Persian wedding spread - sofreh aghd

The Persian Aghd, has a long a lustrous history, dating back many hundreds of years. The Adhd which is the legal ceremony of the Iranian wedding, is a spectacular and happy event celebrated with friends, family, music, dancing, food and fun.

Sofrah aghd which is a collection of items put together to make a spread which is traditionally laid out on the floor. The Sofrah includes the following items:

• A mirror (large placed in the middle)
• A bowl of eggs, and nuts
• Candelabras
• Candles
• esphand or espand
• sweets, honey, sugar
• Platter of bread
• A Termeh (embroidered cloth, often with gold thread)
• herbs
• coins (often gold)
• fruit

Each of the elements that make up the Sofreh aghd has a symbolic meaning and each represents the hopes of those close to the bride and groom.

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