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.