Kerala, India

You guys, I went to a 3-day wedding in India and it was insane. In fact, it was so unique and so special, I’m still processing the experience. I wanted to write up something special for you to read - but a few days ago, I sat down to write a quick recap of our trip - and it was 16 pages long. So instead I’m sharing these photos, which doesn’t begin to scratch the surface. I’m so thankful to the bride and groom for this incredible experience!

At the mehndi party, just before getting my henna applied.

We stayed at an eco-friendly resort on Lake Vembanad and its surrounding backwaters.

A map of property - because I love maps! :)

Professional dancers kicked off the festivities at the sangeet. Later, we all joined in as we’d memorized three Bollywood dances!

When everyone else went out for an evening boat ride, I took a walk around the property. (Not shown: I also went to a meditation class in a thatched roof shala lead by the oldest man I’ve ever seen in my entire life.)

Isn’t this pretty? And not coincidentally it’s very similar to the book cover of The God of Small Things (set in Kerala).

Kathakali traditional dancer, our entertainment on the second night. Words cannot describe what this man could do with his eyebrows and cheeks.

I mean look at this place!

Left: First night, dancing at the sangeet. Right: The wedding day… not to humble brag, but I stayed up dancing until 3am the night of the wedding, which is about six hours past my regular bedtime.

The groom on horseback.

The bride and groom under a canopy of flowers.

That’s all for now. You’re welcome for not posting the 16 pages I wrote earlier.

xo, L