Getting married in Morocco?!

Going back to our weekend in Fes......our guide Thami shared some interesting insights into preparations that bridegrooms-to-be need to undertake - if they don't do a good enough job of this they risk the wrath of their future mother-in-law as well as their bride-to-be!

The groom is expected to buy the bride an expensive "belt" - or if he can't afford the belt, a belt buckle.  Here is an example of a belt - they can cost thousands, we saw one that was priced at about $55,000:

A $55,000 Bridal belt 

Other options if the groom can't afford a belt - buckles, necklaces.....all gold with gems

The traditional way for a bride to be carried to her wedding is by a carriage - below the carriage is on the right of the photo.  Then the wedding couple sit on a throne at the ceremony, see below on left.  These are not for sale, they are rented.  In the Fes medina there was a whole section dedicated to the making and rental of these thrones and carriages, mostly done in white with gold and/or silver.

Another tradition is that the bride and female guests all get their hands hennaed.  We were warned by CDS against getting this done as we might have a reaction to the henna but otherwise it is safe, no needles used!

A bit different from an Aussie wedding!

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