Persian Micro Wedding at Kirigin Cellars | Gilroy, CA

 
Detail shot of bride’s bouquet of pink and white flowers with greenery and eucalyptus taken at Kirigin Cellars Winery in Gilfory, CA

Mona and Shawn | Kirigin Cellars Wedding Photos | Persian Micro Wedding | Gilroy, CA

Mona and Shawn had the most delightful and perfect micro wedding at the stunning Kirigin Cellars in Gilroy, CA. Clouds were in the forecast for the whole day that day, but the sun made a special appearance just for them as if it was meant to be a wedding gift.

Mona did an amazing job planning her intimate celebration in a really short amount of time, even amidst a last minute venue change due to COVID-19 challenges. She was so grateful that the amazing Kirigin Cellars was able to accomodate her plans. Kirigin Cellars is a gorgeous winery wedding venue with tons of amazing spots for wedding photos on the remarkable property.

Mona and Shawn’s wedding celebration was truly a micro wedding with under 20 guests and no wedding party. It was a beutiful and intimate celebration infused many traditional Persian wedding elements.

Wedding Venue Photo of Kirigin Cellars in Gilroy, CA
wedding dress detail shot at Kiring Cellars Winery
bride admiring her wedding dress before putting it on at her Persian wedding at Kirigin Cellars

Mona and Shawn’s wedding day started off with some getting ready photos which was a special moment between Mona and her mom. Then it was time for some romance with a first look between Mona and Shawn.

Bride getting her wedding dress on with the help of her Mom at Kirigin Cellars
Bride and her mom laughing together as she puts on her wedding dress at Kirigin Cellars in Gilry, CA.
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Bride and groom romantic first look at Kirigin Cellars winery wedding

Wedding photos were important to Mona, so she made sure we had a lot of time for portraits before the ceremony. We took advantage of many of the beautiful backdrops Kirigin Cellar has to offer for Mona and Shawn’s wedding portraits. We LOVE when the wedding day timeline has a lot of time for portraits!!! And, Mona was such a stunning bride, we could photograph her all day long.

Happy bride and groom smiling at their wedding at Kirign Cellars
Romantic wedding photo of bride and groom at Kiring Cellars, a winery wedding in Gilroy, CA
Bride and Groom romantic portrait in front of stone wall at Kirigin Cellars wedding
Persian bride and groom wedding photo, Iranian bride and groom wedding photo
Bride and groom walking hand in hand on the Kiring Cellars Winery property with beautiful bride looking back at the camera.
Groom dipping his beautiful bride at their Kiring Cellars wedding in Gilroy, CA.
Persian bride walking with bouquet on terrace of Kirigin Cellars winery.
Gorgeaous Iranian bride adminring her bouquet as she sits on a wine barrel at her Kirigin Cellars wedding.
Stunning Iranian bride about to surprise her future husband for their first look at Kirigin Cellars, a South Bay Wedding Venue in Gilroy, CA
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After an amazing extended portrait session all around the Kirigin Cellars property, it was time for the wedding ceremony. Because both Mona and Shawn are Iranian, their ceremony had many traditional Persian wedding traditions. The most notable of those Persian wedding traditions was the Sofreh table. Mona and Shawn’s Sofreh table was adorned with many beautiful symbolic food, sweets, herbs and spices, candles, florals and other traditional decor. It was truly a beautiful sight and we had so much fun photographing all of the details.

Iranian bride and groom sitting during their Persian wedding ceremony at Kiriign Cellars in Gilroy, CA>
Persian wedding sofreh
photo from Iranian wedding at Kirigin Cellars, detail photo of Persian wedding sofreh
Detail weddign photo of candle on Persian wedding sofreh
Rose shaped sweets on Persian wedding sofreh
Flower shaped treats on Persian wedding sofreh
Iranian wedding sofreh herbs and spices in flower shape
Honey on Persian wedding sofreh to be used in Iranian wedding ceremony
Iranian bride and groom sitting in front of their Persian wedding sofreh adorned with pink and white flowers and crystals
Bride feeding honey to groom at Persian Wedding ceremony at Kirign Cellars Winery

After Mona and Shawn’s wedding ceremony guests gathered together to toast the newlyweds. The sun was starting to set at this time, so we took the new Mr. and Mrs. off for a few more portraits in the soft golden romantic light before it was time to say good-bye to Kirigin Cellars.

wedding toast detail shot of sparkling water and champagne
Micro wedding toast at Kirigin Cellars
Persian Bride and Groom sunset portrait at Kirigin Cellars wedding in Gilroy, CA.
Iranian bride and groom holding hands and walking during suset right after their wedding ceremony at Kirigin Cellars
Bride and groom standing in wine barrel room at Kirigin Cellars after their Persian wedding ceremony.

Congratulations to Mona and Shawn! We were so happy that they were able to begin their marriage journey in such a beautiful way, despite all of the challenges of COVID-19. We were honored to be the ones chosen to capture their wedding memories.


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