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A traditional Sikh Wedding ceremony (Anand Karaj) is quite a simple ceremony that is customarily held in the Gurdwara (Sikh place of worship). There is, however, a great deal of beauty and significance to it despite its simplicity; it is a holy union between two individuals who are believed to form an equal ‘partnership’ with this marriage. The Sikh culture looks upon the Anand Karaj ceremony as a sanctified unification of two souls. Bridal Attire Brides normally wear salwar kameez, saris or lehengas while the grooms dress up in Shervanis or a traditional shirt (kurtas) and trousers. Additionally, grooms ...
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As far as Indian celebrity nuptials are concerned, 2012 saw two big fat Bollywood weddings. Actors Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D’Souza tied the knot on February 3rd 2012 at the Grand Hyatt Mumbai, while actor Esha Deol and businessman Bharat Takhtani got hitched on June 29th 2012 at the ISKCON temple in Mumbai. Riteish and Genelia got married in a Maharashtrian wedding ceremony which we have discussed here. This was followed by a Church wedding in suburban Bandra, Mumbai on February 4th. For the Marathi wedding, the bride chose the traditional nine yard sari in red and gold along with ...
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Many brides and grooms-to- be are known to suffer from ‘pre-wedding jitters’. As the countdown to one’s wedding day begins, many are known to feel nervous, stressed out and anxious. It is important to deal with these feelings instead of simply choosing to ignore them. After all, it is essential that you relax and have fun during your wedding celebrations. Here are some ways to deal with such anxiousness: Talk to a friend– What are you nervous about? Is it just the stress of dealing with the guests and the frenzied celebrations-or is it something deeper? It is important that ...
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Bridesmaid Colours Complement The Bridal Attire The Bridesmaid Concept is fast catching up in Indian weddings. Most Indian weddings held aboard have the bride’s friends dressing up in unique Indian wedding attire that complements the bridal dress. In India, the concept of Karoli is quite similar to the concept of the Bridesmaid. A Karoli is the sister of the bride or the groom. She has many important roles and is also required to participate in many of the wedding rituals. In north Indian weddings, the bride’s sisters also play an important role in “Hiding the groom’s shoes” which we have ...
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Wedding Tree Guestbooks are very popular Indian weddings, especially the ones held in India, do not have the concept of a wedding guestbook. But the western traditions and ideas are catching up, and many Indian couples, in spite of getting married in a typical Indian ceremony, are still opting to have their guests sign a wedding guest book. This can help them relive their wedding day memories over and over. Naturally, the more unique the wedding guest book is; the more appreciative your guests are going to be about the amount of thought and consideration you have put into the ...
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Every bride wants to dazzle on her Wedding Day. But not everyone is blessed with a perfectly radiant and flawless skin. No matter how much one scrubs, tones and moisturizes her skin prior to this important event in her life, without professional help and the right skin care-treatments, one simply cannot achieve the desired, faultless look. For this purpose, one has no choice but to visit reputed salons and dermatologists who can help prepare her skin for the D-day. Here are some popular beauty treatments for the Indian bride: 1) Facials– Facials must be done two weeks prior to the ...
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