Aalisha & Shoayb | A Wild, Colourful Auckland Haldi & Mehndi | Auckland Indian Wedding Photographer


The Awesome Wedding Vendors that made it happen

Wedding Gown - Faiza Saqlain

Makeup Artist - Maaru Senthil

Mehndi Caterers - Dosa Plaza

Photography - Dear White Productions

Hijab Stylist - Maymunah Sahib

My gosh—what an epic Haldi and Mehndi Aalisha and Shoayb had! Join us on the very beginning of their four day Indian and Muslim religious wedding journey, from bright turmeric colours to wild dancing and solemn vows:

Welcome to the kaleidoscopic world of Aalisha and Shoayb, where love knows no bounds and joy takes center stage. Get ready to be swept away by the tidal wave of crazy laughter, vibrant colors, happy tears, and the ceremonial splash of haldi and intricate mehndi designs.

Haldi, the golden elixir of love, took center stage as family and friends gathered to bless the couple with its auspicious touch. Laughter echoed through the air as loved ones playfully applied turmeric paste to the beaming faces of Aalisha and Shoayb. The vibrant hues of yellow were not just confined to the ceremony; they seemed to have seeped into the very essence of the day, symbolizing the joy and radiance of the couple's union.

Even Dan got in on the Haldi action too :P

But let’s not stop before the most EPIC water pouring—all the love and joy from Aalisha and Shoayb’s friends and family! We even drenched a camera in the rush of capturing all the madness, dodging sprinkling drops of water through the crowd.

But the festivities didn't stop there – they only intensified. The traditional mehndi ceremony was a visual masterpiece, with intricate designs adorning the hands and feet of the blushing bride and the dashing groom. The air was filled with the heady scent of mehndi as expert artists weaved stories of love and tradition on the canvas of Aalisha and Shoayb's skin. Each delicate swirl and pattern spoke volumes about the couple's journey, adding a touch of cultural richness to the celebration.

What beautiful henna Aalisha had for her Mehndi!

As the sun dipped below the horizon, the atmosphere transformed into a magical wonderland of lights and laughter. The vibrant colors of the day gave way to the warm glow of fairy lights, setting the stage for an unforgettable night of celebration. The dance floor became a canvas for unrestrained joy, with friends and family breaking into spontaneous dance, celebrating the union of two souls destined to be together.

And what an AMAZING dance floor it was!!!!

Aalisha and Shoayb's Indian Muslim wedding; their two nights of Haldi and Mehndi was not just a union of two hearts; it was a kaleidoscope of emotions, traditions, and love. It was a celebration where crazy joy, vibrant colors, and happy tears mingled seamlessly to create an unforgettable tapestry of memories.

But that’s not where the story ends! Follow along to the next two days of Nikkah and Walima!

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