A couple of weeks back I went to Sumatra for a mates wedding, his bride to be is half sumatran and half javanese, so the decision was made to combine both styles.
So it started at 8.00am, we travelled in a few cars to Grandma's house, who was hosting the wedding, right on the Trans Sumatran highway. (notice the nice newly asphalted surface, I'll tell you why later)
The usual awning had been erected on the front of her house.
Reception table, which was later staffed with a couple of pretty girls.
Aah, here they are, I think they were cousins or close family.
Bananas feature heavily, i'm not certain why...
Family stood in a line to meet everyone as they arrived.
I'm not sure who this guy actually was but he seemed to be very happy to meet and greet all the guests.
Inside there was a row of ostentatious chairs set up for the bride and groom and family, who basically had to sit here the entire day meeting and greeting guests.
Random guest with his daughter.
a couple of fat bastards.
and a couple of pretty ladies.
now it's just a case of sitting around waiting.... for the couple to get dressed, as in the groom arrived but had to change into costume, the bride had arrived several hours earlier, later you'll see why.