16 Signs You Are At A South Asian Wedding
No boxed gifts please. posted on January 14, 2014 at 12:40pm EST
2. The wedding will never start on time. A 6 p.m. invitation actually means 8 p.m.:
![The wedding will never start on time. A 6 p.m. invitation actually means 8 p.m.:](http://s3-ec.buzzfed.com/static/2014-01/enhanced/webdr06/14/10/enhanced-buzz-1723-1389714409-4.jpg)
For further reference: “Desi Standard Time”
3. Someone is throwing shade at someone:
5. Speaking of food, there are 10 out of 10 chances you will be eating biryani:
![Speaking of food, there are 10 out of 10 chances you will be eating biryani:](http://s3-ec.buzzfed.com/static/2014-01/enhanced/webdr06/13/17/enhanced-buzz-13416-1389653479-5.jpg)
#win
6. There is always an “aunty” who comes up to all the single people and asks, “When are you getting married?” or says, “You’re next!”
#moreshade
7. Or you’ve been dragged to this wedding by your parents so they can set you up with someone:
![Or you've been dragged to this wedding by your parents so they can set you up with someone:](http://s3-ec.buzzfed.com/static/2014-01/enhanced/webdr03/14/11/enhanced-buzz-12712-1389717758-11.jpg)
Translation: “Someone has asked for your hand in marriage.”
Further Translation: “FML”
9. There are hooligan children everywhere. There is no concept of a “kids table”:
10. There is always a coordinated dance-off between the groom’s side and bride’s side:
![16 Signs You Are At A South Asian Wedding](http://s3-ec.buzzfed.com/static/2014-01/enhanced/webdr05/14/10/anigif_enhanced-buzz-9190-1389713284-29.gif)
Fun fact: South Asians have been flash-mobbing for centuries.
12. Did I mention an average wedding includes, like, five events? Completely clear the month of June, people:
![Did I mention an average wedding includes, like, five events? Completely clear the month of June, people:](http://s3-ec.buzzfed.com/static/2014-01/enhanced/webdr02/14/11/enhanced-buzz-19877-1389717597-9.jpg)
#joy
13. If you are at a South Asian wedding in America, there is always one table of non-South Asian co-workers and friends who always look equal parts amazed and confused:
![16 Signs You Are At A South Asian Wedding](http://s3-ec.buzzfed.com/static/2014-01/enhanced/webdr05/14/10/anigif_enhanced-buzz-20742-1389714606-12.gif)
16. And, of course, photography and videography are essential. You want to remember every moment:
![And, of course, photography and videography are essential. You want to remember every moment:](http://s3-ec.buzzfed.com/static/2014-01/enhanced/webdr02/14/12/enhanced-buzz-19688-1389721049-26.jpg)
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