Month: November 2014

‘Chai pe Bulaya Hai’ – 6 Points to Talk about when Meeting Prospective Groom

In Indian culture, arranged marriages are the way to go. Most of our parents got married the same way and enjoy a happy marriage that lasts forever. Since ages it has been a tradition for parents to look for prospective brides and grooms for their children. The set up was strictly formal and the boy and girl only saw each other for a few minutes. Based on this one meeting where they were not even allowed to speak to each other, they selected their partners. In these modern times, the dynamics have changed quite a lot. Although, it primarily remains the ... Read more

Wedding Therapists And You- Part 2

A wedding therapist is a friend who is meant to guide you and your partner as you take your first steps together on a long journey. Read on to find out more.

8 Secrets to Hiring the Best Indian Wedding Photographer

Some of the most important characteristics to look for in your wedding day photographer...

Wedding Therapists and You- Part 1

Leave all the stress associated with your big day behind and talk to a wedding therapist today. We tell you more.

6 Tips to Managing Husband and In-Law’s Expectations

There’s a lovely saying ‘when you marry a man, it’s not only him but also his family’. This is especially true in our Indian culture. Family is important to everyone. Just as you love your parents, your spouse also loves his parents. There’s also a lot of expectations from a newly wedded bride or a soon-to-be wedded girl. Your parents and in laws expect you to be the perfect daughter in law and so does your husband. But as a bride you are piled with responsibility of not only keeping in laws happy but primarily your husband. It’s a very ... Read more

Top 8 Places for Bridal Shopping in Kolkata

We take a look at 8 of Kolkatta's best bridal shopping districts....Brides-to-be in Kolkatta, you simply must visit these places for your bridal trousseau...

Wedding Day Emergency Kit

In our day to day lives, we have many essential items (an eye-liner or Kohl pencil, a bottle of water, a bar of chocolate) in the purse for emergencies. We might even keep an extra dress ready for unforeseen events. Why not have a ‘Wedding Day Emergency Kit’ ready for any uncalled for circumstances. It will save you a lot of hassles of  looking for teeny tiny items at the venue, the last minute. (Not that anyone expects anything to go wrong with the perfect planning and careful thought). www.emformarvelous.com Let’s say your hairdresser brought only a limited supply of bobby pins. What ... Read more