The Wedding

... Not mine!

I have attended a wedding party (three this month) of female co-workers. They are all Saudi nationals of course. The visitors are required to put on dress (as in long gowns same like going on an Oscars Awards Night), with adorably heavy make ups by the Saudi females. I bought one long gown, got excited to the idea that we can take photos during the party only to find out we can't. No remembrance whatsoever.

The place was a big social hall, separated by walls, the female and the male area. Females go have party with themselves and males on the other. No seeing each other. Saudi music playing, pica foods, and dinner (whole sheep in one table; with more than 30 tables). The females could only eat after the males have eaten. So imagine the dinner table after the males have already eaten. Can't describe.

We got no sight of the bride. Where was she? Hiding in one room with all the beautiful wedding gown and make up on. I don't have any idea if photos were taken to have at least a remembrance of her special day. She's still on honeymoon vacation so I can't ask.

Just the idea of not having any photo or video on my wedding day is so sad. I want my special day to be remembered thru those photos and videos. But who I am to say that for the females saudis, their wedding is there special day. They did not even have a glance of whom they would marry before the wedding day.

For me, I love my wedding day to be recorded and remembered. It doesn't have to be grand, a simple wedding will do as long as my beloved ones will be there and that I am marrying to the person that loves me and I love him to. And yes, I believe in marriage!