Author: Dipa M

Dipa is the current editor of weddingsOnline India. An engineer-turned-blogger, Dipa has been with WOL since 2012. She is an avid reader and has been published on various online publications across the globe. When not reading or writing, she is out for a walk with her 2 year old Cocker Spaniel named Coco.

Royal Indian weddings: Ways To Evoke Romance and Glitz

Some tips and ideas for a royal Indian wedding...

Tips For Choosing your Indian Wedding Colors

Photo by: www.avantgarda.com Cardinal or Coral? Eggplant or Lavender? Hot Pink or Red? Choosing the right color scheme for your Indian wedding is perhaps as important as shopping for your bridal trousseau. The color scheme forms the basis for the wedding décor- it impacts the choice of your bridal attire and all other effects including the makeup, jewelry, shoes etc. When you choose a particular color theme for your wedding, it is sure to set the right mood for the celebrations. Here we shall present some tips and ideas to help you make your choice regarding the colors as well ... Read more

The Changing Face of the Indian Sangeet Ceremony

Indian weddings are no longer the ritualistic functions of the past; they are becoming dazzling and stylish affairs like never before. The weddings of this generation are characterized by high oomph and glamour factors.  Entertainment has become an essential part of the ceremony; today the Sangeet ceremony is no longer limited to North Indian or Punjabi Weddings; it has been accepted and welcomed with open arms by different cultures around the country. Photo by: www.phototantra.com In the past, dancing in weddings was an unprompted and spur-of-the-event-moment; today music and dancing is well-choreographed and planned down to the last minute. Event planners ... Read more

Ideas for Indian Wedding Games

Indian weddings are typically filled with hundreds of rituals accompanied by the chanting of hymns; but that does not imply, in anyway, that they are all somber affairs without any fun and games. In fact, Indian weddings are all about fun, food, music and dancing. The bride and groom along with their respective families get together not just to celebrate the holy union, but also to get to know each other better. And what better way to achieve this than through games and competitions? While certain games played during the ceremony have traditional and cultural elements associated with them; the ... Read more

Ideas and Tips For Indian Bridal Hairstyles

Your hairstyle on the day of your wedding is as important as your bridal attire; the right hairdo will enhance your beauty and your overall look. Indian hairstyles for the bride typically include buns, plaits, French rolls and twists. Additionally, these styles also make use of various hair adornments. Here we shall discuss some Indian bridal hairstyles and hair adornments and also present some tips for the Indian brides- to-be. Most Indian brides opt to tie up their ‘chunari’ (or the tail of their wedding dress) over their hair; as a result the hairstyle is often not visible at all. ... Read more