Angels and Demons

Today saw us all attend an extravagant Indian wedding where we mingled with hundreds of guests. The event was majestic in every way. Due to the unusual pairing of the bride and groom (different regions and caste) our local friends were also not familiar with this particular type of wedding ceremony. Our attendance both enhanced the colour of the event, with our brightly coloured saris and dress-shirts, and at the same tarnished the celebration through disruptive un-ceremonial acts.

Angels:

Hollie and Marianne looked quite a picture with their fanciful saris. Here is the picture (after the event):

Their hosts had appeared to spend a great deal of time dressing them in their saris and accompanying hindu accessories. However, to my amazement, all the prep took just 20 mins! I could make a joke about how long women take to get ready before going out but I’m not much better myself! Hollie and Carrie from the USA team were decorated with incredibly detailed mehndi or henna.

I was sporting a crimson Indian dress shirt and Rudraksha chain kindly given to me by my hosts Ram and Sivagami. I would also place myself in the Angels category

 

Demons:

James was reportedly on form and took a photo of the main wedding platform just as the girls were being told not to take any photos of this centre-piece! Luckily for James, no one had a whistle!

However, this was surpassed by an act unlawful in almost all countries and all cultures. Without naming any names, one of the group took off his/her budget Tesco shoes off prior to stepping onto the wedding platform. On their return they mistakenly (supposedly) swapped these shoes for a pristine pair of hush puppies, which the offender proclaimed offered a superior level of comfort and style.

Obviously I am keen for these to be returned to their rightful owner so if you have found your shoes to be missing please contact me right-away. Alternatively for more detail, please contact Carl who will be able to tell you the shoe size.

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