Re: Your Ideas for a Mixed Wedding (Gori/Pakistani)
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I understand that the Islamic marriage ceremony is very simple and not traditionally something that is witnessed by all wedding guests
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You dont have to have it like that, most of the nikkahs I have attended have been conducted in the open in front of all the guests. And if both bride&groom dont understand Arabic, the nikkah should be performed in their language. With the nikkah there is usually gives a small khutbah as well, in which he talks about the importance of marriage in Islam and how to treat your spouse well. And then have a dua at the end. Inshallah your guests will enjoy being part of the ceremony
One thing for the nikkah & rest of ceremony ---most desi events always start notoriously late and most nondeso events, especially weddings, are very punctual!! You dont want everyone on your side to arrive on time, ie 3 hours before everyone else. This will give a very bad impression to the guests who arent familiar with desi-standard-time!!