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main events start at bride's house and she is accompanied to groom's house
plates on floor to be broken - if groom breaks the plate it means he is the ruler of the house
traditionally it means to get rid of evil spirits
baby boy is put on bride's lap
sometimes pomegrate [[pomegranate]] given to bride - she throws it against wall - seeds indicate how many children they will have
lavash put on bride & groom to indicate plenty of food
honey put into bride & groom's mouth - sweetness 
barbeque brought in - $$ is asked for 1st
then special dance, song
7 days of dancing
time for gifts - people dance in before giving it to the couple
last dance is a round dance - people hold lit candles (to wish a romantic night) everybody has to dance
music - drums & woodwind - grooms start singing - others join in