LEBANON.
The couple spent the night of Nicole’s birthday in their cave suite in Cappadocia with take-out from a local steakhouse. The travel and exploration necessitated a calm evening in. While enjoying their meal, they decided to change travel plans. Nicole would go home to Lebanon early, and Alex would join, see her home and meet her grandparents, cousins and uncles.
DEIR AL-AHMAR.
Nicole and Alex surprised the whole family by flying into Beirut and driving to the Mountain village of Deir Al-Ahmar where Nicole’s father was from.
That night upon arriving, Nicole’s cousins prepared a Lebanese feast to celebrate the wedding. There was hummus, salata, babganoosh, grilled pork, arak and wine.
BEIRUT.
The next day, the couple had a meal prepared fireside by Nicoles parents before driving back to Beirut for Alex’s early morning flight.
The trip to Lebanon was short but so meaningful to the couple. Alex was able to meet Nicole’s family and see her life before heading back to the USA to eagerly await his bride.
