Eastern or Western Wedding Dress: How to Choose (or Both)?

A white Western-style dress, an Eastern-style caftan, or both on the same day? Our tips for putting together the perfect outfit—or outfits—for your wedding.

Oriental Wedding Dresses in Paris: Custom-Made and Fittings

Creating a Custom-Made Oriental Wedding Dress in Paris: Why Choose Custom-Made, the Steps Involved, Fittings, and When to Start. The Selhyan Bridal Atelier.

Who pays for the wedding dress?

Introduction The wedding dress is much more than just a piece of clothing: it is the symbol of a wedding , the embodiment of every bride- to-be's dream . Between light bohemian dresses , specta...

What are the trendy women's wedding outfits?

Introduction For a bride, choosing her dress is a key step. The ideal dress should flatter the waist, highlight the neckline, match the desired style (natural, chic, modern), and be reasonably pric...

What is the ideal dress for a wedding?

Introduction Choosing a wedding dress is undoubtedly one of the most intense and symbolic moments in wedding planning . Every bride dreams of finding a dress that reflects her personality, high...

What is the average price of a wedding dress?

Introduction For a bride , the dress is the heart of the ceremony. Elegant, refined, tailored to her size , and designed with a neckline that enhances her figure, it must reflect her style while ...

Louer ou acheter son caftan : que choisir pour un mariage ?

Louer ou acheter son caftan pour un mariage ? Découvrez pourquoi l'achat d'un caftan fait main est souvent plus avantageux que la location.

What should you wear to a Middle Eastern wedding if you're a guest?

Whether it's a caftan, a takchita, or a more understated outfit: Selhyan's guide to choosing the perfect outfit for a Middle Eastern wedding, based on the occasion, the dress code, and your persona...

What Is a Kaftan? Meaning, Origins and How to Wear One

What is a kaftan? Discover the meaning, Moroccan origins and how to wear this elegant ceremonial robe — plus how it differs from a takchita.

What is an Algerian kaftan?

The Algerian caftan is one of the finest examples of the richness of traditional North African clothing. Considered a must-have women’s dress, it has been worn for centuries on special occasions an...

How to Care for Your Kaftan

Silk, lace, pearls, sequins: each caftan has its own care requirements. Our care tips to help you keep your outfits looking their best season after season.

Kaftan, takchita, or jellaba: Which outfit for which occasion?

Kaftan, takchita, or jellaba: these three Middle Eastern garments look similar but have different cuts and are worn on different occasions. Here’s our guide to telling them apart.

How to Choose a Kaftan for a Wedding

Whether you're a guest, the bride, or a close family member: here are our tips for choosing the perfect caftan based on the type of wedding, color, fabric, and your body type.