‘Maid of Honour’, ‘Bridesmaid’ and ‘Bachelorette Party’ -up until now, these were all foreign concepts. However, this is not the case today. That being said; coming up with ideas to suit both Indian and western cultures in these aspects could seem a bit difficult. Also, you might not be the only girl helping your sister or best friend with her wedding prep. So you naturally MUST coordinate with other ladies who are important to the would-be-bride. Nevertheless, you can also take on this mighty task singlehandedly and sail through with lots of praise from the guests and the bride herself. We have 6 tips to help you plan the best bachelorette ...
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Weddings always bring joy and happiness not only for the family but also for the guests. There are umpteen number of things to take care of in a wedding. As the host, we all try to deliver the best in every possible way to our guests. And (usually) most guests only remember the food in the wedding. For centuries, Indian wedding food menu has remained unchanged more or less . However, there are ways to provide guests with an excellent food menu. Naturally, you need to start with a renowned caterer, a unique menu,well-arranged buffet tables all the while paying attention to the time of ...
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According to Indian wedding traditions, a groom-to-be is not supposed to see his bride before the wedding rituals start. It is a long standing tradition in the Western countries as well. The western brides cover their faces using a veil. In India, things differ in this aspect from region to region. For example, the Bengali bride holds a betel leaf in front of her face; Maharashtrian brides have a curtain between them and their groom ; and in the North, brides cover their faces with a dupatta or paloo. Similar to the brides, the groom is also expected to keep his face covered in order to protect him from the ...
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Feet are often the most ignored part of our body. Isn’t that quite ironic considering the fact that we use them from the minute we wake up till we lie down to sleep at night? If you fail to take care of your feet too long, the results can be very unpleasant. When neglected, feet are prone to cracks, corn, calluses, fungus, Athlete’s foot, etc. Although, these might not be considered as very serious problems; they can cause extreme discomfort. They may even affect your day to day activities such as walking, exercising, doing chores etc. It is due to these reasons that feet-care is so important. This ...
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Since times immemorial, Bollywood has played a very important role in influencing the wedding scene in India. We’ve compiled a list of 12 Bollywood movies to inspire you, should you need inspiration. Some of these movies are a laugh-riot while other are tearjerkers; whatever the case, they are bound to put you right back in the celebration mood. www.wikipedia.org Band Baja Barat: This amazing film from Yash Raj Camp is nothing less than spectacular. It will give you ideas for your wedding dress, venue, theme, tips to save money and much more. And all this is set against the backdrop of a ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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