Weddings
Another photo update with pictures from the first wedding (Saturday evening).
We're taking a quick trip south to Chennai/Madras and Pondicherry (back on the evening of Tuesday 3rd) so I'll do a proper update on our return. Lots to talk about!
Six of the Andhra Pradesh group (plus Bharavi's daugher Subha) in saris. Left to right: Katy, Hannah, Fiona (also at Maris Stella), Subha, Alice, Buffy and me. Posing in a sari turned out to be much easier than trying to walk in one..!
The bride and groom on the stage where they were sitting. The bowls in front of them contain flower petals which the guests sprinkle on their heads. Instead of exchaning rings they exchange flower garlands. This couple also exchanged a vegetable garland - Gora, the founder of the Atheist Centre, felt strongly that people should grow food before flowers, and this was to symbolise that principle.
Our mehindi (henna designs).
I'm going to have to leave it there but more when we get back!
Hello from Ireland
Liz and Philip
Saturday 30 September 2006