Henna (aka mehndi) is used to adorn a bride in many cultures across the world. Typically thought of as an Indian tradition, it can also be seen used in bridal ceremonies in Pakistan, Bangladesh, and in the Horn of Africa. Traditionally, it is prepared as a paste from the henna plant. It is a natural product …
Pakistani weddings are joyous affairs full of colour, vibrancy and merriment. Hiba and Ahmed’s wedding was all that and so much more – this was the most extravagant Pakistani wedding we have shot thus far! The first of their events was the Nikkah followed by the Sangeet. Hiba dressed in beautifully unique Pakistani wedding outfit …
Destination Weddings You’ve decided – you’re going to have a destination wedding. You can see it already…white sand beach, sunny sky, the ocean as the backdrop to you ceremony. But wait! How will this all get planned? Planning a wedding is a big job, and even more difficult when you’re not even there to plan …
Traditional Eritrean Wedding in Montreal A huge privilege of being a multicultural wedding photographer is getting to experience the traditions and cultures of many different people. Thus, you can imagine our joy when we received the call from Milena and Sennay to shoot their Eritrean wedding in Montreal. Eritrean weddings include two days of celebration. …
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Your wedding day is all about you. But without your guests, there would be no celebration. Make sure your guests know just how grateful you are to have them be a part of your day. Appreciation doesn’t come from big expensive gifts; it is in the little details that show your guests you were thinking …
There will be almost 8-10 different wedding vendors you will be dealing with for your wedding. These vendors may have interdependent tasks and it’s very important for the bride and group to understand what these tasks might be when they are planning their wedding. Photographers are lucky to be among those vendors dealing the most …
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Cultural Weddings | A fairytale Bangla Wedding “At the age of 8, I had a detailed wedding binder and, since then, I have been planning this fairy tale wedding,” Prithula. This gorgeous Bride had it all planned out; from the decorations to the first dance; the performances and even the photo shoots. As the wedding …
Weddings are expensive! A down payment on a house can be afforded in the same amount that it takes to have a wedding! Here are 5 tips to help you keep your costs low and still throw a spectacular wedding celebration: 1. Start planning now! According to our experience, brides who start planning their wedding …
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Bangla Haldi and Sangeet Ceremonies A real Jodha-Akbar – This is how Prithula and Shahidul looked for their pre-wedding event. Our elegant bride donned authentic Bangla attire which paired beautifully with the orange Kurtha of her husband-to-be. The colours were vibrant and rich. The outfits created a wonderfully traditional look that made us feel as …
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Before you decide on your photographer, be sure you really get to know them and are familiar with what to expect. We believe in full disclosure, so ask us any questions you may have. Here are some questions you should be sure to ask…and, in the spirit of full disclosure, get to know Alfaaz …
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