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Weddings in Lebanon are truly elaborate on a scale unlike any other in grandeur, cost, and entertainment. The Middle Eastern culture and Lebanese specifically, believe there is no spending ceiling because there is no cost when it comes to celebration and entertaining their loved ones with music, dance, and copious amounts of food. These elements combine to create a spectacle of an affair and tend to be the reason why the party lasts till dawn!
Celebrations go on for 3 days and simple or grand, a Lebanese wedding isn’t truly Lebanese without a ‘zaffeh’, the act of escorting the bride to her husband, in celebration of their holy marriage. Even the ‘zaffeh’ is a form of entertainment, celebration and dance because, on the third day, the groom is led by a group of dancers, as they play music, sing and dance on their way to the bride’s house.
Entertainment is an essential and important priority in Lebanese weddings. Music and dance are the hallmarks of celebration and fun in Lebanese families and culture.
A Middle Eastern wedding celebration, is one where the dancer has a special place. Usually a belly dancer or singer will entertain the guests and more luxurious weddings will have more than one entertainer.
As you can clearly see, the Lebanese truly believe a wedding is a celebration and there is no costs to keeping guests entertained.
For a great way to personalize your wedding… have a wedding drink created just for you! Here is an idea for a great signature drink that was created for a couple’s wedding and represented their personality. They wanted a drink that was not too sweet and is suitable for both females and males while also using fresh raspberries from their garden.
Directions: Shake the first three ingredients in a mixing glass with ice and strain into an ice-filled brandy snifter. Top off with the tonic water.
Garnish Fresh mint and home-grown raspberries
Directions: Shake the first three ingredients in a mixing glass with ice and strain into an ice-filled brandy snifter. Top off with the tonic water.
Garnish Fresh mint and home-grown raspberries
courtesy of weddingcocktaildesign.com
In our final section of the vintage skeleton key inspiration series, we wanted to share with you ways you can input your inspiration into the design and decor of the entire event. You can use it to add depth and authenticity with your inspirational piece – The vintage skeleton key!
Continuing with our vintage skeleton key inspiration, here are some examples on how you can incorporate it into your wedding design as place cards and the many creative options on displaying and using them functionally and aesthetically.
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Skeleton Keys are very unique in their design and bring an old world romantic vintage feel to when strategical used….here are a few inspirational ideas.
Engagement Party Invitation
Save The Date
Save The Date
Inspiration Boards
Nahid Farhoud founder and owner of Wedding Elegance by Nahid is internationally recognized for combining passion for design and décor with her extensive knowledge of different cultures, to create wedding events that are unique, festive and memorable.
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