When they met as graduate students at Rutgers pursuing master’s degrees, Myra says, Saad’s kindness and open nature made her immediately comfortable; Saad remembers thinking Myra was smart and well put together. Both now dental students, they got engaged at the Jefferson Memorial.
Their wedding theme was “regal romance,” in shades of champagne, purple, and pink and illuminated by crystal chandeliers. Among the memorable elements for the pair were dances performed by family and friends and their photo and video sessions—including wedding portraits at the National Cathedral. Myra and Saad chose a dinner menu of traditional Pakistani dishes along with a fresh-pasta station—the bride’s favorite. Dessert was chocolate cake, an ice-cream station, and a spread that included a fresh jalebi station, chocolate tarts, and mini crèmes brûlées. At the end of the night, guests took home gold-foil chocolates that featured the couple’s name and the wedding date.
The Details
Venue: Diyanet Center of America;
Fairmont Washington, DC
Event coordinator: Jeuni Affairs
Florist: Sarah Khan Event Styling
Invitations: Withjoy.com
Caterer: Zaffron
Hairstylist: RNZ Styles
Makeup artist: Sara Mabrouk
Bride’s attire: Suffuse by Sana Yasir
Groom’s attire: Uomo Attire
Music: Desi Beatzs Entertainment
Rentals: Select Event Group
Videographer: True Vine Films
Henna: Henna by Shazia
Ice-cream cart: Scoops2U
Photo booth: 360 Photo Swirl
This article appears in the August 2024 issue of Washingtonian.
Amy leads Washingtonian Weddings and writes Style Setters for Washingtonian. Prior to joining Washingtonian in March 2016, she was the editor of Capitol File magazine in DC and before that, editor of What’s Up? Weddings in Annapolis.
