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A Formal Outdoor Wedding at Tradition Golf Course in La Quinta, California

When Aleem, 31, took Aleisha, 22, to Quebec for a romantic getaway, it's safe to say she suspected something. It didn't help that once they landed in

When Aleem, 31, took Aleisha, 22, to Quebec for a romantic getaway, it's safe to say she suspected something. It didn't help that once they landed in the area, they received an email that their horse-drawn carriage had been canceled due to freezing temperatures. Even though Aleisha knew something was up, she was blown away by Aleem's proposal plan B — an intimately lit, flower petal-covered hotel suite and beautiful speech directly from the heart. “I still wish he had recorded himself just to have the words he spoke,” Aleisha says. “It was such a special moment.” Traditions Golf Course in La Quinta, California was the ideal spot for Aleisha and Aleem's formal outdoor event. The pristine landscape was the perfect backdrop for the couple's pretty blush and ivory color palette.

Yellow diamonds made Aleisha's engagement ring unique. "My husband and I looked at yellow diamond engagement rings early on in our relationship and we loved that it was timeless but still one-of-a-kind," she says.
Shopping for her wedding gown was different than Aleisha thought it would be. "I thought I knew exactly what I was looking for, and when I saw the dress I chose hanging in the store, I thought to myself, "No, that's not my dress -- I don't think this is me," Aleisha says. "But when I put it on I wa
Bridesmaids carried soft, white hydrangea bouquets that complimented their blush formal gowns.
The manicured lawns of the golf course venue provide just the right pristine feel to the elegant and romantic event.
Aleisha's bridesmaids wore floor-length blush gowns while Aleem's groomsmen wore tailored suits in classic dark navy.
Aleisha chose romantic details, like loose petals and dusty rose fabric in her ceremony decor.
The ceremony aisle was lined with loose white and pink rose petals.
Aleisha and Aleem exchanged vows beneath a dusty rose and floral garland altar space.
The bride's cathedral-length Lazaro veil from Bisou Bridal matched her Lazaro gown perfectly.
The head table was situated in front of the dance floor with separate, quilted chairs for the bride and groom and neutral chair covers with cascading fabric lining the table.
Intricate wooden branches mixed with soft floral arrangements in the escort card display for a rustic, yet formal feel.
Beaded chandeliers hung suspended over the reception space and provided intimate lighting.
Intricate beaded chandeliers hung over many of the reception tables and provided light when the sun set.
Colorful pastel centerpieces in peach, pink and ivory made for romantic touches at the reception.
Gold, beaded chargers and navy-trimmed menu cards greeted each guest at their place settings.
The simple, elegant feel of the wedding was recreated in the wedding cake. "One layer was a diamante pattern with champagne colored edible pearls, the second tier was a lace pattern that matched my dress and the final tier was a ruffled pattern that mimicked the bottom of my gown," Aleisha says. Ea
The first song Aleisha and Aleem ever danced to was "By Your Side" by Sade, so it was fitting that they chose that for their first dance as a married couple.