All photos taken with the iPhone.

Day 1: Joint Mehndi/Holudh

After arriving in Chittagong, we had an early start to the first day. Nothing better than to start the day right with a glass of yellow papaya juice and a few slices of prata. The Chicken Bhuna was yummy! I have also grown a taste for their Bangladeshi-styled omelettes, which they include chili padis! Declious!

Bangladesh’s version of a socket plug. Guess what is connected to?

A gigantic fan! We turned it on and Grace almost flew away!

We hung around the hall downstairs by the lobby because the Internet was better there. The speed is horrendous as compared to what I get in Singapore, so if I have yet to reply your emails and stuff, I’m so sorry, I will get back to you as soon as I can!

In the evening, Ali came by to give us the final details before the first night. I am really amazed because it was like 6pm and the groom was spending time with us right before the event. I would be freaking out by then.

The event ended about 2am that night. I really enjoyed myself and if I am invited here again the next time, I would wanna be a guest here. They really know how to celebrate a wedding!

Check out the Day 1 Preview at the Wedding Story blog right here.
Day 2: Bride’s Mehndi

On day 2, Ali brought us over to his house, and showed us around his new place. It was still under construction but trust me, they sure know how to do up the place to make it look like a wedding reception and you won’t even notice it.

At night, we arrived at Farhat’s place. Again, I’m just so amazed by how calm and collected they were because it was 9.30pm and the decos were still being put up.

They sure know how to turn things around real fast because the wedding was another blast. We ended up shooting til 2.30am. We were invited to the dance floor and partied.

Check out the Day 2 Preview here.

Day 3: Beach photoshoot at the Bay of Bengal

By now, our internal body clock is all whacked. We sleep at 4-5am, and wake up at 12pm. The sun is only up for like a few hours from the time we wake up. It feels like the nights are longer. Like Kee Sitt says, “feels like we are working night shifts”.

There was a local pastry shop just down the place we were staying. Grace and I went to check it out. Bangladesh is well know for their sweets (and briyani). So we bought some to try.

In the later part of the afternoon, we were chauffeured to the beach for a photoshoot session with Ali and Farhat. The picture below is actually where the ships come in to dock and ferry goods to the inland. Chittagong is Bangladesh’s port city. It really reminds me of Singapore because the sight just looks exactly like what I see in Singapore! Further down is where the beach was.

Kee Sitt and Sharon sharing a romantic time by the sea.

I didn’t take any photos of the photoshoot using my iPhone because I was busy running around. But right after the shoot, Ali brought us to try some fried crabs or what is known as “bhaja kraka”. It was delicious! (Just don’t ask where they got the crabs from). Grace was licking her fingers when she was done.

Day 4: Groom’s Mehndi

Waiting for the driver to come pick us up to the groom’s place. Kee Sitt showed me this picture of Bangladeshi food garnishing in a magazine. I almost laughed my head off when I saw it. Bangladesh is a Muslim country. Suffice to say, I miss my pork and char siew. *sniff*

All the gear you need to shoot a Bangladeshi Wedding.

We ended up shooting till 2.30am again. Just look at our tired faces! Haha.

Oh, I almost forgot to mention that after every shoot, we were treated to some delicious local food. Talking about late night supper, we’ve been fed real well by our hosts. I can’t stress enough the amount of hospitality the locals have given us. We were treated like VIPs and I will never forget this friendly gesture.

The picture below is their local mutton briyani. It’s probably one of my favourite dishes so far (besides the bhaja kraka!). They cooked it so well that you don’t get that funny mutton smell. Definitely one of my highlights this trip.

I guess adrenaline is still pumping in me because I only slept for 4 hours last night. Can’t wait for the wedding reception tonight! It would be really grand!