An Elegant Nikah In Mumbai With Beautiful Love Story

Real Wedding Story of Shabina & Sohail

A dreamy proposal under the Northern Lights in Iceland, Pinterest-worthy wedding decorations, perfectly coordinated outfits till Walima & breathtaking pictures led to “A Perfect Nikah of Shabina & Sohail.”

Shabina & Sohail didn’t leave any chance to fulfill their every single wedding dream. They raised the #CoupleGoals bar by perfectly co-ordinating outfits in every ceremony. The unlimited Haldi madness, beautiful Kuwait Towers intricated on bride’s hands, every picture is fabulously captured by the lens of Isrrani Photography. 

MEET SHABINA & SOHAIL

THE PROPOSAL

“After 2.5 years of dating, we knew what was going to be our next step.

Well, I knew 6 years back itself when I saw him for the first time in Goa for New Years 2013.

Always liked his vibe when I had him around. His kindness towards people swept me off my feet. He literally did nothing for me to go head over heels on him. I lived in Dubai and he lived in Kuwait but we made trips to Mumbai so often to meet our friends and family. One day he finally commented on one my Instagram picture and that’s it, I never let him go after that. I grabbed that hook of a chance.

He decided to come to Dubai to see me. He made me oversell myself to him for almost 5 hours. When he was leaving he told me we are right for each other but also wrong. After 6 months of us being the long distant friends, one day I just stopped returning his calls and texts, he flew right over to me and asked me out.

Travelling has been the most important factor that connected us.”
Countries covered by us–
Sohail: 43
Shabina: 65

Beautiful Skogafoss Waterfall in Iceland

“On my 30th birthday, I planned to go for a backpacking trip to Norway and Iceland. He surprised me in Iceland by waiting for me at the hotel. We celebrated my birthday with a quiet dinner and then headed to see the Northern Lights and it was my dream to see it before I turn 30.

It was dark with only his camera shutter sound and he told me to stay still while he takes multiple pictures of me as the Northern lights dance over me. A few minutes later I see him kneeling on my side with a ring in his hand. I didn’t even let him complete what he had practiced saying and I hugged him right away. I was so excited even the camera could not capture me.” – shares Shabina.

Proposal under the Northern Lights in Norway

WEDDING PLANNING

“Since we both lived in the middle east we were sure that we wanted to do all our functions in Mumbai, so for 100’s of us, it was quite a destination wedding. We wanted each one of us to have fun, to have a music festival hangover. We came up with themes and struck out places which would suit best our requirement.”-says bride.

Announcement of Wedding Date Ideas

WEDDING FUNCTIONS

HALDI

“Our Haldi took place at our respective residences in Mumbai. Despite having at different locations we made sure we matched our outfits from this day till the end. My cats were dressed too for my haldi. They are the most important part of me.”-says Shabina

Bride & Groom in color-coordinated outfits for Haldi

Bride & her cats in customized outfits for Haldi

Bride & her family for Haldi

Bride's Haldi Portraits

Phoolon ki Haldi Ceremony

Some Haldi Madness

Bride's Haldi Ceremony

DULHAN KI MEHENDI

“My mehendi was quite intimate with a few family members and closest friends at my place the same night after my haldi. We had a fun themed mehendi ceremony planned for family and friends the next day.
PS: I had Kuwait Towers designed on my hand too.” – says bride.

Pose Ideas for Mehendi Ceremony

Bridal Mehendi Portrait Ideas

Bridal Feet Henna Designs

Bride's Mehendi Photos

MEHENDI PARTY

Pinterest-Worthy Mehendi Decor!

Mehendi Decor Ideas

Mehendi Favors Ideas

Mehendi Photo booth Ideas

Mehendi Decor Ideas

Mehendi Decoration Ideas

Floral Wedding Cake & Engagement Rings

Gorgeous Couple For Mehendi Party

For the Mehendi Party, the theme was Moroccan. Both the bride & groom co-ordinated their Mehendi Outfits at their best.

Bride for Mehndi Party

Bridal Portraits For Henna Party

Bride & Groom in co-ordinated outfits for Mehndi Party

Bride & her sister for Mehndi Party

#Bridesmaids in Peach!!

Bride & her bridesmaids for Henna Party

My #bridesmen !!

Bride & her bridesmen for mehndi party

Bride & groom for Mehndi Party

Games for Mehendi Party

NIKAH & RECEPTION

“While all girls dream about holding their dream man’s hand by the beach, I was all about greens and flowers. Courtesy the Mumbai weather, it won’t allow me to have anything outdoors so I turned the indoor area of Sahara Star into my dream location. You can also read our vows along the way to meet us which we kept a surprise for
each other.” – says bride.

Nikah Decor Ideas

Stage Decor Ideas For Nikah

Best Wedding Vows

Romantic Wedding Vows

Wedding Decor Ideas

Bridal Dress for Nikah

Bride Getting Ready Shot

Bride Getting Ready Shot

Gorgeous Bride for Nikah

Bride & her Bridesmaids

Bridal Entry Ideas for Nikah

Muslim Groom Entry

Bride & Groom looking at each other during Nikah

Muslim Bride & Groom

Bridesmen were wearing a lapel pin, which was from my outfit.

Bridesmen wearing lapel pin co-ordinated with bride's outfit

Bride Squad Posing With Different Props

Bridesmaids

Wedding Photography Pose Ideas

COCKTAIL

Our friends behaved at our Nikah, so we ought to throw for them celebrations. The theme for the cocktail was White/ Glitter and Sneakers.

Cocktail Party Food

Cocktail Party Ideas

Cocktail Party Ideas

Cocktail Party Theme

Bride & Groom for Cocktail Party

WALIMA

Gorgeous Bride for Walima

Muslim Wedding Photography Ideas

Bride & Groom for Walima

Muslim Bride & Groom for Walima

So, this was one of the beautiful nikah of Shabina & Sohail that we came across.

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Vendors for Mehndi Party

DecoratorAngel Dust Creations
Makeup artistNeeraj Navare
Hair Stylist Anita Sahil
Floral Jewelry Instacrafts_jaipur

Vendors for Nikah & Reception

Theme – Zen Gardens
DecoratorDreamzKraft
LocationSahara Star, Mumbai
MUAPakhi Pahuja
HairStylist Kaushal D’souza
Jewelry – Popley & Sons, Azotique, Curio Cottage, Sia Jewellery
Photography Isrrani Photography

Vendors for Cocktail

Location Sucasa, Mumbai
MUA– Neeraj Navare
HairStylist – Anita Sahil
CakeKelcake by Chef Kelvin Cheung

Vendors for Walima

Location – Grand Imperial, Mumbai
MUAShamita Gogia
HairStylistTressitup with Tina
Jewelry – Dhanraj Jewelers, Popley & Sons

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