Last night we got to go to another wedding! (Yes, Monday night.) And this wedding was nothing like the last one! I guess no two weddings in the States are the same either, but this was very different. The wedding party in 4 words: dancing, lights, singer, dancing.
The actual wedding ceremony was a while ago, this was the "Wedding Party." The invitation said 8pm, and we were told to be there at 9pm (the bride and groom would show up at about 930pm). Driving and parking is always a hassle, but we made it just before they walked in.
I have never seen a grander entrance! "Lets go welcome the bride!" The bride and groom came up the stairs, following the drums and tambourines. The guests were crowded all around clapping (and I think singing, but I didn't understand a word of it). So they come into the main entrance and go straight to the dance floor. The lights in the ceiling and flashing (something something Disney Laser Light Show), the live band and singer are on stage, one video camera is in their faces and the other swoops over the crowd (a la NFL football camera). In case you can't push past the other 499 guests to get a glimpse of the couple, just look up at the big screen where the live video is playing (MTV would happily show this quality film).
Dance, dance, dance...some food is served. More flashing lights and singing. More food. (I put my fork down to take a drink of water and rest a minute and the waiter snatched my plate! He was ready to bring me the next plate.) Then the bride and groom walk around and greet everyone (while dancing and we're all clapping..my hands are pretty sore by this point). The band takes a break and things calm down for a few minutes. More dancing, more dancing, dessert....we have to leave. (This is like an Arab music video! The singer, the clothes, the lights, the cameras.) We stayed until about 1230 - which was early. But we had to get to work. So much fun! The ceilings were about 15 feet, white pillars and architectural details, marble floors, and scenic views of a beautiful garden (it was a picture, but wrapped around where the windows would be...to make you think you're in a garden?)
Final note: The picture is us and our friend at the wedding. There was a wide range of clothes worn. A very few had on really casual clothes. Another handful had on formal gowns and a few wore all out glittery beauty pageant outfits. Another group had on sparkly Muslim dresses and hejabs. Then there was the small group from our work that was in American style dresses. It was such a mix. But I guess that is to be expected when you have 500 guests! Yes, 500! And that was a small wedding!! Wow!
The actual wedding ceremony was a while ago, this was the "Wedding Party." The invitation said 8pm, and we were told to be there at 9pm (the bride and groom would show up at about 930pm). Driving and parking is always a hassle, but we made it just before they walked in.I have never seen a grander entrance! "Lets go welcome the bride!" The bride and groom came up the stairs, following the drums and tambourines. The guests were crowded all around clapping (and I think singing, but I didn't understand a word of it). So they come into the main entrance and go straight to the dance floor. The lights in the ceiling and flashing (something something Disney Laser Light Show), the live band and singer are on stage, one video camera is in their faces and the other swoops over the crowd (a la NFL football camera). In case you can't push past the other 499 guests to get a glimpse of the couple, just look up at the big screen where the live video is playing (MTV would happily show this quality film).
Dance, dance, dance...some food is served. More flashing lights and singing. More food. (I put my fork down to take a drink of water and rest a minute and the waiter snatched my plate! He was ready to bring me the next plate.) Then the bride and groom walk around and greet everyone (while dancing and we're all clapping..my hands are pretty sore by this point). The band takes a break and things calm down for a few minutes. More dancing, more dancing, dessert....we have to leave. (This is like an Arab music video! The singer, the clothes, the lights, the cameras.) We stayed until about 1230 - which was early. But we had to get to work. So much fun! The ceilings were about 15 feet, white pillars and architectural details, marble floors, and scenic views of a beautiful garden (it was a picture, but wrapped around where the windows would be...to make you think you're in a garden?)
Final note: The picture is us and our friend at the wedding. There was a wide range of clothes worn. A very few had on really casual clothes. Another handful had on formal gowns and a few wore all out glittery beauty pageant outfits. Another group had on sparkly Muslim dresses and hejabs. Then there was the small group from our work that was in American style dresses. It was such a mix. But I guess that is to be expected when you have 500 guests! Yes, 500! And that was a small wedding!! Wow!
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