Perhaps I, being Indian and having been to India, understand this story better than anyone in this thread. I don't believe anyone else in this thread would understand the spiritual, religious and holistic attitudes towards marriage in India, especially in rural Indian villages.
Perhaps people should consider the fact that the concept of marriage doesn't mean the same things to all 6 billion people on the planet.
I for one would applaud anyone doing what they want, for their own reasons, not laugh or patronise.
Maybe it seems stupid to people that haven't left their preconceived bubble of society, but it's obviously not stupid to her, her village, or the 2,000 guests that attended, now is it? Calling them idiots, lunatics or crazy is hardly a compassionate view. I wouldn't be so quick to judge, that's all.
peace & b wild