Ah, finally the last day of the wedding celebrations. The day that Jazz and Simer tie the knot!
This day took both of us by surprise, as it was really rather simple- short and sweet. It all began with a early morning wake-up. All the guests had to rise, wash and be in their finest attire by 6:45am! The ceremony took place at Temple, so to have the most intimate ceremony possible, the earlier the better, as the Temple is a place of worship and open to the public.
We made our way, dressed up and freezing towards the Temple. The grounds were covered in fog that day, so it made for quite the eerie and somewhat creepy scene. After we washed both our hands and feet (a requirment before entering) the men and women went their seperate ways. Both sexes had their own staircase to climb and side to sit while watching the ceremony. Women on the left and men on the right. Simer sat, dressing in a red beaded suit, back to the crowd, facing the alter, waiting for Jazz. Then he arrived!! He made his way down the aisle, dressed in white with a red turbon, his family behind him. He took a seat next to Simer- now this is when it got confusing.
Songs were sung, in Punjabi of course, so nothing was understood by Dan or myself. We just sat there and listened. I really have nothing to say about the actual ceremony, as we followed absolultey none of it. Actually, that's not entirely true. There is a point, amongst the singing and chanting that Jazz and Simer get up. Simer holds onto a red sash that is draped across Jazzy's shoulder, and with Jazz leading the way, they make their way around the alter. Only after four rounds have been made are they officially married. They went around four times (although not in a row - there were songs and prayers between each round), I witnessed it and I understood, so that's something. Something else I observed was Dan, nodding off- maybe two or three times :) Also, that I am not in elementary school anymore and I lack the ability to sit cross legged on a marble floor for an undetermined amount of time.
So, that was that. Simer and Jazz are married. Congrats you two- We love you !!!
Side note: Due to lack of sleep and general drowsiness, we forgot our cameras and so we don't have any pictures of the ceremony. You'll have to use your imagination :)
This day took both of us by surprise, as it was really rather simple- short and sweet. It all began with a early morning wake-up. All the guests had to rise, wash and be in their finest attire by 6:45am! The ceremony took place at Temple, so to have the most intimate ceremony possible, the earlier the better, as the Temple is a place of worship and open to the public.
We made our way, dressed up and freezing towards the Temple. The grounds were covered in fog that day, so it made for quite the eerie and somewhat creepy scene. After we washed both our hands and feet (a requirment before entering) the men and women went their seperate ways. Both sexes had their own staircase to climb and side to sit while watching the ceremony. Women on the left and men on the right. Simer sat, dressing in a red beaded suit, back to the crowd, facing the alter, waiting for Jazz. Then he arrived!! He made his way down the aisle, dressed in white with a red turbon, his family behind him. He took a seat next to Simer- now this is when it got confusing.
Songs were sung, in Punjabi of course, so nothing was understood by Dan or myself. We just sat there and listened. I really have nothing to say about the actual ceremony, as we followed absolultey none of it. Actually, that's not entirely true. There is a point, amongst the singing and chanting that Jazz and Simer get up. Simer holds onto a red sash that is draped across Jazzy's shoulder, and with Jazz leading the way, they make their way around the alter. Only after four rounds have been made are they officially married. They went around four times (although not in a row - there were songs and prayers between each round), I witnessed it and I understood, so that's something. Something else I observed was Dan, nodding off- maybe two or three times :) Also, that I am not in elementary school anymore and I lack the ability to sit cross legged on a marble floor for an undetermined amount of time.
So, that was that. Simer and Jazz are married. Congrats you two- We love you !!!
Side note: Due to lack of sleep and general drowsiness, we forgot our cameras and so we don't have any pictures of the ceremony. You'll have to use your imagination :)
so are they moving back to canada or staying there, now they they are married? i TOTALLY know what you mean about sitting cross legged on the floor for an undetermined amount of time. i wanted to go lean against the wall so bad, but being the only white girl at the wedding i thought it was probably inappropriate. did they also have the part where everyone walks up to the alter and gives them even more money? man they rake in the dough when they get married, eh?
ReplyDeletecongratulations jazz and simer!!
The whole four days of wedding sounds so amazing to be apart of. Elise you look absolutley gorgeous in your suit! And puuuffft! I can't believe you wore a suit twice! Shame on you Miss Fashion! Tee hee:) I am so envious of the henna experience, not the peeing with assistance but, it looks beautiful, how much longer is it going to stay on? As I am reading, it sounds as though India is fairly comfortable with the whole peeing in others presence!! That has got to be a bit of an eye openner, (possibly leading to staring!) as in Canada it is consider rude/taboo to even point in the directions of the toilets in a restaurant! Hope you had an spiritual experience at the Temple :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Beautiful ;) Yeah, I would have never worn the same outfit twice but I had no choice. No one will let me buy anything for myself and I wasn't about to ask for a third suit! How awful indeed :) My henna is almost gone now, only a couple more days left. It smells, so it isn't as glamorous as it looks. We had mixed feelings about the temple actually, but I will do a post about it in the next couple days. Also, you would die in India 'cause no one smokes here- no one, and girls NEVER smoke!! In the city we are in now, it is banned everywhere other than your car or house. Booskis!!
ReplyDeleteso have you quit smoking? or are you sneaking it in?
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