WEDDING DAY

MUHAMMAD & HAJIRA

Three weeks ago, whilst shopping for a high heel shoe, my friend Nazeema called me, wanting me to shoot her son Muhammad's Wedding. She's a very dear friend and there is no way on God's green earth, that I was not going to do it for her, even if it meant double booking for another Wedding. It was a spur of the moment Wedding. When Muhammad asked Hajira's parents for her hand in marriage, they felt it best not to set a date in the distant future nor even have an engagement, but let her marry as soon as possible. So this Wedding was planed and executed in three weeks flat.

The Wedding of Muhammad to Hajira was quite unusual to that of every other Indian or Muslim Wedding. These Weddings are known to be really elaborate, with lots of pomp and splendor and are very time consuming. As Muslim and Indian Weddings go, the groom's family normally hosts a breakfast for the men after they attend the Nikkah (marriage ceremony at the mosque). Thereafter the groom goes to meet his wife, places a diamond ring and wedding band on her finger and is ready to take her home. But, the families won't allow that. They are as much part and partial to the Wedding Couples Day as is "something old and something blue". The groom's family normally also hosts lunch for all their guests and for the bride's immediate family (the in-laws) so that they can meet the rest of the family and interact with one another. The inverse is done by the bride's family at supper time, to reciprocate and meet the groom's family. Somewhere in between lunch and supper the Bride and Groom and some family members go off to have some photographs taken.

However, Muhammad and Hajira's Wedding Day didn't start as early as other Weddings do, nor did they host a breakfast for the men after mosque. After the Nikkah there were some snacks at Muhammad's family home for those who attended. Hajira had on a really beautiful morning gown and an even more Beautiful afternoon Wedding Dress with a miniature bridesmaids to match. Muhammad wore a stunning tux and looked very smart. Rings were exchanged, Hajira's Diamond Ring was dainty but really gorgeous. Lunch was a collective effort by both the bride and groom's families and it was hosted in a nearby school hall. Brides maids with high heel shoes, flower girls and page boys were in abundance. Photographs were taken on stage and very soon after, the proceeding was over. There was no fuss and bother, no tradition, no toast, no train of Hujjaj and no mink stole. After dessert, the guests left while the sun still had a few hours before it would set and the newly weds left for their new and beautifully furnished home. Everything went down wonderfully, it was really cool and I hope that this wedding could set a standard for deviating from the traditional eighteen hour long Weddings with all its procedures that both the Muslims and Indians are famous for.

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ANIKA & ZAID

The Wedding of Anika and Zaid took place some time ago but due to my backlog, I was just unable to upload it, however I finally managed to do so. This was a Spectacular Wedding. It took place at the exclusive Kelvin Grove in Claremont, but let me rather not try to convince you how spectacular it was.

Its best that you take a look at the photographs for yourself. I took in excess of 800 wedding photographs but can only offer you a small sampling on my blog. It was a really nice day for a wedding eventhough it started raining late afternoon. As a result the photo shoot in Arderne gardens was out of the question. This certainly didn't dampen anyone's spirit. All wedding proceeding carried on as per normal, exactly as the bride expected for her Wedding Day.

The bride looked absolutely breathtaking in her marvelously brocaded Wedding Dress, especially when flanked by her four bridesmaids each wearing gold earrings and other jewelry items to die for. Each also had an enchanted smile, collectively making each wedding photograph special. Anika's white wedding gown was an absolute marvel. Her hands were decorated with beautiful henna designs and her ring finger just stood out. It carried a Gem of outstanding calibre. It was at least a one carat diamond tension set in Platinum.

There food and beverages were in abundance and the entertainment was magnificent. This beautiful young couple had a celebrity - Zaid Adams - to entertain the guests, and there were hundreds of them. But nothing was more brilliant than the antique gilded furniture on the stage. It made Anika look like royalty. Zaid her husband had four bestman, each wearing a matching tuxedo and it was hard to tell which one amongst them was getting married. The venue for the morning photo shoot was the plush home of a family friend with balconies and staircases, strain glass and polished wood and very expensive rugs.

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Anika's hands covered in henna motives and designs.

A postcard in the making.

Anika and her mom.

Anika and her four bridesmaids.

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Anika

Signing the register makes it all official.

Zaid and Anika make an absolutely stunning couple.

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Tandori Chicken garnished with mint.

Tasty Mutton and potato curry.

Just some of the family, extended family and friends of the wedding couple.

Anika looks absolutely at home with her miniature brides and grooms.

Anika with a smile that could launch a 1000 ships.

The full wedding party.

Zaid and his four bestmen.

What a gorgeous couple.

Anika and her four bridesmaids.

Anika waiting for the umbrella.

Not even the rain could put a damper on their spirits.

Two guests listening attentively to the speech delivered by the groom.

Farther of the Groom applauding his son an a job well done.

Mix vegetables salad with egg noodle and feta cheese

Akni and spicy mutton on the side.

Roast leg with potatoes in garlic butter on a bed of lettuce.

The Dalvie family.

Mother of the bride with the bride and groom.

The bride and groom with their parents behind them.

Love is a powerful emotion and not easy to control.

This is where we say goodbye ... What happens next is private.

NB! All photographs on this site are smaller, low resolution copies of original works and remain the property of Photojani Photographic Studios. None of these photographs may be downloaded without the explicit written permission of the copyright holder. Photojani Photgraphic Studios © 2012 - Ph 0847458258, email photojani@yahoo.ca

WEDDING DAY

14 December 2012

WEDDING DAY IN RONDEBOSCH EAST

MUHAMMAD & HAJIRA

04 December 2012

WEDDING DAY AT KELVIN GROVE CLAREMONT

ANIKA & ZAID