Come marriage season and my stress levels begin to rise. We usually do not get invited much, and I am content with that scenario. Though I love attending weddings and meeting friends and relatives, all the pre-wedding preparations give me jitters. (NOTE: This blog is strictly for women, men can read at their own risk).
First the card arrives. These days arrival of card is also not that essential, usually the invites are over the phone with an ecopy of the wedding card sent via email. If the wedding is of a relative, then our card gets dropped at my in-laws or my parents' place and we get a courtesy call. The next step is discussion (read argument) between me and my hubby as to whether we should attend the function or not (usually hubby doesn't want to and I want to); if yes, then how and when (time) do we go and how long are we supposed to be there. Next hunt for a suitable wedding gift. I am all for giving cash, so the couple can buy something useful. Hubby likes to get an item, which is very difficult to choose, especially if the couple is on their way to the US.
Next comes the nightmare. Which sari to wear? It is a usually depressing task, since all my saris are outdated (or so I am told); none of my blouses fit (reminding me of all the extra kilos I have accumulated over the years) and all my safety pins are rusted (due to non-usage). Anyway, once I get hold of the blouse that still fits me, sari is fixed. Next, jewellery. What to wear? While at home I feel over-dressed, and eventually end up under-dressed.
Guys have it so easy. All they have to do is shave (if it is a non-shaving day), wear shirt instead of t-shirt, pants instead of jeans and they are done. If the wedding happens to be on a working day, all the more better, they just get dressed for office and that's it. For us if it is on a working day, we have to carry a change of dress along.
And all this trouble for how long. We don't even stay long enough at the venue. My hubby's policy - eat, bless the couple, give them the gift and we are done, time to make an exit. Urgghhhhh, I hate weddings !!!!!!
