Congratulations David & Molly!
Molly and I met during her freshman year in college when she joined Alpha Phi Sorority, where I was the Chapter Advisor. After her graduation she lived in Ireland for a year, when she returned to Long Beach, she joined our Advisory Board. Together we advised, and guided, and brain-stormed…we had such fun bouncing ideas off each other! And although I am almost a quarter-century older than her, we became friends, in addition to being “sisters.” This past Saturday, it was my absolute pleasure, honor and delight to attend Molly & Dave’s wedding!
Here I share photos from Molly and Dave’s Newport Beach wedding. Molly’s flair, her attention to detail, and her clean-crisp style, with accents of daffodils and sand dollars made for an original, breathtaking, and personalized reception at the lovely home of Dave’s parents.
Galaxy View Park
Newport Beach, California
Newport Beach Back Bay
Groom & Best Man
Matron of Honor
Here Comes The Bride & Her Father
Wedding Vows
Bridesmaids & Groomsmen
Following the ceremony, it’s a short walk to the home of Dave’s parents, Doris & Ferydoun, for a garden reception under the stars!
Passed Appetizers on the Patio
Garden Reception Overlooking the Back Bay
wrap yourself for warmth with love
eat, laugh, dance
Molly’s hand-painted signs
MENU
FIRST COURSE
Mixed Baby Greens with Brie and Pear
Orange Peppercorn Dressing
Sourdough Rolls and Butter
BUFFET
Cheese Artichoke Ravioli, Sun Dried Tomatoes
Mahi Mahi Filets, Mango Relish
Filet Mignon , Cherry Sauce
Lobster Tail, Lemon Butter
Potatoes au Gratin
Rice Pilaf
Assorted Spring Vegetables
Creamed Spinach
DESSERT
Wedding Cake
Sweet Bites
AFTER DANCING SNACKS
Mini Beef Sliders
Sweet Potato French Fries
First Dance
You make me smile like the sun
Fall out of bed, sing like bird
Dizzy in my head, spin like a record
Crazy on a Sunday night
You make me dance like a fool
Forget how to breathe
Shine like gold, buzz like a bee
Just the thought of you can drive me wild
Ohh, you make me smile
Eat, Drink, and Be Married
Chef Jaime Navarr0
dining under the stars on Chef Jaime’s marvelous cuisine
WEDDING CAKE
CIGAR STATION
celebrating under the stars
SWEET BITES
AFTER DANCING SNACKS
Sous Chef Alex prepares mini sliders
the sous chef consults with his father, the chef
mini sliders and sweet potato fries, perrier
Nowruz
Persian New Year
Also celebrated this day, in the home of Dave’s parents Doris and Ferydoun, is Nowruz. The Persian New Year is welcomed with a traditional symbolic Haft Sīn table which includes seven specific items starting with the letter ‘S’ or Sīn in the Persian alphabet.
March 20, 2010
Molly and Dave’s Wedding, The First Day of Spring, The Persian New Year
Could they have chosen a more perfect day to begin their life together?
I join Molly and David’s family and friends in wishing them a lifetime of joy and happiness together.
May each day be even more beautiful than your wedding day…
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What a lovely and elegant wedding without being over the top. The bride’s dress is beautiful on her, the menu is fantastic and a total joy to be able to have it on such a significant time in a Persian family. Thanks for sharing these really great pictures.
Lori,
Your photos of the wedding are so exquisite. Thank you for taking them. It was nice to see what I failed to get pictures of. Usually I take hundreds of pictures of the family weddings but I was so busy hostessing and dancing that I didn’t get very many. Luckily, other family members did. Molly had planned every detail so well that all my pre-wedding jitters were for naught. It was a beautiful affair. Finally all seven children are married. No more weddings! What a wonderful way to finish. I am so glad you shared the evening with us.
Dear Doris – Your home was the perfect venue for the wedding, so lovely AND personal. The event could not have been more charming.
Thank you for including me! And congratulations to you and Ferydoun too!
Lori Lynn
HI Lori- It’s Stephanie Root! How are you? I love your blog! So happy for Molly and it looks to have been a wonderful day! All the best to you!
Hi Steph – I think about you often, especially in September! I am so happy to hear from you.
Molly’s wedding was perfect.
Let’s catch up soon!
L
Lori. You were absolutely right. That wedding had Molly’s personal touch written all over it…it was beautiful. Your pictures were just as beautiful (even if you used auto). Thank you for sharing.
Hi Rach! I’m so excited to see your comment! It was so Molly, so fabulous!
L
What an elegant wedding. Everything looked perfect, the chairs, the scenery, the flowers and the members of the party, of course. I think the menu was outstanding and must have been a hit. Thank you for sharing such a joyful event.