Sanjukta & Sunjay - 6 Day Bengali Hindu Wedding in Edmonton
Day 1 - Ladies Sangeet, Chunni Ceremony and Jaago. Sunjay arrives at the Mirage banquet hall, where Sanjukta's family is waiting to mess his hair up: Soon after that, his bride to be walks in, as well: Gifts start to come from all directions and they won't stop for a week: As always, I have the best seat in the house for the awesome show. Jaago: Day 2 - Aiburo Bhaat is a Bengali wedding tradition that may become my personal favourite. And here's why: It's the ritual where the bride is fed one last meal as a bachelor. Her parents and relatives cook all the dishes she loves: Day 3 - Mehndi party: Shots make any tradition more fun: But wait, there's more: The groom shows up and he brings champagne: That makes him popular instantly: Champagne showers will guarantee the success of any party: Day 4 - Haldi (a.k.a. Maiyan): The Bengali way to do it is a little different: First, the turmeric ro...