My day would start with a cup of hot tea that I didn’t make, followed by a savory breakfast. Lunch and dinner was always lavish with multiple courses and in between all these, there were various kinds on sweets, both syrupy and dried. We Bengalis love to eat and in my house, whenever there is any celebration, food-talk happen before anything else. For folks who are not aware, my brother just got married which is why I was out of action for past few weeks. He stepped into a new stage of life with a broad smile on his face, holding his cheerful wife’s hand and together, they look an adorable, happy couple.
The last three weeks just flew by in absolute happiness. I met my cousins, uncle and aunties after a real long time and we had a blast. We re-visited some childhood memories, laughed out loud and made some new memories to last a lifetime. It’s moment like these when I wish there was no geographical distance between us, I wish we were all staying under one roof and I wish we could see each other everyday, even if just for a cup of tea.
I took tons of pictures captured every single moment possible, but most of them are too personal to share out here. However, I filtered out some specific photos for you lovelies. It’s mainly the traditions and rituals that are done before the wedding, the many many ceremonies that are too complicated for me to understand. I just enjoy the vibrant colors and the fun that comes along with it!
Nash at Plateful
Thank you for the glimpses Kankana! Really beautiful and colorful I must say! Wish I could see a photo of you in a sari 🙂
Ella-Home Cooking Ad
These photos are great, love the story behind:) I am glad you had such a good time back home:)
Rose from Magpies Re
Beautiful images K! Have never attended a Bengali wedding.. till now 🙂
Mallika
Firstly, Congratulations to your brother Kankana. I am sure you've had a blast of time and brought back beautiful memories to be cherished later. I guessed your long absence was due to your bro's wedding (Thanks for the hint on your Lemon Pud post!) and was dying for your return back! 😀 I missed you so much all this while. So good to see you back in action 🙂
Indian weddings and traditions are beautiful and I love the way you've captured them. I've been fortunate to witness Bengali marriage in the past and love the people, their vibrancy and their food! And, I admire their sweet tooth. Love the way you've captured the spirit, very colourful!
dassana
beautiful and colorful photos.
Rosa
Beautiful clicks and lovely post! Congratulations to your brother.
Cheers,
Rosa
Nandita
Lovely post kankana. Stunning photography 🙂
nipponnin
Thank you for sharing these beautiful photos. It was fascinating to see an another culture's wedding scene. Congratulations to your brother. I hope you had a wonderful time with your family.
Jean
Congrats to your brother and new sister-in-law! Thanks for sharing some of your pictures with us. I've been lucky to attend one Indian wedding (here in the States) and I have to say it's one of the prettiest I've ever attended. The colors, sounds and the rich tradition--it was such a special experience. I bet your brother's wedding was truly lovely!
Prerna@IndianSimmer
I'm so proud of you to be able to manage everything at the wedding and also be the designated photographer! Photos look exactly how Indian weddings are colorful, cheerful and uplifting. Love it! Once again congratulations 🙂
Vijitha Shyam
Lovely lovely lovely pictures!
Laura (Tutti Dolci)
Beautiful photos, they convey the spirit of the marriage festivities! I love the lily pads.
Anamika | madcooking
Lovely post and really beautiful. It's always good to see and read about our Indian traditions and what better than an Indian Wedding. All the pics are simply awesome..I loved the red and white saree pick and the lovely shank, shakha in the hands, the kalash and I can go on and on :)! Only thing missing is your pic in a typical Indian outfit :)....
Kankana Saxena
I realized later that I don't have too many photos of my own :)But I still have few to show off my gorgeous sarees 😉 You are friends with me in FB right ? Will share personal pics soon out there!
chinmayie
Beautiful photos... So full of life and colorful.
Kiran @ KiranTarun.c
Thanks for the glimpses into Bengali marriage festivities! Definitely is so colorful 🙂
foodwanderings
I was just thinking yesterday that you and Soma are from the same State. Nice post, Kankana.
Vishakha
Beautiful pictures Kankana. Took me down memory lane to my own wedding 🙂
Sudeshna
Only if I knew you before our wedding I would have pestered you to be the official photographer of our wedding. Such nice shots, Kankana I'm just out of words.
Kankana Saxena
Are you kidding me. Your wedding photos are gorgeous 🙂 I would have totally spoiled it!
dishesfrommykitchen
First of all thanks for sharing with us Kankana. Its always nice to know different cultures and rituals. I really enjoyed reading the post and seeing the pictures. Hope you are having a great time enjoying the marriage and eating as well.
Kankana Saxena
Thanks Pavitra 🙂 I came back last week and yeah had tons of FUN at the wedding!
Soma
I am out of words and cannot explain what is going on inside me seeing these all so familiar scenes... :)jNati, talshash shondesh, topor and ghora 🙂 :)a big thanks for taking me back home Kankana. Wedding is the best time to visit - you get to meet the entire clan and eat like nobody's business!