the wedding is mostly a womens' event. A lavishly decorated hall, with a stage, catwalk and seating areas are features of most such venues. Separated from the men, women do not wear the traditional Abayas during the majority of the event and will usually dance ,
Guests arriving at the wedding will be greeted by close family members of the groom and guided to correct halls. The traditional Saudi greeting of kissing the cheek is seen quite a bit here!
Guests arriving at the wedding will first head straight to greet the groom and exchange a few words. A common phrase said to the groom is 'Mink almaal w minh al3eyal' which translates to 'From you comes the money and from her the children'. Don't complain about gender roles people, this is a traditional blessing!
The highlight of the night is the wedding feast that occurs in a separate dining hall. The traditional Saudi kabsa (or rice) with grilled lamb will usually be served at each table
Before the groom enters the venue, the women all don their abayas. The room is usually made dark and a spotlight shines on the bride and groom as they walk down the walkway towards the stage. Photography is usually allowed at this point, but just of the bride and groom.
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