Schedule

Toulbeh (Engagement Ceremony)

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Formal event, cocktail dresses and blazers without ties are fine! Please do not wear t-shirt and jeans/sweats. The grooms family wears ties. If concerned, contact the bride.

There will be a few light bites and desserts as refreshments! We cannot wait to see you and for you to be a part of this experience! This is the formal congregation for the agreement between the two families that the bride and groom will be wed. It is traditionally held at the bride's home. During this private event, family and close friends will attend to witness while the families come to an alliance and agreement. The men are separated from the women during this event but it is still mixed company. Once the agreement is made, the families celebrate with light nibbles and refreshing drinks.

Kateb Ketab (Islamic Marriage) Ceremony

6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Formal event, cocktail dresses and blazers without ties are fine! Please do not wear t-shirt and jeans/sweats. If concerned, contact the bride.

This event is held in a banquet hall. There will be an Islamic ceremony where the bride and groom will be officially wed under God. They will then sign their names into a holy book. This is called Kateb Kteb (The writing of the book). It is similar to the bride and groom walking down the aisle and getting married by a priest, but not in a religious building like a mosque or church. No music! The wedding reception is a much bigger affair and comes later on. Any questions or curiosities can be satisfied by reaching out to the bride or groom. When walking in, the family related to the bride and groom will be standing in line at the entrance. Traditionally, women greet the women and men greet men! Shake hands and wish happiness for the bride and groom! Dinner will be a traditional banquet meal and comprises of Fatoush Salad, Hummus, Creamy Chicken, Rice with meat, and other side dishes. This is served tapas style, so the plates are passed between all at the table and is self-served.

Wedding! (Reception)

6:00 pm - 11:00 pm

This is a FORMAL event. Please dress in formal attire. Sparkly/Fancy evening dresses for the ladies! Men usually wear button-ups and blazers or suits and ties.

This is the Wedding/Reception. This is basically one big party. There will be no ceremony portion as this was done in March of 2023. When walking in, the family related to the bride and groom will be standing in line at the entrance. Traditionally, women greet the women and men greet men! Shake hands and wish happiness for the bride and groom! Find a seat and get comfortable! The bride and groom will walk in with a big loud fuss and there will be dancing and clapping and cake cutting and the whole nine yards. Dinner will be served and there will be dessert. Dancing is expected from every guest! After the reception, the bride and the groom will then go off onto their honeymoon. This will then conclude the wedding festivities for the bride and groom. They will go off to live their happily ever after and start a family together! Wedding gifts can be dropped off at the event or sent directly to our home!