"Choosing a wedding date in Nepal—the small mountainous country nestled in between China and India—has always been a big deal. Across the world, to the annoyance of couples everywhere, “What’s the date?” is often the first question after the engagement is announced. And while in the United States, the couple may talk to family and friends regarding their availability and check to see if their first-choice venue has already been booked, in Nepal, an astrologer makes this major decision. “Back when marriages were almost all arranged, the astrologer would look at each person’s chart and based on the placement of the sun and the moon at the time of their births, an auspicious date would be chosen,” explains Sneha Shrestha, the founder of Sight Impact, a company that provides bespoke travel experiences to Nepal. Sneha was married a few years back in a traditional seven-day Nepalese wedding, and has also been to her fair share of friends’ and family members’ celebrations. “These days an astrologer might come up with a few auspicious dates,” she says. “And then, the couple’s families pick one.” "

Kathmandu, Nepal.

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