An Indian Wedding

I had really hoped to be able to go to an Indian wedding while I was here and today I got my wish.  Ruth's brother-in-law's nephew was getting married and I got to attend with the family.  We went to where the bride and groom were getting ready first.  She was absolutely beautiful!!!

 We had to walk down a pretty muddy road to get to the vehicles once the bride was loaded up into the car.  We caravaned with the wedding party to the church.  This banner was outside the church for the event.

Side note:  While waiting for the bride's entrance, the musicians played.  The saxophone player did "Hark the Herald Angels Sing" with some accompaniment from the piano player which was incredible!!!  Decided I want the saxophone as part of the ensemble at my wedding. 





The bride's arrival.

The bride and groom sit next to each other on the stage facing the audience for most of the ceremony.  Various pastors prayed or read Scripture before a guy from Holland that has lived in that area for 3 years preached in English.  The couple signed a book, spoke something to each other and were prayed for before being presented as a married couple.  They continued to sit up on the stage as the guests filed by to offer congratulations and gifts.  We went to the back to eat before hitting the road.  When we left, the couple were still on stage greeting people!  It was quite an event to be sure!!!