Nathan's description of his bride-be, Shabnam, as 'elegant, articulate and very put-together', was exactly as I found her the first time we met. Shabnam had a certain presence, a way of carrying herself, that made you pause and take notice. Call it charisma. And she carried that well into her exquisite wedding, held in a very special spot.

On the Monterey Peninsula, California, at sea level, lies the resort destination of Pebble Beach, home to many famous golf courses. This is where Shabnam and Nathan decided to tie the Persian-American knot!

A beautiful Sofreh (wedding spread) was designed by the family of the bride consisting of large silver platters filled with symbolic food items, sweets, nuts and flowers, arranged on embroidered fabrics and lace.