Yesterday, I had the pleasure of going to a wedding. A great event to go to in this month of love1 #Loveuary!It was my Hubby Dearest’s cousin getting married, and as previous weddings in their family have shown, it was going to be a grand affair…
Grand indeed!
The decor was amazing, both in the Gurdwara and in the reception venue, which happened to be The Dorchester Hotel on Park Lane, in London! (very La-di-da!)
Aside from a huge vase with an arrangement suddenly exploding in the middle of the ceremony (Goodness knows what happened there!) there was nothing amiss. It was luxury from beginning to end!
When we arrived at the reception venue, there were little envelopes with our names on them. No simple seating plan here… inside each envelope was your table number! And then at your place on the table, we all had personalised menus, with our names on them too!
And the food… oh the food! I can assure you that my diet went totally out of the window yesterday! From the absolutely amazing breakfast buffet, to the canapes, the starters, to the main lunch, and the desserts, wedding cake and petit fours, there was no space left in my stomach!
There was a band and singer playing English songs for the initial part of the party, then we had a celebrity guest, Sukhbir Singh, a Bhangra Singer, originating from Kenya, and now living in Dubai. I felt a little at home here as I knew exactly who he was… his songs played at many of my own family functions, but there were a lot of people, the bride’s mum and sister to name a few, who didn’t know who he was!! He was accompanied by four dhol players which perked my Lil Man up no end, as he also plays the Dhol!
And the couple themselves… Well, here they are, taking their Lawaan (nuptial rounds), cutting the cake with a rather large sword (Eek!) and sat at their table. Beautiful couple, wish them every happiness!
Okay, I know you will ask… here is me dressed up in my new outfit too!
It was a lovely day, the rain didn’t disturb us, and the whole experience was extremely elegant! What a wonderful day!
(I’ll be working hard to rid myself of those extra calories for a good few weeks, though, I think!)
Prajakta
Feb 07, 2017 @ 06:41:24
I am in love with the bride’s lehenga 🙂 You look great – the color is really becoming!
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Ritu
Feb 07, 2017 @ 08:03:55
Thank you so much! She looked stunning!
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Judy E Martin
Feb 06, 2017 @ 20:48:13
It looks like a fantastic wedding. You looked stunning Sis 🙂
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Ritu
Feb 06, 2017 @ 20:57:00
Thank you sis 😊 it was spectacular!
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syl65
Feb 06, 2017 @ 14:44:38
Everything looks spectacular Sister and I am glad everyone had an enjoyable time! Great photos! 😊
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Ritu
Feb 06, 2017 @ 14:45:52
It was so beautiful Brother!
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syl65
Feb 06, 2017 @ 17:04:27
It had to be a wonderful feeling all around!
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Ritu
Feb 06, 2017 @ 17:08:33
Oh it was!
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syl65
Feb 06, 2017 @ 22:43:09
😊❤✨
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soulwriterforhim
Feb 06, 2017 @ 13:42:40
Wow this was indeed a grand affair. My daughter is getting married in 102 days exact! Won’t be extravagant like this wedding. Ritu your dress is beautiful- thanks for sharing a beautiful day.
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Ritu
Feb 06, 2017 @ 13:48:16
Aw the countdown is definitely on for you!! Thank you so much!
It was a beautiful day!!!
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Erika Kind
Feb 06, 2017 @ 09:19:11
Wow! What a wedding! That is something our culture can only dream off! Ha, I would have loved to witness the vase exploding. What fantastic “show element”… lol! Gosh, looks like you all have eaten all day…. paradise! And now the last point: You look gorgeous, Sis! I love this kind of blue and it fits you great 😘
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Ritu
Feb 06, 2017 @ 09:30:33
Aw thanks sis! It truly was a glorious day!!!
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Erika Kind
Feb 06, 2017 @ 10:04:30
I have not the slightest doubt! Thank you for staying with us anyway during the day. Oh, I forgot to mention: The couple is really beautiful!
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Ritu
Feb 06, 2017 @ 12:25:47
They surely did make a beautiful pair!!! 👫
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Erika Kind
Feb 06, 2017 @ 13:23:54
😍😍
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Lisa A.
Feb 06, 2017 @ 06:31:33
What an exciting wedding, Ritu! You look great! That cake is huge! Indian weddings look like a lot of fun! It would be exciting to attend one someday.
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Ritu
Feb 06, 2017 @ 07:53:53
Oh they are Lisa! If I ever renew our vows, I’ll invite you! 🙂
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Lisa A.
Feb 06, 2017 @ 12:52:36
Thanks Ritu! 💖
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The Champa Tree
Feb 06, 2017 @ 05:37:42
You look stunning Ritu! The wedding season is in full swing here in India as well.
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Ritu
Feb 06, 2017 @ 07:53:27
Thank you so much!!! 🙂
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shanjeniah
Feb 06, 2017 @ 01:48:11
The hopeless romantic in me loves weddings -and this one was lovely! Thanks for inviting us along with you, Ritu!
Here’s my tiny-little-hint-of-romance-lost entry for today:
http://shanjeniahslovelychaos.com/lovely-chaos-blog/2017/2/5/i-confess-loveuary-day-five
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Ritu
Feb 06, 2017 @ 07:50:06
Thanks hun! It was great! I’m popping over now!
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shanjeniah
Feb 06, 2017 @ 17:43:31
See you there! =)
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afternoonofsundries
Feb 06, 2017 @ 01:43:12
Looked like loads of (delicious) fun! Your dress was beautiful!
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Ritu
Feb 06, 2017 @ 07:49:40
Bless you, thank you! The food was a bit too delicious!
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Julz.......artist, blogger, photographer, graphic designer
Feb 06, 2017 @ 01:42:50
looks amazing and you look lovely too
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Ritu
Feb 06, 2017 @ 07:49:23
Thank you Julz! It was pretty spectacular!
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Jim
Feb 06, 2017 @ 01:25:21
it looks wonderful and you looked “oo la la”
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Ritu
Feb 06, 2017 @ 07:48:49
Why thank you Jim!
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Fourth Generation Farmgirl
Feb 06, 2017 @ 01:20:33
How beautiful! Congratulations to the lovely couple!
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Ritu
Feb 06, 2017 @ 07:48:37
It was wonderful Tonya! ❤
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Fourth Generation Farmgirl
Feb 06, 2017 @ 12:56:21
😊
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susieshy45
Feb 06, 2017 @ 01:07:05
Lovely pictures. Congratulations to the wonderful couple.
Susie
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Ritu
Feb 06, 2017 @ 07:47:55
Thank you Susie!
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Amanda Lyle
Feb 06, 2017 @ 00:10:03
Looks amazing! I’ve always wanted to go to an Indian wedding!
And you look beautiful in your dress. Such a pretty colour! ❤
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Ritu
Feb 06, 2017 @ 00:12:21
Aw thank you Amanda!
This isn’t like our usual Indian weddings…. much more civilised and, well, posh lol! It was a beautiful day though and we got to dance too so all is well!!!! ❤💃
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Amanda Lyle
Feb 06, 2017 @ 00:13:44
It does look pretty extravagant, I must say! I’m glad everyone had a good time and you got to dance! Got to love a wedding!
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Ritu
Feb 06, 2017 @ 00:16:20
Indeed!!!! 😄
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Annette Rochelle Aben
Feb 05, 2017 @ 23:54:57
God Bless their love! ❤
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Ritu
Feb 06, 2017 @ 00:05:49
God bless them indeed Annette!!!
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willowdot21
Feb 05, 2017 @ 23:51:57
It all looks so amazing!! And you look incredible !! ❤ xxxx
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Ritu
Feb 06, 2017 @ 00:05:34
Aw thanks Willow! It was a totally amazing wedding!!!! And that was my new outfit that somehow got purchased this week.. oops!
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willowdot21
Feb 06, 2017 @ 00:27:16
Oops it look amazing I love blue!!
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Ritu
Feb 06, 2017 @ 00:46:56
😄💃😚
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