Hailing from families both rich in Armenian heritage, Ani Jerikian and Vicken Khatchadourian tied the knot on May 8th in a traditional ceremony that fully represented their vibrant culture. After the pair attended the same youth program in Armenia in 2002 their love continued to flourish, and staying true to their roots, Vicken proposed in a botanical garden near Ani's home and they ultimately wed at the groom's church growing up, the elegant St. Stephen's in Watertown.

Amidst 350 guests, the glowing bride styled a classic and sophisticated Paloma Blanca gown, complete with rouching and even pockets! She added her own fresh twists, by sporting a Celtics garter belt and a killer pair of chic high heels. Following the navy, silver and purple color scheme, the wedding party attire blended well with the gorgeous array of purple hues in the flower bouquets from A Whole Bunch. The romantic purple up-lighting at the reception at the Hilton Woburn, made for a dramatic back-drop for the festivities where the Armenian traditions continued to reign supreme. A donation to furnish a classroom in Nagorno Karabakh replaced favors, Vicken's cousins from California surprised the couple by performing a dance and their first song was a beautiful Armenian piece.

Enjoying a picture perfect ceremony and reception amongst their dearest family and friends was easy for the newlyweds. Their next challenge though? Learning to cohabitate with one another as the two have never even lived in the same state!