It's not unusual to see a white horse and a marching band just walking down the streets in Delhi (I often see marching band members in full white suits napping in grassy spots along the road). That's how you know it's wedding season. With wedding season coming to an end this year, we attend our very first Indian wedding! It was the wedding of a co-worker of mine and his beautiful Bride.
We were excited to find out we would be arriving with the Groom (on a white horse, of course) and his marching band. We danced in the procession and finally arrived. There were some ceremonies at the entrance that involved bargaining and money being given to the bride's family. Then we were officially welcomed with a tikka (red powder mark on forehead) and flower garland. The Bride arrived in a beautifully adorned orange & pink Lehenga Choli (skirt and fitted blouse). They took photographs and then the ceremony began.
This song was stuck in our heads for days!
Groom ready to go on his white horse!
The marching band & notice the large lights they are hand-carrying. All of this was hooked up to large batteries in the back of a small truck.
This guy motioned for me to come closer and then blew that tuba with all his might!!
Dancing with the Groom's party
We arrive and are greeted by the Bride's family for some ceremonial events (all of us westerners were a bit confused about this part).
The Bride arrives with her family
They included a western ring ceremony - in Indian weddings this is usually done at the Engagement ceremony.
Beautiful Bride & Groom
Lookin' sharp in your linen suit!
"Vintage" pink & blue sari
Hindu ceremony
Seven Vows - Bride & Groom walk around the sacred fire 7 times to make the bond of marriage eternal
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