Here was my uncle and I - sent out as an advanced party to welcome the groom and his extensive family - in full regalia... There are auspicious meanings attached to every items brough by the groom party. In front were sugar cane (obvious meaning), banan
a tree (not so obvious a meaning)....The groom's sheilding his mother from the glaringly hot morning sun.
Bridal doors are ladies from the bride family and friends holding their jewelry as 'doors'. The groom must 'open' it, not only with his 'envelopes' or wallet but also with his wits and charming words. The doors progressed in difficulty and value as he moved closer to the house and his bride.
Once the engagement ceremony was over, the bride's mother carried away the dowry. So heavy was it that she had to carry them on her back !!!! Another reason Thai values both sons and daughters equally :-)
No wedding will be complete without the ubiutious mobile phone shot - here the bride's mother was probably making sure that there's enough lunch for all the quests !!!!
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