I know it’s been forever since I have blogged but it’s been a crazy few months with my wedding, settling into a new home and now adjusting to life after the wedding.
Thought I’d fill you in on some details from the wedding...
So it all began on 11 December 2012 when we boarded our flight to Mauritius, the pilot announced our upcoming wedding to everyone on-board, (mums doing) everyone applauded and right then it started to kick in..."I’m getting married!!!" I thought and was overwhelmed with the thought of anything going wrong. So we arrive in Mauritius and the moment we get to the hotel, I was in awe!!!! Trou Aux Biches Resort and Spa (TAB) has got to be the most beautiful hotel I have ever seen! I swear the pictures on the net are nothing compared to this beautiful venue where Daren and I got married and then later honeymooned. There was so much to be done and I could hardly take any more time to absorb all of its beauty.
We were taken to our suite which I clearly remember hearing the porter say "Quat cinq neuf" meaning 459 in French... the number of our suite. We get in and I start unpacking my suitcases and smiled as I removed the most beautiful wedding gown in the world and hung it up in my walk-in.
Daren and I went to a superb dinner later that evening and had a little of the local rum... I felt a sense of comfort after having received the most amazing service at dinner. We then set off to our suite and decided to do a little personal video. Daren took the video camera out and started to video me and asked me to say a few words... I think it was so corny but sweet at the same time... we spoke about the wedding in the week and showed our excitement for it.
The next day we had much to do... I had scheduled meetings in order to confirm all the plans I made throughout the year. I must admit, we had a very professional team of experts who really took care of us.
So the week went on and I went for hair and make-up trials and mani's and pedi's. Daren and the boys went for a sunset catamaran where they drank and ate till they were baked! I had my Mendhi party at my suite and had loads of fun being with Family and friends. The Nelungu was on Friday a day before the wedding... we all met at the parking lot in TAB where we were taken to the Lord Shiva Temple in Ganga Talao, Mauritius... everything was just beautiful!
I wake up in my bed on my wedding day... smiling... get to the outdoor shower and have a relaxing and uninterrupted shower... then brush my teeth... smiling ofcourse :) I remember saying to myself “don’t forget how you brushed your teeth on your wedding day and don’t forget the shower!” I just paid more attention to everything normal that I did on that day just so that I would not forget how it felt to be the bride at a wedding. I threw on some shorts and flops to go check that the decor was coming together ok, everything was beautiful!
Off I went to do my hair and make-up for the wedding and I suddenly felt so nervous! The photographers arrive as I was dressing and start snapping... I just needed to see my mom... After dressing I went to my suite and had a vanilla milkshake and what do you know... my mom is in my room... we had a lovely chat along with my sisters while taking photos (multi talking) and I felt so much better...
My wedding coordinator tells me she has something he wants me to hear... she gives me her mobile phone and I listen... The music I had chosen for Daren to walk down the aisle to... I was so Happy-Nervous!!! the day had finally came...not long after my Club car came to the door to get me... It was my turn to walk down the aisle!!!!! I was dropped off at the end of my white carpet and walked down the aisle to Stevie Wonder's isn’t she lovely. Everyone stood up to watch me walk down the aisle but I could only remember 1 face while I walked down the aisle... Daren's happy face... I smiled back but quickly looked away; I did not want to start blushing too much. The ceremony began as the santoor player shared some beautiful music.
The priest pronounced us married and our family gave their best wishes... We walked down to the beach to get some pictures of the sun setting on the beach and later retired to our reception, graced our special audience with a choreographed dance that Daren and I had been working on with our dance instructor for months to the sounds of Kal ho na ho… and so the party began and I was finally Mrs Daren Mudaly, married to the man of my dreams.
What a beautiful night! It was everything and more!!!!!
