sneak peek! Weddings

Its not often that you get to see inside an Arabic wedding.There are no cameras allowed inside besides those of the photographer and even she will get some dirty looks from people who think she is taking their picture. People cover,turn, and scurry away from the line of sight.

So if you havent been to a wedding,its difficult to know what it looks like and to understand the experience. Being invited to a wedding is an exciting event. Its probably the only time many of us will be in the company of an Arabic family and to get a small glimpse of what it is like.Though it doesnt tell you much because its a rather formal affair. A couple things? They like to have fun, sing, and dance just like the rest of us. They are beautiful and have shapes to die for under those abayas.

Ive had the pleasure of going to a men's wedding party a women's wedding party, and one that was together, though in a separate room.Ive yet to go to an Egyptian (for example) wedding where they celebrate together. Ive seen one through a window and I watched like a kid at a candy store until my husband dragged me away. a looooong time ago, I was witness to one while in a hotel in Egypt. Had I known then what I know now, I would have just invited myself in on the festivities.

But without further ado, here is a link to a very good photographer who has pictures of a local wedding (and many others...you should check out her site!) ENJOY

Tasneem AlSultan-photographer

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