A Spiritual Nikkah in Arizona’s Desert Beauty
ELOPEMENTS
May 31st, 2025
Danielle and Mohammad
Danielle and Mohammad’s Arizona Nikkah was a moment that felt like a quiet promise in the middle of the desert. They met on a marriage app, their first connection made across video chats that were open, honest, and full of laughter. When Danielle finally landed in Los Angeles for their first date, a delayed flight turned into a late-night meeting at the JW Marriott—one of those perfect, unplanned moments that set the tone for everything to come.
Their journey has been full of those unexpected joys, like Mohammad waiting in lobbies with flowers and shawarma to welcome Danielle after long flights. Their faith was always at the center of it—conversations that reached beyond the surface, shared dreams about a life built on love and trust. As an Arizona wedding photographer, it’s those kinds of stories that make me want to tell them in images: honest, real, and full of depth.
Their elopement was no different. With a first look in their Phoenix apartment that felt quiet and sweet, they carried that same spirit to their Nikkah ceremony at ICC Tempe. It was just the two of them, their officiant, and a few trusted people to witness the moment they signed their marriage contract and recited their vows. Mohammad, always quick to show up for the ones he loves, ran outside when they needed another witness for the license—because that’s what love does, it finds a way.
Afterward, we made our way to Papago Park, a place that holds memories of one of their early dates. The desert light was soft and golden, turning the red rocks into something that felt timeless. As a Phoenix elopement photographer, I’m always in awe of how Sedona and Arizona’s landscapes can hold these small, powerful stories and give them a place to breathe.
For Danielle and Mohammad, this day was everything they hoped it would be: an intimate Nikkah that honored their cultures, their faith, and the simple beauty of finding someone who feels like home.
Vendor Team
VENUE | ICC Temple in Tempe, Arizona
PHOTOGRAPHY | Peterman Photography & Video • @petermanphotoandvideo
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