This past weekend we went to Toronto for a Hindu wedding ceremony!

Jared and Nirosh – the groom – work together – and he invited us to go!

We were so excited!

We got to Canada about 2 PM and found the banquet hall and our hotel.

We unpacked and tried to find lunch – Good Friday is a Holiday in Canada (the way it should be here in the US) – so we had few options to choose from.

We got pizza and wings – disgusting wings that we couldn’t finish – and Jared took a nap – his favorite thing to do!

The ceremony started at 7 PM – Nirosh had given us a table right at the front of the room!

The invitations were beautiful …

Nirosh walked in after a blessing – I think – from his family. He sat with his attendant and the priest for a while – praying and going through the traditions – I think …

Women dressed in blue sari’s came out before the bride to form an aisle among the elephant statues.

The women waiting for the arrival of the bride …

She was guided on each side by Nirosh’s sister and sister-in-law – followed with her maidens …

I love this shot – the smile – the color – she was so breathtaking!

This one is another favorite …

Nirosh – the one seated – waiting for his bride …

The ceremony continued with the family involved much more than a Christian wedding.

Halfway through the ceremony the women in blue sari’s brought out a portion of the meal.

Mathy leaves to put on her wedding dress …

Nirosh is hooking the necklace that seals their marriage …

This is the image I posted earlier – GORGEOUS!

They eat and change once more – then cut their cake!

We got a picture with the married couple – and left the wedding at about 11:30!

It was a great experience and we are so thankful to have been able to go!