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Sanjukta & Sunjay - 6 Day Bengali Hindu Wedding in Edmonton

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 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...