{"id":225,"date":"2011-06-30T09:00:49","date_gmt":"2011-06-30T16:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bellenza.com\/wedding-ideas\/photo-gallery\/a-dazzling-arabian-night%e2%80%99s-wedding-soiree-to-remember.html"},"modified":"2018-03-20T13:55:46","modified_gmt":"2018-03-20T20:55:46","slug":"a-dazzling-arabian-nights-wedding-soiree-to-remember","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bellenza.com\/wedding-ideas\/photo-gallery\/a-dazzling-arabian-nights-wedding-soiree-to-remember.html","title":{"rendered":"A Dazzling Arabian Night’s Wedding Soiree to Remember"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Arabian<\/p>\n

Transporting your wedding party guests to a different place and time is always an exciting adventure! And few are as tantalizingly challenging as putting together a celebration straight out of the “Arabian Nights.” There are so many magical details that can be brought to the scene that, while it may be exciting, it could also feel quite intimidating.<\/p>\n

That’s the reason we can’t wait to share our styled shoot with you! In it, we present ideas for a Middle Eastern-inspired reception\u2014complete from the welcome display, to the table settings, to the food and drinks, to a lounge area. If we had three genie wishes for this, they would be: to inspire you, to challenge you, and to encourage you to re-create such an event yourself! Note: this is part II of an Arabian Night’s bridal shower theme<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

\"Welcome<\/p>\n

1 – Welcome table<\/strong> –\u00a0Usher guests into the party venue with a fittingly enchanting welcome table! Lay out a gold embroidered and beaded shawl as a table cover, topped with a fabulous glass and brass lamp and an ornate welcome sign. Then, complete the look with fabric flowers and a brass bowl holding coins “from Ali Baba’s treasure”!<\/p>\n

\"Scroll
\n2 – Guest book alternative<\/strong> –\u00a0On the same table, have a creative alternative to a wedding guest book\u2014like this scroll made from gift wrapping paper cleverly discolored and torn to appear aged. Provide a fancy calligraphy pen and bottle of ink for guests to write their wishes and greetings for the bride and groom.<\/p>\n

\"Gold
\n3 – Glittering tablescapes<\/strong> –\u00a0Gasps of delight! That’s the reaction to aim for as you prepare your reception table settings. Create an aura of gold and glitter for the entire scene\u2014from the table linens, the china, the glassware, the candle accents, even the gold frame favors<\/a> with pretty wrapping on each plate.<\/p>\n

\"Gold,
\n4 – Arabian Night’s Favors<\/strong> – Consider another captivating take on an “Arabian Nights” place setting. Fashion a napkin adornment out of richly-textured gold ribbon and a silk thread tassel. On each plate, present guests with favor sachets<\/a>, finished with fancy gold favor tags and a scattering of gold chocolate coins.<\/p>\n

\"Mint
\n5 – Lounge area<\/strong> – As guests lounge on the comfy pillows and rugs, keep the late night bonding going with kebabs, dried fruits, and nuts accompanied by more mint tea or wine. Add to the authentic look with mosaic platters and beaded glass lanterns.<\/p>\n

\"Comfy
\n6 –\u00a0Opulent comfort<\/strong> –\u00a0If your wedding reception is held in a private home or a function hall in a hotel, you may indulge in a lounge area inspired by an opulent harem! Guests who choose to linger on till the wee hours of the morning can relax on the over-sized floor pillows laid out on rich Persian rugs.<\/p>\n

\"Middle
\n7 – Exotic treats<\/strong>\u00a0–\u00a0Delight guests with traditional Middle Eastern desserts, like this creamy dessert pudding flavored with rose water and almonds, then topped with chopped pistachios. You can also serve dried dates and figs, almond cookies, and the popular delicacy baklava.<\/p>\n

\"Wine
\n8 – Refreshing drink<\/strong>s –\u00a0Aside from the traditional mint tea, offer a selection of wines to go with the flavorful menu. Present these in interestingly shaped carafes and decanters to add to the impressive display\u2014accompanied by a grouping of gold-paper luminaries.<\/p>\n

\"Savory
\nOn another side table, set up a buffet of light dishes known as “meze” (savory appetizers) for guests to enjoy. Popular choices would be falafel (chickpea patties or balls), and the famed dips called baba ghanoush (eggplant mousse) and hummus (chickpea and sesame seed paste) served with wedges of toasted pita bread.<\/p>\n

\"Gold
\n9 – Tempting treats<\/strong> –\u00a0While waiting for the meal to be served, invite guests to sample an array of tempting appetizers\u2014served on gold frames<\/a> used as mini trays! The selection could include dried apricots, dates, figs, roasted cashews, pistachio nuts, candied orange rind, and slivers of cheese.<\/p>\n

\"Add
\n10 – Candles everywhere<\/strong> –\u00a0Capture and reflect all that glittery gold on the scene with candles, candles, and more candles. One of the many stunning options you can apply would be faux brass mini-globes used as votive holders. Or add jewelled candle holders<\/a>\u00a0to the tables. Notice how the scratches and cracks in the finish enhance the exotic look while letting the glow shine through!<\/p>\n

Your Party Checklist:<\/h2>\n
    \n
  1. Set the magical mood of the occasion from the moment guests arrive, with an exotically-decorated welcome table and a “wishing scroll<\/strong><\/span>.<\/strong>“<\/li>\n
  2. Create a golden aura for the reception tables<\/span><\/strong>\u2014beginning with the table linens, to the china and glassware, to the candle accents, to the guest favors.<\/li>\n
  3. On separate side tables, offer guests Middle Eastern appetizers<\/strong><\/span>\u2014from nuts and dried fruits to traditional dishes called meze\u2014as well as wines in decorative serving containers.<\/li>\n
  4. If your reception is in a private home or hotel function room, prepare a harem-inspired lounge area for lingering guests\u2014complete with oversized throw pillows and Persian rugs<\/span><\/strong><\/span>.<\/li>\n
  5. Throughout the reception, keep piping hot mint tea<\/strong><\/span> on hand in authentic tea service sets (ornate silver tea pots and gold-etched tea glasses). And don’t forget to serve some fine Arabica coffee<\/span><\/strong><\/span> for your guests to enjoy through the wee hours of the party!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Our Featured Party!<\/h2>\n

    \"Casablanca<\/p>\n

    How fabulous is the Middle Eastern-inspired decor<\/strong><\/span> at this real wedding held in Leicester City, U.K.\u2014found on Rose Parsons’ wedding photography blog<\/a>? The couple took full advantage of the ornate and exotic decorations to play up the theme\u2014Moroccan lanterns, colored votive holders, even a Casablanca mini poster. While jewel-toned fabrics dressed up the tables, the place settings, and the chairs. Like being transported to a different world!<\/p>\n

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