In Azerbaijan, weddings have never been a religious occasion but a cultural one, steeped in beautiful traditions (and also tremendous fun).
For example, in the West, before the wedding, the guy will usually ask the girl’s dad for permission; here the groom and his family go to the bride’s house to ask her parents for her hand (it’s more symbolic than anything else). The two families meet around the dinner table and tea is served- if the tea is served sweet, then the bride’s family has given their blessing; if it’s bitter then bad news for the groom.
This week I’m in Baku for my friend’s wedding. The formula in Baku is the as same everywhere, with a few things thrown in…
- Take one happy couple
- Invite family and friends… and their family and friends for good measure
- A mountain of delicious food. It’s pretty standard to have 7 courses
- An extensive entertainment programme of live music in Russian, English and Azeri, as well as dance acts. Followed by an afterparty after the main event
- Spend half the month preparing, if you don’t look like a guest to the Oscars, you’ve failed at being an Azeri woman.
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Anonymous
My jaw dropped when I saw that dress- GORGEOUS. I am still drooling. Both you and the bride look incredible.
Estelle
OMG, your DRESS!!!
i've tried on King's road a few months ago and was not sure about it, LOVE IT now!
x
Estelle
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Monta Rosa
I absolutely love your dress – Oh my and the couple are in cake for the rest of 2012/2013 yummy & beautiful! x
Sthephany
I recently discovered your blog, and I'm currently obsessed. Love your travel updates and amazing pictures. And that dress, it just paid for itself!
x
sthephany
Anonymous
Where is your dress from? It's gorgeous!
Thank you for writing such a great blog, I read it often but this is the first time I'm commenting – you write so beautifully and take the most wonderful photographs.
B x
Anonymous
what's the azeri custom for ordinary people?
Anonymous
Your dress is amazing! Where did you get it? xxx
Hanushka
Thank you everyone, you're too kind. The dress is by Jovani xxx
Hanushka
There are many customs, so many that I don't even know them all. And the above format is followed by everyone, regardless of social standing as weddings are the biggest celebration in the life of every family. Xx
Anonymous
Hanushka,you are the most beautiful blogger girl in the world!!!;))Ramy A
Anna Bellaconscience
what a beautiful wedding! your dress is absolutely stunning! love that sparkle!
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Anonymous
Your dress is gorgeous and the ring is even more beautiful!
I just received my Jovani Estelle dress (it's been on order for 12 weeks!) for my New Year party and that ring would look AMAZING with it. Do you mind sharing where it is from?
Hanushka
You're gonna look like one hawt mama! The ring is actually my all time fave- it's by Boodles from their Blossom collection. I still remember that dizzy feeling as it was slipped onto my finger 🙂 xxx
sanam arzoo
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