Sunday, May 23, 2010

Mike and Rakhshanda's Wedding

We are so thrilled for our friend Mike. Mike has been Todd's friend since he started his first job out of college. They've worked together at two companies, and we have socialized with him many times. He is a funny, warm-hearted, genuine, giving man...and we're so thrilled that he finally found the perfect woman!

Todd was a groomsman - his scarf is a traditional fabric from the bride's province in Pakistan.

They had a short ceremony and then a BIG party reception! It was soooooooooooo much fun!

(I had my stupid camera set on "macro" for most of the ceremony....that's why they're fuzzy.)


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After the ceremony, we mingled while the couple changed for the reception. There were appetizers, a chocolate fountain, and a photo booth! Fun!


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Then they had an amazing reception with belly dancers, slide shows of their childhood, a funny video by Mike of how they met, a funny game, and American and Indian food.

When we first entered the reception, there were belly dancers.


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first dance

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Placing of the Garlands. Not sure of the symbolism here.


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Dancing to music from Bollywood movies.


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Mike (probably one of the three most funnysmart people I know) made a HILARIOUS video of "how they met." It included how they both got to Texas. Mike came from Iowa. Todd and Mike worked at both of these companies....this might not be funny to others, but we really appreciated the work humor b/c we went through this. Well, I went through part of it, haha. Since I didn't enter the picture until 1998.


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We need more dancing!!!


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We all danced! This little Baptist girl, too.


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Congratulations! We wish you lots of love, fun, and many years with your best friend.