Moroccan Wedding Process
When she comes out of the Amaria, she sits with the groom for some time, in an elevated couch, while pictures are being taken before going to change her outfit.
The Moroccan Bride’s Grand Entrance
The next day is the Wedding Party or the wedding day (Berza). The bride’s entrance is very ceremonial and is of major significance in the ceremony. She usually comes in an “Amaria”, a roofed platform carried by about 4 or 6 men, while the groom leads the walk.
Henna Celebration
After the purification, the next ceremony the bride participates in is the “Hennaya”. This is when a professional Moroccan Henna Artist, draws symbolic motifs on the hands and feet of the bride, her friends and relatives, with Henna. Henna is a plant which produces natural dyes that are used for body painting. Henna is considered…
Hammam Celebration
Two days before the wedding, the bride undergoes some form of purification by going to a sauna with her female friends and relatives. This is called the “Hammam” day. The has her hair washed with a type of clay called ghassoul while her body is scrubbed, massaged, perfumed, and waxed. The Hammam is an important…
H’dia – Giving of Gifts
After the formal marriage commitment, the man usually gives gifts (the H’dia) to his bride. These are the popular gifts given: Sugar: signifies a happy life Milk : signifies purity Dates Water Orange flower Henna Engagement ring Jewelry Fabric Caftans Shoes Handbags Perfume These gifts are usually presented in a large flat silver colored container…
Traditional Moroccan Wedding: 11 Things To Note
1. The Moroccan marriage usually begins without any “ceremony” attached. The bride and groom sign the marriage contract in the presence of witnesses from the bride and groom’s side. This paperwork continues in the mosque, where they sign more papers in the presence of the Imam (Cleric). Formally and legally, the bride and groom are…