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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Pamela and Davesh were married in a beautiful Bollywood meets Ireland themed wedding day on May 26, 2012. Their Catholic ceremony was in Cratloe Church followed by a beautiful, colourful Hindu Ceremony in Dromoland Castle. Darren Kirwan photographed their gold and red, multi-cultural day! Bride and Groom: Pamela Bentley, Actuary and Davesh Dubal, Investment Banker Length of engagement: 1 year and 9 months | Wedding date: 26th May 2012 Wedding ceremony/reception: Catholic Ceremony, Cratloe Church, Hindu Ceremony & Reception, Dromoland Castle Wedding photographer: Darren Kirwan Photography Every time we feature a new real wedding on WeddingsOnline, we fall head over ...
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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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Traditional Indian weddings are characterized by a great deal of gift giving. Right from the engagement ceremony to the post-wedding rituals and customs; all such occasions see a large-scale exchange of gifts. Photo: en.wikipedia.org The bride is gifted dress materials, saris, expensive jewelry items, household items and utensils, makeup kits etc which form a part of her bridal trousseau. Likewise the groom is gifted kurtas /sherwanis as well as jewelry and Indian sweet (mithai) boxes. The other significant relatives on either side also receive gifts in the form of saris, jewelry, sweets etc. photo: jaipurmart.trustpass.alibaba.com Apart from the main guests; ...
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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...
Indian weddings are no longer the ritualistic functions of the past; they are becoming dazzling and stylish affairs like never before. The weddings of this generation are characterized by high oomph and glamour factors. Entertainment has become an essential part of the ceremony; today the Sangeet ceremony is no longer limited to North Indian or Punjabi Weddings; it has been accepted and welcomed with open arms by different cultures around the country. Photo by: www.phototantra.com In the past, dancing in weddings was an unprompted and spur-of-the-event-moment; today music and dancing is well-choreographed and planned down to the last minute. Event planners ...
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