From the Saptapadi, the Kanyadaan the Saat Pheres, the Mangalsutra to the Solah Shringar, Indian weddings are rich in traditions. Enjoy the photos below – do you recognize any of these traditions…. Photos by: fotomartin.in, linaarps.com, phototantra.com and theconstrrian.in
An Indian bride, on her wedding day, wears various ornaments from her head to her toes. Important among these are bangles. Also addressed as Choodis, Bangdya, Kangans (and by several other names), bangles form a vital part of an Indian married woman’s attire. In fact; as per the Hindu customs, it is inauspicious for a woman to leave her arms bare. Modern women have bent these rules a bit; many opt to wear inconspicuous bracelets instead of elaborate bangles and some have even given them up completely. That being said; bangles form an important part of the bridal trousseau and ...
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Let men tremble to win the hand of woman, unless they win along with it the utmost passion of her heart~ NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE in ‘the Scarlet Letter’ This post is dedicated to the Indian bride’s hands on her Wedding day.decorated and embellished with intricate Mehendi patterns (some even hiding the name of her beloved in them) along with gold bangles and ornaments. Enjoy some candid shots of the Indian Bride’s hands either busy in performing rituals of the ceremony, clasped in apprehension, holding her beloved’s hands or wiping off tears of sorrow or joy… Photos: 1,2,6) Sandeep Gupta Photography 3&4) ...
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The 2012 Amby Valley India Bridal Fashion Week saw some beautiful contemporary bridal creations that were showcased by top Bollywood beauties and models. Talented designers Jyotsna Tiwari ,Narendra Kumar, Pallavi Jaikishan, Shane and Falguni Peacock(who are known to have dressed up Hollywood biggies like Paris Hilton, Britney Spears etc) and many other top names in the industry presented their designs over the week. We are sure these creations will inspire our brides-to-be in choosing their attire for their ‘I Do’ day! Without further ado, we leave you to enjoy the pictures from the event. The week began with Tarun Tahilani’s ...
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‘Rich and rare were the gems she wore And a bright gold ring on her hand she bore…’ – (Thomas Moore) In any Indian wedding ceremony, the bride’s elaborate ensemble is incomplete without traditional gold jewelry. The glitter of gold enhances the beauty of the bride’s costume and adds a lot of dazzle to the ceremony. Gold is also considered auspicious and an essential part of the wedding rituals. Besides ornaments, gold is also used in brocades and fabrics to add luster to the bride’s dress. Finding the right gold ornaments and shopping for the right jewelry is an elaborate ...
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The steady drumming of the rain showers, lush greenery everywhere, trees swaying in the wild breeze– these conjure romantic images in the mind. No wonder, many a couple loves to tie the nuptial knot in the rainy season! Whereas the concept is fascinating and appealing, it also poses several practical challenges that one has to tackle so that it becomes a perfect event for everyone. Baraat procession As with any other wedding preparation, the first step is to choose a right place for the event. It should offer a great vista so that the sights and sounds of the rain showers are ...
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India Weddings recently had the opportunity to interview a talented team of husband and wife photographers Dhaval and Medhavi Kotecha . This remarkable duo has been shooting Indian weddings for nearly five years and during this period they have covered everything from intimate ceremonies to big fat Indian weddings. Naturally, they completely appreciate the significance wedding photographs have in the lives of newlyweds and their families. Here is an excerpt of the interview with the pair: Why did you choose weddings as your field? Weddings have all those emotions which we like to capture. Every Indian wedding is different and ...
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