2011 ended on a high note for me and my family. My baby brother got married. I cannot help calling him a baby as he is 8 years younger than me :-) The wedding was a dream. The bride is absolutely gorgeous. More importantly, she is a real sweetheart :-) My parents got their wish, especially my mom, who I think managed to host the best party ever :-) It's hard for me to capture
those lovely moments in photographs or in words, but I am going to try!
My paternal Grandmother who was a poet, wrote these words for my mom when she was a bride. Lovely words that are very apt for the occasion :-)
A, this is for you.
"Look at my bride, she is resplendent.
Gold and Jewels cover her,
pearls and emeralds frame her face.
All her limbs, her hands, her feet,
shimmer and sparkle.
In the glimmer of gold,
in green leaves and flowers,
she comes.....
my bride."
We kicked off the wedding festivities at home. The flowers, the laughter, the yummy food, friends and family.....the memories will stay in my mind forever!
Packing the gifts for the bride and the others into the wee hours of the night!
My paternal Grandmother who was a poet, wrote these words for my mom when she was a bride. Lovely words that are very apt for the occasion :-)
A, this is for you.
"Look at my bride, she is resplendent.
Gold and Jewels cover her,
pearls and emeralds frame her face.
All her limbs, her hands, her feet,
shimmer and sparkle.
In the glimmer of gold,
in green leaves and flowers,
she comes.....
my bride."
We kicked off the wedding festivities at home. The flowers, the laughter, the yummy food, friends and family.....the memories will stay in my mind forever!
Packing the gifts for the bride and the others into the wee hours of the night!
A glimpse of the beautiful bride on her wedding day!
After the wedding my parents hosted the reception in Delhi. We decided on a cream and gold theme for the evening. There were shimmering candles, tea lights, fragrant flowers, music, 400 people......... it was a magical night!
The table setting!
I wish I could be back there.............
A few months before the wedding, I came up with a whim :-) I wanted to wear my maternal Grandmother's wedding outfit. She wore this 70 years ago on the day after her wedding. This outfit is made of brocade with intricate embroidery. She gave it to me when I was in my teens. My aunt and my mom found this lady who managed to repair the outfit. It had just a little bit of wear and tear over the years and she did an amazing job of restoring it. I was extremely close to my Grandmother so it made me very happy to wear this for my brother's wedding. I shall pass it down to my daughter in a few years. Hopefully, the legacy and tradition will live on......
I know I have been rambling for a bit......but then weddings are always so special. I just had to share it with all my wonderful readers :-)
Here's wishing the newly weds love and happiness now and forever!
Linking up with Tuesday Treaures at My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia.
