A Muslim Wedding and an Explosion of Colour and Style…

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I don't limit the content of Love My Dress to just one certain kind of wedding. The watch words for me are 'glamorous and gorgeous' and as long as the wedding fits that bill, then I'm looking to share it with my readers to inspire them.

It is why I was so keen to feature this utterly exquisite Muslim wedding – I was just blown away by bride, Saira and her weding attire and beautiful accessories, the exquisite accents of gold, red and blue creating an explosing of colour = I am generally fascinated by weddings of another culture and this one is truly a beauty to behold.

Saira and Rizwan married via a Muslim ceremony at Cams Hall in Hampshire in April this year…

Love My Dress Wedding Blog, Photography Copyright (c) 2012, TP Photography

Muslim Bride, Asian Wedding, Cams Hall, Hampshire

Muslim Bride, Asian Wedding, Cams Hall, Hampshire

 Saira’s beautiful dress was sourced from the Karachi region of Pakistan. In addition to the traditional red and golden threads popular in Asian Muslim wedding dresses, Saira also chose to incorporate royal blue and turquoise hues into her outfit.

The paler blue then influenced her choice of jewellery and accessories, whilst inadvertently complimenting the interiors of Cams Hall  décor as well…

Muslim Bride, Asian Wedding, Cams Hall, Hampshire

Muslim Bride, Asian Wedding, Cams Hall, Hampshire

Muslim Bride, Asian Wedding, Cams Hall, Hampshire

Cams Hall boasts beautifully manicured grounds that can house marquees of up to 500 guests. Rizwan and Saira combined the quintessentially English backdrop of a stately home with a contemporary setting for their celebrations on the 21st April this year.

Saira made use of Cams’ bridal suite to get ready for the wedding, before descending the Portland stone staircase of the Inner Hall to the Oval Room for the Nikkah (ceremony).  Outside, Rizwan and his family  entered the marquee to great fanfare from traditional bhangra drummers as they took their place on stage…

Muslim Bride, Asian Wedding, Cams Hall, Hampshire

Muslim Bride, Asian Wedding, Cams Hall, Hampshire

Muslim Bride, Asian Wedding, Cams Hall, Hampshire

Muslim Bride, Asian Wedding, Cams Hall, Hampshire

Muslim Bride, Asian Wedding, Cams Hall, Hampshire

It is perhaps the mixture of traditions and cultures that made Rizwan and Saira’s wedding so mesmerising. They chose to hold their Muslim ceremony and celebrations at Cams Hall in Fareham, Hampshire, with gorgeous sweeping views over the Solent.

“When looking for a wedding venue we wanted something different. As soon as we saw Cams Hall we knew this was the venue. The drive up to Cams Hall is amazing. The marquee lawn was just right.”

Muslim Bride, Asian Wedding, Cams Hall, Hampshire

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Muslim Bride, Asian Wedding, Cams Hall, Hampshire

Muslim Bride, Asian Wedding, Cams Hall, Hampshire

Muslim Bride, Asian Wedding, Cams Hall, Hampshire

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“Help choosing decor for the wedding was not an easy task. I came across Excellencey Event Services’ website and was impressed with the innovative ideas shown on the site. We organised a meeting with Rupa Malhi and from the first meeting I knew this was the event company we wanted…

 During the Walima, or marriage banquet, orbs of dark red roses, carnations and gerberas sat on top of golden candelabras, which also doubled as ingenious buffet displays. Platters of traditional Asian dishes lined the stems of each candelabrum, allowing for a communal feast of mouth-watering cuisine…

“I had an idea of what I wanted but through talking to Rupa – she was able to bring my ideas into reality and beyond. We had fresh flower arrangements on every table. We went for a classic look, as my wedding dress was very bright so we wanted something subtle.”

Muslim Bride, Asian Wedding, Cams Hall, Hampshire

Having been given away by her brothers to the sound of ‘It’s Life’ by Niraj Chang, Saira, her new husband and their guests enjoyed entertainment throughout the day from Storm Roadshow, a leading bhangra entertainment company.

“Our wedding was the first Asian wedding to be held at Cams Hall. The staff were so helpful and the interior of Cams Hall itself was divine.”

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Rupa created a neutral backdrop bathed in light for Saira and Rizwan’s wedding platform, complete with opulent gilded white furniture. Large white urns bursting with flowers flanked either side of the stage, allowing the kaleidoscope of colours in Saira’s dress to take centre stage…

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Muslim Bride, Asian Wedding, Cams Hall, Hampshire

Muslim Bride, Asian Wedding, Cams Hall, Hampshire

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“We've used Greg from  TP Photography for previous family events and were delighted with his photographs before, so decided to book him for the wedding.”

Muslim Bride, Asian Wedding, Cams Hall, Hampshire

Muslim Bride, Asian Wedding, Cams Hall, Hampshire

Muslim Bride, Asian Wedding, Cams Hall, Hampshire

Muslim Bride, Asian Wedding, Cams Hall, Hampshire

Muslim Bride, Asian Wedding, Cams Hall, Hampshire

Muslim Bride, Asian Wedding, Cams Hall, Hampshire

Muslim Bride, Asian Wedding, Cams Hall, Hampshire

Muslim Bride, Asian Wedding, Cams Hall, Hampshire

Muslim Bride, Asian Wedding, Cams Hall, Hampshire

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Muslim Bride, Asian Wedding, Cams Hall, Hampshire

Muslim Bride, Asian Wedding, Cams Hall, Hampshire

Muslim Bride, Asian Wedding, Cams Hall, Hampshire

Muslim Bride, Asian Wedding, Cams Hall, Hampshire

Muslim Bride, Asian Wedding, Cams Hall, Hampshire

Muslim Bride, Asian Wedding, Cams Hall, Hampshire

Muslim Bride, Asian Wedding, Cams Hall, Hampshire

Muslim Bride, Asian Wedding, Cams Hall, Hampshire

Muslim Bride, Asian Wedding, Cams Hall, Hampshire

Muslim Bride, Asian Wedding, Cams Hall, Hampshire

Muslim Bride, Asian Wedding, Cams Hall, Hampshire

Muslim Bride, Asian Wedding, Cams Hall, Hampshire

Muslim Bride, Asian Wedding, Cams Hall, Hampshire

Muslim Bride, Asian Wedding, Cams Hall, Hampshire

Muslim Bride, Asian Wedding, Cams Hall, Hampshire

Muslim Bride, Asian Wedding, Cams Hall, Hampshire

Muslim Bride, Asian Wedding, Cams Hall, Hampshire

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Muslim Bride, Asian Wedding, Cams Hall, Hampshire

Muslim Bride, Asian Wedding, Cams Hall, Hampshire

Muslim Bride, Asian Wedding, Cams Hall, Hampshire

Muslim Bride, Asian Wedding, Cams Hall, Hampshire

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Muslim Bride, Asian Wedding, Cams Hall, Hampshire

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Muslim Bride, Asian Wedding, Cams Hall, Hampshire

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Muslim Bride, Asian Wedding, Cams Hall, Hampshire

Muslim Bride, Asian Wedding, Cams Hall, Hampshire

Muslim Bride, Asian Wedding, Cams Hall, Hampshire

Muslim Bride, Asian Wedding, Cams Hall, Hampshire

It’s wonderful to see east meet west in this explosion of colour and style, proving that you can make any space your own for your wedding day.

Thank you so much Greg of TP Photography for sharing these gorgeous images, and I would also like to wish Saira and Rizwan a lifetime of happiness.

I'd love to receive your comment and thoughts on these photographs – have you ever been to a Muslim wedding? What about these colours? And do we have any Hampshire brides looking for a wedding venue – if so, may I encourage you to to and take a peek at the fabulous Cams Hall.

With much love all – back soon with more inspiring content.

Annabel

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Credits

Photographer: TP Photography
Venue: 
Cams Hall
Hair & MUA: 
Jawaad Ashraf
Catering: 
Preeti Catering
Entertainment: 
Storm Roadshow
Marquee: 
Alresford Marquees

Event Styling – Excellencey Event Services

Annabel

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Founder of Love My Dress. Passionate Podcaster and Editor. Annabel lives in rural North Yorkshire with her husband and business partner Philip, their two daughters and menagerie of furry hounds. She loves photography, meditation, walking, being outdoors and star gazing. She is fierce when it comes to championing talent within the wedding industry and when she's not working on Love My Dress, she supports her husband Philip in the running of the family's sustainable flower farm and floral design business, Moonwind Flowers. In 2013, she became a published author.

24 thoughts on “A Muslim Wedding and an Explosion of Colour and Style…

  1. Wow! This is beautiful! I love the pictures of the guests dancing, and the dress is just beautiful. The women look so elegant and so beautiful- I love the red and gold marquee decor!
    When I was little we had lots of asian friends and were always going to their family celebrations- christenings and weddings. This takes me right back to the music, the glamour and the friendly faces- the girls always used to dress me up in their saris and glass bangles and I love it!
    Thanks for sharing this beautiful wedding!
    Jx

  2. Wonderful wedding at an amazing venue. The bride looks so beautiful and I love her dress. How I would have loved to have been a guest at this one. x

  3. An incredibly beautiful wedding; from the bride, to the clothes, to all the incredible details and the joy that shows on everyone’s faces. I love the contrast of the bride’s bright dress against the white Portland stone and think Greg’s photography is amazing. It’s the best we’ve ever seen the house look and I’m so glad Saira and Rizwan chose to host their celebrations at Cams Hall, it really was our pleasure.

  4. Thank you so much Jay, that’s such lovely comment. Asian weddings like this one, and all the associated culture, colour and tradition sabsolutely fascinates me too!

  5. Saira looks truly beautiful and we love the fact that she has been courageous enough to step away from the typical “Red and gold” bridal combination and include blue in her ensemble which she has worked so imaginatively into the rest of her wedding them! A beautiful wedding and great blog post!

  6. Thanks Laura the staff at cams hall were amazing. Nothing was to much. They were so flexible and patient. I would recommend cams hall to anyone.

  7. This wedding is an amazing display of colours and impeccable taste! congratulations to the bride! the lengha is incredibly beautiful and the matching jewellery just made it unique…

  8. I LOVE looking at Asian weddings because the women always look beautiful in their gorgeous coloured dresses. And this lady’s wedding dress is stunning. I love those colours.

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