a 50th wedding anniversary, nepali style

Monday, May 20

this past saturday we felt so honored to be invited to the 50th wedding anniversary for our dear nepali friends, auntie and uncle. wow, 50 years, that's a long time!! kevin and I felt like explorers, watching and taking our social cues from the sweet people around us. Man, was it a PAAARTAY! 300 people showed up and mingled around bright colorful tents, with appetizers galore, a glorious nepali buffet, and hundreds and hundreds of bright vibrant flowers gifted to the special couple. even the occasional drizzle didn't stop this crowd from enjoying the day:) a highlight for me was getting to wear my sari again:) but boy, i wish you could have been a fly on the wall when all the ladies were dressing me! one lady would wrap me in my sari, and then another lady would come in and decide it wasn't good enough, so she'd unwrap me, and then start again! Three different women attempted my sari, and finally, after a half an hour they deemed me presentable! when I walked out into a room of 50 people, every one clapped and cheered. I certainly got a lot of credit just for wearing a sari, you would have thought I had just run a marathon:) oh the simple joys in this delightful country, i love it:) 



20 comments :

  1. fifty years! what a beautiful blessing. everything looks so lovely, and you my friend look beautiful in the sari. i've always loved saris. i almost wore one to my prom!

    ReplyDelete
  2. This is so beautiful, and naturally...made me tear up. Marriage is meant to be such a sacred thing, EVERYWHERE in the world. Blessed me so much to see this!!!

    ReplyDelete
  3. I've never been to a party like that before but um SO FUN!! And 50 years, that's awesome!

    ReplyDelete
  4. Aw, I love following your journey in Nepal! Have to admit, your blog is beginning to become one of my favorite reads :)

    xo

    ReplyDelete
  5. everything about this is just beautiful - the colors of the tent and the celebration of marriage!

    ReplyDelete
  6. Fifty years!! That is so wonderful and beautiful. Looks like it was such a fun time. Love the sari.

    ReplyDelete
  7. What an amazing celebration! I love that picture of the couple. 50 years is quite the accomplishment! :)

    ReplyDelete
  8. Amazing photos - this sure looks like a fun party! I'm so so glad you're enjoying Nepal friend! You look absolutely stunning :)

    ReplyDelete
  9. That looks like a lovely party! As I mentioned in the comment yesterday, I experience the exact same thing at Indian celebrations. Over here in the US, I'm quite convinced that I'm capable of dressing myself in a sari and tying it correctly, but everyone has their own technique...

    ReplyDelete
  10. I so love reading about your journey in Nepal! How awesome to be a part of such a remarkable celebration. Making memories :)

    ReplyDelete
  11. 300 people? Sounds like it could have been just like their wedding 50 years ago! I would love to have a beautiful and colorful party like this at my 50th anniversary!

    ReplyDelete
  12. What a special celebration to get to be a part of! 50 years is increadible! :-)

    ReplyDelete
  13. Oh this is amazing. I love the celebration! Fifty years is definitely something to celebrate!! Plus I LOVE all the colors and patterns of the fabric!

    ReplyDelete
  14. I WANT MORE. Why do I always want to cry when looking at your photos? So lovely.

    ReplyDelete
  15. So fun! I want to see more Katie sari pictures :D

    ReplyDelete
  16. i love your sari- you look gorgeous!
    <3 lele

    ReplyDelete
  17. That auntie has committed to her marriage for 50 years AND is wearing a sari! Double cause for clapping and cheering!! :)

    ReplyDelete
  18. what a unique and amazing experience! it looks beautiful--as do you :)

    grace & love,
    kristyn

    ReplyDelete
  19. what fun!! and girl, you're looking gorgeous in that sari. so glad y'all had such an amazing time. :)

    xo
    purposelyathome.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete

I LOVE hearing from you friend:) Your comment will make my day!