ahmed & zara - walima, new jersey

i've been waiting to share some of my favorite images from this remarkable walima that i also shot last fall at the merion in new jersey, with the help of soon-to-be california photographer vida carson. it was certainly a first for me to photograph the bride and groom entering the wedding hall itself by classic car! but that was just one part of this incredibly beautiful and fun evening - from the classy black, pink and purple decor - check out that towering masjid cake, too! - to the "dessert room", the fiery backdrop for the couple's portraits, and the boundlessly energetic dance floor, this was one i'll always remember, not only for all that but also for sincere, good-hearted nature of ahmed, zara and their families, and the love and joy their family and friends showed in celebrating their wedding.