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A Spectacular Journey of Love: Peter and Pallavi's Indian Wedding
As the wedding planning and design team at Jamison + Tania Events, we had the incredible privilege of working closely with this lovely couple for over a year, crafting two unforgettable events that celebrated their love and diverse cultures. This blog post will take you through the highlights of their enchanting Sangeet and their breathtaking wedding day.
As the wedding planning and design team at Jamison + Tania Events, we had the incredible privilege of working closely with this lovely couple for over a year, crafting two unforgettable events that celebrated their love and diverse cultures. This blog post will take you through the highlights of their enchanting Sangeet and their breathtaking wedding day.
The Sangeet: A Celebration of Music, Dance and Henna
The festivities began with a mesmerizing Sangeet at the Westlake Village Inn, a picturesque venue that set the stage for an evening of vibrant colors and rich traditions. The Sangeet is a pre-wedding celebration in Indian culture, where music, dance, and joyous performances take center stage.
Venue: The Westlake Village Inn provided a stunning backdrop with its lush gardens and elegant architecture.
Design: With careful consideration of Peter and Pallavi's vision, our team created a decor that seamlessly blended Indian and Western elements. We adorned the venue with vibrant florals and warm lighting to create an inviting atmosphere.
Henna Ceremony: Ladies adorned their hands with intricate henna designs, a time-honored tradition signifying love and good fortune.
Performances: The evening was filled with energetic and heartwarming performances from both the couple and their friends and family. The fusion of traditional Indian dances and modern hits added an electrifying touch to the celebration.
The Wedding Day: A Fusion of Cultures at Spanish Hills Club
The wedding day took place at the Spanish Hills Club in Camarillo, a setting that exuded elegance and charm. The fusion of cultures was beautifully reflected in every aspect of this special day.
Venue: The Spanish Hills Club, with its breathtaking views and luxurious ambiance, provided the perfect canvas for Peter and Pallavi's dream wedding.
Design: Our team created a stunning design that harmoniously combined Indian and Western aesthetics. A color palette of coral, pinks and reds beautifully contrasted with the lush greenery of the incredible view.
Ceremony: The couple's love story was beautifully told during the ceremony, blending Indian rituals and a stunning Mandap. Their union was a true representation of love's ability to bring different worlds together.
Reception: The celebration continued with a grand reception where family and friends came together to honor Peter and Pallavi's love. The decor, featuring opulent florals and warm lighting, created an enchanting atmosphere.
Vendors Who Made It Possible
Behind every grand event are the dedicated professionals who make it all come to life. Peter and Pallavi's wedding was no exception, and we are grateful for the talented team of vendors who worked tirelessly to create these unforgettable moments:
Photography: @jennysmithandco_
Videography: @pressfilms
DJ: @voxdjs
Florals: @primroseandpetals
Catering: @manoharsdelhipalace
Cake: @veinjanes
Saree Draping: @draping_by_akta
Hair & Makeup: @dreamvmakeup
Rentals: @arentalconnection
Transportation: @riztransportation
The Haldi Ceremony: A Unique and Joyful Tradition
In addition to the Sangeet and wedding day, Peter and Pallavi incorporated a unique and culturally significant tradition into their wedding festivities—the Haldi ceremony. This vibrant and heartwarming event took place as part of their wedding celebrations and was a delightful surprise for all involved.
Haldi Ceremony: The Haldi ceremony is a cherished tradition in Indian weddings, signifying the purification and beautification of the bride and groom before their wedding. It involves applying a paste made from turmeric, herbs, and aromatic oils to the bride and groom's skin, which is believed to bring good luck and enhance their beauty.
Yellow Theme: For this special occasion, the couple invited Jamison, Tania, and Ashley to join in the celebration. Everyone was dressed in shades of yellow, a color symbolizing joy and happiness. The radiant yellow attire added a pop of color and brightness to the event.
Turmeric Application: Amidst laughter and joy, family and friends took turns applying the turmeric paste to the bride and groom. This interactive and lively ritual was filled with cheerful banter and well-wishes for Peter and Pallavi's future together.
Teresa & Joseph - Winter Wedding at Los Robles Greens
After a full week of rain prior to Teresa and Joseph’s big day, their December wedding was beautiful with stunning daytime weather. Although it got chilly at night, Los Robles Greens offers a tent of their entire lawn space to their December couples! Primrose and Petals did an amazing job utilizing flowers with the Winter colors. They were stunning pops of green and red, but also a subtle mix of other Winter colors, as you can see in the photos above.
After a full week of rain prior to Teresa and Joseph’s big day, their December wedding was beautiful with stunning daytime weather. Although it got chilly at night, Los Robles Greens offers a tent of their entire lawn space to their December couples! Primrose and Petals did an amazing job utilizing flowers with the Winter colors. They were stunning pops of green and red, but also a subtle mix of other Winter colors, as you can see in the photos above.
Jamison Events truly had such an incredible opportunity to work with some of the best vendors, including the amazing Christine Skari (who I totally didn’t fangirl over *wink wink*) and Jana and Co Hair & Makeup. Everyone was even able to enjoy yummy Churros by Sunset Churros. I often crave their vanilla ice cream and cinnamon churros combo! And Bouquet Sound ensured they danced the night away.
Erika + Manny: A Radiant Wedding at Spanish Hills Club
This is a night Erika & Manny will surely remember! Scroll through their wedding gallery to be inspired.
We loved the romantic, tearful video shot by Light Up Videos, and the captivating photos by Taylor Ashley Photography. The venue of course is fantastic; with their various photo locations & views, friendly staff, and accommodations that make choosing you venue here, easy. An incredible DJ (Bouquet Sound), who we know as Dominiq —who is not only great at mixing your ideal wedding playlist, but is also an charismatic MC. The florist company (Camarillo Flower Shop) is not only a local, friendly vendor but their flowers are delightful, especially when lit up by marquee lights by Alpha Lit Los Angeles. And we love the makeup by Beauty by Alicia Leming AND the local bridal boutique, Bella Bridal Couture, where our brides always find their perfect wedding gown.
Find these awesome vendors BELOW:
Venue @spanishhillsspecialevents
Planner @jamisonevents
Planning Associate @coordinationbycasnova
Photographer @taylerashleyphotography
Videography @lightupvideos
DJ @bouquetsound
Hair and Makeup @beautybyalicialeming
Florist @camarilloflowershop
Cake @camarillocupcake
Marquee @alphalitlosangeles
Dress @bellabridalcouture
Brie + Stephen: A Telltale, Chic Wedding in the Garden
Enjoy this real, multi-colored wedding inspiration of Brie + Stephen! If you like any of the ideas, pin anything to your very own Pinterest board!
the super awesome vendors:
Photography @bairlymedia
Venue @eventslrg
Videography @vue_visuals
DJ @vdk.djs
"Rooted in Love" an American/Sri Lanken Fusion Wedding - Kasuni & Mike
When a couple comes to us, looking to celebrate their multicultural roots — we are always so excited to design & honor them in a way that makes their wedding day feel authentic and custom. When we met Kasuni and Mike, we committed to creating a vision for their wedding that met every Sri Laken & American tradition they desired (which you’ll find out along the story!)
A creative way that we infused the Sri Laken & American cultures was by weaving TWO separate ceremonies into the couple’s timeline. Rather than fuse both together or take away any significance from the 1 type of ceremony — having two ceremonies ended up being so wonderful for not only the couple, but their guests too!
Ceremony 1: Sri Lanken
The couple were first dressed in Sri Laken style attire that has the bride in all gold that flowed down the aisle and the groom in gold with burgundy pants and a sash. For this processional, the Bride and her family were escorted down the aisle by a traditional Sri Lanken drum line. Swipe through the gallery to see these incredible moments, captured by Anokiart Photography (one of Jamison’s favorite photographers).
In order to execute a easygoing flow between the ceremonies, we initiated a break between the two ceremonies and served Lavender Tea to the guests while the couple changed into Western wedding attire.
Ceremony 2: Western-American
The bride changed into a form-fitting satin gown with lace covering the bodice, hips, and train. And the groom changed into a deep blue suit with a pale pink tie. And the processional consisted of bridesmaids in teal blue, and groomsmen in the same dark blue suit as the groom.
The Reception
After both ceremonies ended, the couple took family & bridal party photos while guests enjoyed a brief cocktail hour before gathering in the Spanish Hills ballroom for reception. A grand entrance took place with the bridal party (still wearing the Western attire) including a fun Sri-Laken inspired dance to entertain the guests. Kasuni and Mike then enjoyed a romantic first dance, followed by dinner, and speeches.
As the dance floor opened, the guests enjoyed dancing and an adorable mini donut bar by Lil Sweet Somethings while the bride & groom cut their cake. And the rest of the night was fun and blissfully romantic. Congratulations to Kasuni & Mike!!
Overall, we got to work with amazing vendors including Alona, from Anokiart Photography (one of Jamison’s favorites):
Venue @spanishhillsspecialevents
Planner @jamisonevents
Planning Associate @coordinationbycasnova
Photographer @anokiart_photography
DJ @bouquetsound
Hair and Makeup @luonglastingteam
Florist @primroseandpetals
Thath Jith Dance @thathjith
Videography @sohi.productions
Cake @sugarlabbakeshop
Donuts @lilsweetsomethings
Cappuccino @cappexpress
Jina & Kevin: A Fairytale Wedding at Los Robles Greens
When the wedding is SO sweet, there's not a dry eye when the bride comes down the aisle. This fairytale wedding romance is one for the books!
If I had to say anything about J & K, they were such an adorable couple who focused the day around their family. Not only were they good people, but I absolutely loved the springtime blush and white tones for their color palette.
On their wedding day, both the bride and the groom had the best time getting ready with their bridesmaids and groomsmen. And when it came time for the first look, the groom (Kevin) got emotional seeing his bride for the first time. Not even I could hold back the flood of emotion this gave me! When it came time for the ceremony, each person walked gracefully down the aisle and the bride entered to the song “I Get To Love You” by Ruelle. The entire crowd, including vendors were teary eyed until they said “I do!”
We had the best vendors at this wedding, including Katie Jane Photography (who I got to work with TWICE in one week). The reception was equally beautiful with classic wedding vibes. Yamaguchi Flowers outdid themselves with stunning florals throughout the wedding, which the guests admired thoughtfully. And entertaining the night was Bouquet Sound (an incredible DJ & Emcee). The night was filled with sweet memories & fun as Subzero Ice Cream provided a late night snack of their specialty liquid nitrogen ice cream!
And overall, this wedding couldn’t have been more perfect & we will remember the sweetness of this wedding for a lifetime. A huge thank you to all of these vendors:
Venue @eventslrg
Planner @jamisonevents
Planning Associate @trombettatania
Photographer @katiejphoto
Video @matrimonyfilms
DJ @bouquetsound
Hair and Makeup @beautybykellytran
Florist @yamaguchisn
Cake @sugarlabbakes
Photobooth @sspsuperfunphotobooth
Ice Cream @subzero_simi_valley
Dress @bellaposawedding
Suite @suitsupply
Monica and Rafael: Romantic Beauty and the Beast Inspired Wedding
A tale as old as time - except in wedding form! Enjoy this gallery of Monica and Rafael’s magical wedding photos by Emma & Josh Photography.
When this bride and groom asked Jamison Events for planning a dream event, they also wanted to incorporate a Beauty and the Beast theme that was subtle and romantic. Their signage, use of rose petals, and aesthetic colors revealed an astonishing masterpiece of a wedding. One of my personal favorite aspects was accomplished by the florist, Primrose & Petals, who took a single red rose and stood it up in the centerpiece with a glass hurricane vase. It looked JUST like the rose from Beauty & the Beast. With stunning photos, a cloud first dance, and sparkler grand exit — Monica & Rafael had the night of their DREAMS!
We hope you enjoyed a snippet of this real couple’s wedding + remember you can pin these photos to your Pinterest board! Follow @jamisonevents on socials for more amazing wedding content.
Venue @spanishhillsspecialevents
Coordination @jamisonevents
Associate Planner @coordinationbycasanova
Photographer @emma.and.josh
Florals @primroseandpetals
DJ @gtzentertainment
Hair + Makeup @fairytalehairandmakeup
Cake & Desserts @sweetartbakeshop
Cappuccino @cappexpress
Marquee Lights @charming_lights
Rosie + Gonzalo: Wedding Sunsets and Happily Ever After at Spanish Hills CC
At Spanish Hills Country Club, this sunset made Rosie & Gonzalo’s wedding a night to remember! This wedding was styled with a romantic, whimsical vibe to emulate the Spanish styled venue they got married at. While the ceremony was held at another location, the cocktail hour and reception was held at Spanish Hills, where the couple arrived in their vintage car by Distinctive Carriage & began taking photos.
The bride had such beautiful style and enjoyed every bit of her wedding day! She wore a whimsical wedding ballgown paired with a stunning chapel veil and sparkly headband (which is very on trend in 2022). The couple danced the night away and enjoyed a romantic evening.
Thank you to all of the wonderful vendors who made this day possible:
Venue @spanishhillsspecialevents
Planner @jamisonevents
Planning Associate @coordinationbycasanova
Photography & Videography @stephaniefloresphotography @vivianareyesphotography
Florals @yamaguchisn
DJ/Entertainment @provision_entertainment
Cake @mjbcakes
Rental Car @distinctivecarriage
Tony + Mayra: A Hint of Fantasy at the Spanish Hills Club
If you love big laughs, beautiful florals, and the best Harry Potter decor ever — then you’ll love Tony & Mayra’s wedding. After a magical morning of getting ready, the couple got ready to do their first look, where they in fact surprised the groom by dressing the Best Man in a gown and veil. The groom laughed so hard he was falling over (see our Instagram highlight “BTS 5” to hear his amazing, big laugh!
Then we got the wedding started with a beautiful ceremony on the Spanish Hills Club stairs outside. Casa Blanca Flowers put up the most gorgeous sunset colored flowers all over the arch and down the aisle; truly incredible creations! As we moved on to the cocktail hour and reception, guests were greeted by the cutest, lego Hedwig (the bride built it herself!), where guests signed a guestbook with a feather pen. The wedding reception was so fun, and when dessert time came around there were Mickey Mouse shaped cookies, Snitch cake pops, cupcakes, the couple’s cake by Denise (@cakesby_denise) + when treats ran out, churros were served by the staff at Spanish Hills Club. A night they will never forget!!
Venue @spanishhillsspecialevents
Planning @jamisonevents
Planning Associate @coordinationbycasanova
Flowers @casablancaflowers
Photography @stunning_photography805
DJ @dj__irock
Cake @cakesby_denise
Esther & Hector - Sweet Spanish Hills Romance
A wedding filled with laughter, love, and lots of dancing; Esther & Hector couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day! Their wedding colors, red and succulent green, complimented each other beautifully, & letting the beautiful landscape of Spanish Hills Club shine in their photos.
I have to say, the entire wedding, this couple was surrounded by the best hype men & ladies, not only in their bridal party but with their guests who danced the night away. Esther & Hector’s wedding timeline incorporated a first look, a beautiful ceremony, the traditional dances, and bouquet + garter toss, however they opted for DONUTS instead of cake. Congratulations to the wonderful bride & groom from Jamison Events.
And of course, we couldn’t do it without the help of these amazing vendors:
Venue @spanishhillsspecialevents
Planner @jamisonevents
Planning Associate @coordinationbycasanova
Photographer @theoaphoto
DJ @bouquetsound
Hair and Makeup @ciaobellabeautyco_
Florist @intobloomsflowers
Donuts @cappexpress