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A Winter Wonderland Wedding You Won’t Believe

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dramatic and romantic wedding dress from Galia Lahav

Prepare to catch your chin, because this next wedding is sure to drop everyone’s jaws. Is there a stunning wedding gown on an even more lovely bride? Check. Is there a cake that looks as though it was carved out of marble? Check. How about dramatic lighting to give the whole event the feeling of an ice castle? You bet. But surely there aren’t two Lamborghinis? Think again! 

Yeah, you are definitely going to want to keep scrolling to see Bruce and Maliha’s epic wedding day at the Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay. Oh and we should also let you know… there are even more photos from Catherine Hall Studios and Habib Qaderi in our full gallery too. 

Sparkling jeweled wedding heels on a reflective glass surface

Elegant white rose bridal bouquet with feathers and jewelsBride in robe admiring herself with shoes nearby on her special day

Bride in lingerie adjusts her lace thong in soft black and white

Elegant woman applying lipstick getting ready to go outElegant bride preparing with garter and high heels on her wedding day

Bride in lingerie holding wedding dress by window light

Bride in elegant wedding dress with veil blowing in the winddramatic and romantic wedding look for the glam bride

Bride poses with Lamborghini on wedding day for stylish photo

romantic and dramatic wedding portrait of the bride and groomBride in a stunning wedding dress with long veil near the ocean

Sometimes You Just Know

The instant that Bruce saw Maliha he knew he had to take a chance at getting to know her better. He was bold and asked if she would go on a date with him. It took some persuasion, but she agreed to one hour. What was only going to be a quick drink turned into dinner and nine hours of conversation. Before they left, he told her that he knew he was going to marry her and propose to her in that restaurant one day. 

setting the mood with floating candles and oodles of flower petals

sweet little flower girl in deep teal and floral dressBride walking down the aisle at a glamorous, blue-lit wedding

Bride and groom holding hands at a glamorous wedding ceremonyBride and groom share a tender moment on their wedding day

Holy-Moley… er Matrimony 

The ballroom at the Ritz-Carlton was covered in luxurious white drapes and the blue accent lighting finished off the serene ambiance. The tables were adorned with crystals, orchids and few touches of soft white feathers. 

Maliha and Bruce said their vows on stage surrounded by their loved ones. They opted for a Justice of the Peace since their Afghan and American traditions are very different. Dinner was 7 courses and another round of food was brought out at midnight. The fun on the dance floor started with a popular DJ and then ended with a favorite band of Maliha’s.

glittery and glamorous winter wedding place setting

Elegant wedding seating chart with flowers and candles

Elegant wedding seating chart with bride in background

glamorous feathers and orchid winter wedding reception decorElegant wedding table setting with a blue floral centerpieceElegant wedding reception hall decorated in blue and white tones

Elegant wedding menu card with floral decorations in blue light

Elegant floral centerpiece with crystals and feathers on a tableElegant blue table with candles and floral arrangement

dramatic blue up lighting give this glamorous white wedding table an icy winter vibeBride and groom smiling at wedding reception with beautiful decor

Spectacular tiered wedding cake with geode design and elegant details

Cakes & Catering: Jasmine Rae Cakes
Event Planning & Design: Asiel Design
Favors & Gifts: Mills Wine Group
Hair, Makeup & Beauty: Hair by Anaa K
Jewelry: Christe James
Lighting, Entertainment & Photo Booth: JL Imagination
Lighting, Entertainment & Photo Booth: Raffy Khorozian
Paper Goods & Calligraphy: Hyegraph Invitations & Calligraphy
Photographers: Habib Qaderi
Rentals: Standard Party Rentals
Venues: Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay
Wedding Films: Cloud 9 Cinematography

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