Indian Wedding Tikka differnt styles for different brides…. Arya Vysya Wedding and Jaipuri Wedding Chettiyaar Wedding and Bengali Wedding Photos above from: malabargoldanddiamonds.com Photos from: davanam-com Below: Real Brides from www.photomagic.in
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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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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Finally the day you have been eagerly awaiting has arrived- but are you REALLY prepared? You might be wearing the finest bridal attire, your makeup is definitely flawless; but what about expecting the unexpected-those little emergencies which invariably arise on such important occasions? There is every chance that the heel of your perfect shoe snaps, or your earring clasp breaks off during the celebrations. For such emergencies; every bride must carry what we call a bridal emergency kit (we also like to call it a bridal survival kit) on her D-day. I really wish I had been given this advice ...
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An integral part of every Indian wedding ceremony is the post wedding rituals. The merriment does not just stop with the bride’s departure to her husband’s home. In fact, the Doli or Vidaai ceremony is often quite emotional; so the groom’s family ensures that it makes the bride feel welcome by continuing the celebrations with joy and enthusiasm. Modern Indian weddings are usually characterized by the groom’s family hosting a reception ceremony. This gives well wishers, especially the ones who could not attend the wedding, a chance to give their blessings and best wishes to the new couple. Reception ceremony ...
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Some tips and ideas for a royal Indian wedding...
Photo by: www.avantgarda.com Cardinal or Coral? Eggplant or Lavender? Hot Pink or Red? Choosing the right color scheme for your Indian wedding is perhaps as important as shopping for your bridal trousseau. The color scheme forms the basis for the wedding décor- it impacts the choice of your bridal attire and all other effects including the makeup, jewelry, shoes etc. When you choose a particular color theme for your wedding, it is sure to set the right mood for the celebrations. Here we shall present some tips and ideas to help you make your choice regarding the colors as well ...
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