KC and I were invited to both. We were very excited to take part in the celebration and see a Nepalese wedding. It required that we have the proper attire. Laxmi requested that KC wear a sari, so Sunday it was off to one of the many fabric stores. The store owner pulled down several long pieces of red silk with various sequence designs. KC selected a fire truck red silk sari with red sequences. . . watch out!! The tailor promised it would be done on Tuesday afternoon in time for the reception.
Badhrakli Temple sits on top of a hill looking out to Fishtail Mountain. The setting was majestic and the weather was fantastic. Laxmi looked gorgeous in her red sari with gold detail. A red veil covered her face until later in the cermony. Several other weddings were taking place around us as it was a popular day for weddings. After the ceremony, KC and I were invited to the groom's house for a smaller party. We enjoyed conversations with many of the children and a meal of daal bhat and sel roti (fried bread).
The reception took place a restuarant. It was quickly filled by 200 people. We said hello to our friends from the ceremony and groom's house and it was soon time to go home. All the didis attended with much joy. It was a big social event and required much fanfare. KC and I could hear the didis talking about who was there and what people were wearing until late in the evening. The same as any good American party.
I would be remiss if I did not mention the number of accidents KC almost caused on the way to both events. KC, in her traditional Nepalese attire, is stunning. Both men and women do not hesitate to stop in their tracks and stare.
Enjoy the pictures below.
Laxmi and Dil during the wedding ceremony. Dil has the traditional wedding garlund and red tika, made of vermillion and rice.
Laxmi and Dil enter the temple with a cloth tied with two knots to symbolize their unity.
Dil, Laxmi, KC and I after the ceremony's completion.
The views of Fishtail Mountain for the temple are incredible.
Dinesh, Bin Bin, Rekha, Ritesh, Laxmi, Dil, Dil's mother, me and KC at the reception.
Both ladies looking good!
5 comments:
Love the Ponderosa reference. Did they lift the groom up on their shoulders at the reception or is that just an American thing? or perhaps...just a Gordon thing??
JB
Hey Doc and JB,
There was no lifting the groom on people's shoulders or dancing. I attribute the lack of dancing to lack of "Jac-tini's".
This is the first time in my life Pondersa sounds incredible. The rice and lentils twice a day is getting a bit redundant.
Stay warm in Bean Town,
Golden Uncle and KC Auntie
Gordie- is that kind of like T-Mo's B&R in Hilton Head? Talk about redundant...
No Jac-Tinis?!? What??? You should definiltey introduce them to the Jac-Tini
OMG, the pictures are so amazing! The colors are beautiful. You guys look pretty fantastic as well. =) Take care. xoxo. jo
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