Styled Photoshoot – Dubai

Posted in Life Through My Lens by Rima Hassan

I know I know…
I’ve been late in posting this styled shoot but trust me, I’ve been delaying it on purpose. This style shoot made my heart feel so full and despite the awesome-craziness on the day of the shoot, I wanted to share most of these photos separately on my Instgaram.

Each photo is so close to my heart as I got to work with some of the most ahhhhhh-mazing wedding vendors in Dubai as well as the super talented photographer + friend, Vangelis, from Santorini, Greece (see his breathtaking photos from the shoot HERE).

Thank you to all of you from the bottom of my heart for making this dream shoot come true. It would not have been possible without your utmost efforts, talents, and creativity.

Decorator: Ekleel Designs
Flowers & Bouquet: Firenze Flora
Bridal Gown & Accessories: Vanila Wedding Boutique
Model: Parul Shah
Makeup: Zareen Shah
Hairstylist: Hajar
Photographer: Vangelis Photography & Rima Hassan Photography

Etihad Tower Wedding, Abu Dhabi – Dana & Saif

Posted in Life Through My Lens by Rima Hassan

Her deep dimples were all the proof needed for the love to be witnessed in the room.

It felt like the bonfires must have lit,
the angels must have danced,
the doves must have flown,
the hearts must have beat faster,
for every time she smiled, looking at him.
With love…

Dana & Saif celebrated their extravagant wedding at Jumeirah at Etihad Towers in Abu Dhabi. The ballroom was stunningly decorated by Tibru Wedding. Dana looked stunning in her white ballroom gown, YSL shoes, and carried a pastel colored bouquet.

Dearest Dana & Saif,

Thank you for having me document your beautiful wedding. I thoroughly enjoyed photographing and capturing your beauty and love. You two make a super cute couple and I pray that you continue to cherish each other. May Allah bestows his bounties, blessings, love, and care upon both of you, always & forever. Ameen!

Much appreciation,
~ Rima

6May2017

Le Méridien, Dubai Wedding – Rawda & Mohammed

Posted in Life Through My Lens by Rima Hassan

When the smiles spread across the face without a reason,
When the flowers bloom extra without a season,
When the highs and lows of life start to look even,
Know that you are in love…

And that’s exactly what I saw on the wedding day of Rawda & Mohammed…

Rawda & Mohammed’s super fun wedding was celebrated at Le Méridien Hotel, in Dubai. Dream Wedding Services did a splendid job decorating the stage/kosha. Rawda wore a stunning bridal gown from Esposa, swoon-worthy shoes from Manolo Blahnik, and carried a bouquet from Moz Flowers with pastel colors flower arrangement, and of course Rima Hassan Photography was honored to document their perfect day’s photography and videography 😉

Dearest Rawda & Mohammed,

Thank you to both of you & your entire families for trusting me with your big day ❤ I couldn’t stop smiling the entire night, I couldn’t hold myself back from dancing on the stage, and I absolutely couldn’t hold myself back from saying mashaAllah again and again every time I saw you both smiling at each other. May Allah adorns you both with his mercy and increase your happiness, health, success, and eternal love, ameen.

Love,
~ Rima

17Apr2017

Al Jawaher, Sharjah Wedding – Mariam & Tariq

Posted in Life Through My Lens by Rima Hassan

I’ve heard the phrase “…love is in the air!”
I understood the meaning while watching both of them.

Only if you could see the way he was looking at her, you’d believe that he wasn’t making promises of bringing her roses everyday. Or stars. Or even moon. He was making promises of brining colors into her life. And light. So she can watch her beauty and reflection into his eyes. All day. Everyday!

Mariam & Tariq’s wedding was celebrated at Al Jawaher RCC in Sharjah. The grand ballroom decorations were done in origami theme by Dream Wedding Services. Mariam looked jaw-dropping in her Esposa bridal dress, stunning Casadie Shoes, and carried a bouquet from Moz Flowers with a unique flower arrangement.

My darling Mariam & Tariq,

You two are the epitome of cuteness! Maryoom, I thoroughly enjoyed watching your perkiness and smiles from behind my camera. Tariq, I loved how you looked at Mariam every single time. As you start this wonderful journey together, I pray that Allah showers his mercy on both of you and blesses you both with a lifetime of happiness, colors, light, & endless love. All day. Everyday! ameen.

Love,
~ Rima

5Apr2017

Al Jawaher, Sharjah Wedding – Amna & Nasser

Posted in Life Through My Lens by Rima Hassan

She has a heart of gold.
And a buzzing personality.
He is calm and charming.
Lighting up the room with her smiles and delightfulness, I watched how he smiled when around her. He was swooning over her beauty and lovely presence. And seemed satisfied with his own life which was about to be completed by her in it.

Amna & Nasser’s wedding was celebrated at Al Jawaher RCC in Sharjah. The ballroom decorations were beautifully done by Dream Wedding Services. Amna looked breathtaking in her Ezra Couture bridal dress, YSL Shoes, a stunning crown from Dar Tijan, and carried an absolutely unique bouquet from Moz Flowers with his and her names around it.

Dearest Amna & Nasser,

Thank you for being the way you both are. Humble, kind, and absolutely adorable ❤ Amoon, your style has left me in awe since our first meeting and as I got to know your beautiful heart, I have no doubt that you will continue to light up Nasser’s life with a buzz of your shining personality. May you two continue to love and cherish each other, forever and ever. ameen.

Love,
~ Rima

8Mar2017

Grand Hyatt, Dubai Wedding – Mira & Ali

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If I could describe her in one word, I’ll use Grace.
Her aura is calming. And presence so beautiful (mashAllah) that she, in her white bridal gown, was taking breaths away of everyone who came across her.

It might have been the reason that when he entered the bridal suite, he stood in front of her for an entire minute or two to compose himself. The smart and charming prince was speechless. Their eyes met, smiles spread across the faces, and invisible fireworks lit the room. And their lives as well….

Mira & Ali’s grand wedding was celebrated in Baniyas Ballroom of Grand Hyatt, Dubai. The garden themed decorations, high ceiling chandeliers, ballroom setup, and a very unique bouquet was provided by Flower Boutique. Mira wore a stunning bridal gown from Aiste Couture and shoes from Manolo Blahnik.

Dearest Mira & Ali,

Thaaaaank you!!! For your trust. For letting me witness all the beauty, sparks, fireworks, and your love. Thank you for giving me the memories to cherish. Thank you for the smiles and tons of laugh-out-loud jokes. And most importantly, thank you for your friendship! I pray to the Almighty that you both share a lifetime full of happiness, health, success, love and fireworks. Together & forever, ameen.

Thank you for everything! ❤

Tons of Love,
~ Rima

1Mar2017

Grand Hyatt, Dubai Wedding – Muna & Abdulrahman

Posted in Life Through My Lens by Rima Hassan

She has big exotic eyes.
And beautiful smile.
The best part was, every time she looked at him, her smile reached her eyes.
The sight of him was giving more meaning to her smiles and more depth to her eyes.

She was becoming even more beautiful because of love.
Her love for him.
And His love for her! ❤

Muna & Abdulrahman’s glorious wedding was celebrated at Grand Hyatt, Dubai. The kosha/stage and ballroom was decorated by Forever Events. Muna wore a Michael Cinco bridal gown with a pair of stunning Louboutin heels and carried a bouquet from Tulip Flower. My team and I feel honored to be able to provide photography and videography for their wedding.

Dear Muna & Abdulrahman,

I hope you both are enjoying the weather & life in San Francisco to the fullest. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for honoring me to document your wedding day with all its glory. I pray to the Almighty for all the happiness of this world for both of you. May the two of you enjoy and cherish each millisecond of your lives together and always be the reason for each other’s smile, ameen.

Love,
~ Rima

3Nov2016

Al Mizhar, Dubai Henna Party – KoKo & CO.

Posted in Life Through My Lens by Rima Hassan

I love henna parties.
Especially when the bridesmaid are like those of Kaltham’s.
Known as KoKo by her friends, Kaltham is an absolute sweetheart. She looked like an Indian princess in her breathtaking purple skirt embroidered with traditional Indian thread-work and a pink dupatta. I fell in love with her bangles/bracelets. She celebrated her super colorful and fun Indian themed henna party surrounded by her giggling & dancing friends.

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A huge shoutout to KoKo & Co. for rocking the henna party and showing what selfless and genuine love means. I whole heartedly adoreeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee you girls from the bottom of my heart ❤ (yeah, 20 e’s for ya’ll).

I can’t wait to blog photos and videos from Kaltham & Tariq’s stunning wedding. Stay tuned!

27Oct2016

Your Dream Wedding Workshop

Posted in Live Out Loud by Rima Hassan

I feel so fortunate to work alongside wedding industry professionals who are one step ahead of the game & are always willing to help their clients – the Brides-to-Be.

Just like last wedding workshop by Mylist.ae, I was invited to speak to future brides regarding the latest wedding and photography trends. And yes, I will be blogging about it in my UnOfficial Bridesmaid for those who missed.

The workshop was held at the beautiful venue of Ethan Allen in Dubai.

The amazing wedding professionals who took part in this workshop included:

MyList AE – wedding registry
Ethan Allen – interior design
Sponsa Bridal – bridal couture
Could9 Events – wedding decorator
Abjad Designs – stationary
Anjelina Paris – confectioner
Kadi Boutique – candles and flowers
Little Miss Cupcakes – customized cakes
Rima Hassan Photography – myself 😉
Candylicious World – the name says it all!

Thank you from the bottom of my heart to Julie & Anne for inviting me (again) for this workshop and putting together yet another helpful & successful event. Also, a heartfelt thank you to Ethan Allen for being an amazing host, to all the vendors who participated and shared their expertise, and to all the brides who attended the event.

I hope this event was educational, fun, and full of ideas for you and helps you with Your Dream Wedding, ameen.

Until we meet again…

Love,
~ Rima

29Sep2016

Al Jawaher, Sharjah Wedding – Lamya & Mohamed

Posted in Life Through My Lens by Rima Hassan

His heart was like a glass.
Clean. Spotless. Filled to the brim with love for her.
When he thought he can’t love more than this, the sight of her as a bride must have added more love to his heart. Because it spilled in the form of tears.

It took Mohamed at least 4 minutes to get himself together again. He wasn’t to be blamed though. Lamya truly is a stunning girl with a heart of gold. It was like a moment of shinning stars and light when blessings were bestowed from the sky as they became each others, forever. They deserved love in the purest of forms hence they found each other.

If I am ever given a chance to write a novel, I would keep them both in mind as my modern day’s Romeo & Juliet….with a happily ever after!

Mohamed and Lamya celebrated their grand wedding in Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Center, Sharjah. Dream Weddings did a splendid job at decorating a geometrically artistic kosha/stage. Lamya wore a remarkable bridal gown from Monique Lhuillier topped with a crown by Dar Tijan, and Gina heels. She carried an exceptionally unique bouquet from Moz Flowers.

My dearest Lamya & Mohamed,

I have no words to describe how I absolutely, whole-heartedly, adoreeeeeeeeeeeeee both of you – and your love! You two have a very special place in my heart. Meeting, watching, and documenting your love has left me speechless. And utterly grateful! Yes, I feel very very grateful because of you & your trust in me and my work. I am indebted for you for opening your hearts and letting me watch & document your love story unfold in front of my eyes. May Allah showers you both with his highest favors & may your love grows deeper and stronger with every passing millisecond, ameen.

Tons & tons of love,
~ Rima