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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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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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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India is increasingly being seen as a popular destination for saying ‘I Do’. Many westerners, non-residential Indians as well as celebrities are looking upon the country as a unique and exotic venue to ‘get hitched’ at. It is not just the foreigners; native Indians too are opting to get married in spectacular Indian locales. Couples-to-be, wishing to add an element of spice to their wedding ceremonies, are doing so by choosing exotic deserts of Rajasthan or serene beaches of Goa rather than monotonous and standard choices like local banquet/marriage halls. Destination weddings are glamorous affairs; your guests are sure to ...
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Traditional Indian wedding ceremonies are expensive; even the most intimate ones. In fact, there is no such thing as a “small-scale Indian wedding” – the term “Big Fat Indian wedding” is indeed applicable to most weddings held in and out of the country. The main reason why Indian weddings are expensive can be attributed to the fact that the hosts simply cannot cut short their wedding guest list; there are simply too many ‘feelings’ which need to be considered before one can drop names out of it. Throw in the rising costs, as well as the societal need for display ...
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