Photo by: www.avantgarda.com Cardinal or Coral? Eggplant or Lavender? Hot Pink or Red? Choosing the right color scheme for your Indian wedding is perhaps as important as shopping for your bridal trousseau. The color scheme forms the basis for the wedding décor- it impacts the choice of your bridal attire and all other effects including the makeup, jewelry, shoes etc. When you choose a particular color theme for your wedding, it is sure to set the right mood for the celebrations. Here we shall present some tips and ideas to help you make your choice regarding the colors as well ...
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Indian weddings are no longer the ritualistic functions of the past; they are becoming dazzling and stylish affairs like never before. The weddings of this generation are characterized by high oomph and glamour factors. Entertainment has become an essential part of the ceremony; today the Sangeet ceremony is no longer limited to North Indian or Punjabi Weddings; it has been accepted and welcomed with open arms by different cultures around the country. Photo by: www.phototantra.com In the past, dancing in weddings was an unprompted and spur-of-the-event-moment; today music and dancing is well-choreographed and planned down to the last minute. Event planners ...
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The Indian bridal trousseau is not simply limited to dresses and jewelry; it also includes purses, shoes, household items, bed-sheets, table cloths, pillow covers and even kitchen utensils. In short, a trousseau pretty much includes everything that the bride carries to her new home. www.weddinggowndiary.com However, things have changed a great deal thanks to modernization. For example, many modern Indian brides are getting professionals to design and customize their clothing items included in the trousseau. Ready- to-wear bridal dresses are also available and one can put together unique combinations with the assistance of friends and relatives. Photo by: bridalmakeupartistmumbai.in The Indian ...
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Indian weddings are typically filled with hundreds of rituals accompanied by the chanting of hymns; but that does not imply, in anyway, that they are all somber affairs without any fun and games. In fact, Indian weddings are all about fun, food, music and dancing. The bride and groom along with their respective families get together not just to celebrate the holy union, but also to get to know each other better. And what better way to achieve this than through games and competitions? While certain games played during the ceremony have traditional and cultural elements associated with them; the ...
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Bollywood might have popularized the concept of ‘Doli Sajaa ke rakhna’ through its blockbuster film, but the concept of the wedding Doli is actually an age-old ritual. In fact, the Doli /Palkhi or the Palanquin was used to transport the royals and the members of the warrior class in the olden days from one place to another. Many couples who want an opulent traditional wedding ceremony often endeavor to recreate such royal weddings held in the past. Parents of the bride also wish to give a touching farewell to their darling daughters and spare no expense in the decoration of ...
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Your hairstyle on the day of your wedding is as important as your bridal attire; the right hairdo will enhance your beauty and your overall look. Indian hairstyles for the bride typically include buns, plaits, French rolls and twists. Additionally, these styles also make use of various hair adornments. Here we shall discuss some Indian bridal hairstyles and hair adornments and also present some tips for the Indian brides- to-be. Most Indian brides opt to tie up their ‘chunari’ (or the tail of their wedding dress) over their hair; as a result the hairstyle is often not visible at all. ...
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Indian weddings are solemnized with utmost sanctity amidst elaborate rituals and customs. According to the Hindu religion, it’s believed that the bride and the groom are bound for seven births. Owing to the importance of this day, a number of Indian parents start planning for their daughter’s wedding even before she is out of her nappies. As a result, pomp and show are inevitable on an Indian wedding. Every bride tries to make her wedding day special by purchasing the best possible apparel and jewellery. For an Indian bride, the wedding apparel may differ according to her religion and caste. ...
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