Cultural Wedding Trends: Sofreh Aghd

The sofreh aghd (wedding spread) is a traditional part of a Persian ceremony. Each item of the elaborate sofreh aghd, symbolizesa quality the couple plans to share as husband and wife.  The mirror of fate and 2 candelabras are placed at the head of the table, representing brightness and light in the couple’s life ahead, it is also the first time the groom sees his wife's face during the ceremony.  Decorated walnuts, almonds, eggs and hazelnuts represent fertility.  A bowl of coins symbolize wealth and prosperity, while crystallized sugar symbolizes a sweet life together.  The importance of faith is symbolized with a holy book that rests in front of the couple and a prayer rug at the center of the sofreh aghd.

Some of our favorite Sofreh Aghd tables:

{via}

{via}

{via}