Pre-Wedding Ceremonies:Engagement: Known as "mergem," involves formal meetings between families to arrange the marriage.Henna Night: Often held the night before the wedding, where the bride and her female relatives and friends apply henna designs.Wedding Day:Church Ceremony: For Christian Eritreans, the wedding often begins with a church ceremony, where the couple exchanges vows and receives blessings.Traditional Attire: The bride typically wears a white dress, and both the bride and groom may also wear traditional Eritrean outfits called "habesha kemis" and "shammas."Reception:Large Gathering: Held in a hall or open space, often with hundreds or even thousands of guests.Traditional Music and Dance: Features traditional Tigrinya or Tigré music, and dances like the "Eskista."Feast: A lavish spread of Eritrean dishes, such as injera, zigni, and various stews and salads.Community Involvement:Guests' Role: Guests often play a significant role, with extended family, friends, and even the community contributing

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