06-14-2008: A full day blast

Our day started pretty early to get all lined up for Baraat by 9:30AM. We packed up all our gear and got to the hall by 8AM and since we could not eat anything that early, we filled ourselves with Red Bull and Gatorade, and guess what, they dont open until 9AM. Bummer, it was but, then there was starbucks right next door so, whoz complaining ?!

Family arrived a little late so, it gave us breathing time to finish our set up. DJ Vinny kicked it off with is Dhol and had everyone soak themselves in the sun dancing. The baraat lasted for a good half hour to 45 minutes and poor Vinny was almost out of Gatorade by the end of it. Milni was packed with lifts and laughters.


Santosh walked in with Shehnai and Joshiji started off with his ceremony. Joshiji is the best punditji you would want for your wedding. He is humorous, explains everything in english as well and the audience paid good attention to the happenings. Most of us dont understand the sanskrit readings so, he ensured he translated all the important items. His humor was timely and had everyone enjoy the elegant ceremony. Sonu walked in beautifully for Bararon Phool Barsao.

We had a couple of hours of break so, we set up the rest of the lighting gear and went home and slept for an hour. It was going to be a long day. The best thing about the reception was that the speeches were short and sweet, dinner started on time and performances were limited to a dance and one karaoke song.



Dancing started right away and went on for two solid hours until the hall management reminded me that it was midnight and what I was playing then, was to be the last song. The family was very happy at the end and it totally made our night and was very rewarding.