Throwing a cocktail party is the latest trend, and it is no more confined to the upper strata of the society. So what could be the occasions for a cocktail party? The list is endless – any major launch, introducing a new product, and so on. If we talk about cocktail party during the wedding festivities, it is most suitable for announcing a wedding or as a pre wedding day bash. Sounds exciting, doesn’t it? We discuss 4 major points to bear in mind when throwing a cocktail party. Costume Cocktail party before a wedding is probably the only occasion in the long ...
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Bridal trousseau: There was a time when anything western was in. But long gone are the days when you tried to mould the western gowns to suit the Indian weddings. No more mermaids or trumpet gharghra’s. The latest wedding trends are full skirted lehengas. These lehengas have intricate borders and elaborate embroidery on the choli and dupatta. Conversely, the trend for saris is completely opposite. You can have a heavily detailed blouse and a simple sari to go with it. You can stitch the blouse in the style of your liking. You can give your own twist to this multi ...
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Being in the arms of nature is your calling? Then head down south for a relaxed honeymoon. A week long trip to Ooty–Mysore is exactly what you need after the hectic wedding rituals. It doesn’t matter what time of the year you get married. Ooty is a year-round destination and offers a different feel, but the ideal time to visit is between the months of April to June and September to November. And the same goes for Mysore. There are numerous luxurious resorts in Ooty and Mysore where you can book your stay. A 4-5 day trip will cost approximately Rs. ...
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We discussed Mewar region of Rajasthan in the last post. Now we have Marwar for you. Marwar welcomes you with its sandy expanses. Here again you will get to see forts of majestic proportions. It has also been seen in popular films. A glimpse of the must see places are given below: www.commons.wikimedia.org Jodhpur or the Blue city is a romantic place for the newly-weds. The Mehrangarh Fort takes you back centuries into the life of the royals. You will enjoy the various ‘Mahals’ within the fort which as in immaculate condition. The Sheesh Mahal is particularly fascinating. Nearby is Jaswant ...
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If your theme for honeymoon is lavish and royal, the only place you can you can think of is Rajasthan. It is the land of Maharajas and Maharani’s, of desert and forts, of theva jewellery and lehriya sarees. The best time to visit Rajasthan is from September to March. It gets too warm during the summers. A trip of 5-6 days would normally cost around Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 30,000 per person. The prices vary depending on the number of cities you wish to cover in your trip. Rajasthan can be broadly divided into two parts Mewar and Marwar. Each is more ...
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Coorg is known for its hospitality of people and beautiful scenery. Kodagu, also called Coorg, is a district in Karnataka State. It has colourful scenery, wooded slopes, undulating landscape and quaint villages. You can travel to Coorg from Bangalore as it may be the most convenient way due to its connectivity to other cities all over the country. The place is only 100 kms away from Mysore. As such it is best to hire a cab from Mysore. It is a place to enjoy at your leisure and get the most out of a limited time. This is an ideal place for a ...
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The time to plan a honeymoon is both stressful and complicated. There are many things to consider before you finalise the destination. If in a mood for some beach time and at the same time cherish some historically significant places…Andaman and Nicobar Islands is the place to be! It is away from India but not really. Andaman and Nicobar Islands are a Union Territory of India. Talk about visa? Indians do not even need a passport to visit this splendid land. The island has moderate temperature throughout a year and as such it can be visited all year round. A ...
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