Chez Moi

Mind numbing though it is, it sure is true. 7 years ago today, S and I got hitched in front of friends and family. As we both are from different communities, we decided to have an Arya Samaj wedding. Well, I decided and he concurred! And it was a beautiful ceremony. Only snag was, as one of my cousins put it, we knew exactly what we were signing up for, with the priest explaining the mantras in Tamil and English.

It was funny sitting there and murmuring the unfamiliar words, followed by the explanations and to have married cousins and friends whisper ‘Shucks man! I never knew I agreed to do that!’ The venue was Sri Shirdi Baba Mandir in Injambakkam, ECR, Chennai and right beside the beach. So the previous evening, my folks had arranged for a get-together for my side of the family. It was a beautiful evening, peaceful, surrounded by the fragrant trees and the grand finale was sitting on the shores of the sea with my closest friends around me.

The food was a high point - the contractor was an old friend of the family and he took care of everything. From beautiful garlands for us to the seer bakshanams, mouth-watering grub for breakfast, lunch, tea and dinner. He made our wedding and reception food unforgettable. My parents heard for months afterward from friends: ‘Went to this wedding last week pa, the food was hardly a patch on your daughter’s wedding!’

Anyways, that was the day.

The past seven years have been eventful, to say the least. Many, many hiccups, some made by us, some contributed by others, as is the case with most families. But we have weathered them so far and hope we shall continue to do the same.

So let me finish by saying to the hubby, onwards and upwards!