Our Story
Mahmoud “Allam” Ahmed
& Carrie Foster Ahmed
2.4.17
Photography by April Martin and various friends
VENUE: The Loft
DRESS AND ACCESSORIES: Laurel Wreath Bridal
PHOTOGRAPHERS: April Martin and various friends
DÉCOR, FLOWERS AND INVITATIONS: Merci Bouquet
CATERING: Stumler’s Catering
CAKE: Sweet Surrender
DESSERTS: Enlightened Delights
BARTENDER: Thad Holton
EGYPTIAN HENNA: Rose Kuhl Flowers with Bohemian Monkey
EGYPTIAN BELLY DANCE PERFORMANCE: Amy Gibson with
The Studio Belly Dance & Boutique
DJ: Max Meiners
RINGS: His – Etsy; Hers – Vintage family heirlooms
OFFICIANT: Mike Nichols
I was working at a restaurant and decided to stay after
work one night for a cocktail or two. He was at the bar, not-
so-discreetly eyeing me down. A bit later, after some liquid
courage, I asked him to join me outside with my friends for
some drinks. We talked about all kinds of things and my
friends just seemed to disappear despite the fact they were
still present. We were wrapped up in each other immediately.
I fell in love quickly, but truth be told, he had just recently
found himself single. So, we took it pretty slow at first. There
was never a specific moment. It was an eventual realization
that we didn’t want to be apart. It was definitely more of a
gradual build-up of mutual adoration.
Our wedding was at The Loft in New Albany. It was a fusion
of Old Hollywood glamour and Ancient Egypt that we called
“Luxorius: The Starlett and her Pharoh.” It was dripping with
rhinestones and pearls, bathed in candlelight and accented
with silver, gold, blush and black. Everyone was instructed to
wear formal attire or a crazy costume. Absolutely no casual
clothing was allowed. I think everyone should make their
weddings interactive like this because people had so much fun
dressing up. They really felt a part of it, and it made it a super
special event for everyone. Egyptian touches were sprinkled
about to include my husband’s heritage, and they were all
a surprise for him. We had a henna artist, a bellydancer, a
pyramid cake and some fun props for the photobooth with
the hashtag #blingtut.
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