A traditional Sikh Wedding ceremony (Anand Karaj) is quite a simple ceremony that is customarily held in the Gurdwara (Sikh place of worship). There is, however, a great deal of beauty and significance to it despite its simplicity; it is a holy union between two individuals who are believed to form an equal ‘partnership’ with this marriage. The Sikh culture looks upon the Anand Karaj ceremony as a sanctified unification of two souls. Bridal Attire Brides normally wear salwar kameez, saris or lehengas while the grooms dress up in Shervanis or a traditional shirt (kurtas) and trousers. Additionally, grooms ...
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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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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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World Gold Council has announced its latest wedding jewelry collection, which, in the words of its makers, “Celebrates the Moment of Togetherness”. The seven Beads and Strands represent the Saat Pheras The AZVA collection-photo: www.allwhatshewants.com Indians love jewelry; especially one made from gold. In fact, right since the birth of their daughter; parents scramble to buy gold each year. Thus, they have enough collected by the time she reaches the marriageable age. Gold purchasing is an event in itself; the shopping has to be done at the right “Muhurat”. There are two main auspicious occasions (according to the lunar calendar), ...
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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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