Your wedding is a once-in-a-lifetime event. You choose the one you want to spend your life with, don the white dress, proceed down the aisle and say your "I do's"....
And then the real fun begins; pick up your underwear, clean your dishes, pull your weight around here, do I have to ask you again?!? You know, the typical everyday life of a happily married couple. But what if you could do it all over again?
I had that chance a few days ago when Vijay and I fulfilled a two-year dream of celebrating our marriage with a Hindu ceremony. Vijay was raised by a Catholic mother and Hindu father, and his dream, ever since our engagement, has been to have an authentic Hindu ceremony in India.
So, in a gorgeous temple here in Jaipur, we recommitted ourselves to each other. Although the ceremony was in Hindi, with Vijay translating bits and pieces, I felt that I understood the core message...the promise of a lifetime of love and faithful commitment.
And so, with my vows, I recommitted myself to my husband, the man I have built a life with over the past two years. As I looked into his eyes, and listened to him repeat his vows, I realized that I am as every bit in love with him as I was the first time around.
As we were walking away after the ceremony, he leaned in and whispered..."If I had to do it all over again, I would choose you. I will always choose you."
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wow! that was gorgeous!
I had no idea that was in the plan...so really beautiful. Your pictures are unbelievable! I feel like I'm there with you.
oh my goodness, i just got tears in my eyes. those pictures are FANTASTIC!! :) may i share some of them on my blog? you guys are amazing and that is incredible that you got that opportunity.
p.s. you are beautiful!!
my dear nina...I would be honored to have our pictures featured on your lovely blog. and thank you everyone for your comments!!
Goosebumps.
So gorgeous, and what a beautiful moment to share after two years of marriage. How wonderful to be able to reflect on the union you've created so far!
My husband and I tell each other all the time that we choose to be with each other. In so many ways, I think every day that you're married is a choice. Every day we choose to stay. We choose to love. We choose each other.
What an absolutely beautiful couple you make. Thank you for sharing the gorgeous pictures of your Hindu ceremony. Praying that you have at least another 88 years together.
what a beautiful thing, thank you so much for sharing. x
Love these pictures, but I love the words more. How lovely!
Absolutely amazing! You look gorgeous and both of you look so happy- what a wonderful blessing!
that is so sweet and romantic!
the colors are *amazing*...so rich and vibrant!
i am so thrilled that you two were able to do this!!! what an amazing experience and how touching...thank you for sharing!! :)
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so gorgeous, wow.. these photos are amazing! such a touching post.
This is so sweet and so beautiful! Aww...
your words make my heart stop! just beautiful! (as are the pictures - of course :-)
how truly wonderful & romantic.. you both look gorgeous. the colours are so vibrant, just what i need to cheer me up on a cold, English December day.... have a great new year... Ciao
this brought tears to my eyes. so, so, so beautiful.
Absolutely wonderful!
What a most beautiful celebration! Stunning photos, so very special. Love it! Warmest blessings!
Simply beautiful!
wow, those are lovely pictures.
my best to both of you.
xox,
Joanie
Well I've just spent my lunch hour traveling to India vicariously through your vibrant photography and writing and have loved every minute of it, especially these images of your Hindu wedding ceremony. Visually stunning, and so poignant. It brought tears to my eyes, and I am only visiting here for the first time!
By the way, I am a Rhode Island native living in the hills of Western MA! I have very fond memories of coming of age in Providence and don't get back nearly enough.
This is absolutely lovely. You look amazing, and your husband looks amazing. Thank you for sharing this - it brought tears to my eyes.
so beautiful! brilliant colors, lovely outfits, and charming writing :)
Thank you...for all of your beautiful comments. It was such a joy sharing this special moment with all of you!
oh my....that last "I'd always choose you" line by your husband gave me goosebumps and tears to my eyes! I'd do anything to hear that from my husband....sigh...=*)