Aisha's Wedding

My dear friend, Aisha, got married a few weeks ago. In her Pakistani culture, the weddings are celebrated for three days. The first day is called Mehndi and is a ceremony to dote over and prepare the bride for the wedding. The second day is the marriage ceremony and the third day is a reception thrown by the groom's family. The wedding was so much fun and Aisha's family was so gracious. Below are some pictures from the wedding.

Appetizers at Aisha's Mehndi...so good!

Aisha before the ceremony. She had to wait in a back room for her groom, Shaharyar, to arrive and make his entrance first.

Aisha's henna turned out so good! During the Mehndi ceremony, part of the tradition is to put henna on the bride. She had her henna put on in advance so during the ceremony, everyone was faking it.

Aisha and I laughing away. It was so great to spend some time with her before the whirlwind weekend she had. I think I was telling her she forgot to put her makeup on in this picture. She had to explain to me the whole purpose of the day's celebration and she wasn't supposed to wear makeup.

Shayarhar entering for the ceremony

Aisha entering for the ceremony

Here, Aisha's telling me what to do. I had to put henna on their hands (they had something in their hands so you really didn't put the ink on them), put oil in their hair, give them sweets, and then give them money.

The centerpieces at the wedding ceremony (held on second day)

Aisha's parents walking her in.

Look at Aisha's outfit. Isn't it so pretty? I just loved it and she looked so beautiful!

Here's Aisha on the third day that was a celebration held by Shayarhar's family. I couldn't go and really wish I had been able to. This dress is so gorgeous as well. What a handsome couple. Congratulations, Aisha and Shayarhar!