We flew into Manchester late Thursday night and spent the night with Justin's parents in his hometown of Hollis. We took a little time on Friday morning to enjoy the leaves and the vibrant fall produce. Hollis is famous for its apple orchards, so we stopped by Brookdale Farm's farmstand to pick up some local apples and homemade baked goods for the road. I couldn't stop taking pictures!!
Apple season begins in Hollis...
We arrived in Moultonborough around 4:30pm Friday afternoon with just enough time to re-unite with my friend and bridesmaid, Kim (Brian is her brother) before heading over to the Mehendi party. It had been seven years since Kim and I had last seen one another! She and her husband, Scott, along with their their fourteen month old daughter, Avery, live in Alaska, so it was quite a treat to see them!
How absolutely perfect is Avery!?!
On our way to the Mehendi party, this was our view...
The Mehendi party was incredible! This was my first Indian wedding and I am officially smitten with the traditions that accompany such an event! The color! The sparkle! Already my henna is fading and I'm just so sorry to see it go!
Vandana, Seema's sister, getting her henna...
Kim and my henna...
Neha starting Seema's elaborate bridal Henna...
Saturday was the rehearsal followed by the rehearsal dinner, which was open to everyone. It was our first opportunity to actually go up to Castle in The Clouds...what a view!! From the lawn on which the ceremony was to take place, you had a clear view of all of Lake Winnipesaukee and the surrounding mountains. It was truly breathtaking.
The trout pond at Castle in the Clouds...
Kim & I
Rehearsing
View from the lawn...
Justin & I stopped for ice cream...this is quintessential New England!
Brian knew that something embarrassing was coming up...he loves being the center of attention, can't you tell?
Sunday was the wedding. And may I just say what a wedding it was! If you have never attended an Indian wedding, you are missing out! To describe it as beautiful or colorful doesn't begin to do it justice...it was brilliant in every way! From Seema's traditional red sari to her elaborate henna to the amazing garlands to the shimmering jewelry worn by all of the Indian women in attendance...brilliant.
Seema's entrance...
The ceremony...
Married!!!
They busted out some moves on their first dance!
Check out how Seema shimmers!
Avery and Grandpa...
Kim & Scott at sunset...how gorgeous is Kim's sari?!
Neha dancing Indian-style...it was AWESOME!!
Clearly things got wilder as the night progressed...
Seema, sparkling like I've never seen!
Thank you, Brian and Seema, for sharing your day with us and allowing us to be a part of it!
3 comments:
Cindy! It looks like you all had a great visit. Your pictures are amazing- I love the colors!! My favorites are definitely the ones of the market fruits & veggies. I'm so glad you got to experience a New England fall weekend.
Addendum to above: ...too bad you didn't come see your favorite Maine-iacs! No really, I love the pictures too! You and Mere should go into business together!
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