Bulgarian bride

Bulgarian Muslim bride Dhzemile Lilova, 30, poses in front of the dowry wearing a special make-up called "ghelina" during her wedding ceremony in the village of Draginovo, Bulgaria.. The traditional wedding ritual is held among Pomaks. The highlight of the ceremony is the painting of the bride's face, where in a private rite her face is covered in white face cream and decorated with gold flakes and colourful sequins.