MrinVid-The Engagement Diary
THE engagement of the year happened recently on 7th June 06, @ Coimbatore-to my very own brother and the new princess-to-be of my house. It was one of the most entertaining and grand affairs i have ever witnessed much less be fortunate to be a part of. this is how the whole trip went-
We were the first group to arrive there early morning around 8 by Air Deccan and my bro's father in law was waiting at the airport to pick us up. Took the Tempo to the hotel, checked in and feasted on the impressive breakfast buffet. Then went to our rooms to nap and by the time we woke up it was time to go to the bride's house for lunch and we all got ready and went there. We ate and sat chatting while waiting for the others to join us. And finally the buses arrived with the rest of the gang that had come by train. My bro couldnt come as it wasn't a good day for him to enter the house, so Mrin's cousin and her husband had taken him for lunch and shopping. We chilled out in the evening at the hotel and joined the rest of them quite late at the Hospital( the bride's family owns one) where the staff there had arranged a function. We arrived late cause the girls took a long while getting ready and by the time we reached the auditorium was more than full and the show had started.
It was quite a hilarious entertaining show they put up with a skit, song and dances the theme of which basically comprised praising both family's and the bride and groom. It finally ended with them calling the bride and groom on to stage and we all got to see them both dance with the whole crowd on stage. Went back to the hotel and i stayed in the impressive suite with Vidh.
Day 2 began early with first the buffet breakfast while mom, dad and bro went to someones house for breakfast and finished the engagment trey items shopping-fruits, flowers, etc.
Before lunch we were scheduled to have a games show type galatta competition between the bride and groom sides. It started with a 4 round antakshari which-we, the grooms side, won.
They next showcased a slideshow of chosen pictures showcasing my brother's childhood and growing up snaps- on a huge screen to the audience. This was followed by an amazing lunch buffet. That afternoon was spent getting all the plates and treys ready and packing and decorating them for the engagement function that evening. The evening while Vidh had his facian and beauty treatment done at the saloon in the hotel, we all crowded in one room and got all the treys ready, dressed in our best and had all the stuff transferred to the hall downstairs. There was quite an impressive crowd turnout and the setting of the hall and decoration arrangements was one of the most beautiful i have seen, so bright and colourful.
The groom first walked in led by the brides brother and then the bride followed.Then it was the turn of the girls of the house to carry all the treys filled with goodies to the stage and place them in front. Then the formalities of the engagment were presided over and the official signing of the agreement done. Later the girl was blessed by all the elder people and woman and dinner was served in the hall upstairs.The menu was amazing and had Thai, Mexican, Chinese and Indian counters. The bride and groom meanwhile met people and posed for pictures.
We had a train to catch in a while so we ate early and got ready -rushing to the station to catch the train just about barely. Mom and dad stayed over with bro and returned by air next day.
The train was good fun since the whole compartment was filled with the wedding crowd. We played cards till late until we were forced to turn of the lights and try to sleep cause we were making too much noise and disturbing everyone. Next day got home to normal routine life and i had to catch a flight to blore in a few hours that got delayed to the evening. Looking forward to more fun on the wedding trip to come soon.
We were the first group to arrive there early morning around 8 by Air Deccan and my bro's father in law was waiting at the airport to pick us up. Took the Tempo to the hotel, checked in and feasted on the impressive breakfast buffet. Then went to our rooms to nap and by the time we woke up it was time to go to the bride's house for lunch and we all got ready and went there. We ate and sat chatting while waiting for the others to join us. And finally the buses arrived with the rest of the gang that had come by train. My bro couldnt come as it wasn't a good day for him to enter the house, so Mrin's cousin and her husband had taken him for lunch and shopping. We chilled out in the evening at the hotel and joined the rest of them quite late at the Hospital( the bride's family owns one) where the staff there had arranged a function. We arrived late cause the girls took a long while getting ready and by the time we reached the auditorium was more than full and the show had started.
It was quite a hilarious entertaining show they put up with a skit, song and dances the theme of which basically comprised praising both family's and the bride and groom. It finally ended with them calling the bride and groom on to stage and we all got to see them both dance with the whole crowd on stage. Went back to the hotel and i stayed in the impressive suite with Vidh.
Day 2 began early with first the buffet breakfast while mom, dad and bro went to someones house for breakfast and finished the engagment trey items shopping-fruits, flowers, etc.
Before lunch we were scheduled to have a games show type galatta competition between the bride and groom sides. It started with a 4 round antakshari which-we, the grooms side, won.
They next showcased a slideshow of chosen pictures showcasing my brother's childhood and growing up snaps- on a huge screen to the audience. This was followed by an amazing lunch buffet. That afternoon was spent getting all the plates and treys ready and packing and decorating them for the engagement function that evening. The evening while Vidh had his facian and beauty treatment done at the saloon in the hotel, we all crowded in one room and got all the treys ready, dressed in our best and had all the stuff transferred to the hall downstairs. There was quite an impressive crowd turnout and the setting of the hall and decoration arrangements was one of the most beautiful i have seen, so bright and colourful.
The groom first walked in led by the brides brother and then the bride followed.Then it was the turn of the girls of the house to carry all the treys filled with goodies to the stage and place them in front. Then the formalities of the engagment were presided over and the official signing of the agreement done. Later the girl was blessed by all the elder people and woman and dinner was served in the hall upstairs.The menu was amazing and had Thai, Mexican, Chinese and Indian counters. The bride and groom meanwhile met people and posed for pictures.
We had a train to catch in a while so we ate early and got ready -rushing to the station to catch the train just about barely. Mom and dad stayed over with bro and returned by air next day.
The train was good fun since the whole compartment was filled with the wedding crowd. We played cards till late until we were forced to turn of the lights and try to sleep cause we were making too much noise and disturbing everyone. Next day got home to normal routine life and i had to catch a flight to blore in a few hours that got delayed to the evening. Looking forward to more fun on the wedding trip to come soon.
posted by c at 1:41 AM
2 Comments:
woah woah
all i can say is lucky sister in law to have u in da family
hehe
teecee
manasa
sure is!hehehe
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