MUSLIM WEDDING ON A SPRING BLING

A couple of months ago I got booked to my first ever Muslim Wedding. I got so excited because 1. I have never been to one yet; 2. I know it will be an eye opener for me as regards to Muslims rites; and 3. I am open to learning different cultures and traditions.

The lovely couple are Jeremy and Sahara who were married in the Plaza Ibarra Events Venue in Timog, Quezon City, where a restaurant set up are allowed for the muslim wedding ceremony. A mosque too but not all the time just like Christians. It was a beautiful All White Set up of venue (brides choice) haha. Even the relatives and guest were all dressed up in white.

Ceremonial dance for the newly wed couple

Just to give a short research on Muslim Matrimony, they are carried out in various ways as to the culture they are accustomed to. In the Philippines, Muslim Matrimony are arranged by parents and relatives with bride and groom.

To muslim, their women cannot marry outside of their faith. However, Muslim men can do as long as their children are raised as Muslim. After the acceptance of the offer of marriage the groom must give the bride a Mhar (dowry). From what i learned from the wedding of my couple the groom gave cash and golds and the things the bride wishes.

My beautiful bride in Wedding Prep look taken from my phone

Meet my glamorous bride, Sahara in her Wedding Hair and Makeup Prep look, wearing her custom made ivory white bridal robe. I know what’s on your mind???:) It’s a Muslim bride she should wear dramatic colored eye makeup look. Well Sahara trusted me enough to glam her up in a modern way!…

Muslim Bridal eye makeup is an important part.

The modern Muslim bridal look has shifted from being traditional to the modern technique. Heavy eye makeup is an integral part of a Muslim wedding. The eye and lips should look sensous and appealing and the rest of the facial makeup remain minimal.

Modern Muslim eye makeup look based in cream and gel Liner techniques. She had a subtle wing smokey eye and I adjust the look when she’s in her red bridal gown.

To start with the eyemakeup, shape the eyebrow with the help of an eyebrow pencil and choose at least two to three shades for the bridal eye makeup. I used Kryolan, Graftobian and Lorac Pro Pallete. These brands never fails me.

Two important things to take note when doing Muslim bridal eye makeup : Everything should be applied strategically and should match the bridal outfit.

Muslim Bridal final look complementing her warm red gown made by Paolo Blanco

For the based of my bride, I made sure that I prep and prime the face for a long lasting appearance. Applied the airbush based match to even tone the skin and conceal blemishes and imperfections. Now the canvass is ready.

Doing makeup in details. Everything should be in matchy matchy tone

Sahara in Bridal Red Gown photo taken by Belle Corpuz Photography

Sahara wore warm red lace gown in sparkling faceted studs sewn on her long sleeved gown with cape (very queenly siya).

A very intricate and grand presentation of their culture, the brides is beautiful on her wedding day

Natural looking high definition airbrush makeup on a Groom, Jeremy on his wedding day. It may come as a surprise, but makeup isn’t inherently feminine or a “woman thing;” it’s merely a feature-enhancing, flaw-minimizing, photo-readying thing!

The groom, I was surprised to see, was not into Muslim attire but wore a Western style suit

We are waiting for the ceremony to begin at the holding area of the venue. I learned from one of the entourage the following wedding rites:

The marriage ceremony called Nikah. Bride and groom are separated. The bride is locked in one covered tent (kubol), where she is kept from her groom.
The audience listens to a marriage sermon given by the imam to solemnize the wedding.
The groom was first wed to the father of the bride, a sign of assurance that he will take care of their daughter. After a few closing words, they united together with white hanky to close the Nikah. They will parade towards the area where the bride is carefully locked.

Receiving the blessing of the father of the bride before the parade of the couple

The groom and the bride parades towards the stage, followed by their entourage. The couple is then seated together up front, and prayers are read for the successful marriage.

Here are some photos during wedding preps up to the ceremony:

I was really glad I was able to witnessed this Muslim wedding. My first time proved a worthy one as I was able to learn many things in the Muslim culture. Have you attended a different Wedding rite?? Please share. 🙂