the bride looks very excited when she wears a beautiful white dress and a shiny headwear on her head. The newlywed husband clasp her from behind. Behind them are abandoned buildings, many of which are broken down and rubble is everywhere.
these moving photos are photographed by photographer JAL al maela. He hopes to capture Syria's "not polluted hope". Mela shared the photos on his Facebook page, which he hoped would encourage other Syrians not to give up hope, although most of the country was still in war.

the bride, wearing a beautiful white wedding dress, was held by her husband from the back, and the mood looked a bit excited.