With all those preparation, over days.. we were ready. On April 30th, we went over to the girls place.. a big entourage it was! We had a convoy of about 10 cars at least.
We prepared 23 trays of gifts.. engagement saree, bangles and necklace to match, the engagement ring, handbag and toiletry set, various types Indian sweets and candies, chocolates, flower basket and the list goes on to make 23 trays.
@ the saree, bangles and necklace
@ the beautiful cake of 'the bible'
@ the beautiful cake of 'the bible'
We loved the cake. It just looked so elegant, especially the gold writings. By the way, I must mention that I choose the wordings for the bible cake..
"I hold you in my heart for we have shared together God's blessings"
- Phil 1:7
@ the 23 trays laid out on the floor
We walked in.. one by one.. the bride’s family was waiting for us already. As the bride’s maid, I carried the engagement saree, bangles and necklace. We laid all the trays on the living room floor, one by one..
Both parents exchanged words, accepting the engagement and the bride as our daughter-in-law, and the bridegroom as their son-in-law.
I headed up to her room to bring my sister-in law.. she received the tray of engagement saree, bangles and necklace. We went back upstairs and waited for her to get dressed.
The bride came down in the engagement saree.. me bringing her towards the stage prepared in the garden. Thambhi was already waiting there, with the pastors from the bride’s church.
After some readings and blessings by the pastors, thambhi and SIL exchanged rings.. and they were ENGAGED!
WEEE! DOOOM! BANG! There was fireworks in the background to commemorate their engagement moments..And dinner was served.. accompanied with live band with multi-language songs. Champion even took the opportunity to dance to the songs on stage. he was the famous 2-year old around!
It was indeed a grand engagement. Now, we look forward to his wedding in August.
Happy Engagement, Thambhi and SIL!
12 comments:
fuh! so many gifts! and food!
congratulations!
Hey the 23 trays look awesome. Seems to be a v,grand engagement. Hope v r invited for the wedding, which Im sure wld be more grand!! :)
wow.. looks really grand :) i have never attended indian weddings b4..must try to attend one :) hehehe... Congratulations to the lovebirds! :)
egghead,
Yeap, so many gifts and food. But the preparation was the one that gives me fond memories.. we had cousins and aunties helping :) Thanks..
has to be me,
It does, doesn't it :)
With a lot of work over few days, we came up with elegant looking trays and decorations..
Sure, those who know us will definitely be invited.. yet to start preparation for the wedding ;)
gene,
Yeap, indeed it was. Is it? But my brother is getting married in the church.. so, it is all teh same, isn't it? ;)
Indian weddings are different.. so, you must attend one to see :)
Thanks.
Wah, what happy occasion there.
There are so many gifts. Oh... the bride actually waited for the saree from guy side to change? Eye opener. Congrats!!!
By the way, I have replied your email. Mother's day is on 14th of May right? If you are still interested, let me know.
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Wow.. you guys do celebrate events in big scale and style huh??
Hey, btw, I thought girl's side have to give dowry? No longer the case?
allyfeel,
Ooh, the bride will actually be wearing a saree that her parents bought her, and will be given the saree from the bridegroom's side to change into, once the parents have exchanged vows.
Interesting isn't it ;)
allyfeel,
Yeap.. got your email. Visited your website too. Will check with hubby whether MILs will use something like that.. will get back to you as soon as possible ;)
zara's mama,
Hehehe, kind off. Or at least the milestone birthdays and other major events. :P
No, this is not dowry.. its like 'hantaran'. Its just gifts from the bridegroom's side.
Nowadays we hardly talk about dowry already.. Girls are as great as guys :)
wow...we are only talking about engagement and yet it was celebrated in such a grand way..can't wait for you to blog about the actual wedding day.
two little fellas,
Yeah, especially when the engagement is an event happening at home, compared to the wedding which is at a church and reception at the hotel. So, comparatively, more preparations at this point.
I can't wait too.. wedding preparations have started :)
hi dear, i've been away and just peeped in here. wow, the whole thing looks gorgeous... i love the cake. where did you get it? simply beautiful. congrats to your thambi..
shri,
Welcome back. Yeah, you have been away for a long time. We loved the cake too.. my aunty ordered through her friend. Thanks.
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