SBS Nagar: People go to astrologers to decide an apt date for their marriage. But, Jasjeet Singh Chawla and his wife
Satwinder Kaur chose to tie the knot on February 29 in 2000. Though it has been 12 years since their marriage, the couple would ideally celebrate their third wedding anniversary this year.
"This fact makes us feel younger,'' says Jasjeet, a businessman.
"I always wanted a unique date for my wedding. Though it was an arranged marriage, I decided upon February 29,'' he adds.
The fact that this day comes once in four years never disappoints them as it gives them a chance to celebrate on a grand scale. Even their two little sons are excited about parents' wedding anniversary and have been curiously asking about the arrangements.
Every year the couple celebrate the anniversary either on February 28 or March 1. But, in a leap year, the celebrations are on a larger scale. Even friends and relatives don't miss the unique date, says Jasjeet.
He adds, "The venue is yet to be decided, but I would throw a memorable party for our friends and relatives. I haven't finalized on the gift as it has to be as special as the date.''
Satwinder, a housewife, says, "The relatives start asking us a year before the leap year about our celebration plans. Even my sons Sehaj, 10 and Saral, 8, have started understanding things now and are eagerly waiting for this February 29.''