Tuesday, September 18, 2012

WR : The long awaited Wedding !

Salaam !
I can't believe how time flies ! With the wedding festivities, relaxing for a bit more days, then getting back to university .
I'm glad I finally found time to update my blog, and write about the most awaited event of this year; my cousin's wedding !
Ever since I was young, my dream was to attend her wedding . She wasn't only just a cousin , but more like of an elder sister, and this year my dream cae true , alhamdulilah!

The wedding was divided to three functions ( mehndi/henna and nikah -signing the marriage act- day, reception , and walima/groom's side reception ) , and we had a day off beteen each event which was a good thing so we got to relax and renew our energy.

The 1st day was held in my oncle's wedding ( bride's house ) . At first they were mostly women , and the bride had a tinny henna ceremony . There was a traditional women band playing which made the mood joyfull. Then after the groom and his family came bring a set of a party , he brought along gifts and henna for the bride accompagnied by another traditional small band ( if you're keen on indian culture, it's exactly like when the groom comes over the horse and brings the baaraat with his side ).
Shortly after their arrival, the marriage contract was signed, and dinner was served .
We left just right after dinner , that was approximately 2.00am.

I wore my new purple outfit , the ceremony was truly beautiful and held in an outstanding traditional house of my uncle's , the bride wore one outfit ; white with some golden jewellery. I just simply loved how there were only close family and friends in this small intimate function !


Bridal Stage



The sweets of the day 


 Dessert ( we usually have fruits as dessert during events in my country)


Stay tuned for upcoming posts about the other funciton days !