Modern – Fresh – Cultural Twist – Portland Pearl – Wedding

May 14th, 2011 – “Nicole and Nima are about as high energy, fun loving and striking as it gets. No surprise given their Puerto Rican/Italian and Persian cultures! They fused modern twists on a traditional Catholic/Persian wedding. Colors of plums, magenta’s, graphite grey, black and white along with orchids, peonies, roses, and anenomies in jewel tones inspired the day along with modern damask print patterns. When Nima glanced at Nicole for the first time at the progressive Indigo 12 West (Nima’s firm helped build), bursts of energy abound! And not one, but two ceremonies followed!  The first was a beautiful catholic ceremony at Portland’s largest sanctuary, St. Mary’s Cathedral. Upon their exit they celebrated on a 9 pedicab escapade through Portland’s historic pearl district streets with their wedding party toward their Persian ceremony at Pure Space. This ceremony was fun and playful with Nima dancing in with his parents to music. Beautiful enchanting poems from Rumi were read while Nicole and Nima fed each other honey to seal their vows. Because both ceremonies were so traditional they wanted to make sure their guests were given the proper environment at their reception to let loose, eat, drink, and dance the night away. They had everyone on the dance floor from the time they were announced as bride and groom and continued non-stop to the end of the night.”  JOS

Fun images by Paparazzi Tonight

Checkout the epic “same day edit” by Moetic Wedding Films

Event Planning: Soiree - Molli Barrs | Principal Photographers: JOS photographers  | Photography Assistance & Shooting: Tree Marie w/ Love and Sass
Associate Photographer: Josh Kinkaid w/ Mosca Foto | Cinematography: Moetic Wedding Films
Officiant: Father George Wolf (Catholic Ceremony) & Niloufar Nouri (Persian Ceremony)
Photobooth: Paparazzi Tonight | Flowers: Crystal Lillies | Cake: Wrightberry’s Cakes
Consultants: Mary Lou @ Bravo Weddings | Event Design: West Coast Events & Production | Catering: Vibrant Table
Brides Room for Getting Ready: The Nines Hotel | 1st Look Location: Indigo @ 12 West
Ceremony Location: St. Mary’s Cathedral & Pure Space | Reception Location: Pure Space
Invitations: Designed by dear friend of the Bride Jennie Hill | Grooms Suit: Hugo Boss & Blog | Shoes: Stuart Weiztman
Dress: Pattis at AniA Collection | Veil: Ania Collection | Bridesmaids: The Dressy Group at Ania Collection
Rings: Marx Jewelers | Jewelry: Nordstrom (Nadri) | Transportation: PDX PediCab & JLM Limousine
Makeup: Kathryn Hoffman or Facebook | Make up artist: Rachel Russo
Hair Stylists: Amanda Strang, MaryAnne Billings, Ngan Savage, Paula Hoffstadt
Music/Entertainment: DJ Taraneh – Los Angeles
Honeymoon: Cancun Mexico

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