Wedding - Kiru & Rohan! Part 1

I thought it was about time I posted this wedding! Kiru & Rohan were married over two weeks with a Hindu ceremony and a Civil ceremony. The first week was the beautiful Hindu ceremony which as the priest explained was shortened in terms of a cricket match down from a test match to a 20/20 to a 10/10 (if there was such a match) to keep the ceremony "short" (down to 1 hour). I have to say, I found the ceremony fascinating with so many intricate details and steps involved. Kiru looked gorgeous in her beautiful Sari that she was carefully dressed in and of course Rohan was very handsome! From the moment I sat down at Kiru's parent's kitchen table to discuss their wedding I felt a part of the family. Thank you Kiru & Rohan for letting me be involved in your special day and thank you to your families for being so welcoming!












There were many things that Kiru & Rohan had to do during the ceremony including eat different substances to cleanse their bodies in preparation for the rest of the ceremony.





Their grass rings...





Rohan giving Kiru the Thali.



In this part of the ceremony Kiru had to walk in front of Rohan 3 times around the shrine. On the fourth and final time around (see below) Rohan has to walk in front of Kiru.





The priest was particularly hilarious...



Even Kiru & Rohan's parents thought so...





The Thali which is similar to our wedding rings. A symbol of marriage.