When Heather and I started this small photography business, we started because we wanted to take quality family photos at a decent price. Little did we know that we were preparing to enter various cultures and experiences that I would have never been a part of if it weren't for this photo business.
Heather and I were priviledged to be asked to photograph a Mayoon. Now, for 2 white Caucasian girls, this was a window into a different culture and boy did we have a BLAST! (a Mayoon -- for those of you who are also unfamiliar -- is a pre-wedding party for the bride and her girlfriends. The guests feed the bride-to-be fruit and shower her with good wishes).
Funny story from the girl that grew up in the middle of Illinois surrounded by cornfields: when we arrived at the bride's parents house, the bride was getting ready upstairs and family and friends were so kind and helpful -- helping Heather and I find out details of the festivities and where to find Sara, etc. I kept thinking to myself, wow -- everyone is so nice and coming up to us helping us -- I wonder how they know we needed help? DUH -- we were the only 2 white girls!!!
But, that being said -- we felt so welcomed -- even to the point that I didn't even notice the cultural difference -- I felt like we fit in so well with Sara and her family. And THAT is more of a compliment to Sara and her family -- that they opened their doors and ceremony to us and we appreciated the experience.
Sara and her sister getting ready upstairs.
Sara being "unveiled" to her family and friends -- she walked downstairs and outside under a canopy and once she arrived, her friends took the veil off to show her beauty!
Here one of Sara's grandmothers feed her fruit.
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What a wonderful moment -- getting blessings from your grandmother -- Sara you are so lucky!
Friends rub a paste into Sara's palm
Sara and her mom -- such a beautiful family!
Thanks again Sara for including us in your evening -- may you reap the blessings in your marriage that you shower onto others.
--Sue
