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Aleem and Victor’s three-day wedding weekend was a momentous celebration that kicked off both the wedding season and Pride Month globally. The main event on Saturday, June 1, 2024, took place at the iconic Phantom Creek Estates Winery in British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley. The day was defined by three key principles: transformation, fluidity, and reimagination—concepts that shaped both the wedding and the fashion.
The grooms dazzled in four couture looks each, while guests embraced the “Met Gala” theme with their most fabulous attire. Grand gestures, such as a helicopter whisking the couple away, were paired with over-the-top glamour, fashion, and entertainment—all while leaving pretentiousness at the door.
Aleem Kassam and Victor Kazakov first met over 12 years ago, shortly after Aleem had returned home to Vancouver after living in London, Milan, and Chicago, ready to focus on his career. Within a week, he joined the dating app Grindr and connected with Victor. Sparks flew on their first date, and within a month, Aleem was spending most of his time at Victor’s apartment.
In 2021, after nine years of dating, Victor surprised Aleem with a heartfelt proposal at home, just before they were set to leave for a spa trip. The day unfolded with extraordinary surprises, including a private flight over Vancouver and the Gulf Islands, a luxurious spa experience, an engagement photoshoot, and a breathtaking helicopter ride home. Victor also arranged a private shopping experience at Gucci, followed by a romantic dinner and champagne toasts to celebrate their future.
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Before the reception, the grooms debuted bold second looks by Denis Gagnon, featuring detachable capes and skirts for dramatic flair and comfort.
When it came time to plan their wedding, Aleem and Victor commissioned Jenny Roberts and Soha Lavin of
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to orchestrate a unique celebration that would challenge and redefine “traditional” wedding norms. The high-fashion celebration was held over a three-day weekend in British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley, with the ceremony and reception at Phantom Creek Estates Winery. The fashion-forward couple commissioned Denis Gagnon, a renowned couturier, to create three distinct ensembles for each groom—18 pieces in total—featuring removable elements for versatility.
RAINBOW CONNECTION
The rain cleared just in time for the ceremony, where a rainbow appeared as Aleem and Victor exchanged vows—a truly magical moment.
VERSATILE STYLE
Aleem and Victor designed their wedding looks to be timeless and adaptable, featuring mixed textiles and bold hardware.
DRAMATIC DEPARTURE
After the ceremony, a helicopter whisked the newlyweds away for a scenic photoshoot led by
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, while guests enjoyed cocktail hour.
STAR POWER
The celebration included over 40 musical performances, red-carpet interviews, white-glove service, and a jumbo LED screen featuring live event footage.
SYMBOLIC MOMENTS
After dessert, Aleem presented Victor with a sculpture symbolizing their marriage, unveiling their fourth couture looks that embraced gender fluidity.
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CREDITS
Couple: @aleemkassam, @victorkazakov, Catering: Chef Alessa Valdez, Ceremony, Reception, & Dancing Looks: @boutiquedenisgagnon_ca, Decor & Signage: @perspectiveeventdesign, Drone Show: @pixelskyanimations, Entertainment Coordinator: @iamdjpri, Entertainment @famous_players_band, Event Planning & Design: @countdownevents, Floral Design: @jamstudio.ca, Hair and Makeup: @truebeautymakeupartistry, @paigegriffithmakeup, Helicopter: @skyluxhelicopters, Photography: @hongphotography, Portrait Photo Booth: @luckybooth.ca, Behind-the-Scenes Photos: Gonzalo Castro, Primary Decor: @eclatdecor, Red Carpet Photography: @visionphotogs, Speech & Cake Cutting Looks: @eduardo_fashionstudio, Stationery: @violetgreycreative, Table Settings: @pedersenseventrentals, Venue: @phantomcreek, Videography: @hongcinema, Wedding Cake: @cakeforbreakfastbc
