Finally, Iqbal gets engaged! MD article

A simple affair: Sneha and Iqbal Khan

Presently, their parents are looking at auspicious days in January 2007 for the nikah followed by a private reception. Says Iqbal, "Finally, my wait is over. My parents, who live in Kashmir, met Sneha earlier this year and have grown very fond of her. Now, they're here to bless us as we get formally engaged today."

Small affair
Sneha echoes similar sentiments. "I'm so thrilled. We have been together for some time now, so we had better be getting married!"
While Iqbal is away shooting, Sneha shoulders the responsibility of cleaning, grocery shopping and cooking. Ask her about the low-key engagement and she says, "We wanted to share this special day only with our parents and family. It's a simple ring exchange ceremony followed by lunch."

Adds Khan, "And there's no surprise as both of us went together to purchase our rings."

Significant day
The couple has coordinated their outfits too. Says Sneha, "After much brainstorming, we opted for pink. I've already had my outfit stitched, while Iqbal will wear a pink shirt with beige trousers. For the nikah, we will co-ordinated outfits in blue and gold."

The couple is now anxiously waiting for their parents to decide the wedding date. Sneha wants to get married on January 15, as they complete three years of courtship on that day. "I'm hoping they agree on January 15. It's a very significant day for us as we started seeing each other on that day. It's something we can tell our kids about!"