Destination Wedding (aka Wedding #5)

Sunrise in Kratie

My family recently invited me to a wedding in the Kratie province of Cambodia. This is about a 3-4 hour ride by car. We actually took a car which was a nice surprise. I actually wore a seat belt! I did not know anyone in the family but everyone was very nice.

Cute wedding kid

Wedding entrance

It was extremely hot, definitely over 100 degrees and the day long wedding takes place completely outside.

Host embarrassing wedding party

The only time I have officially seen Khmer people uncomfortable has been the period in the wedding before the haircutting ceremony. The host does his/her best to embarrass the bridal party, (to the delight of the wedding guests), through dancing and personal questions.

My family

Host mother

Bridal party

Traditional wedding music ensemble

Pig parts

Cute kid in wedding party

Procession trays

Bride and groom