{"id":181061,"date":"2018-10-14T19:00:25","date_gmt":"2018-10-14T08:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/au\/real-weddings\/traditions-combine-at-rayan-and-williams-elegant-cultural-wedding\/"},"modified":"2022-03-17T03:05:01","modified_gmt":"2022-03-16T16:05:01","slug":"traditions-combine-at-rayan-and-williams-elegant-cultural-wedding","status":"publish","type":"au-real-wedding","link":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/real-weddings\/traditions-combine-at-rayan-and-williams-elegant-cultural-wedding\/","title":{"rendered":"Traditions combine at Rayan and William&#8217;s elegant cultural wedding"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"lead\">Sydney couple Rayan and William were keen to keep their elegant cultural wedding classic.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We are both easygoing, simple people so we decided it was best to keep the wedding classic and not incorporate too much into it,&#8221;\u00a0 says William, 26.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;While planning for our big day, we decided not to complicate things and take everything nice and slow. We starting the plans early so that we had plenty of time to prepare.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>William and Rayan, 27, brought their Korean and Lebanese traditions together for their elegant cultural wedding celebrated at\u00a0Conca D\u2019oro, Riverwood on April 20, 2018 alongside 250 family and friends.<\/p>\n<p>William says they could not have asked for a better day.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Family and friends, our guests, the vendors all enjoyed an easy day with much laughter, joy and excitement,&#8221; he says.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Everybody could not stop talking about our wedding day and Rayan\u2019s cousins said they want a<br \/>\nwedding like that in the future.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Photos courtesy of <a title=\"Fame Park Studios\" href=\"https:\/\/www.famepark.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Fame Park Studios<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-162724 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rayan_William_Elegant-Cultural-Wedding_Fame-Park-Studios_036.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-162725 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rayan_William_Elegant-Cultural-Wedding_Fame-Park-Studios_037.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-162689 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rayan_William_Elegant-Cultural-Wedding_Fame-Park-Studios_002.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-162733 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rayan_William_Elegant-Cultural-Wedding_Fame-Park-Studios_SBS_001-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-162734 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rayan_William_Elegant-Cultural-Wedding_Fame-Park-Studios_SBS_002-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-162726 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rayan_William_Elegant-Cultural-Wedding_Fame-Park-Studios_038.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-162728 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rayan_William_Elegant-Cultural-Wedding_Fame-Park-Studios_040.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-162762 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rayan_William_Elegant-Cultural-Wedding_Fame-Park-Studios_SBS_030-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-162763 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rayan_William_Elegant-Cultural-Wedding_Fame-Park-Studios_SBS_031-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-162709 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rayan_William_Elegant-Cultural-Wedding_Fame-Park-Studios_021.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-162708 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rayan_William_Elegant-Cultural-Wedding_Fame-Park-Studios_020-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"550\" height=\"825\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Rayan kept her look traditional for the big day with a long-sleeved lace dress and flowing veil over her hijab.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-162692 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rayan_William_Elegant-Cultural-Wedding_Fame-Park-Studios_004.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-162693 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rayan_William_Elegant-Cultural-Wedding_Fame-Park-Studios_005.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-162719 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rayan_William_Elegant-Cultural-Wedding_Fame-Park-Studios_031.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-162699 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rayan_William_Elegant-Cultural-Wedding_Fame-Park-Studios_011.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-162739 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rayan_William_Elegant-Cultural-Wedding_Fame-Park-Studios_SBS_007-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-162738 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rayan_William_Elegant-Cultural-Wedding_Fame-Park-Studios_SBS_006-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-162694 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rayan_William_Elegant-Cultural-Wedding_Fame-Park-Studios_006.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>The couple travelled in style courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/WeddingCars\/Sydney\/HFWedding-Hire-Cars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HF Wedding Cars<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-162695 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rayan_William_Elegant-Cultural-Wedding_Fame-Park-Studios_007.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-162700 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rayan_William_Elegant-Cultural-Wedding_Fame-Park-Studios_012.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-162696 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rayan_William_Elegant-Cultural-Wedding_Fame-Park-Studios_008.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-162712 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rayan_William_Elegant-Cultural-Wedding_Fame-Park-Studios_024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-162714 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rayan_William_Elegant-Cultural-Wedding_Fame-Park-Studios_026.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-162713 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rayan_William_Elegant-Cultural-Wedding_Fame-Park-Studios_025.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-162753 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rayan_William_Elegant-Cultural-Wedding_Fame-Park-Studios_SBS_021-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-162752 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rayan_William_Elegant-Cultural-Wedding_Fame-Park-Studios_SBS_020-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<blockquote><p>William kept his look classic in a tuxedo from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/FormalWear\/Sydney\/BentexSuits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bentex Suits<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-162717 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rayan_William_Elegant-Cultural-Wedding_Fame-Park-Studios_029.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-162701 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rayan_William_Elegant-Cultural-Wedding_Fame-Park-Studios_013-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"550\" height=\"825\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-162715 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rayan_William_Elegant-Cultural-Wedding_Fame-Park-Studios_027.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-162760 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rayan_William_Elegant-Cultural-Wedding_Fame-Park-Studios_SBS_028-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-162764 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rayan_William_Elegant-Cultural-Wedding_Fame-Park-Studios_SBS_032-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-162704 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rayan_William_Elegant-Cultural-Wedding_Fame-Park-Studios_016.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-162705 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rayan_William_Elegant-Cultural-Wedding_Fame-Park-Studios_017.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Rayan says photographer and videographer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/WeddingPhotography\/Sydney\/FameParkStudios\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fame Park Studios<\/a> captured their story perfectly.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-162720 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rayan_William_Elegant-Cultural-Wedding_Fame-Park-Studios_032.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-162756 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rayan_William_Elegant-Cultural-Wedding_Fame-Park-Studios_SBS_024-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-162757 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rayan_William_Elegant-Cultural-Wedding_Fame-Park-Studios_SBS_025-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<blockquote><p>The couple met through their part-time job when they were both studying at university. &#8220;We instantly became good friends and over time, our bond developed into a much closer relationship,&#8221; William says.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-162723 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rayan_William_Elegant-Cultural-Wedding_Fame-Park-Studios_035.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-162732 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Rayan_William_Elegant-Cultural-Wedding_Fame-Park-Studios_044.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" 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