Iman’s wedding can be seen as part of a larger arc in that history—one that reflects both continuity and change. In contrast to the grand, state-sponsored weddings of earlier Pahlavi generations, her celebration was small, international, and inclusive. Yet it retained the essence of royal ceremony, infused with Persian heritage, and imbued with personal emotion. The blending of Persian and Jewish customs was not just symbolic of the couple’s backgrounds, but also of the world they now inhabit—one in which cultural boundaries are increasingly fluid.
