This year I had more weddings in Calgary than Edmonton, and the Ramada has become one of my second homes. But this is not about that.
This is about a Punjabi love story filled with emotions, hunting trophies and party light sticks.
It starts as expected, with the bride getting ready at her home.
Before anyone else, she makes her way inside the gurdwara, where she'll go into hiding for a couple of hours or so, waiting for everyone else to come.
Meanwhile, at the groom's home, Ella's feeling creative:
A bright red, royal turban is growing in front of everybody's eyes:
Oh, deer:
Apparently, everybody is in a hurry to get to the temple, hence all the sports cars:
The milni takes place under Ruppy's undetected supervision.
Soon after that, everybody makes their way inside Darbar Sahib.
An ancient ritual consists of smart phones popping up at the first sight of the bride:
It's always a victory to catch the first look and the authentic expressions on the couple's faces. Sometimes they even seem excited to see each other:
The sign is a little outdated at this point, as the Anand Karaj is underway.
At the end, happy parents offer their blessings, money and sweets - known as shagan - to the newly weds:
Now we are allowed to go and play in the park:
That's genuine concern on Ruppy's face:
According the Canadian tradition, we are now back to the bride's house, where the groom has to pay a considerable amount of money if he wants to take his wife with him:
It doesn't make a lot of sense since they left the gurdwara together, but it's happening, and we might as well have fun with it.
After formidable negotiations, a financial settlement is reached and the bride is brought in for final goodbyes.
Usually, this is the most stirring moment of the day, but this time around is even more intense, with all her family visibly struggling to let go of Ruppy:
The emotions escalate as Ruppy's feelings are mutual.
Finally, Indy takes his new wife and together head to his home.
Ruppy already feels comfortable here and she leads the way:
Only to be stopped at the door. This is where Indy has to pay yet again.
I'm not sure why he has to, but he complies with his sisters' request:
So his mom can welcome them with the paani varna:
There's one more obstacle in the way of the young couple's happiness:
But, like pretty much anything else, nothing a little cash can't solve:
The last chapter of the 5 day celebrations begins in a chill atmosphere:
Most reception evenings feature a bow tie tying or pocket square folding YouTube workshop:
And the success is always worth celebrating:
Heartwarming indeed to see how Indy and Ruppy care for eachother. You can't really teach that.
The Calgary Stampede is going on right in front of us, but we have a bigger party to attend to.
Magnolia banquet hall is extremely excited to receive them:
Exceptional Bhangra performances are rewarded generously:
The sign language speech of Indy's sister reverberates around the room.
First of many dances.
The light sticks are out and everyone seems to know how to use them.
You know the party just reached the next level when you see the security guy bringing shots for everybody right on the dance floor:
Congratulations one more time, Ruppy and Indy! Never stop loving and caring for each other!
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Vendors 'n' Things:
Anand Karaj - Sikh Society of Calgary
Reception Venue - Magnolia Banquet Hall
Makeup - Mariam Akbar
Wedding Day Hair - Roop Style
Florist - Petals Floral Design
Decor - Sugarcoat Wedding and Event Decor
Tents - Beautiful Party Rentals
Music - House of Bounce
Dance Performance - Nachda Punjab Bhangra Academy
Video - Videogenic
Photo Booth - Krazy Photo Booth
Second Shooter - Ella Anderson
Calgary Punjabi Wedding Photographer - Sikh Marriage Pictures
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