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Beena Kannan Bridal Show 2017 was held on 7th October at Bhaskareeyam Convention Centre, Elamakkara, Kochi. The display was Beena Kannan's 2017 edition of magical bridal covering sarees of North Indian Style with Kanchipuram, gowns & Lehengas.
Celebrity models Radhika Apte, Mamta Mohandas along with Beena Kannan led a team of celebrity showstoppers wearing Beena's latest bridal designs.
The tone was set by Sopanasangeetham followed by Ghazals. Celebrity Rohini Idiculla hosted the show.
It was a mix of North Indian traditional paithani, jamdani, jamawar sarees in Kanchipuram.
Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu and actor Naga Chaitanya have put all the speculations to rest, by getting married in two different wedding ceremonies held as per Hindu and Christian traditions on October 6 and 8 respectively.
Samantha and Naga Chaitanya, who is fondly known as Chaisam, were the most-rumored couple in the Telugu film industry in the recent past. The two met when they shot together for their film Ye Maya Chesave, which turned out to be a hit film. From then rumours about their relationship had started doing the rounds. It was not until quite recently that the couple announced their relationship and shortly after, they got engaged in a fairytale-like ceremony.
As Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Naga Chaitanya prepare for their wedding, they are already receiving wishes from their fans on Twitter. Their wedding rituals will take place on Friday and Saturday. The couple had decided to get married according to Hindu and Christian customs. The wedding ceremony itself will take place at the W Hotel, Vagator Beach Goa.
We can say that "Chai-Sam" is the only couple who haven't received any negative comments about their relationship. Finally, after convincing the parents on both sides, the couple got together officially. Understanding and respecting each other's religion they are marrying in two different traditions and proving that their love is beyond the religions.
Brazilians are known for their colourful and flamboyant culture. A Brazilian wedding is no less colourful than the carnivals the country is famous for.
Brazilians don't have any separate engagement ceremony. Once a man proposes to a woman they exchange rings. But the Brazilian couples don't wear the rings on their left hands until the wedding ceremony. They will also have each others’ names engraved on the rings.
Brazilian brides have a bridal shower known as kitchen shower. The guest will have to bring gifts which could be used by the bride in her new kitchen.
On the wedding day the groom will arrive at the wedding venue, mostly a church as Brazilians follow Christianity, first and wait for his wife to be. It is acceptable in Brazil, and moreover is considered lucky, if the bride arrives late for her wedding.
Unlike in other countries in Brazil the groom will select his best men only on the wedding day. The bridesmaids are not supposed to repeat colours. They should different coloured gowns for the wedding. The wedding ceremonies usually involve Christian traditions like in many Western Countries. The bride will be accompanied by flower girls. Only one will throw flowered as the bride walks, the other will be carrying the wedding rings.
After the church wedding the newlyweds along with the guests would move to another venue for the reception.
Brazilian receptions are always grand and colourful like a carnival. It involves lots of dancing, music, food and drinks. According to tradition, Brazilian couples have to present gifts to their parents during the reception. There will be many toasts and speeches.
A traditional drink called ‘caipirinha’and cookies called casadinhos are distributed at the reception. The bride will walk from table to table with a basket; all the guests will have to put some object in the basket. It will be kept by the newlyweds as a souvenir.
Another custom involves the groom’s tie. The best man will cut the groom’s ties into pieces and present it to guests as mementos.
The guests will also receive bem casado, a traditional sweet, as parting gift.
Wedding photo session of an Ontario couple became a rescue mission when the groom jumped into a pond to save a little boy from drowning.
Clayton and Brittany Cook of Cambridge had just tied the knot and were posing for their wedding photographer on a park bridge when the groom noticed a child in distress in the water below.
The wedding photographer, Darren Hatt, captured the whole ordeal. The couple and the photographer told it appeared that another child pushed the boy into the pond.
Curtesy: CTV News / facebook
Turmeric has a prominent presence in every Indian kitchen. Its medicinal and antibacterial properties have given it the special honour. That is why we Indians have included turmeric in our wedding rituals.
Haldi ceremony is an important pre-wedding ritual in many parts of India. A paste made of turmeric, sandalwood powder, rose water and other herbs are applied on the face, arms and legs of the bride and the groom. The medicinal value of the paste makes it really great for the complexion.
Earlier, it was a small function held at the bride and groom's houses and only the immediate family members participated in the function. But now, the ceremony itself has become a grand function with lots of music, dancing, fun making and good food.
These days they are also celebrated like a mini wedding. It would also create many photo ops for the couple as well as the guests.
So for the grand function, one needs perfect outfits. Many Bollywood movies have cemented the belief that the bride should wear something in yellow for the haldi ceremony.
Well, don't ignore the idea. Unlike the other unrealistic ideas you usually find in these movies, there is a reason for picking a yellow dress for the haldi ceremony - stains. Yes, the haldi leaves stain on your dress, so choosing a yellow colour dress will help you to cover it to an extent.
So we have picked the colour of the dress - yellow - now the question is what to wear.
It will be appropriate if you wear any ethnic and traditional outfit for a haldi ceremony. As we said earlier, the haldi is applied on face, arms and legs, it is better to avoid a salwar kameez (do you really want to stain your rolled up salwar?)
You can wear a saree (please, no heavy embroidery or embellishments) and pair it up with a sleeveless blouse. Try to bring some freshness to the attire by wearing it in a new way. If you are a South Indian bride then try to wear the saree in Bengali style. Accessorise your saree with statement earrings or chunky necklaces (but no bangles). You can also glam up your look with a maang tikka or a stylish kamarband.
Another option is lehenga. Wear a simple lehenga with minimal embellishments for the haldi. Also, make sure that your blouse is sleeveless and the lehenga ends above your ankles. Accessorising is again the important part. Pair it with chunky ornaments.
Another option is to wear a crop top and pair it with a long flowy skirt. It will also give a Western twist to your ethnic wear.
South Indians are carrying a new trend of fancy in the wedding which is the Shiny Coconut that the bride carries. The things that need attention and checklist have increased in number. Before it was loads of goal, Mundu of the groom and now it's also the Shiny and fancy coconut. We have been seeing this for a couple of weeks now but what attracted us is that every day the shining stones and decorations on the coconut is increasing! So is this the trend? Oh yes!! Call it chic attraction or addiction but embellished coconuts are a nutty idea and it is cool!
What do you mean by embellished coconut?
Okay, lemme tell you more about these coconuts. These are the coconuts a bride carries with her as she is proceeding to sit by the homam (The fireplace) at the mandap. And as you know South is well known for food and coconuts. Coconut being the inevitable part, they are being embellished with new and fun designs and precious stones. Ain't these cool? Now we have got an additional thing to decorate. These wedding coconut decoration or Sriphal decorations are very famous in South India.
Designs be like what?
Anything is done as far as it looks good and fancy on the coconut. There should be a lot of attraction given to the coconut is what we are asking for! You can add stones, Swarovski and you can draw good designs which are hand-painted. You can have anything that is DIY! If you want you can also embed the names of bride and groom. As this coconut is a piece of art you can do anything and everything and make it look crazyily beautiful. Have seen ducks, swans, peacock and many such things which go along with the shape of the coconut. For more decoration, you can simply add sequins, stones, pearls, gold beads, you name it. You can also add with gajras and add your favourite god into the mix and keep it sweet!
Where can we get this now?
You can straightway go to Pelli Poola Jada, a place where they make good floral pieces, gota jewellery and mehendi jewellery. You get all the stuff you need for the wedding bride. Even hair prices woven with flowers for South-Indian brides located in Hyderabad is famous for this.
Indian brides like to deck up on their wedding day. There are many traditional ornaments to make her more beautiful. We have many pieces of jewellery to decorate a bride from head to toe. Do you know the types of jewellery a bride could use to adorn her hands?
Then read this article, we will introduce you to the traditional ornaments, other than the wedding rings, which you could use to adorn your hands.
Bangles or kangans are the most commonly used piece of jewellery. Even in bangles there are many categories and brides from each region use a particular type of bangle according to the traditions and customs of that region. A Malayalee and Kannadiga bride will use gold bangles and the number of bangles will depend on the wealth of her family.
While the Tamilian and Telugu brides mix glass bangles with the golden ones. The glass bangles come in all colours. Some brides match it with the colour of their wedding saree. Shades like green, red and magenta are preferred by many brides.
Chooda is another category of bangles worn by a bride. It is a must for the North Indian brides, especially a Punjabi bride. It is a set of 21 red and white bangles, which are gifted to the bride by her maternal uncle. It is worn for at least 45 days even after the wedding. It is believed that these bangles would strengthen the bond between the newlywed husband and wife.
Another piece of jewellery worn by a bride on her hand is haathphool. It has become a part of the bridal ensemble since the Mughal era. It is an elaborate ornament which includes chains and finger rings. You may get it in any metal, including precious ones like gold and adorned with stones.
Armlet or bajuband is worn on the upper part of the arm. They are also available in many metals and can be decorated with precious or semi-precious stones.
The Punjabi brides also use kalire which is tied to their hand. They are the bell-shaped hangings which are tied to the bride's hands by her sister or cousins. It is believed to signify the good wishes and happiness for the newlyweds. Before leaving the house the bride will shake both her hands above the unmarried girls' heads and the person on which any part of kalire falls will be the next bride.
Other than the usual rings the Indian brides wear a huge mirror embedded ring called arsi. Indian, especially North Indian, brides wear them as their face will be covered with a veil but the arsi will help them catch the reflection of the groom during the wedding ceremony.
Bhutan a Buddhist country in the South Asian region is surrounded on three sides by India. The country also shares its border with China.
The country has a unique cultural heritage which has its roots in Buddhism. The Bhutanese people have successfully kept its culture and traditions intact until this day.
Till the 21st century, most of the Bhutanese weddings were arranged by the parents or family of the prospective bride and groom. Earlier, marrying one’s cousins was acceptable according to the tradition. But that custom has been abandoned by the present generation.
There are many customs and ceremonies based on religion. A wedding day is selected by a high Lama based on the birth year of the bride and the groom.
The Bhutanese wedding tradition includes presenting the Dha-dhar or the ceremonial arrow. According to tradition, the bride will take the ceremonial arrow to the groom's house or the wedding venue.
When the bride arrives at the temple for the religious wedding ceremony, a kangden or a ceremonial mat will be placed before the bride. She will stand on it and the gifts to be distributed among the bride's family and friends will be placed on the mat. Later the groom will arrive and he will also stand on the ceremonial mat.
When they are there a Buddhist Lama will perform a ritual called Thrisor to get rid of all evil spirits and protect the bride and groom.
After the couple enters the venue another ceremony named Marchang will be conducted to appease the local deities. It is believed that the deities will only bless you if they are pleased.
Later the couple will be seated at the altar and the religious ceremony will start. It involves many customs like the monks reciting religious texts, exchange of rings, drinking milk and alcohol from the same cup and the bride and groom will present Dhar Nyanga, the symbolic five colored scarves to each other.
Later they will march towards the reception area along with the family friends and the monks. The reception will be grand and will have many traditional cuisines, music and other entertainments.
4,000 couples from 64 countries exchanged wedding vows in the ceremony conducted by the Unification Church, founded by the late Rev. Sun Myung Moon on 7th September 2017, in South Korea
Other than this another 20,000 couples worldwide participated in the mass ceremony through the Internet, as the church officials reports.
Moon's widow, Hak Ja Han Moon officiated the ceremony, and was witnessed by about thousands of church followers and guests gathered at the church's Cheong Shim Peace World Center in Gapyeong. Moon, who died in 2012 at the age of 92, had presided over mass weddings since the early 1960s.
Source: REUTERS
Dark neck is a common problem that affects most of the people. It happens because most people's beauty routine only includes caring for their face, they avoid their neck area completely and apply all the beauty products on the face only.
That is not enough to look beautiful. A dark neck will create a stark contrast to the pristine face. So you need to take extra care to your neck. We have listed below some natural remedies to get rid of dark neck.
The citric acid present in lemon is good for bleaching your skin. Take a teaspoon of lemon juice and mix it with a teaspoon of rose water. Apply this mixture on your neck evenly. It is better to apply this mixture before going to bed and leave it overnight. Wash it off in the morning. Follow this process for at least a month your neck skin will become lighter and smoother.
Lemon juice can also be applied on your neck after mixing it with turmeric powder. You can wash it off after about 15 minutes. Turmeric will make the skin smoother.
Another powerful bleaching agent is a potato. You can mix lemon juice and potato juice evenly and apply on your skin for about 15 minutes and wash it off with cold water. You can also apply potato juice directly on your neck or rub potato slices on your neck.
Milk is also a good cleanser. You can rub it on your neck; it will not only act as a cleanser, but will also tone your skin.
Another natural remedy to get rid of a dark neck skin is oats. It can be used as a natural scrub as well as natural mask. Take a cup of oats and ground it (don't grind it into powder). Mix some tomato pulp in it. Apply this tomato-oats mixture on your neck. Let it remain there for around 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, start massaging the neck gently in circular motions with wet fingers for about 5 minutes. Wash it off later. You can apply some moisturizer on your neck after it.
You should do it for about twice a week to lighten the neck skin.
Here is one more natural tip to get rid of the dark neck. Grate some cucumber and apply it on your neck. After 10 minutes, massage your neck with wet fingers. Wash it off after 5 minutes and apply rose water on your neck. Cucumber will not only lighten your neck skin, it will give a soothing feeling to your skin.
One important thing you should remember is that, even if you select any of these remedies you have to follow it strictly for a couple of months to get a good result. You shouldn’t expect results in the first use itself.
South actress Priyamani tied the knot with her long time boyfriend Mustafa Raj in Bengaluru on August 23. It was quite a simple and low-key affair as they married each other at a registrar office. The register marriage held in Bangalore was attended only by her relatives and close friends.
The couple decided to have a simple affair as they belong to two different religions. "It's simpler if we register our marriage instead of going the traditional way. It was a decision taken with each other's consent, and it was the right thing to do". A reception for those in the film field will be held in Bangalore Elaan Convention Centre on Thursday.
Priyamani and Mustafa have been dating for quite a while. They exchanged the rings on May 27 last year. That too was a very low key affair that took place at her residence. The businessman hailing from Mumbai is actually very famous in the industry circle as he has been organizing Celebrity Cricket League for the South fraternity.
Godha director Basil Joseph entered wedlock with Elizabeth Samuel on 17th August 2017. The wedding ceremony was held at St. Mary's Jacobite Church, Sulthan Bathery as per Christian traditional marriage style.
The couple fell in love during their engineering days at the CET College, Thiruvananthapuram. Elizabeths is currently working as a program manager at Teach For India. The couple had got engaged in Kottayam on July 31 and the event was attended by a few close friends and family, including some celebrities from the entertainment industry.
Many celebrities in Malayalam film industry came to attend Basil Joseph marriage. Actor Tovino Thomas and many other actors came to this event.
A wedding reception was also held which was attended by many popular celebrities in Malayalam film industry.
However great the event, the stage, the venue or the crowd, a wedding traditionally sounds great only if the feast is good, tasty and served with professionalism. A bad food can spoil the entire effects of the weeding, however grand the rest of the arrangements are. So choosing the caterer is the most important part of any wedding.
Zallkar is one of the oldest and most demanded caterers in Kerala renowned for their highest quality food and services. Be it a traditional function, a grand multi cuisine wedding reception or a small engagement gathering, Zallkar has the right solutions for you with authentic chefs dedicated for specialized cuisines.
From traditional Kerala sadya to Chineese, Arabian or continental cuisine, Zallkar can address your needs with their experienced craftsmen who can suggest you the dishes for a menu of your budget, prepare authentic and tasty food and serve it in the right way. They even concoct a ready menu to suit any occasion, ensuring you success and serenity. No wonder, the customer-oriented services of ‘Zallkar’ is bringing the customers back again to them again and again.
Zallkar was established in the year 1972, at Pala, Kerala. Since then, Zallkar Group is one of the largest privately owned food production companies with well-equipped kitchens and ever cherished items. Irrespective of the size of the order, they even cater to the orders of hotels and distributors with punctuality. They also aim to provide items at competitive prices with due freshness. With a good transportation facility, they deliver the products without any delay. The trained staff at every point ensures that everything functions and goes well.
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The South Indian women's love for Kanchipuram weaves is pretty famous all over the world. They are our 'special occasion' attire. But if you are bored of wearing your 'special' saree, again and again, the same way for various occasions then these DIY methods are for you. This way you could rock any wedding with your unique look.
The simple way is to mix and match the fabrics. Match your Kanchipuram saree with a net or sequins blouse or a halter neck blouse to give it a fresh look. You can also pair an ikat blouse with a plain Kanchipuram saree.
Combine two different sarees in contrast colours to create a new saree. You could create it in such a way that the frontal folds of the saree and pallu part will be in two shades.
If you know the trick then block print innovative designs to give your saree a new look.
If you want to totally change the look then there are ways to convert it into something stylish.
a. An ankle-length Anarkali suit. Pair it with silk cigarette pants.
b. An ethnic kurta.
c. An ethnic skirt with lots of flares. Pair it with a basic white shirt or can also wear with the silk ethnic kurta in contrasting colours.
d. A colourful gown with an ethnic touch.
e. A palazzo or wide legged pants.
f. A vibrant dupatta that will be a perfect match for any monochrome salwar set.
g. The leftover fabric could be used to create a matching little pouch. Or even create a bag.
h. A lehenga set.
i. A stunning looking jacket that can be worn over your ethnic kurta or formal white shirt and pants.
j. Dhoti pants.
If you don't want to wear it again yourself then why not create a gown, skirt or lehenga set for your child.
A monsoon wedding may sound a little nerve-racking, but with perfect planning, you could turn it into a memorable romantic wedding.
Instead of worrying about the myriad problems you would face while organising a monsoon wedding think about the advantages. As it is an off-season for weddings you could organise a wedding at a much lower cost than during the peak season.
It won't be much difficult to get the wedding venue of your desire during the monsoon as said it is an off-season for wedding hence fewer bookings.
Various shops will be having monsoon sales where you could buy many things you need for the wedding, including accessories and dresses for the family members.
It may sound risky to conduct an open-air wedding this season, but you could ask your vendor to set a waterproof tent at the venue to get the same feeling if you are not an indoor wedding person.
Instead of using floral decors think innovative and find other things such as adding a splash of colour with Bohemian elements. Moroccan lanterns will not only be the stand out exotic decor piece but it will also provide warmth to the venue. Use fabric in pop -up colours to add the vibrancy factor.
A sea of floating umbrellas will also be perfect for the monsoon wedding. Another great option is hanging the kaleres at the mandap to give it the much needed golden hue.
Use lots of fairy lights in and around your venue. Monsoon is a period when you could use the fairy lights even if your wedding is during the morning hours.
Make sure that you have done a foolproof arrangement for transporting your guests to and from the venue.
A regular issue you may face during the monsoon is the frequent power failures. Keep a backup generator ready to counter such situations.
Also, take the climatic conditions into consideration while deciding the menu for the wedding feast. Rains also speed up the chances for stomach ailments, so be careful while preparing the menu.
Distribute transparent budget umbrellas or rain macs as return gifts to the guests.
The fashion world is spreading its wings every minute. But the 6-yard-long unstitched fabric which we call saree is still an irreplaceable fashion statement for many Indian women.
You could create various style statements by wearing a single saree in different ways. Among them, have you noticed the unique way the Bengali beauties wear their sarees (mostly a white saree with vibrant red borders)?
The most famous saree varieties from Bengal are Jamdani, Korial, Tussar silks, Garad, Murshidabad Silk, Baluchari, Taant etc and the Bengali women wear these sarees in a distinct style which gives them a more resplendent look.
Most Bong brides usually prefer a Benarasi saree in the shades of maroon or red. But they prefer to wear the saree in a different and unique way than the rest of the brides. To get a much clear picture remember the women folks in Devdas and Parineeta. The way they have draped the sarees in these movies is quite different from the usual over the shoulder drape we follow.
The quintessential white saree with the deep red or maroon border worn by most of the Bengali women is called ‘Korial Lal Paar’. It is usually worn during special occasions or festivals, especially during Durga Pooja days. During the Durga pooja days, a visit to West Bengal will be really interesting as you could see thousands of women at the temples attending the festivities wearing this style of saree.
It may resemble that of a Garad sari, but Korial sarees have a deeper hue of red and much stronger colours in it. Many Bengali women can be seen selecting a Korial saree for their weddings also.
Here is how you could achieve this beautiful look without much difficulty.
Start by tucking in your saree from the area below your navel at the right side of your waist now take a full round your hips and bring it to your left hip. Next, make a single broad box fold and tuck it at the front. The pleat fold should come on the right.
Make sure the pleat is in level with the ground.
Now take the remaining saree and pleat it from both the ends and use cloth clips to clip the pallu. Make clean pleats and drape it over your left shoulder and it should touch the ground.
Arrange the front of the saree that it also touches the ground. Once you have settled the pleats neatly pin it on the shoulder and remove the cloth pins.
Next, pull the right border of your saree over your chest and pin or tuck it at your right hip. Now tie a bunch of ornate keys at the end of the pallu. Bring the key attached pallu to the front and flip it over your right shoulder and arrange your front pleats properly and you are ready to rock this style.
A long or three-fourth-sleeved blouse would look great with this look. As the saree borders are displayed prominently in this draping style try to select a saree with beautiful and elaborate borders.
You can experiment with this style for a wedding or even for a special family occasion. Accessorise this look with antique gold jewellery and a big red bindi and you are ready to rock the look.
Photo booths have become a common sight at every wedding venues may be that is the reason why the millennial couples who want innovation in everything have found a new kind of wedding entertainment - hiring artists to make live sketches or paintings of the special day. This latest or say the retro style of making live paintings of the marriage day has become a trend among the newly engaged couples.
It is also a way of providing entertainment to the wedding guests as it will be a great way to watch the painting evolve during the function.
The artist usually reaches the venue before all the guests come and then paint the background. Once the ceremony begins the artist would add the bride, groom and the wedding guests into this painting.
This definitely will be a cherished artwork that would definitely make a great piece of home decor that could be treasured for generations. Your guests will also find it amusing to see them being added to the painting.
Brides want to look different on their special day. They want uniqueness in everything from their theme, decor, makeup and outfits.
So those brides who want to look elegant and stunning at the same time bring uniqueness on their outfits should check this out. Here are some stunning and unique looking lehenga styles for you to pick for your wedding.
Stylish colour combinations: This would set you apart from the others
Chevron prints: Rock the reception party in this unique design
Fusion trends: Don’t want peplum tops? Then pair your lehenga skirt with a silk blouse or a western top.
Sexy short jackets: This would add an element of edge to your look.
Scalloped edges: Why go with the regular hems when you want to look different.
Stunning motifs: Forget florals, go for trendy designs inspired from buildings and everyday objects.
Normal weddings have become a thing of past. The couple wants to have innovation in everything from decoration to customs. The latest addition to this list of innovations is customised engagement ring trays.
Indian wedding celebrations usually start with an engagement ceremony. Earlier, it used to be a simple ceremony attended only by the close family and friends of the couple, but now it has achieved a grand scale with stunning decor, outfits and celebrations.
The couple wants something different for everything and thus presenting the rings in their original jewellery boxes has become boring for them. Couples now love to give it a more personal touch and thus designer engagement trays have come into vogue.
They want it more eye catching with elaborate designs and decorations. A wide variety of engagement ring trays or baskets is available in the market these days. They come in all shapes and sizes. Trays or baskets decorated with laces are the hot favourites among the couples. While some prefer crystal or pearl decorations, some love to add fabrics in eye-popping colours to decorate the tray or baskets.
Here are some interesting looking decorated engagement ring trays for you.
The wedding day is special to everyone. What if you get an unexpected slap on your face while you are in the middle of the ceremony, won't it be a disaster?
One such video of the bride getting slapped by the groom while they were exchanging vows has become a hit among the internet users.
In the video, a couple can be seen taking their wedding vows and out of nowhere the groom slaps the bride. Such an incident would usually be followed by pandemonium, but in this video, the bride can be seen laughing it off and the groom apologising to her.
To the confused guests, the wedding officiant clarifies 'there was bee'. The guest's confusion soon gave way to laughter and the bride can be heard later telling the groom that she would rather have that (slap) than get stung (by the bee).
Watch the wedding video here.
A traditional Gujarati wedding is a right mix of rituals, eye-popping colours, music and the rich culture of the state. A Gujarati wedding has got a number of pre-weddings and post-wedding functionsWell, this is not about the rituals of a Gujarati wedding but about the beautiful Gujarati bridal look.
Traditionally Gujarati bride wears an ethnic saree that is draped in the state's own style. 'Panetar and gharchola' are traditional sarees of the Gujarati brides. Panetar, a white silk saree with red and gold zari border, is a gifted to the bride by the maternal uncle while gharchola, woven using silk and zari threads with bandhani work, is gifted to her by the in-laws. Usually, the bride will wear the panetar at the beginning of the ceremony and will wear the gharchola at the end of the ceremony. The red or green gharchola saree is embellished with floral and animal motifs.
Gujarat's centuries-old tie-dye techniques are visible in both these sarees. They are decorated with mirrors and have unique weaving techniques. The panetar saree is not plain the white body will have linear stripes or sometimes golden checks.
The Gujarati saree drape is quite different from the traditional saree drape we are used to. The pallu which is draped over the right shoulder is pleated and fixed to the left hip. Though many brides are opting for designer lehengas and other more global bridal wear many ladies still prefer to stick to their roots and wear the panetar and gharchola in a traditional way.
The bride will wear gold jewellery that will include ornaments in precious metal and kundan pieces. The usual jewellery pieces are large choker type necklaces, long gold chains, chandelier earrings, maatha patti, toe and finger rings and an elaborate nose ring or nath is a must for a Gujarati bride. The arms will be adorned with a mix of gold and glass bangles. Gujarati brides also love to wear an armlet around their forearm.Placing a dupatta over the head completes the Gujarati bridal look.
Maang tikkas are important bridal jewellery that is used to adorn the forehead. In fact, it can be called as a beautiful and essential bridal hair accessory. But maang tikkas are not the only kind of hair accessory that a bride wears to adorn her hair. There are variant forms of jewellery that you could wear to adorn your hair and one such ornament is paasa or jhoomer.
Passa or jhoomar is also a kind of hair accessory that instead of adorning the forehead dangles from the side of the forehead. It could give the bride a totally different but charming look.
Jhoomar or paasa has got a regal look and makes the bride look like a stunning princess. It would give you a vintage look.
Paasa is a traditional piece of jewellery and like the haath phools, it also made its entry into the Indian brides' jewellery box from Persia during the Mughal period.
Earlier, only the Muslim brides used to wear paasa or jhoomar because of its Mughal-Persian connection; but nowadays many Hindu brides are opting for it instead of the maang tikka or sometimes pair the paasa with the maang tikka.
As the Hindu and Muslim brides use maang tikkas or paasas to adorn their hair the Christian brides wear stunning tiaras to give themselves a royal look.
Here are some stylish jhoomars or paasas for you to get inspired.
The wedding industry is growing at an unprecedented rate. Earlier, the wedding video means shooting the wedding ceremony and the guests who come to wish the newlyweds. Nowadays, it includes pre-wedding shoot, pre-wedding functions, wedding day and even post-wedding shoot that would remind you of a motion picture.
The latest to the list is a single shot video of a pre-wedding function that has been successfully created by Magic Motion Media based in Kochi. The video is of the Haldi ceremony of a pretty bride Dalia and what makes it special is that it is done in a single shot without any cuts or editing. According to its makers, it is the first such wedding video created so far.
The 3.44-minute video features the bride along with her family matching steps to a peppy Hindi song. The bride and the family's costume and the whole atmosphere are based on a white and yellow colour theme. The video which was first published by Magic Motion Media has become a craze among internet users and has so far got many viewers, shares and fans.
Enjoy the video here. Courtesy: Magic Motion Media
Indian weddings are a perfect opportunity to showcase your jewellery collection. You don't need to be the bride to deck up yourself in the finest and envy evoking designs.
One such trendy and spectacular piece of jewellery that would elevate your style quotient is 'haath phool' or hand chain.
While the exact translation of haath phool is hand flower, it is basically a single or a group of chains that are attached from a bangle or bracelet to four finger rings. This beautiful piece of jewellery reached the Indian brides from their Persian counterparts. It was an important accessory of the women at the Mughal courts. Initially, it was mainly worn by North Indian and Pakistani brides, nowadays it has received a pan-India appeal.
Though this single piece of jewellery is mainly preferred by brides, there are no written rules like you can't wear it to look trendy and stylish. To look stunning without overshadowing the bride, leave the elaborate pieces to the bride and select something simple yet trendy.
For the brides, there are many varieties that include those made in precious metals such as gold with elaborate designs pearls and precious stones.
They are still available in its original Persian and Mughal designs and those with the later Rajput influences such as kundan and polki designs. They are also available in platinum. They will be best suited to the brides. So don't bother about these designs and select something simple but unique. You can pick one from the party wear section.
Here are some inspiring designs that would help you to look glam at any wedding.
Indian brides love to accessorise their looks and decorating hands and feet with elaborate henna/mehendi designs is a must for them. Gone are the days that the bride's sister or cousin put minimal designs on the bride's hands. Nowadays, mehendi ceremony is an important pre-wedding event which is celebrated in a big way.
Meet Nowfee Shameer, a Kochi-based mehendi artist who with her professional skills and dedication has created many stunning henna designs that have adorned the hands and feet of numerous brides.
Nowfee started her journey by applying beautiful designs at her friends and relatives' weddings as her clientele list started to swollen she decided to learn the art of mehendi designing professionally and there has been no looking back for her since then.
She has years of experience and a long list of satisfied clients to prove her success story.
For years she has been working along with many prominent event/wedding planners and makeup artists, including Impresario, Tamarind Weddings, Ergo Consulting, Sobha Kunjan, Lakme etc. Even though being a professional henna artist, her quest for bettering her skills is still on and she recently attended a 10 days mehendi design workshop at Mumbai which helped her learn the latest trends and techniques in floral designs.
Earlier, when she started Arabic designs were the hot favourite among the brides, but it has been now replaced by traditional Indian designs, motifs and floral designs. It is not only the brides who have been mesmerised by her artistic skills even the wedding guests stand in line patiently to adorn their hands with the amazing designs Nowfee creates.
Being a through professional she also makes sure that her clients won't fall victims to skin allergies or rashes that certain type of chemicals present in the ready to use mehndi cause. To solve the problem she uses only herbal mehendi cones that are prepared at home.
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Indian weddings are a perfect opportunity to showcase your jewellery collection. You don't need to be the bride to deck up yourself in the finest and envy evoking designs.
One such trendy and spectacular piece of jewellery that would elevate your style quotient is 'haath phool' or hand chain.
While the exact translation of haath phool is hand flower, it is basically a single or a group of chains that are attached from a bangle or bracelet to four finger rings. This beautiful piece of jewellery reached the Indian brides from their Persian counterparts. It was an important accessory of the women at the Mughal courts. Initially, it was mainly worn by North Indian and Pakistani brides, nowadays it has received a pan-India appeal.
Though this single piece of jewellery is mainly preferred by brides, there are no written rules like you can't wear it to look trendy and stylish. To look stunning without overshadowing the bride, leave the elaborate pieces to the bride and select something simple yet trendy.
For the brides, there are many varieties that include those made in precious metals such as gold with elaborate designs pearls and precious stones.
They are still available in its original Persian and Mughal designs and those with the later Rajput influences such as kundan and polki designs. They are also available in platinum. They will be best suited to the brides. So don't bother about these designs and select something simple but unique. You can pick one from the party wear section.
Here are some inspiring designs that would help you to look glam at any wedding.
Indian brides love to accessorise their looks and decorating hands and feet with elaborate henna/mehendi designs is a must for them. Gone are the days that the bride's sister or cousin put minimal designs on the bride's hands. Nowadays, mehendi ceremony is an important pre-wedding event which is celebrated in a big way.
Meet Nowfee Shameer, a Kochi-based mehendi artist who with her professional skills and dedication has created many stunning henna designs that have adorned the hands and feet of numerous brides.
Nowfee started her journey by applying beautiful designs at her friends and relatives' weddings as her clientele list started to swollen she decided to learn the art of mehendi designing professionally and there has been no looking back for her since then.
She has years of experience and a long list of satisfied clients to prove her success story.
For years she has been working along with many prominent event/wedding planners and makeup artists, including Impresario, Tamarind Weddings, Ergo Consulting, Sobha Kunjan, Lakme etc. Even though being a professional henna artist, her quest for bettering her skills is still on and she recently attended a 10 days mehendi design workshop at Mumbai which helped her learn the latest trends and techniques in floral designs.
Earlier, when she started Arabic designs were the hot favourite among the brides, but it has been now replaced by traditional Indian designs, motifs and floral designs. It is not only the brides who have been mesmerised by her artistic skills even the wedding guests stand in line patiently to adorn their hands with the amazing designs Nowfee creates.
Being a through professional she also makes sure that her clients won't fall victims to skin allergies or rashes that certain type of chemicals present in the ready to use mehndi cause. To solve the problem she uses only herbal mehendi cones that are prepared at home.
No modern wedding is complete without an emcee or the master of ceremony. Emcees are an important element of organising a wonderful wedding reception.
Many wedding planners themselves provide professional emcees while organising a wedding, but those who are on a budget may find it difficult to employ a professional. You need to realise an important point that there is no strict rule that only a professional could be the master of ceremony.
You could ask someone from your family to take the role. It could be either a brother, sister or even your best friend. The only qualification required is that the person must be smart, lively and articulate.
A relative or the best friend will be a better option than a professional stranger as the person would know you and your family very well. That will help the emcee to connect well with the newlyweds and the guests.
They could bring an element of emotions to the ceremony by sharing a childhood anecdote of the bride or the groom and could ensure the participation of the rest of the family thus organise the event accordingly.
They will know you and your families’ preferences and thus give a personal touch to the event.
As you are the one who is taking the function forward you should have a detailed knowledge of the plan prepared for the smooth conduct of the event. You should know when and at what point of the function you need to appear and who all should be on the stage at what point of the event.
Don't forget to encourage and congratulate the participants. Keep the guests entertained, don't turn the event your chance to show you rhetoric skills as people are there for a wedding reception not to listen to your speech.
Make the function lively with your charm and energy; you could thus give the professional emcees a run for their money.
The Delhi bride Amisha Bhardwaj lip-synching and dancing to the hit number 'Cheap thrills' by Sia is breaking the internet.
The video posted by CoolBluez Photography who did the wedding video has become a big hit over the internet since it was uploaded. The video shows Amisha getting ready for her wedding and showing off her cool dance moves wearing an ethnic blouse paired with stylish shorts, traditional chooda and sunglass.
The dance moves and the bride's devil may care attitude have made the video a big hit. Her bridesmaids can also be seen dancing along with her in the video.
According to the bride, the groom was late for their beachside wedding and she was very angry, so the videographer suggested channelling it into a dance performance. At that time she didn't have the faintest idea at that time that the video will become such a big hit.
Her husband and her in-laws are also impressed with her super performance with lots of attitude. With this performance, Amisha breaks the age-old concept of the coy bride.
Check out the video here.
A US couple has finally found their ideal wedding destination about 17,000 feet above sea level.
The couple Ashley Schmeider and James Sisson from California always wanted an adventure wedding. So when it was time to take the marriage vows they decided to go for an adventure of a lifetime and get married on the Mt Everest base camp.
The wedding planning had started about a year ago as they had to undergo training for the risky trek to the base camp. They also had to wait to receive the permit from the authorities in Nepal to trek up to the tallest peak in the world.
They couple were accompanied by specialist adventure wedding photographer Charleton Churchill from California to document their adventure wedding.
The fun loving couple exchanged the vows in front of the Khumbu icefall and the Nuptse Face served a perfect backdrop for the wedding.
The couple exchanged vows in front of the famous Khumbu icefall, and with the stunning Nuptse Mountain in the backdrop. The temperature at the time of their wedding was about -20-degree Celsius and they had to deal with severe altitude sickness during their stay.
Pics courtesy: Charleton Churchill
India is a land of immense beauty. There are many locations in our country that could give many famous foreign locations a run for the money. There are numerous exotic locations in India that are perfect for destination weddings. The diversity in landscape, culture and climate are the biggest speciality of the country. So you could select any place that suits your wedding style, theme and priority.
Here are some of the many famous wedding destinations in India.
Kerala
It is one of the most popular and most preferred wedding destinations in India. Kerala's long line of coastline, the famed backwaters, distinct culture and lifestyle have been a great catch among the wedding planners and soon to be wed couples. The state is known as 'God's own country' and is literally a land blessed with natural beauty. You can conduct the wedding in the stunning backdrop of the backwaters or select a beach to serve as your wedding backdrop. The 'Kerala sadhya' (feast) is also famous. There are many resorts that are located in these areas that would help you organise a flawless wedding.
Goa
The land of numerous beaches and exotic lifestyle, it would be a fun wedding location. Beach weddings are dreamlike and where else could you find the perfect destination than in Goa. Imagine walking down the sandy beaches with your loved one as the sun paints an orange hue on the horizon.
Rajasthan
The name of the state itself means the land of kings. It is one of the largest states in the country and is the best place to have a destination royal wedding. The opulent palaces, cultural heritage, handicraft products and food make it a perfect choice for destination weddings. The palaces that are set against the backdrop of mountains and deserts give it an exotic touch. Most famous among them are Jai mahal palace, Jaipur, Umaid Bhawan in Jodhpur, Taj Lake Palace in Udaipur etc...
Shimla
The colonial era bungalows set amongst the snow-clad mountains and the cool pine forests make Shimla a truly romantic wedding destination. The cool climate, breathtaking scenery will definitely astonish you. It is a perfect destination to have a fairytale wedding.
Lavasa
This stunning little hill station modelled on an Italian town complete with waterfalls, lakes, majestic mountains and stunning sceneries Lavasa is a great place to have a destination wedding. It is located near Pune in the Indian state of Maharashtra.
Sabyasachi Mukherjee’s stylish and ethnic creations have many fans across the world. His fabulous collections of bridal, as well as, grooms wear have always been a huge hit among the fashion circles.
His popularity is so high that fashion conscious men and women always literally wait patiently for the unveiling of his latest collections to know the fashion trends.
Recently the designer has launched a new campaign called 'Palermo Afternoons' on his Instagram account, which has broken the internet.
Palermo, as the name suggests, is a picturesque city in Italy which is a popular wedding destination among the Indians. With his latest collection, Sabyasachi will take you to the rustic charms of the beautiful Palermo city.
The 'Palermo Afternoons' comprises embellished gowns, hand-painted lehengas and stylish looking grooms wear collections. According to the designer himself, the latest collection is for those who seek opulence and an organic feel in their outfits. The Italian town serves as the perfect inspiration for the beautiful motifs and designs.
The statement lehengas look amazing with floral motifs and designs while the bejewelled anarkali style gowns look ethereally beautiful. The designs are simple but magnificent and will be perfect for any traditional weddings or reception.
Check out the collection here. Images' source: Instagram
Weddings can be really stressful not just on the organisers, the bride too will have her share of worries and problems. So there are chances of you facing many tricky situations on your wedding day.
Don't worry these emergency tips will help you to get out if you find yourself in one such situation
Long nails are an added attraction to your beautiful fingers, but they can sometimes cause emergency situations. If one of your beautifully manicured fingernails is chipped, instead of worrying follow this instruction to fix it immediately.
Cut a piece of material out of a tea bag or handkerchief linen. The strip should be enough to cover the broken area. Apply super glue on the broken area and fix the strip of material on it using a small brush. Make sure that the tip of the material is fixed to the underside of the nail.
After the glue dries trim the surface of the nail and the strip using a buffer stone. After this procedure apply a top coat of nail polish on top of this. It will act as a layer of protection to the layer. As it dries apply your favourite nail polish on it.
If zits are your problem then there is also a solution to it. Dip two clean cotton swabs in hot water and apply it on the problem area it is a better and hygienic way to squeeze out the pus from the zit. Wash your face using a mild face wash and ask your makeup artist to cover the area using foundation.
Thick eyelashes will give a definition to your eyes, to attain the look many brides use false lashes on their wedding day. But if not applied properly your false lashes could get you into trouble on the wedding day. So be ready to counter such a situation. To counter it ask your bestie to take a cotton swab stick and place some eyelash glue on it and apply it on the area (probably the end corners) which has detached and push it down so it sticks to the skin properly.
If you are worrying from chapped lips on your wedding day then before applying lipstick put a good amount of cold cream over your lips and start scrubbing with a soft toothbrush to remove the dry skin. Apply the lipstick after this procedure.
Coordinating outfits of bride and groom for the reception is a much-followed trend. While most couples have a tendency to wear clothes in the same colour, there are a plenty of ways you could follow this trend.
Why buy the same colour clothes when you could create a stunning look by picking up a contrasting colour.
If you are wearing a red dress then ask your beau to pick something in dark blue. The bride's red or orange dress will look great if the groom wears beige, cream and peach. Hot pink can be matched with beige, cream, mint green, pastel pink or dark blue.
If it is pastel pink you prefer then ask your man to find an outfit in beige, cream, mint green or grey. Your deep blue or green could be matched with cream, beige, or pale blue or green.
Red is not the only colour that goes well with dark blue. Beige, cream and pastel pink will also look great with it. Gold will find a perfect partner in cream, beige and maroon.
Bride's bright yellow can be matched with mint, blush pink, baby blue, peach, ash grey and white.
Another option is to pick a certain colour or pattern from the bride's dress; for example colour of her dupatta, to get inspiration for the groom's wear. If the bridal wear is in multicolour then pick a less visible colour from it for the groom to make it less jarring.
To give it a fresh look the groom could pick the bride's colour in his accessories instead of his outfit. Use the bride's outfit colour on your pocket square. If it is a sherwani the groom wearing then he should pick a dupatta in the bride's outfit shades.
Every bride wants to look good on their wedding day. It could be one of the reasons which make the brides experiment numerous beauty treatments in the days that lead to the wedding.
Do you know that some of these pre-wedding beauty treatments could, in fact, create trouble for you on the wedding day? There is no need to panic; we didn't mean that all these treatments are bad. Many of these treatments, indeed, boost the bride's self-confidence in a big way.
The problem is while you go for some of these treatments when there are hardly any days left to the wedding. We will introduce you to such certain treatments which should be avoided if your wedding day is very near.
Chemical peeling helps to remove the dead cells from your face and it lightens dark patches and reduces wrinkles. But this treatment could create temporary dryness to your skin and that could lead to flaky skin and sometimes severe itchiness. Due to its risk factors, brides are not advised to go through this treatment unless they have enough time in hand. It should be done at least two to three weeks before the wedding.
Botox injections are great to look good, but it also has adverse effects. Usually, botox would help to give your skin and facial features a more plump and refreshing look, but as it can cause certain short-term problems to your skin the brides are not advised to go through it.
Other major beauty treatments which should be avoided include, removing the thicker and uneven outer layer of the skin, lip plumping (for that sexy pout), and many cosmetic surgeries such as rhinoplasty, dimple creation etc...
The name carries it all.. 'River Banks' is definitely the kind of get away that you always dreamt of, with the splendid ripples and jiggles of the Thodupuzha River flow right across your room balcony. Surrounded by nature in its best of greenness, 'River Banks' offers you comfort coupled with harmony of the woods too..
Equipped with 17 well appointed rooms in the main block with a balcony in each room facing the river and A/c & non A/c banquet halls, and the lawn service facility by the river side make this location an ideal one for wedding & related functions. The lawn provides a spectacular view of the river in all its richness, and is sure to give you a wonderful dining experience with the best of views around you.
'Ripples', the multi-cuisine restaurant inside the main block serves all the delicacies the taste buds can ever ask for, with the 'Naadan' (Ethnic) dishes being the specialty of the much experienced chefs behind the show. The variety of dishes along with the amazing ambience provides a one-of-a-kind dining experience for food lovers.
The success of each wedding or celebration is assured by the individual attention to details, synonymous with our experienced event management department with utmost care.
Situated at 64 Km from the nearest airport (Nedumbassery – Cochin) and 59 Km from the nearest railway station (Alwaye), 'River Banks' also shares the best of proximity with other major tourist attractions within Kerala like Kumarakom, Vagamon, Thekkady, Munnar, Thommankuthu, Ilaveezha Poonchira, Idukki, Thattekkad Bird Sanctuary etc, and makes it a never-to-be-missed location for honey moon couples.
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Wedding shopping is not an easy task not just that it eats a lot of time from your wedding planning, and it is also quite expensive. Pretty looking wedding lehengas are very expensive, but it has become a trend among most brides to have dream-like wedding attire.
But if you are not able to have a princess-like lehenga then don't worry you could give it a stunning look just by adding a lot of layers to it. For that, you could use a lot of frill net to add a lot of layers under your lehenga. Cancan is the perfect fabric for this purpose.
You can use crushed net skirts or add a detachable extension to your normal lehenga to create the volume. That way after your own wedding you don't have to let it eat dust for the rest of life; you could use it at another occasion, including someone else's wedding.
It is up to you to decide how much flare you want to add to your lehenga, but remember to do a sitting test before finalising the number of layers. You should be comfortable in the dress that is the most important thing. So before fixing on the number of layers, wear the lehenga with the skirt and see whether you could sit down comfortably.
Once you put on the lehenga with the added layers on your wedding day ask your friend to fluff the net to give it full looking flares.
Kerala government is planning to make weddings conducted in the state as green as possible.
To popularise eco-friendly weddings the state government has started discussions with various religious and social organisations.
The eco-friendly wedding plan will be implemented with the support of local bodies and the Suchitwa Mission will also be a part of the plan.
People will be given awareness and classes to make them realise the impact of such large scale plastic usage during weddings on the environment.
Though initially, the awareness programmes will be focussing on wedding parties gradually festivals, including Iftar parties would also come under the programme.
More and more innovations are introduced to wedding cards these days. While many youths are not showing any hesitation to spend a fortune on the wedding cards with extravagant additions, a man from Jhalawar district of Rajasthan has used his wedding invitation card to spread the NDA Government's 'Swachh Bharat' (clean India) campaign.
Instead of the religious slogans and pictures, the card has got the campaign slogans and logo.
The invitation card for the wedding which will be held on April 29 had the slogans from the Swachh Bharat Mission that encourages people to keep their environment clean and construct toilets at home and the campaign logo. Add the cleanliness message on the wedding card was the uncle of the groom's idea who is a panchayat official.
Earlier in the month, Akash Jain from Bengaluru had tweeted the wedding invite of his sister with the Swachh Bharat logo on it. Later the tweet reached Prime Minister Narendra Modi who not only retweeted Jain's tweet but also started to follow him on Twitter.
Jewellery is an important accessory for every Indian bride. But there is a wide range of jewellery options available around us that there are lots of chances that we may pick the wrong type.
Follow these useful tips if you don't want to regret picking up the wrong piece of jewellery.
The main and foremost element to consider while shopping for anything is the budget. Consider the amount you are planning to spend on the wedding jewellery. There is no definite rule like you should buy all your wedding jewellery from a single jeweller.
Don't rush on buying jewellery, take your time and check with various sources before zeroing in on a particular jeweller. You need to have a clear idea of the kind of jewellery you are planning to pair with your wedding attire.
If you are wearing a heavy brocade saree then it will look fabulous if paired with antique temple jewellery. But the same antique pieces may not look perfect with a designer type saree. So consider your attire while deciding on ornaments.
As we said there are no rules such as you need to buy all the ornaments from the same jeweller and that too on the same day. So take time and check out all available pieces at the jewellery that will go with your wedding attire and of course budget.
There are also chances that some particular jewellers may be frisking money out of you in the name of making charges so ask around and find out the place where you don't lose much money in the name of the making charge.
Another point to consider is on deciding whether to buy an ornament with precious or semi-precious jewellery or without it. Diamonds will sparkle more when set in white gold than the yellow gold, but if you are buying a white gold diamond set then your wedding attire should have less zari work.
If your budget doesn't allow you to choose ornaments with precious stones then you can opt for semi-precious stones like amber, amethyst, quartz, azurite etc... They will sure give your ornaments a grand look but won't put a hole in your pocket like the precious stone jewellery.
Check out the stunning latest trends in bridal wear that were showcased at the recently concluded New York Bridal Fashion Week.
The three-day event which was held from April 22 to 24th at the Studio 450, had creations from many prominent designers from all over the country.
Some of the most memorable creations had timeless silhouettes, cascading French Chantilly laces, clouds of ivory chiffon, delicate motifs and trains of superior tulle.
Here is a round-up of some of the most stunning creations that were showcased at the fashion week.
The temperature is rising and there is no respite from the scorching sun. If you are getting married or attending a wedding this summer here are some tips to look stylish despite the heat.
It is really difficult to carry heavy fabrics and makeup during the summer and cotton is our favourite fabric to fight the summer heat, but we can't ask the bride to wear something in cotton to her own wedding.
So the better option for a South Indian bride is to select a lightweight silk saree in soothing colours or a bright pop shade which has less bling. Pair these sarees with chain and pendant type jewellery instead of heavy chokers. The light and elegant looking jewellery instead of the heavy chokers will give you a classic look.
If you prefer a lehenga over the wedding saree then again keep in mind to select a light weight fabric. It will help your skin to breath and give you respite from the heat. The jewellery tip for the saree also applies to the lehenga.
If you are a summer wedding guest you have got many more options as you could wear anything in cotton, unlike the bride who needs to keep things on a grand scale.
Other breathable fabrics are chiffon, georgette and light silks. You could match your cotton salwar or shirt-skirt combination with an embellished silk dupatta which would alleviate your whole look without compromising on comfort. A single piece of stunning jewellery will give you stylish at the same time classic look. Choose dhoti pants or palazzos instead of leggings.
If you are wearing a saree then pick a creation in cotton, khadi, georgette or chiffon with floral prints that will go well with the summer fashion look.
Also, remember to keep your makeup light if you don't want deal with a meltdown mid function. The humidity will wreck havoc if you don't keep the makeup light. Before putting on makeup don’t forget to splash your face with cold water.
It is better to keep your hair in a neat pony, or in braided buns as blow drys and flat irons will definitely fizzle when put against the heat and humidity. So if you want to keep your hair picture ready it is best to keep it in a nice updo.
Being an Indian bride is no easy task, it comes with a price. Most Indian brides love to look resplendent on their wedding day. The outfits will be usually heavy and so does the traditional ornaments.
As you could deal with heavy necklaces and bangles without much trouble the real problem is to carry the heavy earrings which could be anything from traditional antique 'jhumkas' to the dangling heavy 'chaandabalis'.
That may be one reason most of the brides accessorise their ear further with the supporting chains that are pinned to the hair. It would act as an accessory as well as a source of relief to the searing pain which comes from using heavy earrings.
If you are wearing a heavy earring for your wedding sans these chains make sure that you wear an ear lobe patch to ease the pain that accompanies it. If you could still feel the strain, use a medical numbing cream to ease the pain.
Another advice we have for you is to stick to gold jewellery for your wedding as the costume jewellery could add further damages such as allergy and irritation.
It is not just the earrings that cause troubles to the brides, the traditional 'chooda' ( it is a set of 21 red and white bangles which symbolises that a woman is newly married) which are part of wedding rituals for a North Indian bride also causes trouble.
As there is a tradition that it should be removed only after 40 days of wedding you will have to keep them with yourself day and night. Other than looking a misfit with Western outfits, it would make you toss and turn during the entire night. It won't be easy for you to sleep on your side while keeping your head over your hand.
Another thing, you will have to deal with are the bangle imprints that you will have on your face and the hands. Well, there is not much an easy solution to solve this problem, especially if you are a bride who loves to stick to tradition.
What could be done to solve the problem of constant noise in the night is to cover your hands in soft muslin cloth before you go to bed. It would help to reduce the noise and the bangle imprints on your face.
A civil engineer from Chhattisgarh has won many hearts with his unique request to the guests who have been invited to his wedding. Instead of any expensive gifts or demands for service, he requested the guests who wish to give wedding gifts to substitute it with old books.
Prashant Mahto, the groom, got this special request printed on his wedding invite.
Indian weddings are kind of notorious for their lavish settings and expenditure, as Prashant was not into any of this show of wealth wanted his guests to bring the old books that will be donated to students from humble backgrounds.
The groom himself is running an organisation for two years that provides education for poor kids. So far his organisation has distributed more than 50 thousand books to around 850 students in Chhattisgarh. The organisation has about 550 volunteers.
Instead of wasting money in the name of wedding lavishness the educated should do something noble that would bring a smile on the face of others.
Greenland Travels, based in Kochi is a leading name in the field of travel operators and premium car rental services. The company, which has been in the business for the past four decades provides all types of luxury tourist vehicles with the service of experienced chauffeurs with expert communication and language skills, is the first choice of most major organisations and prominent persons.
The company owns a fleet of more than 115 premium luxury vehicles and numerous medium segment vehicles which can be rented for any functions, including wedding purposes. The company has got an impressive resume and the highlights include providing thousands of premium category vehicles for the wedding of the three daughters of the Lulu Group chairman Yusuf Ali and transporting VVIP guests for the wedding of businessman Ravi Pillai's daughter.
Greenland Travels is also the official travel partner of the Vanitha and Amrita Film Award functions.
The company which is based in Kochi has its office at Thevara and has a network in Thekkady, Kumarakom, Trivandrum, Trichur, Calicut, Kovalam and Munnar. The company also has got tie-ups with travel agencies Cox & Kings, Sita Travels, T.C.I ltd., Le Passage to India Ltd., Tamarind Global, Marvel Tours, S D U Travels, Akbar Travels, Gateway Malabar Holidays Pvt Ltd, Trail Blazers India Ltd, World Expeditions, ITL Holidays, Riya Holidays, etc.
The booking process is very simple as the clients could easily access the company’s website and book their services online without any trouble. You could also book the services over the phone.
Dhyan Sreenivasan, the actor and the youngest son of actor-director Sreenivasan, got married to his longtime girlfriend Arpita Sebastian on Friday in Kannur. The traditional Hindu wedding was held at Wasava Cliff House and was attended by close family and friends.
According to reports, a wedding reception will be held in Kochi on April 10 and will be attended by the couple's friends, and those from the Malayalam film industry.
Dhyan, who made his debut in the 2013 film 'Thira', is the younger son of veteran Malayalam actor, screenwriter and director Sreenivasan and the younger brother of actor, director, playback singer, screenwriter and producer Vineeth Sreenivasan. Arpita is a native of Pala and is an IT professional currently working at Technopark.
Other than Thira, Kunjiramayanam and Adi Kappyare Koottamani are Dhyan's notable movies.
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Dazzling Variety of Bridal Collections for South Keralites!
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Aishwary Silks started its journey with a small showroom at Chengannur and today, the group stands tall with three state-of-art showrooms at Chengannur, Changanacherry and Palai, with an impressive clientele' and an eye for quality, variety and excellent customer service. All showrooms of Aishwarya stay as a valued shopping preference for all apparel needs of our customers through the years.
All showrooms of Aishwarya Silks have spacious separate sections for:
All sections are frequently updated with latest fashion apparels offering a wonderful and contemporary shopping experience. With an experience of more than 45 years in the retail industry, the founders of Aiswarya group have made their mark with all the customers. And it is their trust and love that enabled them to grow impressively in this fast progressing sector. Aishwarya Group looks forward to providing exclusive shopping experience and complete satisfaction through all our ventures in the coming days
Established in 1986, Aiswarya Group has been one of the most preferred shopping destinations for the people of Changanassery, Chengannur and Palai. Starting with the Chengannur showroom in 1988, Aiswarya group has grown to three showrooms with an impressive clientele' and an eye for quality, variety and trust.
Aishwarya Group consists of:
They are planning to expand their showrooms further to make it truly world class and to provide a wonderful and contemporary shopping experience for customers. With an experience of more than 45 years in the retail industry, the founders of Aiswarya group have made their mark with all the customers. It is this trust and love that has enabled them to grow impressively in this fast progressing sector.
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