Elegant British Muslim Bride at Turkish Wedding

Photography by Olegs Samsonovs Photography

My oh my. Where on earth do we begin with a beautiful Muslim bride like Ahsen? We absolutely love how this couple incorporated their Islamic beliefs within a largely English wedding. The classic elegance that simply exudes from each part of this glorious day is just giving us life! Ahsen’s fitted lace gown works perfectly with her hijab veil and statement earrings. We also love the mismatched bridesmaids gown in different shades of green (the brides favourite colour). Oh, and let’s take a moment to appreciate the white hanging wisteria - which works perfectly as the backdrop for those post-wedding photos.

Elegant Muslim bride for English wedding

Only our most intimate circle was there which is unlike a traditional Turkish wedding. We got to enjoy every moment of our day in a relaxed manner with our family and friends, whilst upholding our religious values.
Ahsen & Burhan

Groom embraces bride in long sleeve and high neck 3D lace wedding dress in matching veil under wisteria

Bride and groom under wisteria with white rose and orchid wedding bouquet

Smiling bride with beaded earrings and high neck and long sleeve 3D lace wedding dress

Groom in black tie and white floral boutonnière with groomsmen

Bride and groom walk through wedding guests throwing confetti

Bride and groom walking through confetti in white low heeled wedding shoes

Groom puts on the bride's wedding ring who stunning bridal hijab

Classic and traditional table scape with white tablecloths and minimal glass vases with roses and green foliage

Bride with bridesmaids in various shades of green and styles of dress with traditional islamic items

Pink and white roses and green floral decor on wooden chairs in wedding reception at Old Kent Barn

Groom tears up at bride in outdoor wedding in a white gazebo

Bride and groom seated in a white gazebo. Groom is in black tie and bride wears high neck and long sleeve 3D lace gow

Gold edged wedding stationery with bride and groom name tags next to their wedding bands

Bride and groom embrace with bride wearing beaded flower earrings and bridal hijab

Exposed wooden beam venue Old Kent Barn with fairy lights and long banquet table

Bride gets ready at white vanity table with her white low-heeled wedding shoes on display with her Dolce and Gabbana perfume

Bride with all her bridesmaids in various hades of green and style of dress with playful groomsmen laying on the grass in front

Bride gets her makeup done by a makeup artist using a peach coloured Nars lipstick and smoked wing eyeliner

SUPPLIERS

We prioritised finding the venue. We were both in love with the Old Kent Barn, which triumphed over all the other Kent venues we saw on the same day. Our florist and photographer were recommended suppliers of the venue, and we can see why! I found the bridal bouquet from research online. Seeing a hijab-wearing bride on their instagram gave me reassurance that they might be able to accommodate my religious needs. Sure enough, they were wonderful! They put me in touch with their recommended seamstress who beautifully transformed the dress to meet my modesty needs.

ADVICE

You can absolutely pick and mix parts of different cultures that you identify with! We had a largely English wedding whilst maintaining our Islamic observations (e.g modesty is an important element of our faith. Intimacy is something to be enjoyed privately for us. So, the kisses we shared in the company of our guests involved Burhan kissing my forehead, which was so sacred and special).

Bride and groom walk together as the wedding guests give them a sparkler send off

Bride and groom under a fairy lit nature walk way

Bride and groom cut the pale green two-tier wedding cake on a tree trunk stand together in Old Kent Barn

Bride and groom walk through sparkler send off from wedding guests

Groom carries his bride through a field with bridal hijab and stunning orchid and rose wedding bouquet

Bride stands under hanging wisteria in high neck and long sleeve 3D lace wedding dress with white orchid and rose wedding bouquet

Bride and groom share their first dance together in Old Kent Barn wedding venue

Wedding party at rustic barn wedding venue with fairy lights and white drapery

Pale pink roses and white orchid wedding bouquet held by bride with groom under hanging wisteria

Bridesmaids smiling at the bride in various shades of green and styles of bridesmaid dress under hanging wisteria

Bride feeds groom slice from two-tier pale green wedding cake on tree trunk stand

Groom kisses bride on the cheek who holds a pale pink rose and white orchid wedding bouquet

Groom kisses bride's forehead under hanging wisteria with bridal hijab and veil

Bride in high neck and long sleeve lace wedding dress

Bride in high neck long sleeve 3D lace wedding dress with puddle train holding hands with groom in black tie

Bride and groom holding hands under hanging wisteria

Groom held up by his groomsmen in matching black tie suits under hanging wisteria

Groom embracing bride in glorious nature setting

We love how a minimalist colour-scheme can still look so incredibly vibrant. This wedding is the perfect example of that!

I was very anxious about not being able to find a wedding dress within my budget that could be transformed to meet my modesty needs. However, my seamstress was amazing in altering the Anna Georgina dress I got from Morgan Davies to make me look like an absolute swan!
Ahsen & Burhan

Ahsen isn’t the only beautiful Muslim bride featured on Rock My Wedding. Head on over to this vibrant day, complete with all the colours and traditions, including the traditional Mendhi night and reception party called Walima.

Written by Ella Turner

Venue: The Old Kent Barn |

Florist: Moody Blooms |

Makeup Artist: Nikita Fuller |

Bridal Gown: Anna Georgina |

Seamstress: Katrina Ivanova |

Bridal Boutique: Morgan Davies Bridal |

Stationery: Inkcrafts Shop

Real WeddingEnglandSummerBarns and FarmsCivil CeremonyClassicBlack TieWhites£5k - £10kMulticultural / Interfaith Wedding