Negin Kazemian, PhD
Negin is the founder and CEO of Okanagan Wedding Company, a wedding and events rental business she runs from Fort Langley, BC, and Head of Editorial for our planning library. She holds a PhD in microbiome research from UBC Okanagan, where she was named an Alexander Graham Bell Canada Graduate Scholar, and her work has been cited hundreds of times across 12 peer-reviewed papers. She also serves as Director of Research at PositionScale. Born in Tehran and raised in Kelowna, she writes about Persian traditions, the cross-cultural realities of modern weddings, and how to plan one without losing your mind or the meaning.
Based in Fort Langley, BC
23 pieces by Negin Kazemian, PhD
Vendor Spotlight: The BC Wedding Pros We Love Working Beside
An introduction to our Vendor Spotlight series, where we feature the florists, photographers, planners, and venues we trust across British Columbia.
How to Style a Cross-Cultural Wedding in BC Without the Clash
A founder's guide to styling a fusion wedding in British Columbia: one visual language that lets a sofreh aghd, a mandap, a tea ceremony, and a Western reception feel like a single celebration.
Wedding Decor Rental Vancouver: Your Complete Guide
Planning a Vancouver wedding? Find out how wedding decor rental can style your ceremony and reception beautifully without blowing your budget.
How to Save Money on Your Wedding in 2026
A practical, culturally-aware guide to cutting $5,000 to $20,000 from a wedding without making it feel like you cut anything.
Wedding Decor Rental Abbotsford: Style Your Day for Less
Planning a wedding in Abbotsford? Discover affordable wedding decor rental options, real venue tips, and styling ideas from Okanagan Wedding Co.
Setting Up a Sofreh Aghd: The Complete Shopping List
Every element of a traditional Persian sofreh aghd, where to source them, and what to skip. A working shopping list from someone who built her own.
Cultural Wedding Budgets: What Families Actually Spend
Real wedding budget ranges by culture, what drives the numbers, and the uncomfortable conversations about who actually pays for what.
The Persian Wedding Guide: Sofreh Aghd, Aghd, and Aroosi
A Persian wedding, from khastegari to aroosi, explained by someone born in Tehran and raised in Kelowna. With the meaning behind every element of the sofreh.
Whistler Destination Weddings: Mountain Decor Rentals for Every Season
Planning a destination wedding in Whistler, BC? Discover how mountain-ready decor rentals from Okanagan Wedding Co. elevate ceremonies and receptions at Fairmont Chateau Whistler, Nita Lake Lodge, Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre, and more - summer through winter.
The Complete Guide to Wedding Centerpiece Rentals and Tablescape Styling
Learn how to style stunning wedding tablescapes with rental centerpieces. From candle holders and bud vases to LED lamps and velvet runners, discover how to create a beautiful tablescape without buying a thing.
Outdoor Summer Wedding Decor in BC: A Complete Styling and Rental Guide
Plan your outdoor summer wedding in British Columbia with this complete styling guide. Shade solutions, evening lighting, wind-proof decor, and a realistic rental budget breakdown for BC couples.
Wedding Decor Rentals in Langley: A Local Guide to Fort Langley, Willoughby & Beyond
Your complete guide to wedding decor rentals in Langley, BC. Browse backdrops, linens, candle holders, LED lamps, and more from Okanagan Wedding Co., based right here in Fort Langley.
Wedding Decor Rentals in Abbotsford: Gardens, Farms & Fraser Valley Charm
Discover wedding decor rental options for Abbotsford, BC. From garden venues and heritage farms to banquet halls, find curated rental pieces delivered throughout the Fraser Valley.
Wedding Decor Rentals in Chilliwack and the Eastern Fraser Valley
Premium wedding decor rentals delivered to Chilliwack and the eastern Fraser Valley. Backdrops, centerpieces, linens, lighting, and accessories for local venues and outdoor celebrations.
Everything You Need to Know About Renting Wedding Decor in Surrey
Find premium wedding rental decor delivered to Surrey, BC venues. Backdrops, linens, candle holders, plinths, and more for banquet halls, golf courses, and outdoor celebrations.
Five Statement Pieces That Transform a Vancouver Wedding
Discover the best wedding decor rental options in Vancouver. From luxury backdrops and LED table lamps to sage linens and acrylic signage, find pieces that elevate your celebration.
How Wedding Decor Rentals Work in Vancouver: A Practical Guide
A walkthrough of how wedding decor rentals work in Vancouver, BC. Booking timelines, what to ask before signing, what to expect on delivery day, and how rental compares to hiring a stylist or buying decor outright.
Styling Surrey Venues: Banquet Halls, Golf Clubs, and Parks
Explore wedding decor rental options for Surrey, BC. From luxury backdrops and LED lighting to sage linens and acrylic signage. Delivered to banquet halls, golf clubs, and parks.
The 15-Month Wedding Timeline (And When It Falls Apart)
The ideal 15-month wedding timeline and the three moments it always cracks. How to absorb delays without compounding them into something worse.
Save the Dates: When to Send, What to Say, What to Skip
A practical guide to save the dates: timing, content, paper vs. digital, cultural variations, and the mistakes almost every couple makes.
How to Build a Guest List Without Starting a Family War
The honest politics of building a wedding guest list, with cultural context for families who want to invite 300 people before you've started.
The DIY Wedding: How to Plan Without a $3,000 Coordinator
A frank look at what a day-of coordinator actually does, what you can safely replace, and the three moments you really do need a professional.
The Wedding Planning Checklist: A Month-by-Month Roadmap
A 15-month wedding planning roadmap with the real deadlines that matter, written from running a wedding decor and rentals business and watching the work up close.