Walima (Reception) in Chicago, IL

Walima is the final day of the wedding held by couple as they host their first dinner as husband and wife. The groom's family invites all of the bride's family and their guests to reception for a feast. The walima is typically the most festive event of the wedding ceremony and tends to publicize the marriage. The Western equivalent to the walima would be the wedding reception, though walima's are held the day after the shaadi or wedding.






































We so enjoyed getting to know Nigi and Javed! Congratulations to this beautiful couple!

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Rasm-e-Mehndi (Henna & Dance) in Chicago, IL

Mehndi typically takes place one or two days prior to the main wedding day, and henna is symbolically placed on the couples' hands. The groom's friends and family bring along sweets and henna for the bride, and the bride's family does the same for the groom. The bride is brought forward in the ceremony by their close relatives. In the ceremony, married women who are closely related to the bride apply henna to her hands, and feed her some sweets. This ritual is supposed to bring good luck and longevity to the bride's married life. Similarly, on the groom's side, oil is applied to his head and sweets are fed to the groom. Elaborate musical and acting performances are part of the Mehndi celebrations and it is a night you will never forget.

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Limelight Photography Featured on Style Me Pretty

We are so excited that Style Me Pretty featured a recent photo shoot we captured for Chic Sweets and MMD Events.

From Natalie at Chic Sweets… Last year, I had the pleasure of seeing a beautiful, yellow and navy wedding, featured on Style Me Pretty. The wedding happened to be that of Abby’s sister in law, Laura Larson. Abby posted some great DIY templates, created by Laura herself and so I decided to create a dessert bar centered on the yellow wildflower motif that was used throughout and of course, using the printable templates. During the dessert-table design phase, I decided to collaborate with a few other fantastic collaborators (including my source of inspiration, Laura of Two Yellow Shoes). Somehow, one thing led to another and before I knew it, we had a full-fledged, fantastic team assembled and a photoshoot set to take place in breathtaking Anna Maria Island, near Sarasota.

Limelight Photography Selected as a Sponsor for Brides in the City

Grande Affaires and the InterContinental Miami are pleased to announce the launch of Brides in the City, the premier bridal show of Miami! From food to flowers to bridal gowns and DJs, music and photographers to limousines, grooms lounge and the 2011 couture bridal fashion show that everyone is talking about, you'll find it all in one location. The show will be held on Thursday, September 9 from 4pm - 9pm at the Intercontinental Miami. Tickets are $20 in advance and $30 at the door. To RSVP, call 305-826-5233 or you may send an e-mail to RSVP@bridemiami.com Click here to visit Brides in the City on facebook and don't forget to tell everyone!

Brides in the City is an exclusive event for elite clientele and for select companies who set the standard of excellence in their respective field. Experts, owners and managers from Miami’s top wedding merchants are on hand to answer all of your important planning questions. Participating vendors create lavish exhibit displays showcasing their products so that you can easily see everything they have to offer for your wedding.

Brides in the City will be showcasing the most beautiful and glamorous bridal gowns from Miami’s top bridal salon, Ever After Miami. You can trust them to present the best-of-the-best bridal couture dresses for the 2011 season. See and experience the excitement of how the collections look, flow, and sparkle while walking down their runway.

Brides in the City has selected Limelight Photography to be a sponsor of the show. We will be photographing the elaborate displays including lounge furniture on display by Platinum Sponsor Room Service by AFR.

Limelight Photography Featured in Destination I Do

Our favorite French bride and groom are currently featured in Destination I Do magazine. Stephanie and Nicolas were married at The Don Cesar Beach Resort and we met Stephanie in Paris to visit the Eifel Tower and photograph her in her home country of France.

Real Wedding: Cori + Nick at Clearwater Beach Marriott Suites on Sand Key

Cori and Nick were married at Clearwater Beach Marriott Suites on Sand Key. The ceremony was in the courtyard overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. We enjoyed a beautiful Florida sunset and captured great portraits of Cori and Nick on Sand Key Beach across the street. The reception decor and florals were designed and created by Revel Design Company. The other talent that created this beautiful wedding include:

Cake: Let Them Eat Cake
Entertainment and Uplighting: Grant Hemond and Associates, Inc.
Hair and Makeup: KyleLynn Cosmetics
Videographer: Trinity Wedding Video
Wedding Gown: Maggie Sottero Bride - Coco