The Egyptian wedding

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The Egyptian wedding
In early summer, we leave in a sunny country. Egypt. Between tradition and modernity, the Egyptian wedding is quite surprising. As in many countries in North Africa, the customs vary according to the financial means and Western influence. En route to the country of Cleopatra to learn a little more.
In Egypt, marriage is a lucrative trade. Families are willing to spend lavishly to make this day unforgettable. However, the current economic situation of the country that people marry at an older age. The future spouses therefore pay a portion of their marriage.

According to tradition, the young man must provide staffing an apartment and a part of the furniture that will be. Due to adverse economic conditions, the marriage is in crisis.
It is for this reason that some practices, such as Urfi marriage, have developed but are not unanimous among the ancients. Urfi a traditional religious marriage is a civil union legitimacy. In this type of engagement, the groom not be binding in any way the material point of view.
Party through the night!
Depending on the class of married, ceremonies take several forms.
The upscale weddings are held in major hotels in the capital, others are often held in backyards and on the street.

A wedding is divided into several steps ...
First, the suitor has a bracelet to the bride as a sign of engagement. Then, a day before the wedding feast takes place the henna ceremony. This is an opportunity for the women of the family to get together and prepare the bride for her wedding night.
On the day, a group of traditional music or a DJ provides the animation. Wacky side that is found in all Egyptian weddings, a cameraman follows step honeymooners. Every moment will be immortalized and boxed forever.
Once the party is over the leilat al-dukhla the wedding night itself.

Ceremonies, it is very common for men and women are separated. It is important not to be seen as a religious rite, quite the contrary. Once gathered, men do not hesitate to party. Alcohols and cheap beers are served along with hookahs.
As for the women of the family and belly dancers, they unleash the rhythm of the throbbing music.
Egypt is a country known for its hospitality. It is not uncommon that tourists are invited to weddings. Just being in a hotel, or go into a village, in a ceremony.

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