5:30 PM Social Hour begins (dry bar)

6:30 Wedding begins

- Mohammad’s entrance will follow Arabic tradition, with dancers, music, and his entire family dancing behind him as he is led in by his two eldest uncles.

- Kennedy will follow with a classic Western entrance, with her family and flower girls walking in ahead of her. She will be given away by her father.

After the couple is united and rings are exchanged, they will walk around the dance floor to present themselves as husband and wife to their family and friends.

First dance will follow, and, gradually, the dance floor will open.

Dinner and cake cutting

Debka Team- a traditional Middle Eastern dance. It is a line dance where dancers link arms or hold hands and move together in a rhythm. It's performed in a row or a semi-circle with a leader at one end who guides the steps and energy.

Father/Daughter and Mother/Son Dance

Daheeya- traditional men’s dance and chant where men stand in two lines, rhythmically chanting poetic verses while stepping and swaying in unison. Building in intensity, a lead chanter recites lines that the group repeats.

Men Debka and Women Debka

Anniversary Dance

Open dance floor

Gifting of Gold- the bride will receive gold jewelry from the groom’s family, as part of the tradition of presenting dowry gold. This gold represents honor, good fortune, and the financial foundation the bride carries with her into married life.

10:30 Couple will stand on stage and take photos with guests

11:30 Wedding Ends

Registry

Monetary gifts are graciously accepted through our online registry or in person at the wedding.