A wedding in the family

After a series of funerals, it was high time for our family to gather around a festive event. This sign of relief came in the form of my cousin Ashvin's wedding which took place this past week end and called for an enhanced bonding between relatives. Indian shadis tend to be ostentatious in nature as they come with a hidden need to outdo any previous one held before, something which is quite unnecessary as it overshadows the very essence of the celebration itself, the union of two souls.
I am happy that it was not the case this time. The religious ceremonies leading to the tying of the knot were held in the presence of close family members and the party following the wedding absolutely nailed it all with the guests looking genuinely happy for the couple.
Mawsa Anand singing a Manna Dey song to welcome her daughter-in-law into the family and the emotional speech of the bride's uncle moved us to the core and restored faith in us that somehow there are stories which are meant to last...
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