Their are a lot of Islamic Wedding traditions that were new to us... this being the first of many.. the groom was marched in with drummers and the best man while the bride was waiting in a room for the ceremony.
Not sure what they were going to use this for... we had to leave before they got on board the love cart...
More drummers...
This is where the ceremony took place... there was a sweet man that came to our rescue shortly after we arrived... lets just say we probably stood out... he was helping us understand what was going on and giving us the play by play.. we were very appreciative. He stated that the ceremony takes place with the bride's father and the groom. At this table you can see the bride and groom chair... the groom is in his chair and the bride is not there... she is not suppose to be but they have a place for her. She was sitting behind us in a room with a curtain... we could see her but not really well. There were some exchange of money ($100 SGD), some words and prayers... then the groom stood up and they all walked back to the bride and got her signature...
Once she signed they opened the curtain and started taking pics... they are married.
They are all so beautiful... her dress was stunning and I asked her if it was heavy and she said yes with a beautiful smile... she had to sit a lot.
In the grand ball room there was this love seat waiting for the Mr. and Mrs.... this is where we were to present the gifts to them... but we did not stay for that part.
Here is the red carpet for them... and these pillars have a wine bucket at the base with dry ice in them... and someone will pour water on them and the couple will walk through smoke to be introduced... so cool....
A great morning/afternoon of witnessing a marriage and learning about a new culture... so fun...
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