Most of you probably remember Wafa and Bilal from their engagement session not too long ago. Well, here is their wedding! (Sort of). I photographed Wafa and Bilal’s mehndi ceremony and reception here in BC, but their actual ceremony I believe took place in Pakistan. It was so exciting! I’ve never done a Pakistani wedding before, so I thought that all of the colours and traditions and sparkling outfits were so cool! Their day also had all of those good wedding things that I know and love – good food, cake, good friends, heartfelt/funny speeches, and tearful moments. It was so wonderful. Here are my favourites:
Poor Wafa was nursing a pretty bad cold, and her outfit weighed a ton! But she was so great about it all, and without a doubt made a very dazzling bride. Bilal sure is one lucky guy.
I think this is just the coolest.
I was so lucky to be able to photograph these two later in the day than on a usual wedding for me - that accounts for all of this gorgeous light!
The reception was held at the new Grand Villa in Burnaby – the one you can see from right off of Highway #1. It was stunning.
I love this one of the two of them admiring their new rings right after the ring exchange. Wafa looks very pleased. :)
At the end of the night, it was time for Wafa to say goodbye to all of her family and friends – she would be leaving for Dallas to live with Bilal. It was a very emotional procession – you could tell how much she is loved.
Wafa and Bilal – thankyou so much for asking me to be a part of your day. I wish you a long and happy life together. :)
by Rebecca | Photographer
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