An Indian Ceremony

The two preparations that I was asked to photograph-
The Henna Ritual and An Indian Engagement, preceded this day which I have deemed, ‘The Indian Ceremony’.
I am sure there are fancier names, but since I am drinking red wine out of a plastic cup and lounging in a hotel room-I ain’t feelin’ too classy.
However, the bride-to-be that I was photographing was the epitome of class.

Let me catch you up: The exquisite bride-to-be was escorted to her waiting future husband, surrounded by family, shrouded from harm.

As she and her entourage entered the expectant ballroom-cheers erupted, cameras flashed and children ran willy nilly with excitement.

The couple sat on their designated thrones; available for photographs-all the while smiling for the better part of an hour.

I do believe she’s had enough.

And then the ‘blessings’ for the couple began.

Money was gifted, flower necklaces adorned their necks, more pictures taken, tummy’s were growling…

I think we were all ready for the buffet at this point. Some of us, more than others….