portraits: azwomen14

GIVRAKH, NAKHCHIVAN AUTONOMOUS REGION, AZERBAIJAN.  Farid Aliyev, 23, and Khanim Veliyeva, 20, pose for pictures in his home on the third day of a traditional three day wedding on July 15, 2012.   Once the bride is delivered to the groom's family's house, she will stay with the family and live the rest of her life in her new home.

GIVRAKH, NAKHCHIVAN AUTONOMOUS REGION, AZERBAIJAN. Farid Aliyev, 23, and Khanim Veliyeva, 20, pose for pictures in his home on the third day of a traditional three day wedding on July 15, 2012. Once the bride is delivered to the groom's family's house, she will stay with the family and live the rest of her life in her new home.