Nazi-weds-Siby-A Iranian-Christian long distance affair
When an Iranian weds a Christian, 8 yrs of hope & drama.
[yasr_overall_rating size=”small”]A HAPPY INTER-CASTE MARRIAGE (Iranian weds Christian) Nazi weds Siby ,3-Jan-2015
This is story of 8 and half years of patience, 8 and half years of differences in culture, 8 and half years of families being against the relationship. This is story about SIBY(Groom) and Nazi(Bride) who has always been away from each other and the only think
that hold them together was the love and trust which helped them later to convince their families.
Their friends and relatives flew from all over the world to witness this long distance & inter-caste marriage after waiting for 8.5 years
I grew up watching Fairy tale love stories. All along, I dreamt of having one such wedding for myself someday. I didn’t actually think my dream would become reality and I’d find a man like that some day. It was destiny that brought Siby and I together and I am so glad. Who would have thought Siby who was once a stranger would soon become the most important person in my life. Our journey to this Big day was quite a challenge but we stood strong together. It is very true that opposites attract. The day we first met, I never even thought we would be friends. Time changed everything, made me find my best friend in Siby in whom I can confide my every thought, laugh when I’m happy, cry on his shoulders when I’m deep in sorrow…Indeed with time, I found my soul mate in him. Our journey to this day, seemed like an eternal struggle but we believed that we could beat the odds. A part of your heart will always live with me and our love will remain endless. Love you always.
Eight years ago, a stubborn, not so lively boy fell in love with a gorgeous, bubbly and an amazing girl. Though it started with a fight, I never thought I would end up falling in love with you, which grew every second of my life and has no ending to it. Love is something, which you do not generate, but it grows within you and is beyond control. When I first met you, I never would have imagined that I would have such strong feelings for you. I never thought I would have dreams about you or miss being by your side or get butterflies in my stomach when I saw you.
There are very few things in life as rewarding as having a soul mate like you. You are the one who cheers me on to greatness, provides a shoulder to cry on, and helps me conquer the world. This is what makes celebrations more enjoyable and setbacks more bearable. Having a soul mate like you, bring out the very best in me, making me the person, you want rather than the person I am. In fact, I know you as well as the person in the mirror. Over time, we communicate without even uttering a word. That will make it seem as though there is no challenge too large, no problem too insurmountable, and no dream unattainable as long as I have you as my soul mate by my side.
Today I know and can say aloud “Marriages are made in heaven” and it is true. I love you for all that you are, all that you have been, and all you’re yet to be.Enjoy their story – LOVE FOREVER & ALWAYS
Sofreh-ye Aghd: The Wedding Spread
In Aghd ceremony , a special fabric spread that is set on the floor facing east, in the direction of the sunlight. The couple sits at the head of the spread, which often contains the following items:
- Gold coins, a symbol of wealth and success
- Eggs or nuts, which represent fertility
- Honey or crystallized sugar, for sweetness
- Two candelabras and a mirror, representing light and fire, a part of the Zoroastrian tradition symbolizing the couple and their future.
- Incense to ward off the evil eye
- Noon-e Sangak, a flatbread decorated with the blessing “Mobaarak-Baad”
As a way to demonstrate the significance and responsibilities of the union, the groom must give the bride a gift, or a mahrieh, which symbolizes financial protection. The bride’s family asks for the mahrieh, which can be anything from property to money that will be given to the bride in the event of divorce. In contemporary Iran, this practice is often more symbolic, with gifts ranging from gold coins to holy books.
During the ceremony, married female family members hold a fabric shawl or scarf over the heads of the bride and groom. The groom is asked if will marry the bride once, while the bride is asked three times before she answers. This tradition is meant to symbolize the husband’s pursuit of the wife.
The father/daughter dance always has such a sweet place in my heart, and the incredible moments between Nazi and her father were really amazing.
There is nothing better than an awesome first dance. Truly.
These are only 4 pictures of bride father and look at those expression’s, Prizeless, now imagine seeing 30 odd different expressions of him.We just love him and his personality.
We love to here toasts during a wedding reception. It lets us get to know my clients a bit more, and it’s always really heartwarming to hear the sweet stories shared. In this case everyone was in tears as they waited for 8.5 long years,but the couple ensured they thanked each and everyone before the nigh ended.
Nazi and Siby ,we appreciate the honor of documenting your wedding and it was a blast being adopted for 3 days by your families…and, yes, we loved clicking our first Persian /Iranian wedding. The festivities, the joy, and the FUN was what made all 3 days a memorable experience and we couldn’t think of a better way to start new year 2015 shooting your guys . Much Love and Appreciation… Robin * Jass.
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