March 9, 2015 by Terri Gold

A Royal Wedding In Jodhpur

We went to a royal wedding in Jodhpur, our wonderful Rajasthani guide obtained an invitation for us through the bride’s family. The rituals and colors were amazing, with many maharajahs and diplomats in attendance. There was a marvelous procession: the groom entered on a white horse dressed in gold brocade with many of the maharaja’s walking beside him, drums, horns and bells were blaring and prayers were offered. They were greeted by guests ready with marigold garlands to drape over their heads. The men carried antique family swords wrapped in scarfs – its called peace tying. Their colorful turbans flowed down their backs and some wore beautiful turban jewels. Quiite a site…
The women were in a different area, at this wedding they celebrated separately.

A Royal Wedding in Jodphur

A Royal Wedding In Jodphur

September 27, 2009 by Terri Gold

The Wedding of Justine and Nicolo at The Church of S. Nicolo

We all knew the best was yet to come. We had flown from all over the world to share this joyous occasion and we knew it was going to be all we dreamed and more…and it was. Justine was radiant as she stepped out of the car and made her way to the church and her Uncle Bradley looked resplendent in his uniform. Nicolo looked handsome and happy as he waited in the church with its golden frescos on the walls. Everyone was smiling and then the music and the Mass began…

Justine Arriving at the Church of S. Nicolo

Justine and Bradley

Bradley escorts Justine

The Wedding Mass

Justine and Nicolo

All smiles- all Joy-off to the party

September 27, 2009 by Terri Gold

In Padua-the celebrations continued-Burnside becomes Magni

Padua greeted all of us warmly; we had sunny skies and perfect weather every day. We stayed in hotels across the city-all wonderful. The Burnside and Magni family’s planed cocktail receptions and parties and left time for us to explore on our own. Everyone seems to eat pizza, pasta and gelatos every day and are all slim, chic and smiling. It is delightful to wake up here and pick up my new Canon 5D Mark 2 and explore its potential. The women here ride their bicycles in high heels…

Cocktails in Padua

New York cousins meet Italian cousins

Prato della Valle

Justine and Livio

Prato della Valle

Nicolo and Friends

Cocktails in Padua-friends from London

Justine

September 24, 2009 by Terri Gold

Venice

” This was Venice, the flattering and suspect beauty – this city, half fairy tale and half tourist trap, in whose air the arts once voluptuously blossomed, where composers have been inspired to lulling tones of somniferous eroticism.” and where we began the romantic wedding celebration festivities of Justine Burnside and Nicolo Magni.