Saturday afternoon is Amanthi and Niranjan’s wedding and out of the 20 or so brides I’ve seen over the last couple of days, Amanthi is by far the most beautiful. She wears a delicate ivory sari and looks spectacular.
At 3:45pm there is a nice catholic ceremony held at a local Church (St Joseph's). Ben and I are dressed formally for the first time in months and though the non-air conditioned church proves a real challenge for us both, it’s great to be dressed up and wearing something we didn’t wear, 2 days, 2 weeks or 2 months ago.
We return to the hotel and enter the Empire Ballroom where next a very interesting Buddhist ceremony takes place. Amanthi and Niranjan both stand on a Poruwa and I believe offering and blessings are made. There is a tying of Amanthi and Niranjan’s fingers together with gold thread to symbolise unity, then water is poured over the fingers. The reception then begins in this grandiose room with great food, live music and a lot of crazy dancing.
Sunday morning I am lucky to have a quick coffee with my very happy friend and her lovely husband before going on our way. I can’t wait for them to come to Australia!!!
Amanthi and Niranjan, St Joseph's Church
Niranjan and Amanthi
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