| On March 8th, I went to Maria's grandmother's home for the official engagement ceremony. There were more people there than I expected, but luckily none of them knew much more than me about how the proceedings were supposed to go, and everybody liked my choice of Stepan as my godfather for the occasion |
Preparing the speech with Stepan's help 1200x1600 01 At my place beforehand.jpg |
Unfortunately, I did not manage to memorize the whole speech in Armenian, and had to look down at my paper a couple of times. Maria's dad agreed to give her away to me anyway, and the celebration started. Maria's dad is on the far right, her grandma is near the table 1200x900 02 After the proposal.jpg |
Out came the 24 year old cognac, saved for this occasion 1200x900 03 Maria's uncle.jpg |
Stepan (my godfather for the occasion), yours truly, and Maria 1200x900 04 Three amigos.jpg |
Maria's dad, Hacob, toasting us 1200x900 05 Toast.jpg |
Stepan turned out to be a natural toast-maker as well, a very important part of the godfather's role on this occasion 1200x1600 06 Stepan.jpg |
I'm the one on the left 1200x900 07 Maria and I.jpg |
Maria's cousin Lillit wrote and performed a little song for this occasion. 1200x900 08 Song.jpg |
1200x900 09 Dancing.jpg |
It would not be an Armenian party without a lot of dancing. Everybody was quite impressed with my Armenian dancing skills. 1200x900 10 More dancing.jpg |
Maria's mom created the dress that Maria wore, as well as Armine's outfit. 1200x900 11 Maria's sister, Armine, and their mom..jpg |
Clinking glasses with the cameraman 1200x900 12 Another toast.jpg |
