Walima at The Intercontinental in St. Paul, Minnesota | Aamir & Wajihah | Rachel Lahlum Photography

Aamir & Wajihah | Twin Cities Walima Photography

Aamir and Wajihah decide told hold their Walima at the Intercontinental in St. Paul, Minnesota. The Walima is the second part of an Islamic wedding. This is the feast and celebration of the marriage of two loved ones.

We started our day at Irvine Park, where we took portraits of the bride and groom by the historic fountain. Read more about Irvine Park in my blog about St. Paul locations here

After Irvine Park, we took photos under the grand columns of the Saint Paul Union Depot. We even got into the the lobby for Aamir to twirl Wajihah under the glass ceiling fixtures and marble walls of the historic building. 

The Walima celebration was elegant and full of dancing. The stage was gorgeously decorated with white and pink flowers, a decadent couch, and white curtains. Here is where the bride and groom sit for speeches during the ceremony and take photos with their guests!

Then, of course, the dancing—lively and jovial, almost everyone was on the floor twirling and moving. 

Congratulations, Aamir and Wajihah!

Note: When Aamir and Wajihah approached me about photographing their Walima, we spoke extensively about matching the style and editing of their already-existing wedding photos (taken by another photographer in San Diego). While I’m normally all about those bright, vibrant colors, we agreed their photos (separated by one year, two photographers, and approximately 2000 miles) should feel like a cohesive, complete set of images.


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Close of up decorations and accessories before Walima at The Intercontinental in St. Paul, MN.
Groom embraces bride by the fountain at Irvine Park in St. Paul, MN.
Groom kisses bride on the head by the fountain at Irvine Park in St. Paul, MN.
Bride and groom hold hands and look opposite ways in front of the Intercontinental in St. Paul, MN.
Bride and groom embrace inside the lobby of the Intercontinental with glass ceiling decorations above.
Groom twirls bride under glass ceiling decorations at the Intercontinental in St. Paul, MN.
A decadent white couch sits on a stage before Walima celebration at the Intercontinental in St. Paul.
Bride and groom walk towards the stage for Walima celebration at the Intercontinental.
Bride and groom pose for a portrait beneath floral decorations surrounding a white and gold couch.
Bride rests her head on groom’s shoulder during Walima ceremony at The Intercontinental in St. Paul, MN.
Newlyweds share their first dance during Walima celebration at the Intercontinental.

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Rachel Lahlum is Twin Cities wedding and events photographer with experience in hundreds of weddings and engagement sessions. She takes a guided approach towards working with couples, from helping with planning and scheduling, to guiding with poses and prompts during the session. Her photography is crisp and clean with true-to-life colors, and a mix of traditional poses and candid moments.