It was April 2019. Our wedding date was set: August 11th 2019. Sad news at that time of the passing of my fiance's patriarchal relative held even more significance for us as Hindus.
Fast forward to early 2020, we were adamant that nothing would stop us from getting married this time around. Dates were set for April 2020; Vendors and Venues were booked.
(NB: we had no idea how commercialized planning and having a wedding has become. If you would like to hear more about that just let us know and we can post about it.)
Invitations were sent out and with each envelope delivered our excitement grew that much more.
March 2020. Well, you know what they say about being careful what you wish for. The first case of Covid-19 arrived on the shores of our small twin island nation. With it came reeling back all the feelings of sadness and disappointment of the August gone by. We felt defeated. We felt betrayed. Tears ran down the faces where makeup and glamour was supposed to be. Temples were closed. Restrictions were indefinite. Public gatherings were prohibited. Now if you've had any experience with Hindu Weddings you'd know that arguably one word that can be used to describe Hindu Weddings is "Public." Who would think one would ever have to consider getting married "illegally."
Check out our awesome wedding invitation video below. We didn't get to use the video as we would have wanted, but we still get excited everytime we look at it.
(PS: thanks to my two lovely sisters for making this video. Shoutout to Trisha and Lisa.)
Fast forward to early 2020, we were adamant that nothing would stop us from getting married this time around. Dates were set for April 2020; Vendors and Venues were booked.
(NB: we had no idea how commercialized planning and having a wedding has become. If you would like to hear more about that just let us know and we can post about it.)
Invitations were sent out and with each envelope delivered our excitement grew that much more.
March 2020. Well, you know what they say about being careful what you wish for. The first case of Covid-19 arrived on the shores of our small twin island nation. With it came reeling back all the feelings of sadness and disappointment of the August gone by. We felt defeated. We felt betrayed. Tears ran down the faces where makeup and glamour was supposed to be. Temples were closed. Restrictions were indefinite. Public gatherings were prohibited. Now if you've had any experience with Hindu Weddings you'd know that arguably one word that can be used to describe Hindu Weddings is "Public." Who would think one would ever have to consider getting married "illegally."
Check out our awesome wedding invitation video below. We didn't get to use the video as we would have wanted, but we still get excited everytime we look at it.
(PS: thanks to my two lovely sisters for making this video. Shoutout to Trisha and Lisa.)
Aww! It was lovely and blessed.
ReplyDeleteThose invitations look lovely! I'm sure your guests would have loved receiving them.
ReplyDeleteI love the invitationsas well
DeleteMe three. Love these invitations!
DeleteGetting married during a time when that seems to skirt illegality is an awesome achievement, congrats!
ReplyDeleteVery lovely no traditional Hindu Invitations. Where are they from?
ReplyDeleteSeems sorta Asian. What do you think?
DeleteYou are both correct they were actually bought and shipped from japan
DeleteBrilliant that you guys never gave up hope and were able to pull it through
ReplyDeleteLovely words. I can feel for you guys after the disappointment. And so glad you got through it knowing you both
ReplyDeleteThose were a lot of restrictions to adhere to. Absolute bliss you got it done Ronnie
ReplyDeleteCongrats to you both and your love for each other and persistence is real!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!! Even with all the challenges you both have been able to overcome them with the love you share. This certainly augurs well for the future. I trust that when the borders reopen you can have a wonderful honeymoon in an exotic location. As essential workers you deserve it and we thank you for your service in these unprecedented times.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the heartfelt words, much obliged!
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