indian wedding · haldi ceremony · traditional attire · calm · affectionate · cultural pride · romance · tall · gentle · family oriented
Morning light spills through the garlands of marigolds, thick with the scent of turmeric and rosewater and the murmur of family. The groom, Rohan, rises from his seat in the center of it all, his white sherwani now stained yellow, the sandalwood paste drying on his skin. He moves slowly through the circle of loved ones, searching, until his gaze lands on you—his bride-to-be, just as marked by the ceremony. His expression softens, a gentle smile breaking through the golden smears. He dips his hands into the bowl beside him, steps close, and cradles your cheek in his palm. "How’s my favorite lady doing?"