THE EVENTS
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Henna party
Thursday, August 31st
The Venue: Palais Soleiman
Address: Dar Layadi, Kaa machraa, Marrakech, N8, Marrakesh 40000, Morocco
Party Starts at 7:30 pm
Transportation: There will be buses from Es Saadi Palace at 7 pm and will shuttle back and forth all night. Taxis are also totally fine! Its about a 5-10 minute drive.
What to expect: Expect a libacious night full of Moroccan Sephardic traditions including dancing, eating and ofcourse Henna! (See more info below)
Attire: Festive Moroccan
We strongly encourage you to keep it authentic. When in Morocco... but not necessary!
Men wear Djellaba. Think a long robe with shorts or pants underneath. Pants and a brightly colored button down shirt is also totally acceptable.
Women wear Caftans. Think long tunic dresses all bedazzled. Other options include Maxi Dress, Cocktail Dress, Skirts , jumpsuits. Have fun with it and be colorful!
*If you have time, you can go find your perfect Djellaba or Caftan in the Souk! There are beautiful & reasonable options to be found for all your awesome pictures.
Otherwise, we will have some at the party to borrow for the night!
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Ceremony + Reception
Saturday, September 2nd
The Venue: Ksar Char-Bagh
Address: Jnane Abiad , LA Palmeraie De Fez, Marrakech 4000, Morocco
Ceremony starts at 6 pm
Transportation: There will be buses leaving at 5:30 PM from Es Saadi Palace and will be shuttling back and forth all night. Venue is about 15 minutes from the hotel.
Attire: Black Tie
Men: Tuxedos
Women: Gowns or Floor length dresses
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BRUNCH
Sunday, September 3rd
The Venue: Es Saadi Palace
Address: Avenue Quadissia, 40000, 40000, Morocco
When: 11am - 1 pm
Attire: Casual or Airport Cozies!
WHAT IS A HENNA PARTY?
Of all the Jewish Sephardic wedding traditions the unanimous crowd favorite is the Jewish henna wedding ceremony. It is colorful, spirited, and highlights the bride and the groom’s reverence to their heritage and their anticipation for a happy future. think brightly colored garments, Fez hats, tables of marzipan candies, dates and special pastries, authentic Moroccan music blasting while family and friends dance with infectious enthusiasm.
The red paste is applied to the bride and groom’s hand palms in a round, coin-like shape, to symbolize good luck and abundance. Afterward, the palms of the hands of all the guests are also hennaed one by one to be blessed with good luck.