Wedding Planning Glossary

The ceremonial spread laid at the heart of a Persian wedding ceremony

The formal marriage contract ceremony in Persian tradition

The seated wedding ceremony portion in Persian tradition

A pre-wedding celebration featuring henna application and cultural rituals

A wedding ceremony ritual where two flames unite into one

A private moment for the couple to see each other before the ceremony

The person who legally solemnizes and leads the wedding ceremony

The promises exchanged between partners at the heart of the ceremony

Couple portraits taken during the magical soft light just before sunset

A traditional 'lucky charm' custom for the wedding day

A dinner held the evening before the wedding, typically after the ceremony rehearsal

An early notice sent to guests before the formal wedding invitation

A response requested from guests confirming attendance

A plan designating where each guest will sit at the reception

A curated list of gifts the couple would like to receive from guests

Small gifts given to guests as a token of thanks from the couple

The group of people standing beside the couple at the ceremony

Exclusive use of an entire venue for a private event

The transitional social hour between ceremony and reception

The floral or decorative arrangement at the center of each reception table

The ceremonial departure of the couple at the end of the wedding

A private room at the venue where the wedding party gets ready on the wedding day