Leily + Omar...say I do • St. George's Country Club, Toronto • Wedding Photography

This lovely July day started off perfect for a wedding [with the rain teasing us once again]…and turned into an exciting, danced filled evening! Leily + Omar complimented each other perfectly, she was simply stunning in her gown, with her dark locks framing her porcelain face…Omar on the other hand, looked strong and debonair. At St. George’s Golf & Country Club we shot some bride and groom photos prior to the beautiful Iranian wedding ceremony, which was filled with symbolism and payers to ensure Leily + Omar have a happy and bright future.

It was just flawless, the rain held off, the venue was beautiful, Leily + Omar danced the night away with their friends and family. Perfection!










As part of the ceremony the couple had to feed each other honey - to sweeten their life together.

I love this couple, this image, the light was just perfect...I love the moments that take place when the couple thinks you are not shooting and are just enjoying each other.





I love the symbolism of the items used during the ceremony: A mirror and two candelabras, which represent the couple and their bright future. Painted eggs, decorated almonds and nuts in their shells, all representing fertility. E-sangak, a special flatbread which has a blessing written on it. Rosewater to perfume the air. A bowl of gold coins, symbolic of prosperity. A bowl made of crystallized sugar, to sweeten life. A cup of honey, also to sweeten life. After the couple is married they will feed it to each other. A basket of pomegranates, for a joyous future. A large silk scarf or shawl, which is held over the bride's and groom's heads during the ceremony. Two sugar cones, to symbolize happiness. These are ground up together over the shawl-covered heads of the bride and groom to shower them with sweetness. A copy of the Holy Qur'an, representing the blessing of Allah (God), and a prayer rug. Trays of traditional sweets and pastries.