Wedding traditions of Alexandria
The Mediterranean port where couples pose along the corniche and the Greek, Coptic and Muslim communities marry side by side.
Alexandria has long mixed Greek, Italian, Jewish, Coptic and Muslim communities, and its weddings reflect that. Many couples have their photographs taken along the corniche. The summer, when families visit the coast, is the main wedding season.
A wedding here
Egyptian customs of shabka, katb al-kitab and zaffa are followed. The local touch is the sea: parties on hotel terraces and photographs at the bay. Seafood is common in the wedding week.
Where weddings happen
Hotels along the corniche, clubs and halls in Smouha and Sidi Bishr host the parties. The Greek Orthodox Cathedral and Coptic churches handle Christian ceremonies.
Wedding customs of Alexandria
Also part of it, and being written: Zaffe (The procession.), Shabka (The gold gift.), Alexandria (The city.).
A wedding trail idea for Alexandria
- Qaitbay Citadel A fortress at the harbour mouth.
- Corniche The seafront walk.
- Montaza Palace Gardens A royal garden where couples photograph.
Written by the EveryShaadi desk with AI assistance. Opening hours, venues and wedding-season dates change; check locally before travelling. Customs differ from place to place and family to family. If this is your tradition and we have it wrong, tell us.
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