Waiting for the Love of the Country
S2 | ELDA WEDDING

At half-time at 4 a.m., Elmira awoke from her sleep. He rushed to the bathroom and took ablution water and performed tahajud prayers. Over the bed, Elmira raised her hand.

"Oh Allah, give this day. Ridhoi our way, to perfect our worship. And give us happiness in sailing the household ark, make us a sakinnah family, mawadah, warahmah." Do'a Elmira's.

After the dawn prayer, the MUA was present in the Elmira residence to decorate. Alana was preoccupied with preparing the first dress for her brother.

"Lho, aren't you dancing?" asked Husain who saw Alana was busy.

"Anything, easy. The important thing is that the dress for Rara is safe first" replied Alana.

"Beautiful dress, yes!" husain's whisper made Alana blush in shame.

Mother Gisya and Ummi Ulil were happy to see both, their wishes were granted.

"Alhamdulillah, Abang kecantol also the same Alana! Not in vain my efforts, we finally besananan!" enthusiast Ummi Ulil hugged Mother Gisya.

"Haaa? Waitaminute! What effort is it?" search Mother Gisya.

"Suudzon.. Suudzon right?! I don't know, Ca. That kid every time I go sholawatin, let's be a ghost! Who does not want to have a Cabup ghost," said Ummi Ulil sparkling.

"Oh Allah, Deuteronomy! Gemes I've been with you for a long time," the wrath of Mother Gisya pinched her cheek.

"Haarrr kunaon ai si Caca! Gole it," muttered Ummi Ulil.

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While at the Mirda residence, everyone had already gathered and prepared. They put everything in the car. Quite a lot, at least there are more than 50 pieces of fruit given by Mirda for Elmira. He was very nervous, afraid of mispronouncing Elmira's father. Throughout the night, Mirda continued to write.

As Chandra approached her son, she tried to calm Mirda down.

"Calm boy! If you are nervous, it will be more berabe," said Chandra.

"Tried it, Dad. But still nervous" said Mirda with trembling hands.

"Suppose you'll face the enemy, focus!' chandra patted Mirda on the shoulder and went to the wife.

"Focus, Mirda! Focus up!" mumbling Mirda cheered herself up.

Biang Mira was busy checking everything, she was afraid that someone was left behind.

"My wife is very busy" said Chandra peeked at the head of his wife.

"This is our son's wedding, Bli. The pole does not want anything to be missed, everything must be perfect Bli. Not necessarily when Acel married later, we still exist," said Biang Mira.

"Talk what you are, we will live up to a thousand years and see our children happy" Chandra said, bringing Biang Mira into his arms.

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The time has shown at 8 am, Mirda's entourage has departed to the place of marriage certificate. Likewise with Elmira, they have arrived and are now waiting in the room that has been provided for the bride. Along the way Mirda continued to fidget, it made them smile happily.

Mirda and the entourage had arrived there, they were greeted by Father Fahri and Mother Gisya as well as Indira and Theresia who became pagers ayu. Mother Gisya put on a necklace of jasmine flowers, and flanked Mirda between herself and Father Fahri. They walked into the wedding hall.

Elmira can watch her future husband in front of a television screen that has been provided there. He could no longer stem his happiness, until his tears just fell.

"Dad, sister please! Don't cry, we bother later!" alana said while giving a tissue.

"Damn! What a cry, ah! I'm going to follow you, "sad Afifah.

"Terharu, look at my handsome brother really use that bendo! The case!" elmira said making the two silent.

The event has begun, after passing the welcome from various parties now arrives us at the core event. The marriage of Elmira and Mirda. Steadily and valiantly Mirda stood in front of the ruler witnessed by Battalion Commander Mirda as a witness from the groom. And the Mayor of Bandung as a witness of the bride.

Now Mirda has shaken hands with the ruler, making Elmira teary.

"Brother Radiansyah Mirda, I marry and I marry you to Elmira Ayudia's sister Syafa bint Abrafo Feodora with a dowry a set of prayer tools, a unit of house and 25gram of white gold paid in cash!" said the penghulu.

"I accept the marriage and marriage of Elmira Ayudia Syafa bint Abrafo Feodora with the dowry paid by CASHI!!!" mirda said in one breath.

"BABHHHH!!!" the sound echoed throughout the room.

Elmira now breathed a sigh of relief, Alana and Cyra hugged the older brother and wiped away his tears. Now they are asked to take Elmira out to the dead table.

"Udah yuk! Her make-up is getting smoother!" alana said while carrying a tissue.

As they go out, Alana and Cyra flank Elmira. Beside them, line the bridesmaids and bridesmen. Not only Mirda was stunned, but also Husain and also Thoriq. Really they are very beautiful, especially the dress they use is very graceful. Plus the hijab they wear adds 80% to their beauty aura.

Now that Elmira was standing opposite Mirda, she kissed her husband's hand and Mirda kissed Elmira's forehead while reciting a do'a.

"MashaAllah is beautiful to my wife" said Mirda making Alana blush in shame.

"Bang, sign the file first! No shame what the same Danyon with Mr. Wali," chirped Alan near Mirda.

Duh Mom hapunten abdi

Tina sugri

Rumaos abdi rumaos

Abdi often ngaraheutan

Kantos kahesean

Ngurus abdi ti kapungkur

Ngamongmong.dama

Subsidiary *** “Ridollohi firidowalidain. Wasuhtullohi fiisuhtihima.

Karidoan Alloh gumantung kana ridona ibu sinareng rama. Sawangsulna, bebendu Alloh gumantung kana benduna ibu sinareng rama.

Duh Apa sungkemeun

Nu ngayuga ngarasanan

Ngabayuan hese cape

Bela nyaah tour ka putra

Abdi mah cantun raosna

Abdi prostrate for mercy

Neda hapuntenna

Duh.. anaking, beubeulahan soul What. What is rido anaking dug upstream pet life, nyiar pikeun hidep. Ieu tanggel waler What is a pair of hidep bagja waluya.

This sungkeman event made everyone who was there shed tears. Moreover, the two brides, where they are both only accompanied by a host family. They don't even know their real family. Fahri's father entrusted Elmira to Mirda completely, what a heavy burden he had given Mirda.

After sungkeman, they do the traditional meuleum harupat or burn harupat is a procession of burning lidi derived from the ribs of coconut leaves. The two brides lit and extinguished the fire in turn. It is a symbol that Elmira and Mirda must always be together in solving all problems.

Continued with Nincak endog or stepped on eggs done by Mirda and then Elmira will wash her partner's feet using water from the jug and wipe it dry. It symbolizes the devotion of a wife to the husband that began from that day.

Then, Elmira and Mirda are fed by their parents and then take turns. This in Sundanese custom is called Huap Lingkup. Begins to be fed by Mothers and then continued by Fathers. After that, Elmira and Mirda will feed each other through their shoulders. The scope of the bribe is symbolic of the last bribe given by the parents to their children and signifies that the affection of both parents towards the child and daughter-in-law is equally great.

After that Mirda and Elmira will do a procession of pabetot sebak hayam. In Indonesian, pabetot bakakak hayam has the meaning of mutually attracting grilled chicken. Elmira and Mirda sat facing each other and held both thighs of the broiler chicken which then the chicken will be pulled until it is divided into two. Who gets the most share, should share it with their partner through being bitten together. This is a sign that whatever sustenance is obtained must be shared and enjoyed together.

Now the event continues with ngaleupaskeun japati. Elmira and Mirda will each carry a dove that is then released simultaneously. It is symbolic that the role of parents has ended since that day because both of their children have been independent and have their own families.

Arrived at the end of Sundanese customary event, saweran. In the saweran procession, Mirda and Elmira will be showered with coins, candy, and rice. Coins and rice are the meaning of wealth or prosperity and candy means the sweetness of life. The procession of saweran will be accompanied by a chant of canticles containing advice on how to make the household can run peacefully and prosper.

Guests have begun to arrive, be it Mirda's friends or Elmira's colleagues. Now the two are standing on the lap, greeting the invited guests from the closest relatives. After the dzuhur, will be carried out a procession of swords and also a reception that is the relationship of Father Fahri and Chandra.

Elmira and Mirda are now in the dressing room, to prepare the dress that Elmira will use during the procession of the sword. Of course Alana who is lacquered prepares everything.

"Will you eat first?" elmira asked her husband.

"Later dear, now we are ready to pray dzuhur first! After that we change clothes and then prepare" said Mirda while stroking Elmira's head.

"Snooze prayers a day is okay, brother!" alana's chirps make Elmira snap at her.

"Can't! The guests will also understand" Elmira said, making Mirda smile.

"Sir Abang sholeha really!" mirda kissed Elmira.

"Woooyyyy! There's someone here woooyyy! I want to get a halal certificate!" alana's whining makes them laugh.

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