Persian Wedding Traditions
We are thrilled to share the rich traditions of a Persian wedding with you! At the heart of our ceremony is the Sofreh Aghd, a traditional spread featuring symbolic items that represent different aspects of a prosperous and joyful life together. Each element holds significance:
Mirror
represents the couple’s future
Candles
represent good fortune, enlightenment, and brightness
Honey
signifies a sweet life together
Fruits
represent the cycle of life and fertility
Pastries
signify the sweetness of the union
Rosewater
perfumes the air with fragrance of love and devotion
Sugar Cones
sprinkles sweetness overhead the couple
Hafez Poetry Book
14th-century Persian poetry symbolizing love and unity
Wheat
represents sustenance in their future home
Nuts
represent fruitfulness and abundance
Bread
signifies feasts in the couple’s future home
Eggs
represent fertility
Seven Spices
guard against evil eye and signify a flavorful life together
For all the days along the way