A Jashn-e Aroosi in Aldie Mansion

Samiyeh & Ron
June 8, 2007
Aldie Mansion
Doylestown, PA
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Sami and Ron's jashn-e aroosi or wedding reception was held in the historic Aldie Mansion. An ode to the English Tudor manor, this stately 1927 mansion evokes a time in America when craftsmanship reached an art form.

After the American ceremony had finished, Sami and Ron's friends and family adjourned to the Great Hall of the Aldie Mansion for the Persian ceremony. To read about what is involved with a Persian ceremony, click here.

During the cocktail hour, Sami and Ron's friends and family enjoyed some Persian music selections as they mingled throughout the mansion.

Because of Aldie Mansion's layout and it's many inviting rooms, I like to place wireless speakers in each room and outside on the terrace. The wireless speakers play every song and announcement that comes out of the main ballroom sound system.

By fitting each room with sound, you can avoid having guests disconnect from the event. Now, instead of getting lost in conversation and missing the cutting of the cake while standing outside getting some fresh air, the guests are always in tune with exactly what is going on inside.

In addition to the American music that was played when the dance floor opened, we also enjoyed some Persian and Arabic dance songs. I personally happen to like Amr Diab, myself.

From start until finish, all of Sami and Ron's guests were on the dance floor, clapping their hands, stomping their feet, and having a fantastic time celebrating the marraige of two extremely nice and friendly people, Sami and Ron.

Congratulations, Samiyeh and Ron!

Click here to see some photos I took at their event!

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Agenda

6:30-6:55 PM Ceremony

7:00-7:55 PM Cocktail Hour

8:00 PM Introductions
"Friday I'm In Love" by The Cure

8:05 First Dance
"Caption" by Copper

8:10 PM Toasts

8:15-9:30 PM Dinner

9:35-11:30 PM Open Dancing