The Algerian wedding

The Algerian marriage lasts about a week, with two days to prepare cakes of all kinds. If traditions differ from one region to another, there are some commonalities with other Maghreb weddings. Although the Algerian ceremony is unique ...

For a traditional Algerian wedding, rarely uses a caterer: cakes and meals are prepared at home! The real peculiarity is that the festival takes place, and in the future husband, and at the bride. And most importantly, unlike the rest of the Maghreb, the groom is not left "key" three quarters of the festival, it is also to honor his promise.
Between preparations and celebrations
Meal preparation begins Wednesday just meadows. Men sacrifice a sheep or a cow according to the number of guests. The women will be in the kitchen to prepare cakes and dishes.
There would also be a day to the hammam. The bride surrounded by the women of his family, went to the public bath. The older women ensure respect for tradition. Glow of candles, religious chants and ululations uninterrupted mark this special bath. Then comes the ceremony of "El Khouara." It is the mother of the bride who is organizing this party for her friends and relatives. Bride runs in different outfits, and drinks and sweets are distributed throughout the afternoon. More family is richer, the young woman will be dresses and should be changed.
The next day, place "el taâliq." This is the meal of henna. All women are helping to prepare the bride's trousseau. It is installed in a bedroom, dressed in the "charb ezdaf" dress. An expensive habit, consisting of a "binouar" flowered sleeveless dress arriving at the ankles. An expensive dress, but the fine embroidery flower shape are unmatched. That day, the women of the husband's family arrive at the bride with a white bag, the "jehaz" the bride full of skirts, underwear, soap and even perfume. The tradition is that nobody touches or sees the contents of the bag. In Algeria, they are girls the groom's family who care henna, a sign of welcome to the family. Two girls stand on either side of the bride, a long twisted candle in hand. It was at this time that the famous white suitcase is revealed in the dinghies. Then, it is invited to offer gifts. Most often, they will put money in a tray near the chair of the bride. The family of the groom spends the whole night at the bride, even if the next day, all these people will have fun with the parents of Sir!
The bride joins her man
If the bride finally goes to his wife's family, the fun is not over yet! The bride goes back to the hairdresser for a beautiful hairstyle and a new makeup. A procession starts from home fiance, cars are decorated with ribbons and flowers, and horns alert the whole neighborhood. The groom is accompanied by all the girls and women of his family, most often dressed in white. Between the groom and his parents-in spring, accompanied by his wife. Here, a few tears flow abundantly: tradition dictates that the mother of the bride does not accompany her new home, and the father, he is content to accompany the car to her husband. Only girls go with her, and spend the night with her beautiful family. Then this is the photo shoot in a place that the new couple has chosen to advance. It was not until the evening we will visit the groom's house or in a hall rented for the occasion.
The mother welcomes the bride with milk and dates, sometimes as a key sign of goodwill and fertility of the couple. That evening, held another ceremony henna, except this time it's the groom who is honored, the tattoo is reserved and will receive the same gifts and money too! This is the magic of the Algerian wedding, the groom is in the background. The couple will cut the cake to the applause of the guests, and follows the end of the evening.
The day marks the last day of marriage (finally?). A meal in honor of the bride's parents, came to see their daughter. Tradition has it that during the seven days, the bride does not come from her, nor perform any household chore. Then the new couple can enjoy their honeymoon in a place that custom rather keep secret! To avoid all these people do follow the couple for another week party?