out some of our favorite henna artists here!

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Indian Wedding Timeline

August 9, 2018 Lin and Jirsa

Indian Weddings are filled to the brim with vibrant, cultural events lasting over the course of a few days. The Haldi, Mehndi, and Sangeet all play a very important role in the celebration of the union of two people. The culmination of all these events, however, is the wedding day which in and of itself consists of significant moments of religion and culture that pull together to create a beautiful celebration of marriage and Indian culture. It is important to have a set wedding timeline so that all of these major events can all run smoothly and according to how you want your wedding to be. Below is an example Indian Wedding Timeline which allows for the key moments of the day while incorporating the time needed to capture all your beautiful memories.

5:00 am – Bridal Party Hair and Makeup Begins | 2-3 Hours

Hair & Makeup is frequently the most underestimated part of the day when it comes to carving out the right amount of time. This process can take anywhere from 1.5 to 3 hours depending on the style, so be sure to allow enough time after you have had your consultation with your hair stylist and makeup artist. Photographers usually aren’t present for this entire process and should be scheduled to arrive when the process is close to its completion.

7:00 am – Photographer Arrives, Takes Photos of Details | 45 Minutes

You should have all of your details ready for the photographers, all in one place. For the bride, this would be things like her Sari or Lengha, all wedding rings, shoes, jewelry, etc. For the groom, details would include his shoes, outfit, watch, and any other accessories.

7:45 am – All Hair and Makeup Complete

7:45 am – Prep Portraits | 30 Minutes

This is when your photographer will take photos of the finishing touches of hair and makeup, candids of bridesmaids, groomsmen and relatives as the Bride and Groom prepare for their big day. This is the perfect time to exchange gifts, if applicable to your timeline because everyone is fully dressed and dolled up for the day.

8:15 am – Individual Portraits | 45 Minutes

We like to snag some portraits of both the Bride & Groom just before they head out to their first look location spot. This small window of time is the perfect moment in a hectic day to grab portraits like these before the hubbub of the wedding begins.

8:45 am – Leave Room for First Look

8:50 am – First look/ Couple’s Daytime Session | 30 Minutes (At Least)

This is when you have the opportunity to experience a special moment with your soon-to-be-spouse. The first look is a sweet and intimate time that your photographer will capture for you to remember the moment forever. After the first look, you will go into your daytime session where your photographer will take your wedding portraits together. It’s important to leave ample time for this session because this is where the majority of your portraits of just the two of you in your ceremony wear will be taken.

9:20 am – Bridal Party Portraits | 50 Minutes (At Least)

This time allotment is for 6 bridesmaids and 6 groomsmen. For larger bridal parties, more time should be allotted for this photo session as rounding up more people takes more time. For suggestions on how to calculate this, check out our Wedding Photography Timeline. Your photographer will take photos of you and your bridesmaids together, portraits with each of your bridesmaids, photos of the groom and groomsmen, individual portraits with each of his groomsmen, and finally group portraits of the entire wedding party.

9:30 am – Ceremony Site Should Be Completely Set Up

9:40 am – Photographs of Ceremony Details | 30 Minutes

During the time that your bridal party portraits are being taken and after the ceremony is completely set up, the 2nd photographer will take photos of the ceremony site and the details of the ceremony.

10:10 am – Bride Hides Away for Baraat

At this time the bride will return to her room, or will hide away while the groom has his Baraat. More individual portraits of the bride may be taken at this time.

10:15 am – Baraat – Groom Gets On Horse, Procession Begins | 30 Minutes

This is a celebratory time in the Indian Wedding Timeline for the groom’s guests as they dance their way along the processional to the ceremony site. Photographers will follow along to capture the vibrant celebration as the groom rides in on his decorated white horse. Read more about the Indian tradition of the Baraat here.

10:45 am – Baraat Arrival At Ceremony Entrance

10:45 am – Milni | 20 Minutes

At the end of the Baraat, the groom greets the bride’s family for the milni ceremony. Read more about the ritual and its significance in the Indian Wedding Timeline in this Milni Ceremony article. Before the groom can make his way to the Mandap he must remove his shoes. Joota Chupai commences and the bride’s family begin to try to steal and hide the groom’s shoes in a mischievous and jovial act of Indian tradition.

11:10 am – Groom walks into Mandap

At this point in the timeline the priest prays to Lord Ganesh to bless the occasion and make the ceremony free of obstacles. You can read more about the tradition of Ganesha Puja here. Read more here about the Mandap and its symbolic significance.

11:20 am – Bridal Grand Entrance

The bride enters the ceremony site and is brought to the Mandap by her maternal uncle, or other relatives and bridesmaids. This is known as the Kanya Aagaman which literally translates to “the arrival of the bride.”

11:30 am – Ceremony Begins | 1 Hour

The Indian Wedding Ceremony consists of many different rituals below is a list of many of them. Click the links to read more about each part of the ceremony.

12:45 pm – Ceremony Ends

12:45 pm – Vidaai | 5-10 Minutes

This is when the bride’s family bids her farewell as she rides away with her new husband. This can also be known as the Bidaai. To read more about the Vidaai’s significance in the Indian Wedding Timeline visit this page.

1:00 pm – Lunch | 1 Hour

12:50 pm – Family Formals at Mandap | 45 Minutes (At Least)

At this point in the Indian Wedding Timeline, your guests are eating lunch and it is time to take Formal Family photos with all of your extended family. Be sure to have a list for your photographer of exactly who you want to include in these portraits and look at the Ideal Wedding Photography Timeline for suggestions on how much time to leave depending on the size of your family.

1:30 pm – Couple’s Session | 45 Minutes

This is another opportunity for your photographer to get some more shots as a couple, except now you are a married couple! 45 minutes is the suggested time for this, but more time can always be allocated to allow for more time and more extravagant photos, or different locations.

2:15 pm – Bride and Groom Downtime

2:45 pm – Re-Do Hair/Touch-Up Makeup for Reception | 1 Hour and 15 Minutes

During this time your photographer will take detail and prep shots of your reception outfit changes, so again it is important to have all these details in one place.

4:00 pm – Get Dressed for Reception | 15 Minutes

4:15 pm – Family Portraits | 45 Minutes

This is another opportunity to get photos with your family in their formal wear for the reception. It’s important to allow enough time for all the portraits you would like so that it does not cut into your nighttime couple’s session.

5:00 pm – Photographs of Cocktail Details and Guests Mingling | 45 Minutes

5:30 pm – Cocktail Hour | 1 Hour

During this time, your guests arrive at the reception and begin mingling with each other and your families. Typically the bride and groom do not attend this cocktail hour because they are away taking more photos in their reception attire.

5:00 pm Nighttime/Reception Couple’s Session | 1 Hour (At Least)

This is when we get some of the sunset/nighttime shots that are Lin and Jirsa’s signature look. Be sure to allow enough time for this photo session to travel around your reception site’s premises. We also like to get photos of just the bride and groom in the reception hall before guests enter. Be sure to let your photographer know if you want to attend part of your cocktail hour to mingle with guests so that your Indian Wedding Timeline can accommodate this.

5:45 pm – Photographs of Reception Details | 45 Minutes

6:45pm – Doors Open to Reception

Guests begin to fill the reception hall and take their seats to prepare for the entrances of the family, bridal party and finally the Grand Entrance of the newlyweds. For more information on planning a good Wedding Reception Timeline check out this link.

7:00 pm – Grand Entrance

7:00-9:30 Dinner, Programming, Performances, Speeches

This time in the reception is allotted for whatever programming you have planned. Often times in Indian Wedding Timelines there are multiple dancing performances by professional dancers, performers, and family. This is a good time for speeches from family and the Maid of Honor and Best Man. Usually, the first dance and family dances occur during this time as well, before the dance floor is opened to all the guests.

9:30 – Open Dance floor

It’s time for everyone to party! This is a good time for the first power dance set. At this point, your guests are ready to stretch their legs and get their blood pumping.

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10:00 pm – Sneak Away Session | 20 Minutes

This is the last couples session to photograph. It will have been completely dark now and it is time for us to capture the closing moments of your wedding day. It’s good to find locations with interesting light and landscapes. Things like mirrored rooms, city scapes, fountains and bodies of water reflect light well and can cause some really incredible nighttime shots before you and your new spouse go on to your happily ever after.

10:30 pm – Cake Cutting Ceremony/Dessert

This signifies to your guests that the reception will be ending soon. Some weddings choose to also include late night food options for their guests at this time to keep the party going even later into the night!

10:45 Dancing continues

Dancing can continue for another hour or more at this point, it’s up to you how late you have contracted your vendors for and how late you would like to stay up partying and celebrating your marriage!

Wedding Reception Concludes

As your wedding reception concludes you may opt to have a grand exit in your Indian Wedding Timeline.

Read more about Indian Wedding Photography and Indian Wedding Videogaphy.
Below you will find links to downloadable sample files to get started on your own Indian Wedding Timeline!
Sample Indian Wedding Timeline 1
Sample Indian Wedding Timeline 2
Sample Wedding Reception Timeline – Indian

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Korean Wedding Traditions | What You Need to Know

August 8, 2018 Lin and Jirsa

Incorporating your Korean traditions can make your wedding a truly unique event. These days we’ve adapted to more westernized weddings, but with our help, you can have the best of both worlds.

Pre-Wedding Korean Traditions

During the Jeonanrye ceremony, a kireogi or a wild goose was presented to the prospective groom. The groom was expected to bow twice before presenting the kireogi to his future mother in law. In modern Korean weddings, a wooden goose may be given in place of a traditional kireogi. This Korean tradition is respected as a symbol of harmony and structure. Wild geese mate for life, so by giving the mother a goose, the groom is promising a life of love and care to the woman’s daughter.

The parents of the bride and groom are entitled to invite whomever they please, often resulting in a guest count as large as 500! It is Korean tradition that the bride and groom wander the wedding venue to welcome each guest on their special day, this can often become a stressful task from the bride and groom. However, the groom may greet the wedding guests in one area while the bride has her own special room in which to greet her guests. Photos of the bride and her guests are also taken before the ceremony.

The Korean Wedding Ceremony

During the Korean wedding ceremony, vows are taken in the kunbere ceremony. Both bride and groom wear the traditional hanbok, a traditional Korean dress specially designed for the ceremony. The hanbok represents thousands of years of tradition and is usually made of a lightweight material with bright colors, simple lines, and no pockets. The bride will wear a pink or purple hanbok, while the groom’s mother wears a blue hanbok. Female members of the family may also wear the hanbok, but they may choose more modern clothing in place of the traditional dress.

A celebrant and a Master of Ceremonies officiate at the ceremony. After vows are spoken, the bride and groom seal their vows by bowing and sipping wine from a gourd grown handed off by the mother of the bride. The ceremony is quick, and usually never lasts longer than one-half hour. After the vows are spoken, and the wine is finished, the family and guests will participate in a simple meal.

The main requirement for attending a Korean wedding is that you bring a white envelope that contains money to present to the bride and groom. The amount of money given depends on the relationship between the guest and the couple. It is traditional to give the chosen amount of money in one clean, crisp bill inside the white envelope.

After the ceremonies, it is traditional for the groom’s family to purchase a house for the newly married couple, and the brides’ family will provide the furnishings. Korean children are becoming more independent these days, and may already have homes of their own when they get married, so this tradition isn’t practiced as much as it used to be. Both families usually discuss and agree upon what wedding gifts will be given to their newly married children.

The Pyebaek | Korean Wedding Tradition

The pyebaek is one of many Korean wedding traditions emphasizing the importance of family within the culture. During the pyebaek, dates and chestnuts are given to the bride. Together, the bride and groom will visit his family’s home to gift the nuts and fruit. The dates and chestnuts are a Korean representation of the bride’s fertility. After the fruit and nuts are offered, the parents of the groom will serve sake in return. At the end of the ceremony, the parents of the groom throw the dates and chestnuts at the bride as she tries to catch them in her large, traditional skirt. The number of dates and chestnuts she catches symbolize the number of children she will later have.

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