On the 26th we were invited to a wedding reception of a girl who was a former member of our church. Her parents were married here, so she grew up with us.
The couple are doing very well professionally and they held the dinner in a posh , upscale hotel close to our house.
Here are some photos I would like to share with you.
Spirit-filled married couples have the opportunity to know and accept each other deeply, as they learn that loving someone else isn’t natural, nor does it come easily. They get to love because Christ loves them (1 John 4:10–11). They don’t need to fear intimacy or confessing sin, they can walk in the freedom of faith and repentance. Since they have been graced and forgiven they can offer grace and forgiveness to each other. Because God has been kind to them, they can be kind to one another (Ephesians 4:32).
As helpful companions who see their spouse as a precious gift from God, together they get to face the blessings, trials, and unexpected surprises of life, saturate their children with Jesus, serve brothers and sisters in the church, and share the gospel with neighbors, extended families and co-workers. Just as Jesus continues to intentionally pursue and love them, they get to creatively pursue and love each other, building a God-honoring legacy as they grow old together.
( taken from the Resurgence Blog)
The couple are doing very well professionally and they held the dinner in a posh , upscale hotel close to our house.
Here are some photos I would like to share with you.
A family friend prays for the couple
It was a lovely cake ordered
from an expensive bakery.
The happy twosome
There were about 200 invitees.
Quite small for an Indian wedding.
In the beginning we were served
colas and canapes
followed by cake and coffee.
Before dinner we had soup
and then a wide array of vegetarian
and non veg dishes and salads
and breads.
For dessert ice cream was served
with various accompaniments.
Sonia and Abner
Me
The bride 's aunt,
who is a member of our church.
God’s vision for marriage
Spirit-filled married couples have the opportunity to know and accept each other deeply, as they learn that loving someone else isn’t natural, nor does it come easily. They get to love because Christ loves them (1 John 4:10–11). They don’t need to fear intimacy or confessing sin, they can walk in the freedom of faith and repentance. Since they have been graced and forgiven they can offer grace and forgiveness to each other. Because God has been kind to them, they can be kind to one another (Ephesians 4:32).
As helpful companions who see their spouse as a precious gift from God, together they get to face the blessings, trials, and unexpected surprises of life, saturate their children with Jesus, serve brothers and sisters in the church, and share the gospel with neighbors, extended families and co-workers. Just as Jesus continues to intentionally pursue and love them, they get to creatively pursue and love each other, building a God-honoring legacy as they grow old together.
( taken from the Resurgence Blog)
9 Fertilize my soul:
Deart Amrita...thank you for sharing the customs of your Country.
I so enjoy visiting your Blog and I love your background and header.
Dear Amrita ~ What a lovely wedding you shared here. I loved the flower arrangements all around. The couple look happy and I wish them God's blessings as they start their new life together.
I loved what you wrote about God's vision of marriage.
Hugs ~ FlowerLady
Lovely wedding...wishing much happiness to the new couple..and the colors of the wedding decorations are wonderful..and unusual....to me anyway..LOL...
Wow! That looks like a very nice weeding reception. In the USA a big reception like that would cost a lot of money.
God bless you Amrita and have a wonderful week :-)
weddings are fun and this one looks great. I enjoyed the pictures.
Gorgeous saris! Have a blessed weekend Amrita. :)
Dear Amrita
This was indeed a posh affair. Treating 200 people this way must be both expensive and craving.
At least it would have been in Norway.
Ordinary weddings here are for about 50-80 guests, if not fewer.
I certainly would have enjoyed the company of so many happy people. I also like that children are invited along. That makes everything so much laid back.
The flower arrangements are overwhelming.
You are always a beauty in your saris.
Hope you still enjoy the company of Sonia and family.
from felisol
Such beautiful pictures...God's blessings to the Bride and Groom and to you dear Amrita.
Dear Felisol and Ron,
Sucgh receptions are very costly here too and persons belonging to a privelleged background or higher income group can afford them.
Many take wedding loans and relatives also pitch in
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