VALIMA/RECEPTION:
Once the couple is legally married, this is the last dinner the groom’s family will provide as a way to celebrate their union. Typically, the bride will wear a lovely dress and ethereal jewelry presented by the groom’s family, while the groom chooses a formal Western suit or coat pants. The official reception that the husband and wife host and at which the marriage is made public is known as the (دعوت ولیمہ). Usually, both families’ invited friends and numerous relatives attend the grand celebration. The Walima was traditionally hosted at homes, although they are now more frequently conducted in wedding sites, restaurants, or resorts.
The opinion among scholars is that walima is a Sunnah of Allah’s Messenger. Walima can be used in place of words like “wedding reception” or “gathering” in American and English. The word “awlama” is an Arabic word that means “union” or “get-together,” and it is where the phrase originates. It’s most frequently used to refer to a celebration where lots of people come together and eat together.
In Pakistani wedding culture, shalima is a growingly popular wedding tradition. These gatherings are more enjoyable for the guests and less expensive for the hosts. Everybody benefits from this.
DRESS THEME
Peach and Pink:
Because they are smoothly soft , peach and most pastel colours, such as apricot peach, and pinky peach, work very well with the colour combination of pink.
Gray and Gold:
Gray doesn’t seem like it would work well with gold, but it actually provides an ideal backdrop for gold embellishments. The secret is to combine deep, strong greys like charcoal or matte grey with metallic gold.
Navy Blue and Gold
Use metallic gold elements or gold-toned embellishments to add the warmth to your navy blue décor. While navy blue and gold are currently in style, practically every shade of blue works perfectly with the coloured combination
EMBROIDERY:
Because the bride is the center of attention on her wedding day, embroidery on wedding dresses is typically not very common. AARI ZARDOZI, PEARLS, MUKESH WORK, NAQSHI, CRUSTALS, BEADS, SEQUINS, RESHAM, CUT WORKS, and CORA are the most commonly used embellishments.
Gota Patti can be crafted from fibres of gold or copper and has a bridal charm. When done on clothes like chiffon, velvet, and silk, gota work is at its most exquisite.
Small and huge mirrors are embroidered on bridal attire , also known as sheesha embroidery. Mirrors of a variety of shapes—including triangle square and circular—are used to make patterns.
MENU:
TIKKA
Tikkas are always prioritised and at the top of the wedding menu list. Tikkas such as Reshmi, Malai, Tandoori, Balochi, and others can be prepared with both chicken and beef.
CONTINENTAL:
Continental cuisine is already making a name for itself at Pakistani weddings. Many dishes that are new onto menus and to taste include Arabian Puff, Grilled Prawns, Roasted Chick, Chowmein, and many others.
DESERT:
After the starters and main course, deserts are important.Undoubtedly dessert that served at a Pakistani wedding are Ras-malai, kulfi, kheer, fruit custard and gajar ka halwa, and kashmeeri tea in winter are popular desserts.
