Jon & Tharangi pre-wedding reception....

After our Marlin Perkin's Wild Kingdom day yesterday, we were happy to have a fairly relaxed morning, and some time to goof off in Colombo.  Jon and Marshall went to a sports bar to watch TV, and I ran errands with Tharangi and her Mom - with a pit stop at a gift shop, see the next post for what I bought. ;)

That night was The Big Party.  T's parents were throwing a local reception for them, since the wedding will be in Las Vegas and only the close family is attending. The hall was beautiful and they had a live band and a huge dinner buffet.  We met lots of cousins and friends from school and other relatives.  We tried to stay out the way somewhat, and later I hoped that this wasn't construed as rude.  Midwestern rules dictate to be scarce at a time like this, so I pray we didn't offend anyone in the process. 

Tharangi & Jon, the happy couple!

The three lovely ladies!  Tharangi, eldest sister Saranga and middle sister Surangi.

The Gents.  Guyan (Surangi's husband), Lalo (Saranga's husband), Jon & Marshall. 

You should know who these people are... :)

Tharangi playing "Sari Model"

Surangi and Tharangi

Their Mom, Anoma, and Saranga

Getting the sari "just right" before the big entrance

Dad Mahinda and Mom Anoma

Marsh holding down the floor in the party hall

The big canopy out back.  This is a high end social club that used to be a country club, so they still have golf course greens but I don't think anyone plays anymore

Cutting the cake, after which they went around and fed small pieces to all the family, including us. 

As you can tell, this pretty much looks like any other Western wedding reception.  Lots of family, good food, great band, some dancing (of which I have no pics but hope to get some.  Marsh wowed the crowd, as he always does) and free flowing wine.  A very fun evening all around!

Taking a break from playing The Groom, and the Cousin of the Groom

A very tired Rui, Tharangi's other nephew.  :)