In a traditional Persian wedding ceremony, the mirror placed on the sofreh aghd is called ayeneh-ye bakht.
Ayeneh-ye bakht means “the mirror of fate” or “mirror of destiny.” It is positioned on the ceremonial spread, usually opposite the couple, so that they can see their reflections during the marriage ritual. Candles placed beside it represent light, warmth, and the couple’s future together.
The sofreh aghd is a carefully arranged spread containing symbolic foods and objects. Its items can include herbs, spices, decorated eggs, coins, sweets, and bread, although arrangements differ among families and regions.
The mirror is sometimes described simply as “the mirror” in English-language accounts, which can obscure its traditional Persian name. It is not the same object as the sofreh itself: the sofreh is the spread, while ayeneh-ye bakht is one of its central symbolic elements.