Indian bridal makeup differs from the bridal makeup styles from other parts of the world; it is more complicated and needs to complement the heavy bridal jewellery as well as the wedding attire. Here are some expert recommended dos and don’ts which can help the Indian bride achieve a perfect look for her wedding day. photo: erwinloewen.wordpress.com Brides mustn’t wax or opt for beauty treatments just before the wedding. All such treatments must be completed a week or two before the events. One must schedule a makeup consultation/trial makeup session with a professional artist at least a week in advance. ...
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We have written a great deal on Indian bride’s fashion but not much on the trends in wedding attire for the Indian groom. Here we shall do precisely that. Just like in the wedding attire for the Indian bride, there are many up-and-coming trends in men’s wedding wear. These modern wedding styles can help the groom appear like a Maharajah on his wedding day! Indeed; the latest wedding styles for the groom can be described as royal and luxurious. One can choose the embellished Sherwanis or the stunning Jodhpuris for an ethnic look, or, for the groom wanting to bring ...
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Indian weddings, as we all know, are elaborate and costly affairs-not just for the people hosting them; even for the guests. And this is not just true of the weddings held in India; but also of the ones held abroad. photo: scientika.blogspot.com If you have been invited to an Indian wedding before, then you already know of the ‘no expense spared attitude’ during such proceedings. But, if you haven’t had the pleasure of attending one before; then do follow these money-saving tips that can help you participate in the fun without breaking the bank: photo: ladygardenia.wordpress.com Many female guests choose to ...
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Modern Indian brides often hire professional artists for their bridal makeup on the day of their wedding ceremony. The most common method of selecting such an artist is through the recommendations of friends and relatives. photo: sbbeautymua.wordpress.com Naturally, you would want to go with one who has a good reputation as well as several years of expertise in his/her cache. Makeup forms a significant part of your overall appearance; after all, you are going to be posing for pictures all day long! photo: asian-wedding-directory.com Every bride wants to look unique, radiant and feminine on her wedding day. This definitely requires one ...
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Maharashtra is a state on the western part of India. The language spoken here is Marathi and the wedding functions (lagna samarambh) celebrated here are as elaborate as those celebrated in other parts of the country. photo: www.artroyalephotography.com Like most Hindu wedding ceremonies, the Maharashtrian themed wedding begins with an engagement ceremony that is known as the SakharPuda. Literal translation of the term means “packet of sugar”. Just like in the western culture, this ceremony is characterized by an exchange of wedding rings between the couple; additionally they are given a packet of sugar by the elders, which is symbolic ...
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As a ‘soon-to-be bride’, you must give a great deal of importance to your diet. photo: makeupgeek.com Irrespective of whether you are looking to shed those extra pounds or simply for remaining fit throughout the duration of your wedding celebrations; a healthy diet must commence a few weeks, if not months, in advance of the D-day. Here we shall present a few do’s and don’ts for the Indian bride-to-be as far as eating healthy is concerned: photo: natural-health.org Ideally, you should consume 6 to 8 glasses of water daily. This not only helps one get a clear complexion, it also helps ...
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A bride is meant to look beautiful from her head to her toes on her wedding day. Many give a great deal of importance to their face, skin, attire and hair-and rightly so. But when it comes to one’s feet… photo: rishurajfilms.com …brides often fall short. Many consider the fact that Indian wedding dresses fall all the way down to the floor; naturally, one’s feet are not really noticed. But, Indian brides must consider post-wedding rituals like toppling the rice Kalash on entering the husband’s home for the first time. This occasion is definitely photo-worthy, so every bride must ensure having beautiful ...
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