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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Perhaps the trickiest part of planning a wedding is drawing up the guest lists. Indian traditions dictate that the bride’s family handles this complicated issue (and also foots the bill!). It is essential to manage this aspect delicately in order to avoid hassles in the longer run. Photo courtesy: www.phototantra.com If your (i.e. the bride-to-be’s) parents are handling the guest lists, then tradition holds that you get to invite more of your guests. But it is essential that the groom’s family gets to invite a proportional number, irrespective of who is handling the costs. Hence, both families must sit down and ...
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