Beautiful Egyptian Wedding Pictures taken at Rio Hondo by Wedgewood, Downey, CA.


The COVID restrictions were lifted here in Southern California at the end of 2021. It was nice to get out and take some photos again after a long hiatus. Sara and David reached out to book me for their engagement photos. Shortly after our session, they asked me to be their wedding photographer! I was thrilled to capture their love story; they seemed so genuinely happy together. Sara comes from a large Egyptian family, and David comes from a more traditional American background. It was heartwarming to see how well the families blended during the ceremony and reception.


They chose the beautiful Rio Hondo by Wedgewood in Downey, California, as their wedding venue. The grounds were spacious, and the ceremony's timing was perfect. As David and Sara read their vows, the iconic California sunset bathed them in a warm, orange glow. The two little flower girls were absolute stars, stealing the show with their charm. I had so much fun spending a little time with them before the ceremony.


Soon after the ceremony, the lively reception began inside the ballroom. Delicious food and drinks were plentiful, followed by lots of dancing. By the end of the night, I was so happy to have witnessed such a beautiful celebration. I captured some amazing images – here are a few of my favorites!

Engagement photo in a gold frame sitting on a table at an Egyptian wedding in Downey.
Flower girl walking by a row of white chairs at a wedding ceremony in Downey, Ca.
Two flower girls holding hands between an empty row of chairs before a wedding ceremony in Downey.
Flower girl with big brown eyes peeking through a vail.
A flower girl in a white dress walking in-between a row of chairs at a wedding venue in Los Angles County.
Flower girl sitting in a row of white chairs waiting for the wedding ceremony to start.
Table set up at a wedding venue in Downey, CA.
The groom patiently stares out the window waiting for the bride to show up to the wedding in Downey, Ca.
Father of the bride talking to his friends and waiting for the bride to arrive to the ceremony.
An intimate moment between a father and the bride captured by Orange County Wedding Photographer, Venya Manzyuk.
The bride and her father walk into the Los Angeles wedding venue holding hands.
Father of the bride walking his daughter inside the venue in Downey, CA.
Group shot of Egyptian parents and their bride's daughter standing together at her wedding.