We were invited to a wedding the other day, which was a real treat for us all. It is different to anything we experience in NZ. There are two weddings held, one for the women and one for the men. The women arrive in their abaya's, covered completely, and once in the hall they take their abaya off to reveal the most spectacular and lavish dresses - a couple of photos of models in shops to illustrate my point as cameras are strictly forbidden at the wedding. There is an abundance of food, mocktails, chocloates, perfume, dancing and oud (like incense). The bride arrives later in the evening and walks the catwalk. Her dress is absolutely gorgeous, covered in diamantes, swarkovsky crystals, tulle, ruffles, and with a longggggg train. The husband and male members of the brides family arrive for a short time later in the night for photographs. At this time all of the women abaya up again. Weddings generally finish before midnight.
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