Last month, we were very fortunate (and thankful) to be invited to the wedding of Brian's co-worker and friend, Lalitha. She married Narendra, and now is moving to California where he lives.
Brian and I finally had the great opportunity to wear our Indian attire for the first time. So my friend, Avantika, helped me to get wrapped up in 6 yards of fabric, in the Gujarat style this time. (Thanks, Avantika!!!)
After the long duration of getting ready, I headed into town to pick up Brian. It took a whole hour to get to IBM, then another hour to get to the wedding (actually it was the reception; weddings in Karnataka are the morning after the reception). So we arrived only an hour before it ended, but it didn't seem to be too much of a problem.
After the long duration of getting ready, I headed into town to pick up Brian. It took a whole hour to get to IBM, then another hour to get to the wedding (actually it was the reception; weddings in Karnataka are the morning after the reception). So we arrived only an hour before it ended, but it didn't seem to be too much of a problem.
Everyone lines up to have their picture taken with the bride and groom, and this goes on as long as more people are coming! Somehow we got escorted to the front of the line, then introduced to many family and friends of the couple, and brought upstairs for the meal. Being the only foreigners there, we received a bit of attention. Not only were we tall blonde Americans, but we were decked in Indian attire.
Our best wishes go to Lalitha and Narendra for their life together!!! Thanks for including us in your special day!
Our best wishes go to Lalitha and Narendra for their life together!!! Thanks for including us in your special day!
Here we are with the handsome groom and beautiful bride.
Just in case we weren't sure which wedding hall it was, this huge sign decked all in flowers gave us a big clue!
I wonder if we'll ever be seen like this again! (By the way, Sacia's class saw this picture, and started giggling and laughing (Americans in Indian clothes -- ha!), much to Sacia's disapproval. She felt much better when her teacher shouted for them to stop. :) !!!)
Just in case we weren't sure which wedding hall it was, this huge sign decked all in flowers gave us a big clue!
I wonder if we'll ever be seen like this again! (By the way, Sacia's class saw this picture, and started giggling and laughing (Americans in Indian clothes -- ha!), much to Sacia's disapproval. She felt much better when her teacher shouted for them to stop. :) !!!)
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