We had the honour of attending a Mormon Nepali wedding. It was the first Mormon wedding ever held in Kathmandu. Most weddings in Nepal are arranged. I am not sure if this was an arranged marriage or a 'love marriage' (as they like to call it). It is not really one of those things you feel comfortable asking in the reception line, "So....do you two actually like each other???"
Getting ready in the nursery room 
All in white, which is not traditionally Nepali. Women typically wear red and green at their marriage ceremony.
Maid of Honour
It was also interesting to see two people just get married and both of them were too shy to kiss each other in public. It is the second time I have witnessed this in an overseas wedding. Even with a ton of prodding and encouragement, they were not going to display any affection. If only Americans were so modest.
We sang 'Love at Home' before the ceremony began
Walking down the aisle with her father. Her father was one of the first Nepalese members. He was also the first Branch President in Kathmandu.
The ceremony was lovely and our bishop did a great job of talking about the gospel during the ring exchange.
G.C. and Pratima exchanging rings
Hopefully, one day, they will make it to the Hong Kong temple to seal the deal forever.
Congrats G.C. and Pratima!
6 comments:
How lovely. I hope they do at least like each other...
You are so lucky to be experiencing so many different traditions! She was a beautiful bride! :)
How very cool! Zion is growing even in the farthest reaches of the earth. Way cool!!
Oh WOW!!
That is so lovely. I hope they find out that they do 'like' each other.
Where's the nearest temple? What are the temple plans?
So if they are choosing a church wedding, how come they can't choose each other? A possible arranged marriage and a temple sealing seem like a strange combination.
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