— 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: 7pm—11pm
Where
Fadi’s Mediterranean Grill
12360 Westheimer Rd Suite A
Houston, TX 77077
Where
Elite Restaurant
11941 Highway 6
Sugarland TX 77498
Valima Program
7pm: Arrival
7:15pm: Welcoming Acknowledgment
7:20pm: Bride and Groom Entrance
7:30pm: Quranic Recitation
7:40pm: Speech Time!
8:25pm: First Dance
8:30pm: Dinner & Dessert
9:00ish: Photos
Valima Dress Code: A Shared Story of Love
This isn’t your typical wedding dress code. Think of it more like a prompt.
We want you to show up wearing something that has a story, inspired by something you love, something that shaped you, or something that makes you feel seen. This can be as complex as an entire outfit, or as simple as a cherished accessory. 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 your favorite TV show or film: perhaps 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. 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!
Help! I’m stumped and can’t decide.
If you can’t decide or are having trouble with the prompt, you can instead opt to wear a piece of clothing or an accessory that has some kind of special meaning for you specifically. For example, maybe it’s something your mom or dad used to wear, or maybe it’s a part of what you wore to your own special event! No matter how big or small, everything we wear has a story, and we kindly ask that you bring that story with you and make it a part of our special night ❤️
What this isn’t:
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.
