The zaffe, the kosha, and receptions built for celebration.
Lebanese weddings are among the most lavish in the Arab world — a dramatic zaffe procession, a grand kosha, a church or nikah ceremony, and a reception that runs late with dabke, live music, and abundant tables. Lebanese-American families across Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego bring that standard to their weddings here. CHIC Flowers designs Lebanese weddings for Maronite, Orthodox, and Muslim families, with the scale and polish these celebrations expect.
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The zaffe is central: drummers, dancers, and sometimes sword performers lead the couple into the reception, and the entrance is a spectacle in its own right. The kosha follows as the stage where the couple sits for the night. Lebanese receptions are known for their scale — large guest counts, a full dance floor for dabke, a towering cake, and often fireworks or sparklers for the couple's first dance.
Many Lebanese families are Maronite Catholic or Antiochian Orthodox, so the day often begins with a church ceremony. We design altar and aisle florals within the parish's guidelines and plan which pieces can move to the reception. For Lebanese Muslim families, we design the katb al-kitab setting, often at home or in a separate room at the venue.
A Lebanese reception calls for a kosha scaled to the ballroom, a flower wall or backdrop behind it, an entrance designed for the zaffe, and tall centerpieces that fill the room. White and ivory with gold is the classic palette; blush, peach, and deeper jewel tones are popular for a richer look. We coordinate the timing so the zaffe leads straight into the kosha reveal.
Lebanese weddings in Southern California often take place at grand hotel ballrooms and large event complexes such as Taglyan Complex in Hollywood, Orange County resorts and ballrooms, and San Diego hotels. We size the kosha and centerpiece program to the specific room and work within each venue's load-in rules.
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