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Hamza & Melissa

Friday, January 16, 2026 • Orlando, FL

Hamza & Melissa

Friday, January 16, 2026 • Orlando, FL

Are the ceremony and reception at the same venue?

Yes. Both are at Paradise Cove

Is there onsite parking?

Yes. Paradise Cove has ample onsite parking

What can I expect at the Henna on Thurday?

In Arab culture, the henna night is a festive pre-wedding celebration held for the bride and her female relatives and friends, traditionally the night before the wedding. The gathering is full of music, dancing, and heartfelt conversations, allowing the women to bond and bless the bride. Community bonding: Henna is mixed by elders and distributed with the gifts. The communal activity of applying henna strengthens the bonds between the women in the family. Henna is applied in intricate patterns to the bride and an artist will be at the event. Festive atmosphere: The night is filled with joyous music, dancing, and singing. In some regions, women make the celebratory ululation known as zaghrouta. Traditional attire: The bride often wears a special dress for the occasion, which can vary by region. Palestinian tradition is to wear a thobe Food and gifts: The party includes delicious food and refreshments. It is also customary for gifts to be given out to attendees.