As we are approaching our first wedding anniversary, I thought it would be appropriate to post here about our last year's wedding celebration and wedding preparations.
We got married following Hindu tradition, which was a very interesting experience for me, a Westerner. I will try to share with you some of my insights into the Indian wedding customs, as seen from a perspective of an "outsider".
Below is our "Welcome" poster for the wedding celebration. In the background is a picture of Ganesha, the Remover of Obstacles, without whom no Indian celebration can take place:
Here is an outline of the posts that I plan to publish within next two months (one post every two days):
We got married following Hindu tradition, which was a very interesting experience for me, a Westerner. I will try to share with you some of my insights into the Indian wedding customs, as seen from a perspective of an "outsider".
Below is our "Welcome" poster for the wedding celebration. In the background is a picture of Ganesha, the Remover of Obstacles, without whom no Indian celebration can take place:
Here is an outline of the posts that I plan to publish within next two months (one post every two days):
- Why We Decided to Get Married
- Invitations
- Website
- Wedding Location
- About Us
- About the Groom
- About the Bride
- Our Families in Photos
- Gifts/Donations
- Guestbook
- Formalities at the City Hall
- Menu
- Decorations
- Dresses
- Bridal Make Up & Hairstyle
- Bridal Mehindi
- Pandit/Priest
- Hindu Wedding
- Evening before the Wedding
- Morning of the Wedding
- Ganapathy Pooja
- Kankana Dhaarana
- Kanya Daanam
- Muhurtam
- Mangalya Dharanam
- Pradhaana Homam
- Laaja Homam
- Saptapadi
- Aashirvaadam
- Blessings at the Temple
- Reception & Photosession
- Cake
- Visit at the Vineyard
- Bollywood Party
- Happy 1st Anniversary to Us!