Every girl on her wedding day wants to see admiration in the eyes of the groom. Secular ceremonies allow certain liberties both in clothes and in decoration, but following religious wedding rituals requires restraint and understanding of what is happening.
Nikah - what is it?
The religious rite of marriage among Muslims is called nikah. It is held either in the bride's house or in a mosque. The ceremony is always attended by at least five people: a mullah who conducts the ceremony, witnesses (two men, necessarily Muslims), the guardian of the bride (father or close relative). The presence of the father or the next of kin of the groom is also welcome. To commit nikah, the bride and groom must practice Islam.
How to choose an outfit
A Muslim woman cannot afford liberties in dress, but this does not mean that she does not seek to look good. Dresses for nikaha must be selected very carefully. On this day, the girls want to be beautiful for their groom, but at the same time do not offend the religious feelings of others. When selecting an outfit, the following requirements must be considered:
- the dress should emphasize the purity and modesty of the bride;
- the dress should create a feminine and elegant look so that the groom sees how much his bride wants to be beautiful for him;
- the outfit must be appropriate in size and must be comfortable, because during the day the girl will have to move a lot, but her image should remain perfect.
Style, color, material
Muslim dresses for nikah have a number of features. The main thing is that the style of wedding dresses excludes any manifestations of vulgarity. Everything should be decorous and decent. Hair, neck, hands and ears must be hidden from prying eyes. Only the face and hands can remain open.
Nikah dresses cannot be tight and transparent. You can not use corsets and massive fluffy skirts. It is best to choose clothes with a slightly fitted silhouette. The skirt is necessarily long, it can be slightly flared, even a little luxuriant, but in moderation. Nika dresses, the photos of which are presented in catalogs, clearly demonstrate that even without a deep neckline and elaborate jewelry, the bride can be beautiful.
The color of the dress may be white, as at a traditional wedding, but this is not necessary. Femininity and tenderness can be emphasized with pastel colors. And if girls choose dresses for nikaha in bright colors, then vulgar acid shades and too dark outfits should be avoided.
But the material for tailoring gives great freedom for creativity. In fact, there is only one limitation - the material should in no case be translucent. The fabric should be dense enough to hide the female body from prying eyes.
A huge selection of chic fabrics greatly simplifies the task for girls who plan to sew a do-it-yourself Nika dress. In this case, it is the fabric that becomes the main decoration of the outfit. A dress of even the simplest style looks elegant and expensive in the case of the right material.
Decor and accessories
But what about finishing the outfit? Is it possible to add decorative elements to it? It is possible, but it is necessary to observe the measure. Dresses for nikah can be decorated with lace, beads or beads, the main thing is not to use too much decor and not focus on the chest. Embroidery on the cuffs and the collar of the dress is quite acceptable. In addition, a belt can be decorated with decorative elements.
As for flowers, brides decide for themselves. There was no tradition of giving flowers to a bride in a Muslim wedding ceremony, but there were no prohibitions either. So the wedding bouquet in the hands of the bride is a perfectly acceptable accessory.
Headdress
It is impossible to imagine a Muslim bride with her head uncovered. The choice of headgear is no less important than the choice of a dress for nikaha. To tie a wedding headdress is a whole art. There are special sophisticated tying techniques that make the headscarf a true masterpiece. It is also permissible to use additional decor in the form of flowers, tiaras, lace and beads.
Often a special hat is put under a scarf - a bonnet, or a guipure dressing. This is done so that the complex headdress is firmly held on the bride’s head.
Hats and dresses for nikaha, whose photos are posted on the Internet, are so beautiful and unusual that it seems impossible to repeat them yourself. This requires special skills and artistic taste. However, surrounded by the bride there will always be an experienced woman who is ready to help master this complex science.
Nikah is not just a religious ritual. This is a major event in the life of every Muslim woman. And the desire to be the most beautiful for his groom, to cause him delight and pride - is quite natural. But the main decoration of any bride is happy eyes. Love, respect your man and be happy.