Gideon and I got to attend our first Cambodian wedding. One of the TA's at Logos got married in February. Kosal helped me coach soccer and is now helping Gideon with Mixed Sports for our afterschool program. We didn't get to attend the ceremony part of the wedding just the reception/celebration part afterwards. As you come in to the reception you get seated at a table even if you do not know the people. Their goal is to fill up the tables because they only serve you once your whole table has been filled with people. That was a bummer for us, because we didn't get to sit with our friends. We tried some of the dishes but we were very cautious about what we ate. We didn't want to be sick the next day. One of our co-workers was asking me the next day if I tried any of the food. I told her which dish I tried and she told me that was the one dish she avoids at every wedding. She has lived here for around 8 years and that did not make me feel very comforted. I didn't get sick the following day though. Please enjoy some pictures.
Gideon and I with Kosal and his wife. Yes my dress that I wear to every wedding still fits even if it was a little tight and Gideon had to help me zip it up. Kosal and his wife changed outfits 4 times through out the reception.
My TA Sorphorn, me, and Linda. The girls get very dolled up at weddings.
Gideon's TA Sophorn was in charge of counting the money the couple got as gifts. It is customary to bring money for the couple and put it in the same envelope that you received the invitation in. This money helps them pay for the wedding expenses.
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