A few weeks ago, we celebrated my aunt & uncle’s 25th wedding anniversary. My two younger cousins threw a fabulous surprise party in honor of their parents. I glammed it up for the occasion; it was a “Sari Party,” as my friend Robyn says!
Front and side views of the sari.
This particular sari was given to me by my aunt in Australia when I was visiting in May. I was happy to have a fun occasion to wear it to!
The girls went all out for the party:
The setup
My sister and I with our cousin/ party planner extraordinaire!
Memories… We were unable to attend the actual wedding back in 1987, but we visited my aunt and uncle in London a few weeks afterward, during my winter break from school. I remember being excited about the plane ride and meeting them both for the very first time. I have vivid memories of reading my travel journal to my new uncle – it was an elementary school assignment since I was missing class for a few days! I wish I still had it; I can only imagine the things I would have written back then!
Friends, family, and great food.
A few of the aunts and cousins.
My family <3
My sister with one of our youngest cousins
A great way to kick off the holiday party season!
Looked like a very wonderful and warm family gathering
The saris are so pretty!!
Thanks Saajida! Saris are a little complicated to put on (well, at least for me!), but worth the effort
What a lovely little family! So full of love and life! Enjoyed the post Kavi! And look pretty in Saree!
-Asha
Thanks Asha
It’s fun to be part of a large family!
I’m sure it must be! Be happy!
-Asha
you looks great… I love Sari, almost buy one when I was in Mumbai many year ago… but change my mind because the seller auntie told me that it is hard to put on. I end up buying set of colorful and shiny bracelet
haha I think you made a good decision… I had to enlist my mom and aunts to help me drape it correctly! I’m sure you get a lot more use out of those bracelets
so many gorgeous sarees!
I love seeing all the different colors together
Beautiful! I missed my one chance, so far, to wear a sari and I can’t wait to wear one! So glamorous!
I’m sure you’ll have another chance soon
I always think back to the time we went window shopping on Devon Street in Chicago!
Wonderful – Graceful !
Thank you! There’s something about wearing all of that carefully draped fabric that makes you stand up straight and act a little more graceful than usual
Agreed – Very much true dear friend !