Fairmont Hotel Wedding Photography, Newport Beach | Arezo & Kevin

Although Gavin has photographed Persian weddings before, Arezo and Kevin’s wedding was my first time and I have to say… it was exquisite!! I was so fascinated with all the decor on the sofreh, I didn’t even know where to start taking photos. For those who are not familar with what a sofreh is, it’s an elaborate floor spread set up where the ceremony takes place. There are many items on the sofreh, (a mirror, candles, crystals, flowers, sweets and candy, etc.) all of which are beautifully laid out and each has its own symbolic meaning. It’s so wonderful that I get to be immersed in such a decorative and festive culture.  And the dancing (oh my) was non-stop all night. I love smoking hookah as well, so when they brought out hookahs during the reception I was so excited to photograph everyone having a good time.  So read on for our day of Fairmont Hotel wedding photography!

Arezo and Kevin are a sweet and charming couple who are madly in love. You can sense that from miles away. Their sweet interaction brings out the hopeless romantics in them and I can’t help but to smile and adore their affection for each other.  And with a beautiful couple added with a festive culture topped with amazing food and a superb coordinator… the day is super fun and flawless! Thank you Sara Besharati (of Persia Inc. Events) and her wonderful team for all their hard work!

Preparation at the Fairmont Hotel

Arezo and Kevin had their wedding preparation at the Fairmont Hotel, which always makes it easier when everything is in one location for the whole day.

Fairmont Hotel Wedding Preparation
Fairmont Hotel Wedding Preparation Details
Fairmont Hotel Wedding Preparation
Fairmont Hotel Wedding Preparation
Fairmont Hotel Wedding Preparation
Fairmont Hotel Wedding Preparation
Fairmont Hotel Wedding Preparation
Fairmont Hotel Wedding Preparation
Fairmont Hotel Wedding Dress Preparation
Fairmont Hotel Wedding Dress Preparation

First Look

Fairmont Hotel First Look
Fairmont Hotel First Look

Wedding Photography at the Fairmont Hotel

Wedding Photography at the Fairmont Hotel
Wedding Photography at the Fairmont Hotel
Wedding Photography at the Fairmont Hotel
Wedding Photography at the Fairmont Hotel
Wedding Photography at the Fairmont Hotel
Wedding Photography at the Fairmont Hotel
Wedding Photography at the Fairmont Hotel
Wedding Photography at the Fairmont Hotel
Fairmont Hotel Wedding Photography
Fairmont Hotel Wedding Photography
Fairmont Hotel Wedding Photography
Fairmont Hotel Wedding Photography
Fairmont Hotel Wedding Photography

Persian Wedding Ceremony

Sofreh Persian Wedding Ceremony at the Fairmont Hotel
Sofreh Aghd Persian Wedding Ceremony
Sofreh Details Persian Wedding Ceremony at the Fairmont Hotel
Sofreh Details
Persian Wedding Ceremony at the Fairmont Hotel
Persian Wedding Ceremony at the Fairmont Hotel
Persian Wedding Ceremony at the Fairmont Hotel
Persian Wedding Ceremony at the Fairmont Hotel
Persian Wedding Ceremony at the Fairmont Hotel
Persian Wedding Ceremony at the Fairmont Hotel
A cute moment during the wedding ceremony
Persian Wedding Ceremony at the Fairmont Hotel
Persian Wedding Ceremony at the Fairmont Hotel
Persian Wedding Ceremony at the Fairmont Hotel
Persian Wedding Ceremony at the Fairmont Hotel
Persian Wedding Ceremony at the Fairmont Hotel
Persian Wedding Ceremony at the Fairmont Hotel
Persian Wedding Ceremony at the Fairmont Hotel
Persian Wedding Ceremony in Orange County
Persian Wedding Ceremony in Orange County
Persian Wedding Ceremony at the Fairmont Hotel
Persian Wedding Ceremony at the Fairmont Hotel
Persian Wedding Ceremony at the Fairmont Hotel Honey
A little bit of Honey…
Persian Wedding Ceremony at the Fairmont Hotel
Persian Wedding Ceremony at the Fairmont Hotel

Fairmont Hotel Wedding Reception

Fairmont Hotel Wedding Reception
Fairmont Hotel Wedding Reception
Details of the reception
Fairmont Hotel Wedding Reception
Fairmont Hotel Wedding Reception
Fairmont Hotel Wedding Reception
Fairmont Hotel Wedding Reception
Fairmont Hotel Wedding Reception
Fairmont Hotel Wedding Reception
Appetizers
Fairmont Hotel Wedding Reception
Fairmont Hotel Wedding Reception
Candy Bar
Fairmont Hotel Wedding Reception
Wedding Cake
Fairmont Hotel Wedding Reception Grand Entrance
Grand Entrance with Belly Dancers
Fairmont Hotel Wedding Reception
4 Belly Dancers!
Fairmont Hotel Wedding Reception Belly Dancers
Persian wedding belly dancers
Persian Wedding Belly Dancers
Fairmont Hotel Wedding Reception First Dance
First Dance
Fairmont Hotel Wedding Reception
Fairmont Hotel Wedding Reception First Dance
Fairmont Hotel Wedding Reception
Fairmont Hotel Wedding Reception
Fairmont Hotel Wedding Reception Dancing
Fairmont Hotel Wedding Reception Dancing
Fairmont Hotel Wedding Reception Dancing
Fairmont Hotel Wedding Reception Dancing
Fairmont Hotel Wedding Reception Dancing
Fairmont Hotel Wedding Reception Dancing
Fairmont Hotel Wedding Reception Dancing
Fairmont Hotel Wedding Reception Dancing
Fairmont Hotel Wedding Reception Bar
Fairmont Hotel Wedding Reception Bride at Bar
Fairmont Hotel Wedding Reception Cake Cutting
Fairmont Hotel Wedding Reception Cake Cutting
Fairmont Hotel Wedding Reception Cake Cutting
Fairmont Hotel Wedding Reception Persian Hookah
Fairmont Hotel Wedding Reception Persian Hookah
Fairmont Hotel Wedding Reception Persian Hookah
Awesome Hookah Photo with the Wedding Party
Fairmont Hotel Wedding Reception Persian Hookah
Fairmont Hotel Wedding Reception Persian Hookah
Fairmont Hotel Wedding Reception Persian Hookah
Fairmont Hotel Wedding Reception Persian Hookah
Fairmont Hotel Wedding Reception Dancing
Fairmont Hotel Wedding Reception Dancing

This wedding shows us doing Fairmont Hotel wedding photography in Newport Beach, Orange County. Wedding photography for a Persian wedding involves knowing the customs and traditions, such as the sofreh and other traditions during a Persian wedding ceremony.

Make sure to look around our wedding photography blog for more examples of weddings we’ve shot, including Persian weddings. Our Instagram account is the place to get more recent updates on the photography that we are doing. For example, here’s an engagement photo done in nearby Laguna Beach: