— 09.07.2025 —
Rachael & Raza
Are Getting Married!
A Match Made In Heaven
Rachael and Raza request the pleasure of your company as we join in marriage in the presence of family and friends.
When
Thursday, Sept. 4th, 2025
Nikkah: 4pm—7pm
When
Sunday, Sept. 7th, 2025
Valima: 6pm—9pm
Where
Fadi’s Mediterranean Grill
12360 Westheimer Rd Suite A
Houston, TX 77077
Where
Elite Restaurant
11941 Highway 6
Sugarland TX 77498
Valima Program
6pm: Arrival
6:30pm: Quranic Recitation
7:00pm: Bride and Groom Entrance
7:15pm: Speeches and Toasts
7:40pm: Dinner Service
8:00pm: Photos
Valima Dress Code: Inspired By What Moves You
This isn’t your typical wedding dress code. Think of it more like a prompt.
We want you to show up wearing something that says something about you, inspired by something you love, something that shaped you, something that makes you feel seen. This day is about love, creativity, and shared storytelling in the way only outfits can tell it.
What does this look like?
Maybe it’s an outfit inspired by the fiery red of Wanda’s finale look in WandaVision, or the deep blue lehenga that Priyanka Chopra wore in Gallan Goodiyan. Perhaps it’s an outfit inspired by a song or artist you love to dance to — Missy Elliott’s metallic tracksuits, Britney Spears in full pop-star mode, or Shah Rukh Khan’s dramatic elegance in Suraj Hua Maddham. You can even show up in full-on costume! Pull up as a Star Wars squad (Leia buns, Jedi robes, the whole nine) or step out in Om Shanti Om-level glam complete with sequins, feathers, and vintage hungama. Or maybe it’s just a subtle nod — a Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge dupatta, a Barbie-pink outfit, or a puffy white shirt a la Bridgerton or Seinfeld. The possibilities are endless!
Group and Family Themes Encouraged!
Whether you’re coming as the Addams Family or doing a Stranger Things friend group, we love a coordinated crew. The more, the merrier.
What this isn’t:
This is not a black tie event. You don’t need to show up in a tux — unless you’re coming as James Bond.
This is not a judgment zone. We’re all here for the same reason. Be weird. Be elegant. Be hilarious. Be sentimental.
About The Bride
SuperSoaker, Aladdin, “I Will Always Love You”…
Rachael Matthews grew up in Houston, TX and spent much of her time learning how to write screenplays for her Barbies and performing underwater handstands. She studied English literature and took her love of movies to work, where her life changed forever. In 2018, she met him. In 2019 they became friends. In 2020 they fell in love. Today, she resides in Austin, TX with her cat Jill and a lifetime of movie references.
About The Groom
Nintendo 64, Mission: Impossible, “Kiss from a Rose”…
Raza Waqif grew up in Houston, TX and spent much of his time reading fantasy novels and tinkering with computers. He studied Media Production and Sociology, and took his love of movies to work, where his life changed forever. In 2018, he met her. In 2019 they became friends. In 2020 they fell in love. Today, he resides in Houston, TX.
The Registry
As many of you are traveling to celebrate with us in Houston, your presence means the world to us and is all we ask for. If you'd still like to contribute to our registry or honeymoon funds, please feel free to select from the options below.
