My Big Fat Indian Wedding

Dinner Buffet

Saturday night, I had the pleasure of attending my very first Indian wedding. The event took place at the Sheraton Mahwah in a ballroom that had been transformed into a blue and gold fantasy.

Bride and Groom Stage

Of course I was excited to experience an event like this, but I was also looking forward to Indian food, one of my favorites.

The hors d’oeuvres hour was bustling with excitement from the 200+ guests in the most fantastic dress attires of silk, chiffon and jewels. What an amazing and friendly crowd. One of my favorite hors d’oeuvres was the paneer and onions in an ultra-spicy sauce. Paneer is a fresh cheese popular in South Asian cuisine….think extra firm tofu texture and cottage cheese flavor.

The reception started with the wedding party being announced followed by the bride and groom. Each couple made its way into the ballroom in some form of dancing. The bride was breathtaking in royal blue and diamonds-galore. Shortly after being welcomed into the ballroom, the happy couple immediately cut their cake, which was the opposite of what takes place at other weddings I’ve been to. The first dance came next, followed by ‘skits’ from various members of the families. 90 minutes after entering the ballroom, food was announced. By then, 90% of the crowd was on the dance floor dancing and singing to what I’d describe as Bollywoodish music.

Dining Room

Dinner was an extensive buffet of flavorful dishes catered by Chand Palace of Parsippany. Wedding cake was served in the buffet line and was chocolate with chocolate icing.

It was a beautiful evening where each guest was made to feel very welcomed.

Cheers,

Veronique