A Trini Wedding in Toronto.

I arrived in Toronto on Thursday 2nd August just in time for a relative's wedding on Sunday. A total of 6 of us went for the wedding and the atmosphere was buzzing with excitement. The Friday night we all got together at the groom's home and had a traditional Hindu 'saffron night' where we rubbed saffron all over the groom's legs, arms and face. This was followed by 'patching lawa' and then we all danced, laughed and met family and friends. 
                                
On Saturday, the day of the Hindu wedding ceremony, I began to miss my grandmother as I dressed and needed someone to help me but when I met up with all the family I felt the excitement again.
                 

The reception took place the next day on Sunday. My relatives surprised all of the visiting Trini's by pulling up in a stretch hummer limo to take us to the venue. We popped a bottle of champagne and had a toast to the happy occasion
  
                              
I made a speech on behalf of my family and was complimented by so many family members for representing my grandmother. Now it wouldn't have been a true Trini wedding without a drunk brawl now would it? It was hilarious and we gossiped about it for the rest of the night. We ate, laughed and danced till the morning hours. I always cherish the memories of this weekend and all the wonderful happy memories that were created.