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26/04/2025
Most of my couples meet on dating apps—but Wahida and Mahdi’s story unfolded a little differently 💫
Theirs is an arranged marriage, a tradition that’s common in Afghani culture. Their families were acquaintances, their values aligned, and a decision was made: they would build a life together ❤️
A huge celebration was held in Afghanistan—with over 1,600 guests! 🎉 Mahdi, who had already been living in Australia for several years, couldn’t attend his own wedding celebration in person… so he joined live online 💻 I know it sounds unusual, but it’s all true. Relationships across borders can be beautifully complicated 🌍
Their first face-to-face meeting took place in Iran some time after the party (logistically possible, unlike Afghanistan) ✈️ Then another. And another. With every meeting, their connection deepened 🤝
Wahida went on to study English and nursing in Malaysia—top of her class, driven and determined 📚—while Mahdi worked hard in Australia 💪 Years of separation, time zones, and longing followed. But through it all: shared commitment, mutual respect, and unwavering hope 🕊️
Now, finally, they’re living in the same country—together at last in Australia
We made it official in Jesmond Park with an intimate, touching ceremony just for the two of them. The witnesses were the photographer 📸 and my celebrant friend Jen
Love like this doesn’t need a crowd—it just needs courage, care, and a shared dream 💖 I cried when they spoke to each other from the heart. It was impossible not to feel the strength of their bond 😭
As we wrapped up the ceremony, a group of Afghani children wandered over and asked if it was an engagement shoot 🧒🏽👧🏽 We explained it was a wedding—an Afghani wedding no less—and suddenly, there were squeals of joy 🥹💐 After the ceremony, I invited the children to throw the confetti I’d made especially for Wahida and Mahdi . That simple, joyful, unexpected moment of community felt like it was meant to be.
