Linda: "Timing is everything........ My girlfriend planted the seed about Ahmad about a year before the night that the connection became real. I had been introduced to him at a few events in the past year before we finally met again on September 2, 2011 where my girlfriend set-up a casual evening with friends. From that night forward, my life changed forever and we were inseparable. When its meant to be its meant to be.........and timing is everything!"
Ahmad: "We found ourselves overlooking Lake Minnewanka on a cool November afternoon. Linda was standing on a large boulder gazing over the natural beauties of the Rocky Mountains. I felt my moment had arrived and I reached for the ring from my left pocket and fell naturally to one knee. Linda turned around, became overcome with emotions as I professed my love to the woman of my dreams......She said YES!"
The celebrations start early at Linda's house:
Her mom is cheering up everybody:
Ioana has a new haircut and some new moves:
The music is really good, she just doesn't know it yet:
The bride is ready:
Just waiting for the Hulk. I mean the groom:
According to tradition, her sister welcomes him with the boutonnière:
Another warm welcome from the bride's mother. The customary 3 kisses:
But Ahmad is really excited to see his wife-to-be:
Which is another great reason to start dancing:
That's love, if you ask me:
Lebanese food!
At first I used a plate, too. But then I realized I was wasting time.
We're on our way:
Interesting enough, the formal photo shoot is another reason to break it down:
It's time for the traditional Harlem Shake:
Cocktail hour at Phoenicia Lebanese Restaurant:
Drinks pour everywhere:
And they come in all shapes and colors:
Some more appealing than others:
The couple of the hour shows up:
From the hundreds of languages I don't speak, Arabic is one of them, so I can't tell you what exactly is going on:
Once again, dancing seems very appropriate:
I was salivating so badly, I considered a rain cover for my camera:
My favorites were the chicken skewers with garlic sauce and potatoes:
A beautiful poem written for Linda's father:
The speech everybody was waiting for - Rita:
The first dance is always the best reason to ... dance:
And so is the party that follows:
It wouldn't be a Lebanese celebration without the hookah:
Congratulations one more time, Linda and Ahmad! Thank you so much for a really amazing time!
Enjoy your honeymoon in Mexico!
love.more.cosmin
Vendors 'n' Things:
Reception -
Phoenicia Lebanese Restaurant
Makeup - Mona Habhab (bride's sister)
Decor -
Exquisite Affairs
Music -
DJ Johnny Mazeeka
Video -
Trevor Schneider
Photo -
Lebanese Wedding Photographer
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