Tasveer & Harman - From India, With Love

 This is the second time I am honored to be invited to a wedding in Punjab, India. Just like the first time, it happens in India:

 Morning of the wedding. My first stop is at the car shop for a quick emergency. Next stop is at Harman's house, in a little village just outside Ropar:

 He's in great shape for the big day:

 I can't stay for too long as I have to get a few shots with Tasveer, as well:

 She's getting ready at her father's private academy, in Ropar.

 Cool necklace:

 Take a closer look:

 As far as wedding decor goes, every once in a while I go speechless:

 Nothing of this was here a day before:

 I feel safe, too:

 Or not? I'm a bit confused:

 The spectacular entrance of the groom makes my day:

 The first to welcome him is a paparazzi squad:

The milni ritual begins:

I wanted to click this shot in the last 2 years or so, but I never had the chance, being the only photographer present:

 The bride's family waits for the groom... And waits:

 They welcome him with sweets:

 Have you ever seen an army of waiters?

 Me neither, but I've seen a regiment or two:

 Breakfast has never been so ready:

 Oh, hi there, mushroom tikka, long time no see:

 I'm too hungry to take more pictures of the countless dishes, but you get the idea:

With a full stomach people are slowly gathering in the outdoor hall for the Anand Karaj - the Sikh marriage ceremony:

 Harman presents his respects, while me and my esteemed Punjabi colleagues share the view:

 Finally, Tasveer shows up, with her cousins - Sherry and Harry - leading the way:

 I hope you notice how awesome this image is without me saying so:

 Side by side, they take their places in front of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib, the final and eternal guru of the Sikhs:

 The bride's brother is ushering her around the holy scripture:

 While the young ragis are singing hymns of marriage:

 A colorful bouquet of guests:

 Including Tasveer's good friends from the Minoan International College of Crete, Greece:

 The end of the wedding ceremony is followed by the departure of the Adi Granth:

 And the arrival of entertainment:

Everybody finds a comfortable seat for the show:

 It's early afternoon, but not early to bust a move:

 In the same time lunch is being prepared:

 And served out of gold plates (if you believe everything I'm saying):

 The punch is popular, specially when you can match colors with your turban:

 The ice cream man is very busy, as well:

 I'd try it, but my mistake is that I've been watching the production process for too long:

 The newly weds are ready for sagan:

 The set up for this part puts Bollywood to shame:

 No, I did not bring the portable studio along from Canada. You know me better than this. All this stuff belongs to the local photo teams:

 I have different ideas:

 I can't help myself...

 Ideas that sometimes involve stunts without stunt doubles:

 Congratulations one more time, Tasveer and Harman! Thank you so much for your extensive hospitality and friendship! Can't wait to see you again back in the frozen prairie!

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