This young man is Rakesh Prasad. He is wearing the traditional men's wear for a wedding. He is Shilpa's brother.

Shilpa Prasad (my twin). We bought my sari from her Mother's store. She was soo excited that i had chosen the same material - she wanted us to dress alike for the wedding-notice that the saris are wrapped different in front. You purchase a BIG piece of fabric. The blouse material is attached to the end of the fabric. The "taylor" then makes the blouse to fit (she was perplexed that i insisted that my blouse go all the way down to my waist--a true sari has just a short blouse-you are suppose to show your waist!)

This is David Micheal (he was baptized while we were here--his daughter Rita and family--they also have been baptized. Jennifer was first, then Mom and brother. We now home teach this family and giving the new member discussions. Peter is the Dad (he was not attending the reception).

Bride and Groom coming into reception-over hour late!!-per custom. She is now wearing all her gold (dowry) and a wedding sari.

Us at the wedding--I'm wearing a sari!

Us at the wedding--I'm wearing a sari!

They are placing garlands around each other's neck--this is part of the "government" wedding ceremony. It is done after the church ceremony. He ties a gold medallion attached to many gold threads around her neck - instead of a wedding band.

Here Violet is coming into the chapel for her wedding. That is her Mother walking beside her. We could take pictures because the chapel is also dedicated as a cultural hall. Violet is a PEF student who finished her schooling in nursing. This couple will now be part Branch 2 Bangalore.