Paithani Saris originate from the town of Paithan near Aurangabad in Maharashtra. These hand-woven saris are made from pure silk, and the cost of an authentic Paithani can be as high as INR 95,000 . In Maharashtrian weddings, the Paithani is a must-have part of the bridal trousseau. The art of weaving this sari is nearly 2000 years old. The pallu of the Paithani has unique patterns or motifs-typically -Narali , peacocks-in-a-bangle or Tota- Maina (parrots), Asawali, Akruiti and Muniya etc. These pallus are also characterized by the use of silk threads in multiple colors; a kaleidoscopic effect is achieved ...
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When it comes to Indian wedding accessories, most of the people tend to think of the bride’s accessories but let’s not forget that both the bride and the groom are the stars of the day and just like the bride, it’s equally important for the groom to look his best. Selection of right outfit needs to be complemented with the right accessories and remember that the right accessories can not only enhance a groom’s overall appearance but at the same time, these can give him the air of sophistication as well as mystique. Image source: indyarocks.com The era of designer wear ...
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Udaipur is fast emerging as a popular destination for royal Indian weddings. This “City of Lakes and Palaces” is an ideal choice for couples looking for a romantic and grand setting complete with traditional hospitality. Several heritage building and forts have been converted into luxurious hotels that offer complete wedding packages. This includes delicious food with a variety of cuisines as well as caparisoned camels, horses and elephants for the bridal party to arrive in regal style. Couples can choose their wedding venues from many fascinating palaces including The Taj Lake Palace, Devi Garh and Oberoi Udaivilas etc. Ritu Shah ...
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Christians, though a minority in India, form an important part of the Indian population. Christian weddings are fun-filled affairs and the ceremony itself is very short, yet sober and elegant. Most modern Christian families include several pre and post wedding rituals in the celebrations. Typically, these consist of a bridal shower, the hen-stag or bachelor/bachelorette party followed by the main ceremony that starts with the welcoming of the bride at the Church. A Christian bride typically wears a white wedding gown and covers her faces with a veil. The groom usually wears a traditional western suit or a tuxedo. The ...
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A great wedding photograph is a complete expression of what the photographer feels about his subjects- in the deepest sense. Thus, a great wedding photograph is a ‘true expression’ that can stop the moments from running away. Over the past year, Weddingsonline has featured the works of several Indian wedding photographers. We thought we would start the New Year by featuring the bridal photography collection by Saulat Zuberi, ace Fine art wedding photographer. Over the past few years, Saulat has captured various brides on their D-day. Here is little bit about Saulat: Saulat Zuberi obtained his degree in Computer Science ...
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