This is going to be the last post on my NYC trip. One or two more come in after, but at almost 50 posts (and 40k words) I'm quickly running out of shit to talk about.
Let's talk about the wedding that I went to the City for! I'd got the invitation three months ago. I was the first person to RSVP for it, ten seconds after receiving the email! It was a bit embarrassing.
They divided the wedding into 3 days: mehendi/sangeet on the first day, 'drinks' on the second, and wedding + reception on the third. I attended the final two days of the event.
The first day was pretty chill. The wedding venue Hudson Basilica was grand and well-decorated. I caught up with all of my college friends, we laughed, we went to an after party, and oh the food was all Greek.
I got to crash at friends' airbnb, and went to NYC the next morning to clean up and change clothes. I came back the next day a bit too early and spent a few hours at the brewery.
The wedding was held outside next to the Hudson River by the trees. They did bare rituals both in the Greek style and the Indian style. It was so amazing, a friend from college played the background music. The families of both bride and groom participated in the rituals.
The reception was at the basilica, there were welcome drinks. It was open bar like the day before. The catered food was Indian on this day. So much fun, lots of dancing, bollywood music, Greek music and breaking plates, and a whole lotta going crazy with the gang. I drank in volume after forever, and blacked out towards the end. The desserts were pretty decent, a bit too sweet. There was also a 'self-run' photo-booth with those instant cameras.
We had small bottles of olive oils for takeout gifts. Wonderful. I went back to pick the bag I left the next morning. The doors were open. I just walked in and picked my belongings.
Loved the wedding, loved the experience, loved the vibe. I'd definitely not do the multiple commutes again, but otherwise what a solid trip it turned out to be. Just as, or even better than, I imagined. I just wish I'd found somebody single to talk to, but ah well, at this age...
Again, one of the more fun and exciting experiences I've had in recent times!
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