Juliette & Simon | A Jewish Wedding at Domaine Abiad, Marrakech
Juliette and Simon celebrated their Jewish wedding at Domaine Abiad in Marrakech over three days. Henna first, then an afternoon by the pool, before everyone dressed up for the wedding itself.
There was plenty of dancing, and a few quieter moments I wanted to keep here too: Simon having his collar adjusted, Juliette with her bridesmaids, and the time she spent reading before the ceremony.
Henna
At the henna, Juliette and Simon were lifted above their guests, hands in the air and smiles all around. I like how close these photographs feel to the people celebrating with them.
By the pool
Football on the lawn, yoga, and friends gathered around the pool. Some danced; others stayed seated and watched. There was room for both.
Simon getting ready
Simon put on his shoes and had a little help with his collar before joining his friends outside. A few portraits under the arches, then it was time to go.
Juliette getting ready
Upstairs, Juliette was having her hair done. Her shoes and jewellery were ready, and friends moved between the bedroom and the courtyard while she got dressed.
With her bridesmaids
Her bridesmaids joined her beneath the arches in brown dresses. Between the group photographs, someone reached in to adjust her hair and veil. I kept that small gesture alongside the portraits.
Before the ceremony
Juliette sat alone, reading the wedding blessings. These are some of the photographs I would give the most space to: her face, her hands, and the open pages.
The ceremony
Simon drew Juliette’s veil over her face and leaned close to her before the ceremony. Later, he slipped the ring onto her finger. She held her hand up, smiling. These small gestures belong here alongside the wider photographs of the Jewish ceremony at Domaine Abiad, before the hugs and congratulations.
The evening
Juliette and Simon were back among their friends on the dance floor. The cake arrived later in the evening, with more cheering, more raised arms, and the two of them still smiling.
More wedding stories
For another celebration in Marrakech, see Sara and Daniel’s wedding at Palais Namaskar. You can also see Julia and Dan’s Jewish wedding at Fairmont Taghazout Bay, by the coast.
I’m Adil Youri, a wedding photographer based in Marrakech. Find out more about wedding photography with me, or send me your date and plans.
