People - Anita Nair - Maitreya Gets Married

Anita sent me the marriage invitation for Maitreya's wedding more than a month ago. He was marrying Anvita Pereira who is from Mangalore so the wedding was in Mangalore at Holy Cross Church. Now, my nephew Shrinjay studies in Mangalore and he was due to get engaged at around the same time so I just left that open.

Turned out that my nephew was getting engaged on the 12th and Maitreya's wedding was on the 10th so I decided I could go a day early. 

The Holy Cross Church was beautiful with stained glass windows, well maintained interiors, huge parking space, a massive function hall for the reception. It was beautiful. 

Everyone dressed up so well that it looked like one of those movies set in Italy like Mama Mia or something. The Bishop was gentle and loving and it all went off beautifully. I met Jayanth Kodkani, ex Editor of Times in Bangalore and we caught up.

The reception was in Cordel Hall next door, another beautiful place that was excellently decorated. A stunning cake, champagne, bar, food, live band and the works. I was too tired from an early morning flight that kept me up all night so left early. 

I realised that Mangalore was full of quaint old houses, churches, buildings, clock towers. 

It's a heritage lovers paradise. Can't wait to go on a walk tomorrow and check out some places.