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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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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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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The Indian Wedding is renowned for its magnificent decorations. Weddings are the most important occasion for the bride and the groom and so the wedding decorations should also be perfect so that they boost the grandeur of the marriage ceremony. Those who are planning their wedding must take into consideration every detail of wedding decoration to make the most special moment of the bride and groom more and more enthralling. A wedding planner will need to consider: Home Decorations, Car Decorations, Sangeet Decorations, Engagement Decorations, Mehendi Decorations, Wedding Stage Decorations, Sagan Decorations, etc. The Home The greatest importance is in ...
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By http://www.sunilumbre.com/ Flowers form an integral part of the bridal look. An Indian bride can never look complete if she adorns herself without beautiful flowers. Some brides prefer to put flowers in their hair while there are some who like those white, sweet-scented gajras that fall from the hair to the shoulders. Flowers are a symbol of happiness in life after marriage. By http://www.sunilumbre.com/ They make a bride look fresh and charming. They amplify the radiance on the face of a young bride. Bridal hair flowers are, in fact, perfect option for brides who want an inconspicuous yet striking look ...
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