The Woman's Club of Portsmouth

Gaye Holud

Hermitage Museum & Gardens

Wedding Day

Guest Arrival

Ceremony

Hors d'oeuvre

Dinner & Reception

Our Wedding

Lucy &amp; Navid spent the better part of nine years in Norfolk, Virginia frequenting the same coffee shops, artisan markets, concerts, and events but somehow only knew one another in passing. This is a pretty common thing if you’re from the Hampton Roads area, everyone generally “knows” everyone. A short-lived service job brought the two together for brief introductions in 2015, they navigated the following years running in similar circles but the timing wasn’t right. Four years later on Saturday June 15th, 2019 the summer air had started to set in. It was a cool breezy evening on 21st street &amp; Pacific Ave where Lucy would turn around to see Navid at a Budos Band concert. They locked eyes, smiled and spent the evening exchanging glances intersecting the chatter of mutual friends around them. Now, Navid might have messaged Allee, Lucy's friend, to pry about their plans that evening, and Allee may have told Lucy about the inquiry immediately, which may be the sole reason Lucy showed up that night, definitely maybe. They would spend that summer speaking, seeing one another out in town, impromptu coffee breaks and boba tea deliveries to Lucys shop. They cultivated a connection over that summer through art music and general lounging in public parks. Until one morning, Lucy woke up to a text message from Navid. “I don’t think you’re supposed to wake up thinking about your friends.” And, the rest as they say, is history. . .

L + N

Our Story

Photos

Q + A

Where should we shop? Did I choose the correct outfit?

A few websites we love with a range of price points: <a href="www.azafashions.com " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.azafashions.com </a><a href="www.kalkifashion.com " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.kalkifashion.com </a><a href="www.lashkaraa.com " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.lashkaraa.com </a> If you are unsure of your choice please reach out, we would love to help!

A lengha is a 3 piece outfit consisting of a long skirt, a cropped blouse, and a scarf which can be draped any way the wearer prefers.

A salwar kameez is a 3 piece outfit consisting of a long tunic style top which usually goes to knee length or farther, and a pair of pants and a scarf. A sub type of these outfits is called “anarkali” in which the tunic is replaced by an A line style gown which is usually ankle to floor length.

A saree is a 3 piece outfit consisting of a petticoat/underskirt, a long fabric (can be up to 9 yards!) which is draped around the waist and over one shoulder, and a cropped blouse. These are very traditional and gorgeous, but we recommend buying a pre-stitched, ready made one if you end up choosing this style.

What to Wear

Thank you for taking the time to be apart of our celebration, We truly appreciate you coming all this way. If you're party is larger we suggest looking into the many home rental options in the area, Virginia Beach specifically will have many large accommodating homes available during the time of the wedding. Though the beach may be chilly the Oceanfront would be convenient for quick shopping needs and access to the Highway. If you have any questions about rentals or areas to look into please don't hesitate to contact us. We would like for all of our guests to feel welcome and accommodated.

If You would like to stay closer to the brides side

Delta Hotels Virginia Beach Waterfront

If You would like to stay closer to the venue

Hilton Norfolk The Main

Travel

This Must Be The Place

A few of our favorite local restaurants, coffee shops, and people watching and browsing locations in Virginia Beach &amp; Norfolk

Food & Drinks

<a href="https://www.codexva.com/dinner-menu" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Codex</a> | 429 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23510 A modern American Restaurant run by a great group of people low key and chill with great snacks entrees and a very delicious sticky toffee pudding.

Esoteric | 501 Virginia Beach Blvd Suite A, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 Delicious farm to table spot at the oceanfront great for date nights and to try something new

Island Krave | 222 W 21st St # J, Norfolk, VA 23517 Caribbean Bistro &amp; eatery easily our favorite take out delicious brown stewed chicken and sides.

Chick's Oyster Bar | 2143 Vista Cir, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 One of the most popular deckside dives, great all year round one of our favorite places to stop in after a morning at the beach or a craving for 2lbs of shrimp

Around Town

Barrett Street Antique Mall | 2645 Dean Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23452 Lucy's favorite shopping spot for her home goods addiction

The Chrysler Museum Of Art | Chrysler Museum of Art, 1 Memorial Pl, Norfolk, VA 23510 We're very lucky to have such a nice museum within walking distance, the museum is a great way to spend a lazy day, even a quick pop in is possible with free entry.

Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art | 2200 Parks Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 Another great museum on the other side of town with traveling exhibits.

Lucy + Navid

Lucy + Navid

L&N

Wedding Day

4:00 PM

Guest Arrival

4:15 PM–5:00 PM

Ceremony

5:00 PM–6:00 PM

Hors d'oeuvre

6:00 PM–10:00 PM

Dinner & Reception