Richa Gangopadhyay Instagram – Remembering our beautiful, waterfront Indian ceremony that took place on this day, last year, and how special it was for our families to come together as Joe and I completed our Hindu Bengali rituals together (Joe is a master at reciting mantras, nbd). We were lucky to have been able to honor both our cultures and traditions and to have Joe’s family embrace, and enthusiastically participate in every nuanced element of our celebrations with open arms. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ From the “gaye holud” (haldi/turmeric ceremony), to the “ayeburobhaat” (bride-to-be’s final luncheon with her favorite dishes), “totto” (or tatwa, groom welcomes the bride to their family) and “bor boron” (bride’s mother and female friends welcome the groom), each distinctive event bonded us closer, for life.🔒♾️⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ I can’t even put into words how utterly grateful I am, and always will be, to my parents for giving their only daughter a wedding that dreams are made of. To have our extended family and friends from all over celebrate our union over the three-day wedding events was indescribable, and on our anniversary, revisiting over 3000 photos brings us back to the fun, laughter, tears of joy (and yes, of course a little bit of chaos…it’s a fusion wedding!). 🥳⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ We are blessed beyond words, for having each other and for having our families love and support us till the very end. We love you Ma, Baba, Deb and Steve!🥰⁣⁣ ⁣ Venue: @roostertail Makeup: @jhobby21 Hair: @hairbyaysha 📷: @kelliesaunders Detroit, Michigan