Although Indian weddings do not have the tradition of having bridesmaids but a number of Indian brides like the idea of having them at their weddings. There are many ceremonies in Indian weddings, where bride’s sisters and close female friends play important roles and these roles surely create an option for having bridesmaids. They may be dressed up in a colour that coordinates with bride’s dress. Unlike a western wedding, it’s not necessary for all the bridesmaids to be dressed up in similar dresses. They may opt for same colour with different dresses or they may opt for the same ...
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Shoes form an important part of your bridal attire. Many brides tend to purchase these at the very end of their wedding shopping. That is indeed a sensible thing to do; only after you have finalized your wedding outfits, must you choose the shoes for various occasions. Indian brides have a wide range of variety when it comes to shopping for their wedding shoes and accessories. However, experts recommend against ‘overdoing’ things since very heavily embellished shoes and footwear can clash with the outfits. Indian wedding dresses such as Ghagras, Lehengas and saris are often very heavily decorated. So, you ...
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Although wedding cake was not a part of a traditional Indian wedding, but it’s becoming quite popular due to the fact that western traditions are also getting infused into the Indian wedding celebrations. As a matter of fact, wedding cakes offer the best way of infusing western style into a traditional wedding. Here are some Indian wedding cake ideas that can be perfectly incorporated in a modern Indian wedding: Image sources: wedluxe.com, rosebudcakes.com An Indian wedding cake not only incorporates bright colours associated with Indian weddings but also intricate designs like Henna patterns. It may be several tiers tall and it may ...
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We are almost at the end of 2012, but we simply cannot get enough of mehendi. Our search led us, recently, to a talented Mehendi artist Bhavika. Here we shall present some of her creations and also show some celebrity Mehendi pictures. Bhavika has kindly allowed us to share her pictures with our readers. She specializes in Arabic Mehendi and also does traditional Indian style patterns as well as Mehendi Tattoos. Bhavika is based out of Ahmedabad, India and she does not just cover wedding mehendi ceremonies and bridal showers, but also helps women (and men) look their best for: ...
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We at Weddingsonline are constantly on the lookout for new designs in Jewellery to inspire our brides with. Our search often leads us to some very talented and creative artists who are kind enough to allow us to use their photographs and show their creations to our brides and grooms. Recently, our search led us to ESTAA creations. ESTAA are full service silversmiths, jewellers and Art dealers. They do re-design, maintenance & repair, commissioning or even valuing of jewellery. Brides can use the creativity and imagination of these talented designers to custom design their wedding jewellery and even use their ...
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The sweet moments of wedding are not only unforgettable for the bride and the groom but also for the near and dear ones. One such moment is the chuda ceremony which is celebrated at bride’s place just a day before the wedding. Image sources: jdhillonphotography.com, viyahshadinikah.tumblr.com Chuda is a set of red and white ivory bangles that are gifted to the bride by her maternal uncle (mama) and aunt (mami). Image source: shakini.wordpress.com The chuda ceremony is accompanied with pooja or havan. These days chuda is available in a plethora of designs and colors like red, maroon, pink, purple and white. The ...
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Brides looking for a ‘hatke’ look in their weddings can opt for the Indo western fusion look. Many designers including Manish Malhotra, JJ Valaya etc have experimented with fusion wear that combines the elements of East and West. Indo western wear is perfect for NRI brides or for brides getting married outside India. These dresses could be in the form of traditional Indian wear but may implement innovative western styling. Alternatively, western gowns can be embellished with Indian motifs, embroidery patterns, fabrics etc. image: light blue gown-www.indiacouture.com and pink-roopkalasarees.com The chic “East meets west” designs are a truly refreshing choice for the ...
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