Rustic Farm Vow Renewal – Inayah & Safwat

At the end of July 2016, Inayah and Safwat’s son was “born sleeping at 37.5 weeks, at 4 lbs, 15 oz and 18 inches”. The autopsy was inconclusive, so they never learned why his heart stopped but having to deliver a “sleeping” son was tough, so they spent three days with him at the hospital. Upon leaving the hospital, they knew they “had to be each other’s strength during that time and that they had to wake up every morning to be there for each other because that was the only thing that would get them through that horrific experience.”

Early this year they discovered they are pregnant again, with a child that will make them a family of four. They renewed their vows in front of their two best friends to demonstrate that couples can get through losing a child, but only by continuing to love each other and by leaning into each other in their grief and to celebrate the upcoming birth of their daughter. They are excited to continue on this journey called life together, “hand in hand always.”

VENDORS

Photographer: Marianne Blackham Photography // Venue: Rocklands Farm // Musician: Allison Wiser Pianist // Floral Designer: Chic Girl Flowers // Invitation Designer: Emma Bauso Design // Dress Store: Fabulous Frocks Bridal // Cinema and Video: Le Moment Capturer & Whole Heart Studios // Makeup Artist: Makeup by Erin M // Jewellery: Mangan Jewelers // Etsy Designer: Over the Moon Bridal // Hair Stylist: Shear Society // Caterer: Simply Fresh Events // Event Planner: The Artful Wanderlust // DJ: The Dapper DJs // Heirlooms and Extras: The Garter Girl by Julianne Smith // Officiant: Wedding Officiant For Love