A traditional wedding ceremony in Iran
A traditional wedding in Iran is one of the biggest celebrations for the families. There’s plenty of thought and cash involved and the number of guests can easily rise to a few hundred. This party is huge and family-centered and vary from region to region. In some parts of Iran such as Shiraz, nomads wedding can go on for days and. Some bridals have different customs and traditions cloths instead of white one. Discovering a traditional wedding can help you to know more about a culture. Experience a nomad ceremony will be a unique experience of your journey. This party in Iran is different from one city to another city, from one village to another one and sometimes from one family to another one. Many elements seen in traditional Persian weddings date back to Zoroastrianism. After Islam it changed but some elements and customs have remained until now.
The process and elements
There are some parties before and after matrimonial day such as Baleborun, Hanabandan and etc… one of the most interesting part in the wedding is the traditional music and also singing some poems by old women without any music. Don’t hesitate to come Iran and experience this unique experience. It is customary to bring a gift to a Persian wedding, even if the couple opted out of having a wedding registry. A monetary gift or gold coins are appropriate gifts. It’s done in a modern or a traditional wedding. One of the nice ceremony that is done in this party is the Aghd ceremony in which the bride and groom sit in front of an assorted sofreh (or table) full of items that have meanings behind them. when you take part the guide will explain for you the meaning and symbol of each element.
What you see
You can come Shiraz and become a part of a traditional wedding party to get a taste of the unique lifestyle of a tribe. These parties are filled with colors, nature, music, dancing and folklore. Join us in Shiraz and let us accompany you to the countryside for a few hours of fun and genuine experience of the warmth and hospitality in the wedding. Enjoy the lively colors of the costumes, give yourself to the cheer in the folk dance and music, and let the unbelievable kindness and simplicity, and all the other things that have made the traditional wedding so unique and gorgeous touch your heart.
What you discover
- Visiting a special tribe
- experience an original traditional wedding
- being familiar with a traditional Iranian music
- experience a custom cloths and a traditional dance