Whatsoever Is Lovely – A Handful Of Marigolds

All hands on the celebration deck!

This January, the wedding of my cousin was the highlight event for my whole family.

Several events took placed in the span of 10 days, which were wholesomely enjoyed by everyone.

One such event was Mehndi, in which my cousin (the bride) received henna on her palms, back of hands and feet from elder ladies of the family, along with the rest of the cousin group.

That cousin group wore the traditional marigold bangles on their hands that day, so this hands-in pose was made:

The bride’s hands weren’t called over because they were busy elsewhere 🙂


For XingFuMama’s WHATSOEVER IS LOVELY CHALLENGE-2023 WEEK 7

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16 thoughts on “Whatsoever Is Lovely – A Handful Of Marigolds

  1. calmkate February 17, 2023 / 9:04 PM

    so lovely Hammad, loving those bright colourful sleeves! Brides are always too busy 🙂

    How’s things with you?

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    • Hammad Rais February 17, 2023 / 9:40 PM

      Hello, Kate!
      I’m doing well and wishing the same for you. The wedding dresses in Pakistani weddings have to be bright. But not as much as bride’s 🙂

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    • calmkate February 17, 2023 / 10:22 PM

      such a joyful occasion, thanks for sharing … hope to see some photos of the wedding and party 🙂

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  2. Priti February 17, 2023 / 7:12 AM

    This is our Indian tradition! It’s special☺️

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    • Hammad Rais February 17, 2023 / 10:59 PM

      It is indeed very special. Women on both side of the border just love this on wedding occasions 🙂

      Like

  3. Ju-Lyn February 17, 2023 / 3:46 AM

    Beautiful capture of family, celebration & joy! Congratulations to the new bride & groom!

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    • Hammad Rais February 17, 2023 / 11:01 PM

      Thank you very much, Ju-Lyn 🙂

      Like

    • Hammad Rais February 17, 2023 / 11:02 PM

      Oh, this tradition is just one teeny-tiny of so many, for just one event 🙂

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    • Erika February 18, 2023 / 12:52 AM

      Yes, I can imagine. 10 days are a lot of traditions to complete. Wonderful!

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