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expected to be composed. smiled. Normally, Meitei garland on me, we both affair and the couple is weddings are a serious “When Rajesh put the
But we stole that moment for ourselves.”

Meant to be Delhi in 2017 and hit it off from the start. I was leading an extremely busy life and he brought in a refreshing sense of calm. Imagining a future with him came so effortlessly. As simple as that a holiday in Pondicherry, we began chatting about our hopes and dreams. It suddenly struck We were introduced by friends in A couple of years ago, during
us that we wanted to spend the rest of our lives together. There was no proposal. We just made that decision together. Honouring customs Meitei wedding and it was exactly as I had imagined. The festivities began with the Waroipot (engagement), followed by the Heijingpot (bridal shower), and then the Luhongba, or the wedding I always wanted a traditional
day. As per convention, all the rituals were held at my home in Imphal.Pretty little thingswith the décor, with lots of white drapes, fairy OLJKWVÁRZHUVDQGSDVWHOWRQHV%XWZHGLGQ·WXVHDQ\IUHVKÁRZHUVDVLWbreaks my heart to throw them away later. We went for an elegant tone
Our advicestep decisions so that you are not overwhelmed. Include your family in deciding the details, because their help can be invaluable. Take step-by-

Time-Honoured FashionA typical Meitei wedding was the dream-come-true for Reena Ahanthem, senior fashion merchandiser and Rajesh Hidangmayum, Reena looks back at how things came to be.a solutions consultant.


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