Shifa led Shanoo towards the big bedroom. The first thing Shanno noticed in the room was the beautiful wedding attire for Shifa. She examined the whole dress without blinking an eye. 'Where did you get this dress from? ' 'Azlaan gave it to me, he wants me to wear this for the wedding. ' Shifa said looking at the girl who was mesmerized by the fine work done in the lehenga. 'Oh Shifa, this is so grand, just feel the fabric, it 's pure georgette, embellished with dabka and zardozi. And the design on it is so intricate, it must be very expensive. '
Shifa could only smile at her enthusiasm, unlike Shanno, she could not understand the material and it 's convolute design, but one thing was certain, it must have cost a fortune. Then she remembered how Azlaan said, that it was made by his dad for his mom, maybe they decided to save this attire for their future daughter in law. That was the tradition. Could she wear this? the marriage
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Not wanting to disappoint her, Shifa nodded her head and started paying attention to Iffat bi 's direction.Very soon, Iffat bi, had turned from a very loving maternal figure, into a strict military person, making sure everything was going according to the ritual within the short time limit.
But Shifa was overjoyed by all the preparation. She knew she was among the experts who would make this event a memorable one for her. She would thoroughly enjoy herself without thinking of what was going to happen in the future. So what, if the wedding was only temporary, who knows when she was going to retain her memory back, this was the time to make new memories with such wonderful people, who were trying very hard to make her happy. With this she started the rituals on a happy note and the flow of the wedding preparation made her forget that she was just a lost girl with no memory of her
“The dowry promised me was 600 florins. I went to dine with her that evening… The Saturday after Easter… I gave her the ring and then on Sunday evening, March 30, she came to live in our house simple and without ceremony.”
In the short story, “A Ghetto Wedding,” written by Abraham Cahan, the readers are introduced to the lives of Goldy and Nathan, a poor Jewish couple that struggles with economic hardship and financing their upcoming wedding. As the story opens, readers are witnessing Nathan singing and working hard on the streets as a peddler, in hopes of gaining extra cash for the wedding that Goldy desperately desires. However, her dream of a wedding is not one rooted in pure joy and innocence, as one gets an insight into her character. When Goldy unexpectedly meets Nathan while he is peddling, she envisions him being the only peddler on the street, and further says, “wouldn’t you [Nathan] make heaps of money then?” (Cahan, 281). This specific quote automatically
She was no longer wearing her homecoming dress. Instead she had on black jeans, a light pink and black striped shirt with a light pink cardigan, and her hair in two separate braids. She stood upright over his bed and as he slowly sat up, she slowly sat down on the chair next to his desk.
At the beginning of the story Arlene and her daughter, Champ, are at K-Mart. Arlene is looking for makeup and hair dye that will go with a dress that she is borrowing. This is where Viramontes first uses the phrase “it sounds right”. Now think, will this color go good with Pancha’s blue dress? – Pancha is Arlene’s comadre. Since Arlene has a special date tonight, she lent Arlene her royal blue dress that she deeps in a plastic bag at the end of her closet. The dress is made of chiffon, with satin-like material underlining, so that when Arlene first tried it on and strutted about, it crinkled sounds of elegance. The dress fits too tight. Her plump arms squeeze through, her hips breathe in and hold their breath, the seams do all they can to keep the body contained. But Arlene doesn’t care as long as it sounds right. (1-526 ) Here is a woman who tries on a dress that makes her feel young and beautiful. And, takes her back in my opinion to a time that outer beauty came naturally.
The bride is then assisted in adorning herself for the public ceremony which begins with a feast at the family’s home.
Taking the top part of her grandmother’s gown, she cut loose the heavy bottom and quickly replaced it with material gained from her gown. She talked her grandmother into just being patient and going along with what she was doing until she saw the finished product. Foregoing all undergarments except her drawers, Allie dressed her. Searching through her grandmother’s assortment of corsets, she picked the prettiest one and loosely laced it over her quickly made gown. A feathered hat, mask, and laced booties completed the
She transformed traditional, functional country garments into new luxury items, all beautifully tailored and beautifully made in the finest fabrics.
She looked down and could see feminine hands clasped in her lap. She wore a linen dress with a colorful band around the waist, and on dainty feet were leather sandals. “I am female.”
Once chosen as the perfect wife Sumita has to take a plane ride to the United States. Sumita chose to wear a blue sari because to her it represented the color of possibility and it also matched the color of the sky to which she was traveling in. Her mother on the other hand wanted to wear red. Red in her belief is supposed to give luck to married women. [married women in India, their responsibilities] They compromised and found one that was blue with red trim to satisfy both arguments.
It was a beautiful Saturday morning on January 6. The winter air was crisp and the view was amazing. The soft salty scent from the ocean filled the air. Off the balcony on the second story of the Long Beach Yacht Club I could see the light swells of the Pacific Ocean. The small crashing of waves added to the peaceful instrumental background sounds as the ceremony was about to begin. January 6, my wedding date, was a day that changed the rest of my life.
When I look at the bride and groom, I feel such a kaleidoscope of emotions. I know that Kari has found her true match and I know that theirs will be a marriage of long standing. My heart is bursting with love for you two today. I know you have a wonderful adventure ahead of you, and with God?s blessing your marriage will last for decades to come.
A bride is usual not wearing a white dress to get married. The bride usual wears any fashionable or modern color. A bride did not wear a white color as a wedding dress until the 19th century. Depending on the popularity of the families. The bride might have a new gown made, or simply wear her best clothes. The bride’s f...
What does it mean to be wise? Webster's Dictionary defines the word "wise" as being "marked by deep understanding, keen discerment". Through the telling of the ancient Mariner's tale, the Wedding-Guest became sadder and wiser. He became sad in that he identified himself with the shallow and self-absorbed mariner. However, the mariner changed his ways. The Wedding-Guest became wise through realizing that he himself needed to alter his ways.
that she comes up with a style that is fitted for your wedding theme, so that it
“Splendid, I especially adored the diamond necklace you had let me borrow.” Madame Loisel said.