M&S
set me as a seal upon your heart · song of songs viii · 6M&S

together with their families

Mariam & Sameh

monday · 23 · november · 2026

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prologue

Set me as a seal upon your heart, as a seal upon your arm; for love is strong as death. Many waters cannot quench love, neither can the floods drown it. song of songs · viii · 6–7

the invitation

With joy & thanksgiving

together with their families Mariam & Sameh invite you to share in the Mystery of Holy Matrimony, and in the celebration that follows.

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Monday, the twenty-third

5pm

doors open at the church

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act one · five o'clock

The Crowning

Church of the Martyr Abo Sefein and Ava Makar, 1st SettlementLine illustration drawn from a photograph of the church: the taller bell tower and the shorter one with domed belfries, the great dome on its drum, the arched gable with its oculus and three windows, the apsidal bays and the low arcade along the street.

Church of the Martyr Abo Sefein & Ava Makar

1st Settlement, New Cairo

time
Doors open at 5:00
sacrament
The CrowningAbout an hour. Photographs are always welcome.
arrive
Parking beside the churchNew Cairo traffic is New Cairo traffic. Allow fifteen minutes more than you think.

Before the altar, the priest prays over us and places crowns upon our heads, as God crowns a husband and wife with glory and honour and makes of their home a little church. It is the holiest moment of our day, and we would love you there to pray with us.

directions to the church

act two · eight o'clock

Then we dance

The Larose ballroom, Tiba Rose PlazaLine illustration drawn from a photograph of the Larose ballroom: oval coffered ceilings, the circular truss hung with crystal strands around the central chandelier, arched windows with drapes, the bridal kosha with its loveseat, the round LED dance floor and the dressed tables.

La Rosa

Tiba Rose, 5th Settlement, New Cairo

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8:00 PMWelcome drinks under the chandeliers while we finish our photographs.
first dance
The first dance at 8:30Be inside for the drums; it is the one moment you cannot rewind.
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Dinner at 10:00Then the dance floor, until they turn the lights on.
directions to tiba rose

the programme

Monday, the twenty-third

act i
The Crowning
  • Doors open at Abo Sefein & Ava Makar
  • The Crowning, hymns, vows and crowns
  • Congratulations on the church steps

interval · to the 5th settlement

act ii
The Celebration
  • Welcome at La Rosa
  • The first dance and the zaffa
  • Dinner is served
  • The dance floor is yours

what to wear

Evening formal

Dress to be photographed under chandeliers, and to dance until late.

Gentlemen

A dark suit and tie. A bow tie is always welcome.

Ladies

An evening dress, long or midi. Jewel tones and soft neutrals glow against our velvet.

One small favour: please leave the burgundy to us. It is the colour of the day, and we'd love it to stay ours.

our people

The day won't be complete without you

You taught us, teased us, fed us, drove us, and prayed for us. This day exists because of you. Come and be in the photographs.

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Will you join us?

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With love, M & S

Sealed with love

Thank you. We can't wait to see you.