An Indian bride, on her wedding day, wears various ornaments from her head to her toes. Important among these are bangles. Also addressed as Choodis, Bangdya, Kangans (and by several other names), bangles form a vital part of an Indian married woman’s attire. In fact; as per the Hindu customs, it is inauspicious for a woman to leave her arms bare. Modern women have bent these rules a bit; many opt to wear inconspicuous bracelets instead of elaborate bangles and some have even given them up completely. That being said; bangles form an important part of the bridal trousseau and ...
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Let men tremble to win the hand of woman, unless they win along with it the utmost passion of her heart~ NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE in ‘the Scarlet Letter’ This post is dedicated to the Indian bride’s hands on her Wedding day.decorated and embellished with intricate Mehendi patterns (some even hiding the name of her beloved in them) along with gold bangles and ornaments. Enjoy some candid shots of the Indian Bride’s hands either busy in performing rituals of the ceremony, clasped in apprehension, holding her beloved’s hands or wiping off tears of sorrow or joy… Photos: 1,2,6) Sandeep Gupta Photography 3&4) ...
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‘Rich and rare were the gems she wore And a bright gold ring on her hand she bore…’ – (Thomas Moore) In any Indian wedding ceremony, the bride’s elaborate ensemble is incomplete without traditional gold jewelry. The glitter of gold enhances the beauty of the bride’s costume and adds a lot of dazzle to the ceremony. Gold is also considered auspicious and an essential part of the wedding rituals. Besides ornaments, gold is also used in brocades and fabrics to add luster to the bride’s dress. Finding the right gold ornaments and shopping for the right jewelry is an elaborate ...
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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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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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We have written a great deal on Indian bride’s fashion but not much on the trends in wedding attire for the Indian groom. Here we shall do precisely that. Just like in the wedding attire for the Indian bride, there are many up-and-coming trends in men’s wedding wear. These modern wedding styles can help the groom appear like a Maharajah on his wedding day! Indeed; the latest wedding styles for the groom can be described as royal and luxurious. One can choose the embellished Sherwanis or the stunning Jodhpuris for an ethnic look, or, for the groom wanting to bring ...
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