I am sooo excited to share the nikah (a Pakistani wedding ceremony) of Sahar and Samad with you. I anxiously awaited this event for MONTHS!

I absolutely love the Naem family-so hospitable and friendly. Thank you for allowing me into your home to capture Sahar’s getting ready process.

The process actually started 4 days before the wedding when Sahar went to have her Mehndi (or Henna) done.

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Then, the big day..

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I just love the extra dimension that the henna adds to all the pictures

Sahar’s sister, Saman, touches up her make-up

LOVE!!!

Many more of these shots, but Sahar removed her head scarf to finish getting ready and I agreed not to share those.

Elegant-right?

Mom helps pin the scarf

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Sana and Saman finish the job.

Timeless

GAH! So beautiful!!!

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The infamous ring shot

Before we left, Sahar’s mother copied down a prayer to ward of nazar (or the evil eye).

Come back soon for the actual nikah photos!