This Argentinian wedding is dripping with personality and style. I love how the couple was able to host their three day event at a gorgeous estate that they shared only with their wedding guests. And how the charming, intimate chapel held ceremony gave way to a serious dance party reception. You can almost feel the fun in the pictures. And you know that every guest thought this wedding was one to be remembered.
Elina + Nahuel | August 24, 2013 | Lobos, Argentina | Jenny Packham Symphony
The Ceremony:
We had a short Catholic ceremony in a chapel at the polo club. My dad walked me down the aisle. The whole ceremony was in Spanish, so half the crowd didn’t really know what was going on 
I’m Russian-American, Nahuel is Argentinian.
The Reception:
We hosted cocktails followed by formal sit-down dinner and dancing. There were 2 “live” speeches and we skyped-in family from Russia who couldn’t make it to the wedding. It was very touching. We danced a Viennese waltz for our “first” dance (although it wasn’t technically our “first” dance of the night – we showed a video of how we met right before we made our grand entrance and hid behind a curtain while people watched it; just as the video finished, we “jumped” out from the curtains and just went straight to hard-core dancing – only then did we sit down for dinner). We had a DJ for most of the night, but then “surprised” our guests with a very bizarre gypsy orchestra around midnight/1AM. The party continued until about 3/4AM (which is pretty early for Argentina).
Elina’s Wedding Dress Search:
I wanted Jenny Packham from the start. I love her vintage, minimalist-yet-elegant style. Her silks look (and feel!) stunning. Most importantly, her dresses don’t “feel” like wedding dresses – that was important for me, as I was a very non-traditional bride. I originally had my heart set on the “willow” dress but when I tried it on it just didn’t feel right. The store attendant suggested I try on the “symphony” – a dress I hadn’t even noticed. I put it on and it felt perfect. The attendant said they had a nickname for it – “Swan Lake meets Rock-n-Roll,” which is perfect for me, not least because I’m originally from Russia!
How She Felt In Her Wedding Gown:
Elegant, ethereal, feminine.
Why Elina Is Selling Her Wedding Dress:
It’s just such a gorgeous gown – I can’t bring myself to let it sit in the closet and collect dust.
