Arabic Wedding Traditions

Some Arabic traditions such as marriages that are fixed still are customary to some people. These include a date where they first meet one another officially with each of their mothers along and is usually done within a place that is very public. The groom and his bride are left to get to know each other as their mothers sit a little distance away and talk together about their families joining one another. Sometimes a wedding photography artist is along for photos of the first meeting.
                                                                                                                                                                    After this first acquaintance there is then held a party for the proposal it is like a reception and is usually done at the home of the bride. The groom has to ask the brides father to give her hand in marriage to him and the bride’s father must accept his offer. A reading of the Fatiha is then done and then Sharbet is drunk all around which both of the families have made together. Lastly the ending is completed after the Walimah is done. Having Toronto Wedding Photography here to capture these most treasured memories are a plus since not many people can have their proposal all the way through to their wedding and reception caught in time with photos.



Next comes the Ta’ Ahod or party for engagement. These parties are similar to the parties for the wedding but bride gets to choose her own dress for this party. The only requirement is that the groom and bride match within colors of their clothing for it. The couple then place rings on each others ring fingers and the engagement is solidified. Your wedding photography expert should be here for this occasion as well.


The Wedding Song
The traditional ceremony of marriage called the Katb Kitab is done within a Mosque. A Sheikh usually gives a time honored reading of how wives were honored by the Prophet, ways of showing honor to women and husbands should be treated by their wives. The Imam or Sheikh then asks that the couple recite the words they say and join them together officially as a married couple. There should be many different styles of wedding photography taken during the ceremony and afterwards of the bride, groom, wedding party and family with friends.

Wedding Song

Now the fun and festivity starts with dancing, singing and great foods and drinks. There is a first couple dance for the bride and the groom as in other traditional weddings and one or many different forms of entertainment abound from belly dancing, bands and singers. A cozy and lovely place to hold this reception and to have the best of wedding photography in Mississauga a city known for its marital bliss. Then the cake cutting begins with the bride and groom whose wedding cake is made up of several different layers. Once cut the bride then throws her bouquet over her shoulders into the crowd of anxious single ladies. Then the couple let everyone in on the buffet which is usually filled with delightful sweets, fruits, stews, salads and meats. You should include your wedding photography artist into these shots and make sure they capture every moment of it.
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