I’m Alive!

Mr. Mango, Los Angeles Age and Occupation: 27, Stem Cell/Nanotechnology Researcher Fiance's Age and Occupation: 21, Political Scientist Engagement Date: June 12, 2008 Wedding Date: December 2008 Blogging Since: August 4, 2008 Venue: Picking between 2 About Me: It's not who I am underneath, but what I do, that defines me (cheesy Batman reference). I'm a Pakistani-American who lives his life as a nerdy scientist by day, and a nerdy artist by night. According to many, I'm as "metro" as they come, and that's probably why I'm so interested in all this wedding business. Honestly, I've become a bit of a "groomzilla". I'm here to prove that we, as grooms, actually can work a Gocco, plan a wedding meal, create breathtaking centerpieces, and rock a dress, just as good as my female counterparts (well maybe not the last one).

August 27th, 2008 @ 11:01 am by Mr. Mango

Attention all: Mr. Mango is still alive.

I’ve been on sort of a hiatus from blogging because my Nikkah and Mehndi ceremonies were this past weekend. We had such a blast and I can’t wait to share the details with you all. In the meantime, I’ll go ahead and give you a couple of sneak peeks into our Mehndi ceremony:

Ms. Mango’s hand after the henna artist had done her thing:

Yummy cupcakes from the candy/sweets buffet:

The full candy buffet:

Ms. Mango waiting for another guest to stuff her face with sweets:

Ms. Mango and I waiting for someone to wipe the henna off my face that had been so viciously smeared upon me. Do you like the cash lei? I’ll explain that later.

The canopy that Ms. Mango and I sat under at the Mehndi:

Ms. Mango picking up some dance steps from Sis Mango:

Ms. Mango shaking her groove thing with Sis Mango. What do you think of the cultural garb?

I hope this has sparked some interest to learn more about what events transpired this weekend at the Mango home! More to be revealed very soon.

15 Responses to “I’m Alive!”

Miss Hot Cocoa says:

We’ve missed you Mr. Mango! But now I see you’ve just been squirreling away delicious treats (henna decorated cupcakes?! yum!) and pretty photos from us. What’s the deal? Must. See. More.

8/27/08 at 11:12 am (reply)

Linzerella says:

God those cupcakes … look so good. Must stay strong to the wedding diet!!

8/27/08 at 11:19 am (reply)

Mrs. Jasmine says:

Nikkah mubarak, Mr. Mango! Can’t wait to hear more about the festivities

8/27/08 at 11:22 am (reply)

Ley says:

::Gasp!:: The design on Ms Mango’s hand is BEAUTIFUL! Definately some of the prettiest work I’ve seen.

I’m excited to hear more!!!

8/27/08 at 11:39 am (reply)

Miss Dumpling says:

Where can the rest of us get one of those cash lei things? LOL JK. Glad you’re back! I feel like I learn something new everytime I read your posts. =)

8/27/08 at 11:51 am (reply)

Michelle says:

I looooooove anything tattoo~esque and I think that Ms. Mango’s Henna art is absolutley gorgeous!

8/27/08 at 11:52 am (reply)

Miss Sweet Tea says:

Congrats! Also, I am sorry I could not bring the mango to LA, I was sick. I did, however, enjoy it as breakfast the next morning, so it was worth something.

8/27/08 at 12:10 pm (reply)