If you wish to get some glamour to your wedding theme, then the Arabian theme wedding will be the right choice for you. Bright colors, shimmering ambiance, luxurious appeal and royalty displayed at its best, the Arabian theme wedding is sure to create an experience of a lifetime. If you still aren’t clear of how the theme would look in reality, then watch the popular Disney movie – Aladdin. You might get some ideas from the movie itself! Read more to find out how to prepare for an Arabian theme wedding.
• Embellished with shimmering gems and golden/silver text, design a wedding invitation card that will convey the wedding theme concept to your guests. You can also use scented invitation paper. If not, insert a miniature perfume bottle in the wedding card envelope to add some royalty to the concept. Browse through scroll wedding invitation cards to find more of such conceptual wedding invitation card designs.
• Dress up in an exotic and traditional dresses designed in a charming and sensuous Middle Eastern pattern. These dresses have a simple pattern, but are embellished with intricate embroidery or paisley work done on them.
• Curtains and cushions form a major part of the Arabian wedding theme decorations. Free flowing or folded bright colored curtains with intricate design done all over the fabric hung over the tables or on the walls of the wedding hall will look classy. Brighten up the hall with candles and lanterns, or large chandeliers. Decorate the seating arrangements with plush cushion covers made using velvet, rich brocade, satin or a material that looks rich and lavish. Hire henna artist to draw lovely and attractive Arabic Mehendi on your guests’ hands. Arrange for Arabic folk dancers and singers to entertain the guests. You can also organize for a belly dancer, to bring in some vibrancy during the ceremony. If you think, all these arrangements could cost you a bomb, and then you can consider buying the decorations from the nearest flea market.
• Arabic food is all about rich ingredients and savory taste that will have your guests asking for more. An exotic and traditional Arabic menu comprises of rich food like meat, lamb, chicken, lentils, hummus, olives etc. Some of the authentic Arabic dishes include Tabouleh, Kofta meatballs, Couscous, and hummus, Shawarma etc. Add some classy touch to the complete food experience by using sparkling cutlery with fine mosaic finish. Ask the service staff to dress up Arabic styled Salwar Kameez and Shimagh or Egals. This will further add a traditional touch to the whole concept.
• Another element of the wedding in which you can add an Arabic touch is return gifts. Search for some traditional Arabic souvenirs in the flea market and get them gift wrapped. If you want to gift some useful stuff, then gift your guests with box filled with exotic Arabic spices and condiments. Decorative items such mosaic finished jewellery box, miniature carpet models etc, will also be a perfect complement to the wedding theme.
