It is time for the Abu Dhabi Bridal Show. I love this picture of the girls in hijab checking out the model brides. These models are probably as close as any of us (especially males) will get to seeing a picture of an Arab bride. Arab weddings are completely segregated and the only male to see the bride is the groom and maybe the father and father in law. All this show...the lace, silk, make-up etc. is all done for the other women who will be attending the female wedding party. It is also very important to look your best even if you are just a guest. Weddings are where the mothers, aunts are daughters are scouting for future brides for their sons, nephews and brothers. Most marriages are arranged and many end up marrying cousins, especially when a lot of wealth is involved.
Here a bride can choose between modern (Western) or traditional wedding attire. The good news is that there are no bridesmaids, therefore no horrid bridesmaid's dresses. After seeing the movie, 27 Dresses, I think the Arabs have the right idea.
3 comments:
Do the Arabs have crazy mothers of the bride as well??? Haha jk jk... love you!!!
- Christie
Not ALL Arabs marry their cousin! Its ignorant to make such broad statements. Yes, its is not uncommon for an Arab/Muslim to marry their cousin, however due to additudes of western culture, many people are decideing agianst marrying their cousins.
Also, not all Arab weddings are seperated by male and female. How a wedding occurs is based on culture. For example, Egyptian and Lebanese weddings intergate men and women and include music and dancing. There are also wedding dresses for Muslim women that wear hijab, that are designed in a way which allows them to be viewed by all guest attending the celebration.
cheers :)
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