Wed in traditional Pakistani fashion, Aleeza Asghar and Salman Dar had three different celebrations. The first of the three, known as the mehndi, was a more casual, festive celebration, featuring live music and performances. The shaadi was next, a formal dinner where Aleeza officially became part of Salman’s family, and the two became husband and wife; both ceremonies took place in Chicago. Then, everyone picked up and came to Minneapolis for the final celebration, the walima. This was a seated dinner-turned-celebration, honoring the official joining of the two. Aleeza wore ornate traditional gowns to each part of her wedding, and Salman wore a mix of traditional and modern garb. The couple’s favorite moments from their Minneapolis celebration included their private reading of vows to each other, as well as a skit the bride’s sister and cousins put on that portrayed the couple’s love story.
