I photographed the wedding reception of Laila and Zaid a few weekends ago. Laila is Yemeni and Zaid comes from a South Asian background. The two incorporated traditions from both cultures in their beautiful ballroom reception. The day began with a short photo shoot in the bronx park before we headed to the Elan Catering Hall in Lodi, NJ. There was an amazing sword performance by a group of young men to start off the evening. Speeches and dinner followed and then the men and women split into different rooms for festive and celebratory dancing. All the guests were brought back together for the second half of the program that included some South Asian traditions such as the steeling of the grooms shoes by the bride’s friends and the turban toss. I’m so happy I was able to photograph this amazing wedding reception. Congratulations Laila & Zaid!
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