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Natasha Arora a model and former Miss India USA who won the pageant in 2010 has become a new sensation over the internet after her sangeet ceremony video has been uploaded to YouTube.
In the video, Natasha, whose family is settled in Texas, can be seen shaking her leg to an of many Bollywood hit numbers. The video has become so popular that it has so far garnered more than 7 lakh views.
She and the girl gang's energetic performance has been a major reason for the wedding/sangeet video's popularity.
Miss India USA is one of the longest running Indian pageants outside the country.
Picture courtesy: Instagram
Watch the video here:
Gowns are a big hit among new generation brides. Breaking the religious barriers gowns have become an important part of most of the brides. While the Christian brides usually wear it for their main wedding ceremony, the non-Christian brides wear it for their wedding reception.
If you look around one of the major drawbacks is that there are hardly any shop that caters to the need of plus-size brides.
There seems to be a misconception among the plus size women that gowns won't look good on them. Trust us it is totally a myth that has been fanned by our blind belief that you need to be tall and slender to be considered beautiful. While fashion weeks are a great place to find some interesting designs and silhouettes, the designers hardly select a 'real-world' woman than the tall wafer-thin models to showcase their dresses.
Another great place to get inspiration is the internet, but they also prefer slender models. So basically these factors have contributed heavily on the scarcity of finding gowns for plus-sized brides.
So if you belong to this category and have the misconception that you can't wear a pretty gown to your wedding, then don't lose hope because we are here to help you.
First, pick a shop that specializes in wedding gowns as there you will have a better chance to find a dress that sets well with your body. The usual stores won't have anything special to offer other than the boring cuts and styles.
Don't settle for the first thing you found at a shop. Spend some time there to find your perfect gown.
Also, make a point to select someone who you know is not biased in their opinion. It means don't take your evil relatives who find pleasure in torturing you. As opinions do matter while selecting a gown so make sure that the person accompanying you will give their honest opinion on the dress.
While on shopping wear the undergarments that don't spoil your curves. If you are planning to wear any shapewear under your gown on the wedding day then wear it while you are out for shopping. Some gowns may even have an inbuilt corset to get the desired shape while some won't come with it.
Don't forget to wear your wedding shoes or if you haven't got one yet then wear heels before you try the dresses.
Look for a dress that has a waistline that would come right below your bust line. This will be helpful if you don't have a well-defined waist and the flowing skirt would camouflage your large hips and tummy.
Full A-line gowns with a flowing skirt will be flattering for your body type. A skirt with asymmetrical hemline will also be great as it would create an illusion of height.
Even a dropped waist gown will look good on you if you keep the flare of the skirt to a minimal. Pick a dress with an open neckline such as v-necks, sweetheart and scoop necklines.
Stay away from ballgowns as it will add more layers around you and the same with the mermaid and sheath gowns. Avoid thin fabrics such as silk or chiffon; instead wear taffeta, organza, and lace.
A Chinese vlogger who goes by the name Ms Yeah has posted a quirky makeup video that has become a big hit on YouTube.
The video begins with Ms Yeah who is in her office getting a note that she has to attend a celebration in an hour. She gets ready in an hour using office supplies and food ingredients as makeup products.
She literally transforms herself in just eight minutes using bizarre office supplies and food items such as marshmallows, oil, chocolates, Oreo biscuits etc.
She not only does her makeup even gives her co-workers an instant makeover. Her latest video has garnered about 227K responses and 17 million views in a very short period.
If you wish you could try this while you are supposed to reach a friend's wedding or party directly from work. Howzat!
Watch the video here.
Wedding gowns come in various designs and sizes, but have you ever fancied wearing one of epic proportion. Well, Victoria Swarovski, the 23-year-old heiress of the luxury crystal Swarovski group, married her boyfriend in a 'wait-for-it' 46 kg custom-made gown!
According to reports the stunning gown with an 8-meter train was studded with 500,000 Swarovski crystals and its estimated cost comes around $1million.
Victoria and her property investment boyfriend Werner Mürz tied the knot recently in a fairytale-like wedding in the Italian city of Trieste.
The lavish wedding celebrations lasted for three days and it was concluded with a huge red and white themed party and lots of fireworks.
Check out the pictures here.
Photo credit: Chris Singer / Johannes Kernmayer
Here are some helpful beauty tips for those girls who are soon to get married or those who are planning to attend any weddings in the near future.
Try this if you want to reduce the pores. Make green tea and fill it in an ice tray. Let it freeze. You can rub this ice on your skin as it will improve the blood circulation and closes pores. You can replace the green tea with cucumber juice and rosewater.
If you are suffering from eye puffiness try the tea bag therapy. For that place two tea bags in hot water. Squeeze it and put them in a fridge to cool. Place it on the affected area to shrink the blood vessels and thus reduce puffiness.
The best method to avoid getting eye puffiness is by sleeping propped up on two pillows instead of one.
To whiten the teeth make a paste of baking soda and lemon juice (one tsp each). Use this paste twice a week to remove the stain from your teeth.
If you want soft hands and feet then don't forget to massage your hands and feet with olive oil or coconut oil before going to bed. If possible sleep with gloves and socks soon after you apply the oil.
Apply Vaseline and then put on some cushioned socks. You will wake up with soft and smooth feet.
Apply toothpaste on the zit to get acne free skin. You can also apply mouthwash (dab a piece of cotton in it) instead of toothpaste on the zit.
There are many wedding superstitions that are considered totally meaningless nowadays.
The origin of these superstitions can be traced to the socio-political circumstances of that era. Some are related to the cultural situations while some sounds totally meaningless.
Do you know there are many old rhymes that describe the superstitions related to marriages? Here are some wedding related rhymes that now sound totally baseless.
This rhyme claims to predict a bride's future in relation to the day she gets married.
Monday brides will be healthy.
Tuesday brides will be wealthy.
Wednesday brides do best of all.
Thursday brides will suffer losses.
Friday brides will suffer crosses.
Saturday bride will have no luck at all.
Here is another one that also talks about the bride's future according to the colour of her wedding outfit.
Married in white, you will have chosen all right.
Married in grey, you will go far away.
Married in black, you will wish yourself back.
Married in red, you’ll wish yourself dead.
Married in blue, you will always be true.
Married in pearl, you’ll live in a whirl.
Married in green, ashamed to be seen.
Married in yellow, ashamed of the fellow.
Married in brown, you’ll live out of town.
Married in pink, your spirits will sink.
If colour is not enough to predict her fate then here is something based on the month she gets married!
Married when the year is new, he'll be loving, kind & true,
When February birds do mate, you (neither) wed nor dread your fate.
If you wed when March winds blow, joy and sorrow both you'll know.
Marry in April when you can, Joy for Maiden & for Man.
Marry in the month of May, and you'll surely rue the day.
Marry when June roses grow, over land and sea you'll go.
Those who in July do wed must labour for their daily bread.
Whoever wed in August be, many a change is sure to see
Marry in September's shrine, your living will be rich and fine.
If in October you do marry, love will come but riches tarry.
If you wed in bleak November, only joys will come, remember.
When December snows fall fast, marry and true love will last.
Are you looking forward to adding some edginess to your bridal look? Then here are some funky and trendy ornaments that would give you an edgy look.
If you have the attitude and guts to carry these looks then you could successfully rock the modern bridal look.
A different take on traditional haathphool
Who needs the mehendi now?
Replace the lace
Embellishment is the trend
If nail paint doesn't get you excited anymore
Malayalam film-maker Basil Joseph is getting hitched soon. The director who has given hits like 'Kunjiramayanam' and the recent 'Godha' in a recent interview to a popular magazine revealed his wedding plans.
The 27-year-old director will be tieing the knot with his girlfriend of many years Elizabeth in August this year. They met during their college days. Elizabeth is currently working as a programme manager at Teach for India.
Basil who started his career as a short filmmaker later ventured into commercial cinema with the 2015 movie 'Kunjiramayanam' which had brothers Vineeth Sreenivasan and Dhyan Sreenivasan in the lead roles.
Monsoon is here and with it comes many beauty woes. With the humidity soaring high frizzy hair has become a reality that you want to hide. If you are attending any function such as weddings this season it would look a bit odd if you have to attend it with frizzy hair.
Here are some useful tips that would help to maintain your mane in good condition.
Wash your hair if it is wet from the drizzle as rain water is not that clean and contains dust particles and these things will damage your hair.
The weather is damp and if you are washing your hair regularly then don't apply excessive oil as it would result in breakouts. If oiling is really important to you then please use a good but mild and deep cleansing shampoo to wash it off and apply conditioner to soften your mane. And also a good oil massage once in a week will nourish your hair.
Make sure that your hair products are free from sulphate and paraben.
A wide tooth comb is your best friend during the monsoon as it would help to detangle your hair and stops breaking of hair.
Don't forget to eat foods that are rich in protein, iron and omega 3 such as salmon, whole grains, carrots, kidney beans etc... They will strengthen your hair follicles. Drink a lot of water it is not just good for hair but also good for your skin.
It is also better if you stop trying any hair treatments that involve chemicals. Another thing to avoid during the monsoon period is applying henna to the hair. It will further dry your hair and lead to breakage.
Try home remedies such as applying aloe vera juice, gooseberry juice, fenugreek paste etc to get strong and healthy hair during the monsoon.
The wedding day stress is not a myth. As all eyes are on you there are chances that you will be under pressure to look good and maintain your demeanour throughout the day.
Wearing high heels that match your heavy bridal outfit all day will add to your woes.
You should realise the fact that there are no written rules that the bride should look tall and should wear heels on her wedding day. It is too painful to stand for long hours in heels.
So here are some better and stylish options to adorn your feet than heels on your wedding day.
If you are wearing a gown on your wedding day wear ballerinas instead of pointed heels. They are comfortable and will give a chic look to your outfit. Buy some embellished ballerinas instead of plain ones.
If you lack in the height department then you could wear kitten heels kitten heels that are not too high or too flat. It goes well with all kind of wedding outfits.
For the traditional brides who are wearing sarees or lehengas wear juttis. Various kinds of juttis are available in the market these days. Select one with lots of embellishments such as stones, beads, embroidery and much more. They also give a royal look to the bridal ensemble.
Wedges or platform heels would go well with traditional bridal attires and will make you look tall. So like juttis select one with lots of embellishments.
Sheer blouse is the latest trend that has become a craze among many brides. This trend will perfectly suit those ladies who wish to look unique but in a minimal way on their wedding day.
These blouses are free from the heavy sequins that have been a part of bridal fashion for some time.
The positive part of this trend is that no matter you are skinny or curvy sheer blouses will suit you perfectly. The blouse is made of soft net and usually has minimal embellishments.
Well, there is no particular rule like you can't use any embellishment as sequins or beads can be used to stylise it, but try to keep it simple.
Floral motifs on the sheer fabric will definitely create an optical illusion as it is hard to guess where the blouse begins and ends.
Those brides who are blessed with sculpted hands and shoulders could proudly parade them with this design.
It will go well with bridal lehengas and partywear sarees too. This trend will definitely give you a 'bold bride' tag.
The traditional brides who would like to stick with their Kanchipuram sarees could also give it a trendy makeover by pairing it with a sheer blouse. Because of its trendy look, you can use your sheer bridal blouse with any saree.
If you are not comfortable with this peek-a-boo fashion then reserve the net to create the sleeves of your bridal blouse.
Hollywood actor Jessica Chastain married Italian fashion executive Gian Luca Passi de Preposulo on Saturday in Italy.
The couple who has been dating for about four years has always maintained a low profile. They tied the knot in an intimate ceremony at Villa Tiepolo Passi in Carbonera, Italy, in the presence of close family and friends.
Actors Anne Hathaway with husband Adam Shulman and Emily Blunt were part of the wedding celebrations.
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.
Zallkar undertakes both catering and decorations for weddings.
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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...
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.
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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.
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.
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A-la-carte group which has made its mark in the catering business is now venturing into the world of hospitality with La-Vista - a premium wedding destination.
The ISO certified caterers with a 16-year experience of gastronomically satisfying its patrons are launching their new venture at Palluruthy on April 8.
The waterfront resort with 9 rooms and a 12,000 sq ft lawn is perfect for extravagant theme weddings. La-Vista is not like your usual wedding venue it has been conceptualised and designed as a resort that provides you affordable but luxurious accommodation, a lavish spread and the wedding venue.
The property also offers boating options and ample parking space for its patrons and it can also be used to organise corporate events and for other celebrations.
The A-la-carte group is known as a premium service provider and has been serving up to 800 people per day. They have offices in Kochi and Kottayam and specialises in authentic Kerala, Continental, Arabic and Malabar cuisines.
Their motto is to make the customers' special day extra special with their mouthwatering dishes and from April 8 great ambience will also be added to that.
Dubai-based Danube business group director Adel Sajan is tying the knot with his girlfriend Sana Khan in an extravagant function on board a cruise liner amidst the Mediterranean Sea. His father the NRI businessman Rizwan Sajan is making special efforts to make it an unforgettable event for the couple as well as the guests.
As Rizwan Sajan is ranked seventh on the Forbes list of Top 100 Indian Leaders in the UAE, money won't be a matter of worry at this wedding and the expenses are said to be around rs 194 crores.
For his son's wedding, he has chartered a ship from Italy-headquartered Costa Cruises that would accommodate about 1,100 prominent guests, including Bollywood stars and VVIPs from both the UAE as well as India. The wedding functions will go on for about four days and that too in total Bollywood style.
The guests will board the ship from Barcelona, the cosmopolitan capital of Spain's Catalonia and the ship will call port at Marseilles, Cannes and Savona until April 9.
To prepare the meals for the wedding guests the Sajan Sr has handpicked about 75 gourmet specialists from various parts of the world.
Bollywood guest list includes Shilpa and Shamita Shetty, Gauhar Khan, rapper Badshah, singer Neha Pandey and musicians Meet Bros and Vishal-Shekhar.
The couple is said to have met in school and love blossomed later. While the groom is into the family business, the bride is a former beauty queen and a qualified dental specialist.
The brand Sylcon, which was started as a footwear showroom in 1968, has over these years achieved to become a style statement for both men and women all over the South India. The brand has been so popular that most people consider it as their first choice for selecting stylish accessories.
Started under the aegis of K. Hamzoo, Chief Mentor and Founder, over the years the brand has transformed itself from a single brand showroom into a multi-mark outlet which showcases a plethora of the major national and international brands.
With their dedication, easily approachable attitude and hard work, Sylcon has become the country's most trusted and preferred outlet for accessories. The Sylcon outlets which span all over the South India have a keen eye for the latest fashion trends in the field of footwears, bags and other accessories and also have a deep understanding of preferences of various customers.
They have separate sections that deal with footwear categories which serve various purposes such as formal, wedding, party wear (both for men and women) and kids choices. Their bag collection is also vast that it satisfies women and men from various strata of the society.
With its success rate the brand will soon spread its wings all over the country and thus in the process acquires a major fan following and expanding the market.
The trend of stitching your love story on your wedding attire was started in India by designer Kresha Bajaj. While she was getting it done she may not even have the faintest idea that she is setting a trend for many other girls to follow.
The fashion statement has been picked up by many brides these days, including South Indian actress Samantha Prabhu who recently got engaged to actor Naga Chaitanya. She actually approached Kresha Bajaj to do the love story engagement saree.
The custom-made saree in off-white colour had the actors' love story immortalised in intricate gold embroidery. It had images of them from their first movie, the proposal, first official appearance as a couple at the engagement ceremony of her Naga Chaitanya's brother Akhil.
Following their footsteps, another bride has recently come up with her own version of love story bridal wear. The bride Astha Arora, who is a Ludhiana-based stylist and designer, wore a gorgeous green lehenga for her sangeet ceremony. Her lehenga is embroidered with various moments from her love story with Aziz Arora her beau.
She included their special moments into her lehenga and looks stunning in it. Astha also said that she was inspired by Kresha's bridal wear.
A recent tweet of an innovative wedding card by a Twitter handle @Stuprous_doctor has become a big hit among the Twitterati. The cool invitation card in the shape of an iPhone was designed by the groom's cousin. The card has a bronze iPhone cover and a picture of the couple inside, a WhatsApp conversation of the couple about love and the wedding details. See the pictures here.
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Soorya Krishnamoorthy a pioneer in organising various cultural activities in and around the country has set a fine example by deciding to avoid extravaganza during his daughter Sita's wedding.
Sita is marrying Chandan Kumar, her batchmate at the Civil Service Academy. Chandan and his family, who hails from the Vaishali district in Bihar, have also agreed to a simple wedding sans any pomp and grandeur.
In the wedding invite which has gone viral, Krishnamoorthy said he always wanted to avoid the extravaganza during Sita's wedding and he was planning to conduct the wedding in a very simple way in the prayer room of his house.
He would also donate the amount he had been saving for his daughter's wedding towards the educational expenses of 20 financially backward students for the next four years. He will soon hand over the amount to the authorities of Model School Thiruvananthapuram, Government Arts College and College of Engineering Thiruvananthapuram - his alma maters.
He has also asked the wedding guests to visit his house on May 13, 14 and 15 from 9 am-12.30 noon and 4.30-9.30 pm to bless the couple. He has specifically asked the guests to avoid any kind of gifts and instead of the traditional sadhya, the guests will be provided light refreshments and payasam.
Lehengas undoubtedly give the bride a royal look. It is one of the most favoured outfits of the Indian brides. Though it is more popular in the Northern part of the country as a bridal outfit, most of the Indian brides love to make at least one lehenga a part of their bridal trousseau. The brides who prefer to wear saree for the weddings usually pick the lehenga as their reception outfit.
As most of the outfits, the bridal lehengas also have been going through years of evolution and fashion updates. Over the years it has become more and more fashionable than its basic ethnic look.
Let us check some of the latest trends in the bridal lehengas.
Cut-out shoulders
The cut-out shoulder tops and blouses have become a craze among the millennial fashionistas. Then, why not we apply this trend to the bridal lehenga fashion too? Pair your heavy lehenga choli with a plain cut-out shoulder blouse or top.
Long train
You may be familiar with the long trail of a western gown, nowadays the same look is being experienced with the bridal lehengas. It will add a much elegant and royal look to the bridal lehenga. With it, you could have your gown moment without compromising on your traditional look.
Peplum blouse
It is another import to the ethnic world from the West. The peplum blouse will give your lehenga choli a much poised and graceful look. It will look great on the brides who want to attract attention to their slender waist. It is also a great way to hide the flaws of your figure. But those who have too much extra inch around their waist please stay away from it.
Anarkali lehenga
This fusion trend will give you an alluring look. To get this look right you will have to sew your embellished lehenga choli to the long flared skirt. To get a more dramatic look you could also add a transparent material to the bottom of the choli and then sew it to the skirt.
Capes
This trend has got two versions - with cape sleeves and with off-shoulder capes. As the cape itself serves as a dupatta, you don't need to use a separate dupatta with this look. Some lehengas have detachable capes which would help you to repeat the outfit at another wedding.
Marriage is a very personal affair, some choose to celebrate it with their family and friends in a grand way while some like to keep their celebration of togetherness very private.
As we all know weddings customs have been followed by the society for thousands of years, but as the years passed many customs were lost its relevance and some were introduced. One such element that was introduced in the past decade is the craze for destination weddings.
Earlier, the front or backyard of the couple's house used to serve as the wedding venue, but later the idea of tying the knot at a wedding hall became the craze. These days the couple love to travel to a land they fancy about to get married.
They prefer celebrating their special day with their close family and friends at a dreamland than inviting each and every acquaintance to a wedding hall. Most millennials think that a destination wedding helps them to enjoy their happiness with a small group of people (close family and friends) and is also a more intimate experience.
Look around there are many interesting, exotic and breathtaking locations where you could tie the knot. Here are top five places around the world that we think would be great to get hitched.
Italy
It is a real romantic destination to celebrate your wedding. The vineyards of Tuscany with its beautiful rolling hills, cypress trees, and the birthplace of Renaissance Florence make a perfect place to get married. Other beautiful places in the country are the stunning water world called Venice, the fashion centre Milan, the extraordinarily beautiful Amalfi Coast, the picturesque Cinque Terre, the home to Mediterranean civilization Sicily and the capital city Rome.
Ireland
The cliff-side Irish castles are a great option to get married if you and your partner love fairy tale weddings. The vertigo-inducing, at the same time, awe-inspiring Cliffs of Moher, the capital city Dublin with its beautiful rivers and mountain range, the magical Glendalough, the beautiful Killarney, and the cultural places of Waterford are great locations for your dream wedding.
Scotland
Like Ireland, Scotland is also a great wedding destination. From the majestic hills, the Isle of Skyes with its rugged landscape, the history-soaked Edinburgh to the wilderness of Cairngorms Scotland offers you many picture-postcard wedding destinations.
Thailand
With its stunning beaches and emerald coves, Phuket in Thailand makes it one of the most famous wedding destinations in the world. You could have a perfect beach wedding at the sunset which would be nothing less than a dream coming true. The tropical beaches of Thailand offer the visitors a mesmerising experience.
France
With the romantic city, Paris as its capital France will be a perfect choice for the couple who want to have a classic destination wedding. The city itself is called the most romantic city in the world. You could say 'I do' at this city which exuberates a beautiful old world charm.
The wedding is a celebration of love. That is why a wedding timeline signboard will be a great addition to your grand celebrations. There are no rules in such like only those who are having a love marriage could have a timeline sign board.
As per the Indian scenario arranged marriages are very normal, so those who are having an arranged marriage could include the details such as their first formal/casual meeting, the date the alliance was finalised, first phone call, engagement, first outing (if the family is ok with it), any special/romantic/memorable incidents etc...
It is easier to create the timeline board if you are having a love marriage and everyone; especially your families are super cool with it. It is also a great opportunity to let the world know about your love story. Tell the world your love story in words that are creative and attractive. You don't need to be elaborating the details, instead highlight the dates and locations at which those sweet memories happened.
If you want to be creative, instead of putting a single signboard with all the details you could design separate signs and place them in strategically important places around your wedding venue.
So create a signboard to make sure that your love takes the centre stage at your wedding. There are various ways by which you could create a signboard. You could use a decorative old mirror frame (sans the mirror) to post your timeline or even use a normal chalkboard to simply write and share the memories. You could either paint the frame in the colour of your choice or leave it as it for a rustic effect.
Other DIY method includes creative alphabet wall art in which huge alphabet blocks are arranged in a board way to tell the story instead of writing it.
Here are some creative ways some couples used to tell the world about their love story.
India is a country with a diverse culture and heritage but united by a feeling of oneness. This diverse nature in culture and customs also reflect in the wedding rituals of each of the 29 states of the country.
Likewise, the Telugu community which is spread principally in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana has wedding rituals which more or less resembles that of the rest of the country but also carries an individual quality.
The Telugu wedding consists of many rituals and the bride has to wear different types of attires for each of these functions. Though saree is the staple attire of a Hindu Telugu bride the bride will have to wear different sarees for each function.
Like Kancheepuram for the Tamil brides, Dharmavaram silk sarees are a big hit among the Telugu brides. The handwoven silk sarees of Dharmavaram are famous not among the Telugu brides, it has got admirers from various parts of the world. They are known for their rich texture.
The Telugu brides usually wear ornately designed golden brocade sarees for each of the functions. Most of the brides prefer sarees in bright and vibrant colours such as orange, royal blue, fuchsia pink or combination shades like maroon & green.
The rituals start with Mangala Snaanam (a ritualistic bath for both the bride and the groom), Gowri pooja for the bride, Kanyaadaanam (handing over the girl to the groom), Jeelakarra Bellam & Madhuparkam where the the couple smears a paste made of cumin seeds and jaggery on each other’s head, Sumangali (married women come near the bride holding silver plates containing a lit lamp and a mixture of rice and turmeric powder), Mangalasootra (the ritual of tying the sacred thread), Akshintalu the exchange of garlands by the bride and groom, Saptapadi (taking seven steps together around the ceremonial fire).
The ceremony of welcoming the bride to the groom’s house formally is called Gruhapravesham. Between these rituals, the bride will have to change her attire at least four times.
The traditional ornaments of a Telugu bride is mostly based on temple jewellery designs that include a collar necklace or addigai, Lakshmikasu (coin necklace), muvvalu necklace, netti chutti for the forehead, jumka (basket earrings) with a chain, waist belt with designs or stones, armlets, colourful glass or gold bangles and elaborate finger rings are also worn.
Like the Maharashtrian brides, the Telugu brides also wear mundavalya - an ornate string that is tied horizontally across the forehead thus framing the face.
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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.
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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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