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Wedding Day

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Our Wedding

When Soulmates Unite

For us, it has always felt like a blessing—an electric, once‑in‑a‑lifetime moment—when two soulmates finally find their way to each other. We knew something extraordinary had begun the very day we connected. Masud was in his home country of South Africa, giving those apps ‘one last try,’ while Zainab was in Massachusetts making the same final promise to herself. That last try became the beginning of everything.

From the start, our core values, our dreams for marriage, and our vision for the future aligned so naturally it felt like destiny unfolding in real time. We went from spending countless hours talking about family in South Africa, to bonding over our favorite cuisines, to teaming up and conquering an entire video game together. Every moment stitched us closer.

Our story was built on faith, family, and fun—and it has blossomed into a love we choose intentionally, joyfully, and eternally. Today, we choose each other for a lifetime, and we choose you to celebrate with us as we begin our marriage surrounded by the people who mean the most to us.

Our Story

Please book by :&nbsp;Thursday, June 25, 2026 in order to get the Room Block Rate Note: There will be a limit to the number of rooms in the room block to start, but more rooms will be added once the initial block is filled. We will keep you updated when this happens, as well as once more rooms are added to the room block.

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Dress Code: Formal

We are a multicultural couple, with Zainab's family hailing from a Pakistani background, and Masud's a South African Indian one. We are proud of the fact that the people in our lives come from all different walks of life and love to see different traditions on display.

We will be wearing attire that reflects our cultural backgrounds, which will be colorful, bright and heavily embellished. Our wish is for you to dress your best in formal clothing that makes you feel confident and embraces your background, too. Whether it's a suit and tie, evening gown, thobe, abaya, caftan, or anything else, we'd love to see it all!

As such, you are not required to wear Pakistani or Indian clothing. However, if you'd like to embrace our culture and wear one of our traditional outfits, or just get some inspo, here are a few websites we recommend for clothing shopping:

Websites For Traditional Pakistani and Indian Outfits

<a href="https://us.junaidjamshed.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Junaid Jamshed</a> (men's and women's clothing)<a href="https://www.studiobytcs.com/en-us" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Studio by TCS</a> (men's and women's clothing)<a href="https://www.akbaraslam.com/en-us" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Akbar Aslam</a> (women's clothing only)<a href="https://shireenlakdawala.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shireen Lakdawala</a> (women's clothing only)

If you have any questions or need any guidance, please don't hesitate to reach out to one of us!

Dress Code

Registry

A skyscraper observation deck on Boston's tallest building, the Prudential Center, which offers a wonderful panoramic view of the city. The lower floors contain a great shopping mall and some restaurants, too!

View Boston

A public aquarium with beautiful exhibits displaying thousands of aquatic animals including, but not limited to, sea turtles, dolphins, sharks, and penguins! There's a baby stingray petting zoo, too.

New England Aquarium

This is one of Zainab's favorite museums, filled with innovative and interactive exhibits, a planetarium, and a state-of-the-art Omni theater.

Museum of Science

An 80-minute tour that departs from 3 different locations (Museum of Science, Prudential Center, and New England Aquarium) that gives a fun tour of the city by land and water in amphibious vehicles. It's a great add-on to make a day out of any of the three activities listed above. Interactive and fun for the whole family!

Boston Duck Tour

"The Freedom Trail is a 2.5-mile-long path through Boston that passes by 16 locations significant to the history of the United States. It winds from Boston Common in downtown Boston, to the Old North Church in the North End and the Bunker Hill Monument in Charlestown." It's a great way to sight-see and get acquainted with the city!

Freedom Trail

If you're in the area for an extended time, Acadia is a beautiful place to check out! It's about a 5 hour drive from Boston near quaint Bar Harbor, Maine and is known for its scenic hiking and breathtaking views.

Zainab & Masud

Zainab & Masud

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