Dimple & Prateek - How to Make a Husband Reservation in 2 Hours

Or the pre-engagement party or - how the Hindus call it - the Roka ceremony.

 Step 1 - ask Rav Flora to do your hair and makeup (she'll be more than happy to):

 Step 2 - be yourself (looks good in pictures):

 Step 3 - while being yourself, be confident, as well (that looks good, too):

 Step 4 - make sure your future fiance is prepared at his house (by the time he realizes what's going on, it'll be too late):

 Step 5 - show up (if you look like Dimple, you don't really have to do anything else):

 Step 6 - meet the family (hugs are a must):

 Step 7 - let the family do stuff to you (it's millennia old tradition):

 Step 8 -  receive gifts (this is usually the most exciting part):

 Step 9 - receive more gifts (personalized ones, if possible):

 Step 10 - go in the back yard, hide from the rain and strike a pose for the very talented photographer (keep being yourself, in the same time):

 Step 11 - include your almost fiance in a few shots (you did come for him, after all):

 Step 12 - do whatever the photographer asks you to do (before his camera gets wet):

 Step 13 - take some formal pictures with the future mother in law, too (it's always a good opportunity to strengthen the relationship):

 Step 14 - you should get a confirmation on the husband reservation you just made (to avoid double bookings or other type of problems):

Congratulations, Dimple and Prateek! I had so much fun with you and your family!  It's just too bad I'm not available for your wedding next year!

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