Aqeedah
GAUAHAR & ZAID
Dec 2020 | Mumbai, India
The world was hit by a lockdown. Her dad was in hospital undergoing surgery and just when hope was bleak, Zaid found her and recognised her voice in the unlikeliest of places! Such is the power of destiny that when paths are destined to cross, they do with such surety that the serendipity feels unreal.
As Gauahar and Zaid became friends ‘for the shortest time possible’, they knew they belonged to each other. The similarities were uncanny and the love for family cemented their faith in each other. Gauahar lost her dad to cancer two months after the wedding but in her own words – He was just waiting to meet Zaid and pray at my Nikaah.
This is a dedication to every soul that believes in Aqeedah – the faith that has the power to change our destinies!
Jaan-e Jan
The Pre-Wedding Shoot
The pre-wedding photoshoot was shot keeping in mind the fun & vibrant personalities of Gauahar & Zaid without losing the essence & grace of their culture. The outdoor shoot was casual & candid amidst the green palm trees and bright blue skies at the ITC, Mumbai. The second half of the shoot was shot against a traditional Islamic backdrop lit up with candles while a subtle haze from lobaan (a fragrant balsamic resin) lent an element of surreality.
The Chiksa Ceremony
The wedding celebrations started with a Chiksa ceremony amid close family & friends. After adorning her with floral jewellery, Gauahar’s sisters broke into a merry song and dance sequence with the couple. Punjabi dhol players kept the enthusiasm high as Gauahar & Zaid received blessings and gifts from their relatives.
Gauahar’s Mehendi
Surrounded by a tight group of family & friends, Gauahar applied mehendi on her hands & beautifully incorporated her to-be-groom, Zaid’s name. Half way through, he walked in and surprised her with balloons, flowers & a cake. He upped the comical quotient by entering with a tiara and a sash that read “Bride to be” before settling down with the Mehendi gang who insisted on writing the words ‘Gauahar ka Dulha’ (Gauahar’s groom) on his palm.
THE HALDI
THE INDIAN WEDDING
THE SANGEET
