Today’s Indian bride wants more than just traditional jewellery. She wants to feel like a princess, she wants to feel exquisite and wants jewellery that shows off her personality beautifully. Just like a wedding bond can be timeless, so can jewellery last for generations to come. It’s no surprise then that platinum is winning the hearts and minds of Indian brides all over the country. In order to celebrate a bride’s special day, Evara has launched its special bridal collection that’s special, affordable and priceless.

So, why platinum and then again, why not? Not only is it the rarest metal on earth but when paired with delicate diamonds and stones, Evara platinum bridal jewellery ascends to a completely different level of beauty altogether. And no, you don’t have to worry about whether Evara platinum bridal jewellery will blend in with your wedding saree or gown because the designs are modern and can be worn with just about anything. Here are our Evara platinum bridal jewellery favourites:

Design 1

Soft drops beautifully complement the necklace. We recommend this set for brides who want jewellery that isn’t loud but which will stand apart and yes, it can be worn elegantly at the reception as well.

Design 2

Wearing a pristine white gown for your wedding day? Then pick this Evara platinum bridal jewellery set which adds a sparkle to your skin and gown. Add a platinum bangle or bracelet and you’re ready to say your vows.

Design 3

For the bride who wants her Evara platinum bridal jewellery to speak a thousand words, we recommend pairing this gorgeous set with a lehenga in a deep shade. The three strands of platinum merge to form a cusp, which is reminiscent of a groom holding his bride’s hand forever.

Design 4

As a bride gets wedded, she also embarks on a new journey. Note the way the platinum strands merge together to form a loop signifying the merging of the old and the new. What adds to the uniqueness is that each part of this Evara platinum bridal jewellery necklace has a different design.

Design 5

When you’re wearing a strapless or a low-neck gown at the reception, wear this jewellery set that’s simply breath taking. At first sight, it looks rather heavy, but is actually quite light to wear and its modern net inspired design is without a doubt pretty. Mini diamonds add to its glamour.

Design 6

The bride was wearing a deep ruby red saree and as she sat before the sacred fire, this Evara platinum bridal jewellery set simply added to her radiance. Is that bride you?

Design 7

We girls love our platinum and why stop with just one pretty strand? Take a look at this lovely platinum set which has three strands instead. It’s the ideal jewellery to opt for when wearing a saree.

Design 8

Brides who choose to wear a gown should wear this lovely Evara platinum bridal jewellery set. It’s eye catching and sits delicately against the skin, making you look feminine and pretty.

All images courtesy Evara Platinum Jewellery

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Planning a week-long wedding with hundreds of guests is no small feat. But wedding planners Cineyug Celebrations did just that and all without a hitch! The Mumbai based team coordinated several ceremonies and pre-wedding functions for Harsimrat and Hardeep’s  nuptials which culminated in a stylish engagement ceremony followed by traditional wedding rituals. What we loved most about the couple’s celebration of their love were their wedding photos captured so brilliantly on film by Ipix Movies. Absolutely gorgeous! We can’t wait for you to see Harsimrat’s engagement, mehendi and wedding looks-you will love them!

Bride– Harsimrat Kaur

Groom– Hardeep Johar

Wedding Venue– Grand Hyatt, Goa

Wedding Planners: Cineyug Celebration

Photographers: Ipix Movies Official

Engagement

Mehendi

Wedding

All images: Ipix Movies via Cineyug Celebrations

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Wedding accessories can either make a bridal look or break it. While it’s easy to go over the top and grab the first designer necklace that you spot at a retail jewellery store, it’s much more difficult to pick the perfect wedding accessories that make you and your dress look good. Striking a pose of elegance really isn’t that simple but it isn’t all that tough either! We break down a few rules that you should remember when picking up your wedding accessories for the Big Day:

If jewellery isn’t your thing, then there is absolutely no harm in going with just one signature piece around your neck. In fact, that’s the option that most modern brides prefer to go with and moreover, it’s also classy to wear a heirloom piece that means something to you. It could be a gift from your grandparents or a piece of jewellery that’s been in your family for generations- but wear it with pride!

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Some brides want an all-out look and if you fall in that category, then we suggest looking at your wedding accessories as a serious investment that will last you for years. If you want a necklace set or even a pair of ear-rings to be that one statement piece that everybody notices about you, then keep the rest of your ensemble simple or the overall effect will be just too gaudy to take in.

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Long hair and Indian girls go almost hand in hand but so what if you have always loved your blunt cut or wearing your hair even shorter? There’s no rule that says that brides with pixie or tomboy cuts can’t look glam on their special day. We suggest picking up cute hairclips with crystal stones, a tiara or even using colourful hair pieces as long as they make you look and feel good.

We’re yet to meet a lady who doesn’t like shoes! Shoes, believe it or not, are just as important a wedding accessory as the crystal bracelet you’re planning to wear on your special day. Wear footwear that keeps your feet smiling and yet which stands out. Avoid going for shoes or sandals that are the same colour as your ensemble.

Image courtesy IpixMovies

It’s great if you’ve decided to have your wedding reception in a hall that keeps you and your guests protected from the elements, but if you’re planning to have a wedding that’s being held outdoors- don’t forget to dress up keeping the weather in mind. If it’s cold, go for a wrap or a shrug that looks feminine and which will keep you warm. The last thing you’d want is to catch a cold!

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Get inspired by real bridal looks on our website and put together a look that brings out the best of your personality. Don’t get too carried away by trends as what’s in fashion may not necessarily suit you. We suggest experimenting around with a few wedding accessories before settling on the ones that you will eventually wear.

Planned a wedding theme already? Then why not try and see if you can wear your wedding accessories accordingly. For example, a Mughal inspired wedding theme would mean plenty of heavy jewellery, hair ornaments and finger rings.

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Today we are presenting a simple makeup tutorial for beginners. The products described here are suitable for wheatish to dusky complexion. You may change them according to your skin tone and skin type.

1. Start with a clean face

Cleanse the skin with a suitable cleanser made for your skin type. Pat dry the skin.

2. Use foundation

For wheatish to fair skin tone, you can use liquid foundation from any top brand. We recommend liquid foundation- but feel free to choose powder or mineral foundation based on availability. Custom cover drops G60 is suitable for medium complexion. To use: add 4-5 drops of the liquid foundation in your favorite moisturizer and blend evenly. Next, use a custom blender brush to dab the foundation-moisturizer mixture all over the face. Pay special attention to blemishes, dark circles and spots.

3. For the eyes and eyebrows

• Use any quality brow pomade on the eyebrows. Go for a shade like ash brown or dark brown. Fill in the brows with the pomade where the hair is sparse.
• We recommend buying an eye-makeup palette like Makeup Revolution-Welcome to Pleasuredome. Before you start the eye makeup, use pressed powder all over the eyelids to enable the eye makeup to last longer. Use shimmery brown colour all over the eyelids. Now use a shimmering grey just above the tear line where the eyelashes start. Blend with the shimmery brown to give a smokey eye effect. Alternatively, you can use a liquid or gel liner. If you are not using liners, make sure you diffuse the eye-shadow a bit for a smokey effect.
• For the lower lash line, add a pop of colour like purple or silver starting from outer lower lash line and moving inwards. Again, alternatively, you may simply use liquid or gel liner.
• Apply the mascara (La Roche extension mascara) on both eyelashes (lower and upper) by curling them first.

4. Applying a Concealer

Use a concealer under the eyes to cover up under eye dark circles. Also apply the concealer on the triangular area under the eyes, but not the cheekbones, to highlight this region. You may use a brush to apply the concealer. Do not forget to apply the concealer on the bridge of the nose, center of the forehead and also under the cheekbones.

5. Contouring

Use MAC contouring NW 55 using a thin brush on under the cheekbones, along the sides of the nose all the way up to the brow, under the lower lip, beneath the hair line, along the sides of the neck, and across the jawline. Blend the contour lines with a medium brush using upward strokes.

6. Use blended powder to set the makeup

Loose blended powder will help you set the makeup so it stays for a longer time. Use a sponge to lightly dab the powder on the skin where it is the oiliest (nose, forehead etc). We recommend Clinique Blended powder Number 03.

7. Blush and bronzer

Use Makeup Revolution Blush, Bronze and Brightening palette. Apply the lightest tone in this palette on the cheekbones, and the forehead. Apply the matte blush on the apples of the cheeks. Finish with the highlighter from Makeup Revolution-Pro Illuminate. Use the warm toned highlighter under the brows and on the cheeks.

8. Lips

Use a lip liner by L’Oreal and lipstick by Mac-Diva which is a deep wine red shade suitable for the festival look. Outline the lips and then fill in the lipstick colour. For more details on how to apply lipstick, visit this article.

And that’s it! You are done. Wear a pair of dangling earrings, bangles, necklace along with a traditional dress or Sari. Accessorize with a clutch and high heels and you are ready to party!

Main image: Mya Dang-Bride in Vogue image by VanityCube

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Today’s charming real wedding was filmed by our very own Rich Digital Colour Lab. Namrata and Mihir got married at the Green Village Resort in Malad and what we loved the most about this celebration was the couple’s fun pre-wedding shoot. The 3 day affair was nothing short of fiesta fun: great music, lip-smacking food, cute props for the photo-session and of course the couple’s very honest wedding vows. We loved Namrata’s dresses and you will be getting all the details as to where she shopped for them. So read on, dear brides, and get inspired…

Bride and Groom: Namrata and Mihir Dodia

They met: It was an arranged match.

Wedding venue and why they chose it: The Green Village at Malad on Marvel Road since all of Namrata’s siblings got married there.

Bride’s wedding trousseau: At Roopkala in Santa Kruz.

They chose their photographer because: Rich Digital Colour Lab– Namrata and Mihir loved their work and since Mihir’s parents had worked with them before, it was the obvious choice. The team is great and they felt they could establish an easy rapport with Yogesh and the rest of the camera crew.

The Reception

Namrata’s advice for other to-be-brides: Keep it simple. Be yourself and be in the moment. The day goes by so fast, so enjoy yourself thoroughly!

All images: Rich Digital Colour Lab

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Every girl dreams of that one day when she looks into the mirror and sees the reflection of a gorgeous woman smiling back at her. Bridal make up is no small feat and that’s why finding and working with the right bridal make-up artist can make all the difference to your bridal look. So, how do you decide who is the perfect make-up artist for you? We give you all the information you need on the top 5 bridal make-up artists in Mumbai:

Rayomand Sarkari

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Somebody once said that the best chefs in the world are men and we have to say that when it comes to picking the right foundation and lipstick shade, men have a pretty good sense of judgement too. Rayomand has many accolades up his sleeve and is the talent behind many of the pretty faces you may have spotted in magazines like Men’s World.  All the more reason why you can trust him to get your look right on your special day.

Blush Salon By Melanie Rawat

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Concerned that your make-up person may be using low quality products on your skin? Well, when you sign up with one of the top bridal make-up artists in Mumbai, you don’t need to worry about cheap products touching your skin. Rather, you’ll feel the difference and look glamorous with international products that suit all types of skin tones. Read all about Melanie here.

La Femme Salon and MakeupWorks By Sanjana Bhandari

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Sanjana Bhandari has more than 6 years of experience in the bridal makeup industry and that’s why she is featured on our list of top bridal make-up artists in Mumbai. Whether you want a subtle nude look or some dramatic eye makeup, this team will ensure that you get more than your money’s worth! Read more about why our real bride recommends this talented woman here.

Farah Charania Makovers

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Farah promises to bring out the best in you and to highlight your most prominent features on your special day. And yes, you even get a complimentary make-up trial so that you know exactly the kind of hair and make-up style you will be seen in on your wedding day. So, why choose Farah? Well besides being one of the top bridal make-up artists in Mumbai, she also has an impressive portfolio to boast about.

Sunil Navle Makeup

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You could be wearing the latest designer lehenga but if your hair and make-up aren’t in place, then it could spoil your entire look. Sunil has been in the beauty industry for years and knows just how to transform girls into gorgeous brides with a swish of his make-up tools. See Sunil’s portfolio here.

Featured image via Sanjana Bhandari and MakeupWorks

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As a bride to be, you will need to wear several different outfits for various occasions. You will likely be attending many pre and post wedding dinners and needless to say that you’d want to look stylish on all these occasions. The kurtis and anarkali suits are classy yet comfortable and you can wear them all year round. You simply cannot go wrong with these styles, no matter what the occasion may be. However, if you are bored of wearing the same old chudidar to pair up with the Kurtis, then you are going to love the stylish touch these different styles of bottom wear can add to your regular bridal kurti.

Classic Chudidar

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The chudidar is the go-to traditional style which can be worn under all kinds of kurtis or anarkalis. Every girl should have black, white and golden chudidars or leggings in her closet. These colours compliment several other colours, so you will always have something to depend on. Avoid wearing black on festive or bridal occasions.

Palazzo Pants

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The palazzo pants are very much in vogue and who says a bride cannot wear them? They are elegant, feminine and stylish and many Pakistani bridal designers have come up with gorgeous bridal palazzos which can be adapted for Indian weddings as well.

Sharara and Gharara

Both these styles are inspired by Pakistani bridal wear as well. The Sharara consists of loose pleated trousers; modern brides to be cannot go wrong with this style for their reception, mehendi or Sangeet ceremony. Many Bollywood movies have depicted this style as well.

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Alternatively, you can also choose a gharara- the difference between sharara and gharara is that the latter is fitted above the knees whereas the sharara is the bifurcated version that falls straight and looks more like a skirt.

Cigarette Pants

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This is a trendy style made popular by Hollywood actors like Audrey Hepburn. The cigarette pants consist of three-quarter length bottom wear which falls down straight to give a slimmer look. Ideally the pants come up to the calves and you could have a bit of a slit on either side.

 Dhoti Style Bottom Wear

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This is a traditional style which women can wear for many occasions for a ‘hatke’ look. This style is especially popular for summer weddings as the cool airy and loose fabrics prevents one from sweating. Opt for a short kurti with this style.

Patiala

This style originated from a city in Punjab by the same name. These loose fitting pants are quite similar to the Dhoti style described above and are also popular for Indian summer weddings. They especially help conceal broad hips and thighs.

Bridal Skirts

A heavily embroidered kurti with a plain skirt or vice a versa; there are hundreds of ways in which you can pair up a bridal skirt with a bridal kurti. You can even go for hip length kurti or for knee-length ones.

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Wedding signages are an often forgotten piece of wedding décor at many weddings across the country. And yet, if the words or illustrations are funny and unusual, they are all that your wedding party needs to pep things up. Whether, it’s to get your guests in the party mood or just direct them to the wedding venue itself, we suggest thinking out of the box and adding a dash of humour and thought to your wedding signages. Believe it or not, your guests are more than likely to remember what the signages said than little details from the wedding ceremony itself.

Want to let your guests know that the bar is open? We cant think of better wedding signages to let them know that they’re welcome to have a great time and to enjoy themselves

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Love stories make us go weak in the knees. So why not add a little twist to your wedding fairytale too?

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Books are a great source of inspiration and some of the best romantic lines have been penned in them. If you have a favourite quote or character you adore, declare it with a wedding signage.

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Your guests have come dressed in their very best and they’re probably hesitant to go and let their hair down. So, how do you get them to keep all their anxieties aside and to get jiving? Here’s a great way to do just that.

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Actor Neil Nitin Mukesh, grandson of legendary singer Mukesh got engaged to Rukmini Sahay, an aviation professional. The engagement took place at a Juhu hotel on the occasion of Dusshera. Neil Nitin chose to go the arranged marriage way and the couple was introduced to each other by their parents. The wedding ceremony will take place early next year, we hear, and we hope to bring you those pics as soon as we get our hands on them.

Neil’s parents are already impressed with Rukmini and her simplicity and upbringing. Said proud father-in-law-to be Nitin Mukesh: “Neil had left the decision of choosing his soulmate to us-he is traditional and old school that way and believes in the institution of marriage. The family has known Rukmini for years and we feel there couldn’t have been a better match for him. Neil and Rukmini compliment each other as they have been brought up with the same simplicity and values.”

Only close friends and family members were in attendance on the evening. We hear Neil has recently purchased an apartment in Andheri which he is designing himself.

Neil chose a red and black sherwani for the evening while his beautiful fiance wore a blue and pink embellished lehenga. She accessorized her look with Jasmine flowers, and kundan necklace, earrings and maang teeka. These images above were posted by some of their friends and family members who were in attendance. Twitter exploded after hearing about the handsome actor’s engagement, wishing the couple the best for their future together. Neil is often teased for his use of three names, so many tweets were based around that.

We wish the couple a very happy future together!

Images: via Indian Express

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Choosing wedding gifts can be a real challenge. But, even greater is the challenge a couple goes through when opening those gifts! After all; no one wants 10 rice cookers, 10 toasters and likes.It could be due to the lack of time or taste or some unspoken rule-book of wedding gifting that such gifts invariably find their way to a wedding. Ultimately though; they end up in the list of unused gifts. Now, you certainly don’t want that to happen to your wedding gift. To help ensure you don’t pick any of those unwanted gift items for upcoming weddings, we have put together an edit of gifts a couple does not want:

Wedding Gifts A Couple Doesn’t Want

1. Dinner Set

While it is absolutely perfect to receive beautiful dinner sets as your wedding gifts, it might become a headache if one receives 20 sets of these with 5 being the exact model. Now, who would want to feel like some crockery items dealer? So, if you don’t want to put your friends in such a situation, try not to gift them dinner sets as long as you are not thinking of designer ones.

2. Art Pieces

The fake Mona Lisa or the not-so-tasteful mural you have come across at a gift shop that comes within your budget too does not make an exceptional gift option, to be honest. Moreover, if the couple has a very fine taste in the matters of art, maybe, they will expect something that will match those levels. To be on safe side, try not to go for art pieces unless you are aware of their taste of them.

3. Dress Material

While the dress materials for shirt or trousers are not going to give the groom a wardrobe makeover, the six yard apparel i.e. saree will not make the bride stop buying saree for the next one year or two. Instead, in all probability, such wedding gifts are soon going to be reused as gift to another wedding or, maybe, birthday.

4. Kitchen Appliances

While there is no doubt about your noble intention of helping the newlyweds set up their cozy little kitchen, try and see the situation from their point of view. Every Indian couple receives 5 or 6 juicers, toasters and pressure cookers. Now, who would want that? Try to avoid gifting such obvious kitchen appliances. Rather take the time and effort to find out what appliances the couple need. If not, gift them a gift card which they can use to buy appliances of their choice.

5. Clocks

Think about it. How many wall and table clocks does your place need? 5? 10? Now, imagine receiving some 20-25 clocks! After all, no one would want to turn their house into a clock museum.

6. Upholstery Sets

So, you see a beautiful sofa cover set with amazing handmade stitch work or, maybe, a trendy cushion cover set or just a blanket and you know one wedding gift is sorted already. Hold on! Maybe, the couple has a different plan for decorating their interior that doesn’t match yours.

And that concludes our list of items a couple does not want. Know of any other? Let us know in comments below.

Images Courtesy: Cineyug Celebrations

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What’s the best way to treat your foreign wedding guests to a trip that combines being a part of wedding festivities as well as a tour of India? Well, you could opt for a destination wedding but that would mean seeing only one specific city or a place, and that’s kind of limiting in a way. So, what’s the next best option if you have plenty of money to spare and all you want to do is to treat your guests to a memorable holiday that they won’t forget anytime soon?

Welcome aboard the Maharajas Express which can be yours for 8 whole days at a cost of only Rs 5.5 crore!

So, why should you consider getting married aboard the Maharajas Express when you may just as well have a beach wedding in Goa at a mere fraction of that cost? Well, for starters, there are 24 coaches in total and these have 20 deluxe cabins, 18 junior suites, four premium suites and 1 Presidential suite. Besides that, you’ll enjoy:

Exclusivity

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Think about it! It’ll make for a fantastic story to tell your kids someday and why go with what’s trending when you have a much more exclusive option at hand? Imagine this- you could also get written about in the papers and earn your many minutes of fame. After all, how many yet to be married couples can afford to think nothing of a wedding that’ll set them back by a few crores?

Privacy

Only 88 passengers are allowed on board the Maharajas Express, so if your ideal wedding included a small guest list, then now you have a great reason to let guests know why they weren’t invited in the first place. With just 88 passengers allowed (think of your photographer and other people who will be coming with you), privacy gets top priority here.

Luxury Tour

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Your guests and you are in for an awesome sightseeing tour which covers some beautiful destinations in North India. The Heritage of India tour begins from Mumbai and covers Ajanta, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Jaipur, Ranthambore and Agra before reaching Delhi. If you would like to travel by taking a different route on board the Maharajas Express, then the authorities would be more than happy to oblige.

Great Service

Luxury trains such as the Maharajas Express are famed for their great service, food and comfort. You can actually have a non-stop wedding party for 8 days without worrying about the quality of food, cutlery and a 100 other details that wedding planners often have to deal with. Besides, you get to spend so much of quality time with your loved ones uninterrupted.

So, is it worth having a wedding on wheels? We certainly think so. Indian weddings easily run into crores (no wonder they’re called big, fat ceremonies) but the winning combination of a tour merged with wedding festivities seems to be an opportunity that’s too good to pass up.

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From the moment your partner asks “will you?” to the moment you both say “I do” – the planning process in between that time can often seem like a long, confusing road of lehengas, jewelry and a myriad of vendors that you didn’t even know you needed. Which is why – infographics are now going to be your best friend. Take a look at this yearly planner and keep reading to find out the first steps in planning the happiest days of your life.

graphic by Adorn Wedding Invitations

Get your Budget in Check
This is absolutely the most important (and often the most difficult) factor that you need to plan! Sit down with your partner, order some takeout and start crunching the numbers! Make sure if you have family members contributing to the wedding that you sit down with them first and get those figures before planning your own.

Pick your Date(s)
Give yourself plenty of time for preparation when picking a date. Make sure it’s at least a year in advance, you do not want to be stressing because of a short time frame. Also make note on whether you want to consult an almanac when finalizing a date.

There are also going to be quite a few events associated with your celebration. Do you want to have an engagement party, haldi, mehendi, sangeet in addition to the wedding and reception? Now is a good time to decide.

Choose Your Guests
For a traditional Indian wedding – you could be looking at up to hundreds of guests from your friends to close family, extended family, their extended family… the list could go on! It’s for this reason that you need to be completely organized, ladies. We’d recommend creating a spreadsheet or google doc where you can keep track of all of your information. Think about putting the following info in your spreadsheet:
Guest Family, Number of people invited, Address, Email Address, Phone Number, Events invited for, Out of Town?, Save-the-Date sent?, Invitation Sent?, Gift received, Thank You Card Sent?

Choose your Tribe
Your bridal party will be your most important crew during this time. Make sure you select a team that are dear to you and aren’t difficult! You’ll be under a lot of stress the next few months and you’ll need your girls to rely on for not only moral support (this one’s very important) but also to do tasks.

Get Dreaming
Now is when you can start doing the fun stuff! Start dreaming up a colour palette and theme and search for inspiration everywhere. Just make sure you keep your budget in mind when you start the searching process. You don’t want any shattered hearts when you realize that the decor arrangement you’ve been eyeing is completely out of your budget.

This blog was contributed by Erica Bond, Marketing Coordinator with Adorn Invitations, UK.

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The ExCel Exhibtion Center in London recently hosted the Braun Indian Fashion Week on October 15^th and 16^th, 2016. This year’s theme for the event was  Fusion between East and West. Several top South Asian designers used their creativity to display fabulous clothes that depicted this theme beautifully. We caught sight of some  amazing festive and bridal lehengas in traditional colours like reds, golds, pinks and orange as well as some nontraditional ones like beige, black and gold, jade, greys etc. Here is our pick of the best bridal attire for Indian brides to be from this very inspiring show:

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India is a land of traditions and customs and that’s probably one reason why there’s a ceremony to herald all auspicious occasions. A North Indian wedding is a beautiful ceremony to witness and there are many smaller ceremonies that are held before the main ceremony. Here is a peek into the different pre-wedding customs that are part of a North Indian wedding:

Mangni/Sagai

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The Sagai or engagement can take place days or even months before the actual wedding. Usually, the sagai is held in the presence of family members, friend and other relatives. Rings and garlands are exchanged and gifts of sweets, dry fruits and other sweetmeats are exchanged. Sometimes, gifts of jewellery and other luxury items may also be gifted to the bride to be and the bridegroom to be by the elders. Traditionally speaking, the engagement ceremony is always held at the bridegroom’s house. Today however, a sagai has become a much more elaborate affair and many guests who may not be invited to the wedding are asked to be present at this pre-wedding custom ceremony. The bride is usually dressed in a bright coloured saree or in a lehenga and the bridegroom usually wears a kurta pyjama or a sherwani.

Sangeet

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The sangeet ceremony is usually observed at the bride’s house and is a function at which only other women are invited. The idea of conducting a sangeet before the wedding was to give the women a chance to get together before the bride left for her in-laws house after marriage. Sangeet’s are always fun where one gets dressed in the best and there’s plenty of singing, dancing and merry making involved. Refreshments which include a variety of sweets and other snacks are served. The bridegroom’s family is usually not invited for the sangeet although these days, a commons sangeet may be held for both the respective families. Think of it as the perfect place for the bride to be to let her hair down with loved ones and friends, it’s no wonder that many brides look forward to this fun pre-wedding customs.

Haldi

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Mehndi

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Just like the other pre-wedding customs, this ceremony too takes place just before the wedding and the bride, according to tradition doesn’t step out of the house after the ceremony is over. The mehendi function is organised by the family members and is usually a private affair which is held in the presence of just a few friends and relatives. Turmeric and sandalwood paste is applied to the bride’s face, hands and feet by the elders, for a natural glow. Mehendi is usually applied on the hands of most of the women who attend the ceremony although the best design is reserved only for the bride. Folklore has it that the darker the shade of the mehndi, the longer a bride’s husband would love her. In some families, until the mehndi has completely faded away from the bride’s hands, she is not allowed to take up any marital duties in her in-laws house.

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There is a Tamil saying that goes: ‘planning and organizing a marriage is like constructing a building’. While it mostly applies to all sorts of weddings, Indian weddings are a notch above. And if you are talking about a week long big fat Indian wedding, then planning it can only equal building the Taj Mahal! When we are talking about a traditional Indian wedding, we are considering every minute detail of the grand occasion. From finalizing the venue(s) to menu selection, from arranging the flowers to managing the caterer, from booking the MUA to taking care of the bridal costumes, the list goes on like forever.

Gone are the days when joint families used to share the responsibilities of a wedding among themselves. Result: it has become one of the toughest challenges for parents or members of small families to plan a wedding and execute it all by themselves. The rituals have remained the same, but new rites have found their way in too. There is no need to over-stress as professional Indian wedding planners are there to help. Today we are presenting top 5 Indian wedding planners willing to work anywhere in the country and abroad to give you the wedding of your dreams!

Top 5 Indian Wedding Planners

1. Cineyug Celebrations

Considered as one of the big shots in the wedding industry in India, this Mumbai-based team of professionals can turn your wedding dream into reality. It’s their passion, dedication and inherent creativity with which they pull off any wedding oh-so-flawlessly. Whether it’s a regular wedding or an Indian destination wedding or even a wedding abroad, you can trust them with your dreams for an unforgettable wedding.

Image Courtesy: Cineyug Celerbations

2. Super-duper Weddings

With more than 35 years of industry experience, Super-duper Weddings promise to leave no stone unturned to make your big day a special one. Their all-encompassing wedding planning service includes everything from booking the venue to invitation cards, from logistics to wedding photography, and even styling, makeup and trousseau. When it comes to wedding decor, this team of professionals can do absolute wonders with their fascinating ideas about  wedding themes and colours.

Image Courtesy: Super-duper Weddings

3. The Big Day Wedding Planners

Based in Goa, The Big Day are a big name for planning destination weddings across India. So, whether it’s your winter beach wedding in Goa or a royal-themed wedding in Jaipur; The Big Day can make it happen for you without hassle. With an eye for detailing, they sure make one of the best wedding planners in India.

Image Courtesy: The Big Day Wedding Planners

4. Indian Wedding Planners

Based in Jaipur, this boutique wedding planning and consultancy firm is well-known for its innovative ideas and elegant wedding decors. They promise to deliver outstanding services to each and every client which makes them a popular choice to many.

Image Courtesy: Indian Wedding Planners

5. Purple Chariot

Another Mumbai based wedding planner, Purple Chariot aims to offer the best wedding planning services across the country and abroad. From destination wedding to a small intimate affairs, Purple Chariot are there to help you with their team of best professionals working round the clock. Oh! Did we mention they also help with proposal planning?

Image Courtesy: Purple Chariot

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There’s something mysterious about boudoir photography that’s making quiet waves all across the country. In the West, the concept of boudoir photography involves shooting racy photos mostly by the bride, tons of suggestive gestures and plenty of lace for good effect. In India, however, boudoir photography isn’t just about a bride and her many moods. Couples are all for replacing the quirky pre- wedding photography session with the sexier boudoir photo shoot instead.

So, what can you expect from a boudoir photography session? Well, for starters, you don’t have to worry about being photographed in a crowd because such sessions only take place in utmost privacy. In case you want your partner to feature along with you, then it will just be your photographer, your groom and you. Family members are a definite no-no. So, in case you’re planning to have your own steamy boudoir photography session, here are a few tips:

Image: Wasio Photography

Think of this photoshoot as the perfect time to really let your hair down with your man. No inhibitions, just plenty of fun and special moments that will be shot in private.

Yes, you can have a theme too. In fact, vintage themes like The Great Gatsby and steamier themes like 50 Shades of Grey are immensely popular. But remember, the camera doesn’t lie and only you know what you will and won’t be comfortable with. If involving S & M is way out of your league, you have every right to say so.

Image courtesy Sylviane Silicani

WE are all pretty conscious about our bodies but when you’re clicking such intimate snaps, your belly fat and other jiggly bits should be the last thing on your mind. Every woman is sexy irrespective of skin tone, colour, size and shape. So, just pout and bring out the hidden goddess in you.

Want to add more drama to each photo? How about getting some props as well? You’ll find lots of naughty add-ons like feathers, quills, pillows, sequins, body glitter, leather accessories and even edible body paints that come in a variety of flavours. Too racy for you? No problem, even harmless props like masks can be lots of fun.

Yes, talking to your partner about what the two of you are comfortable with is the trick to getting the best out of your boudoir photo session. When the two of you put your heads together to plan which pose is likely to look the best, it’s also a wonderful bonding experience.

At the end of the day, your photographer knows what’s best and what to avoid. So, feel free to talk to him or her before commencing the photo session. And yes, we suggest going with any tips your photographer may give you.

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Today we have something special for our grooms. We have listed down 7 of the coolest hairstyles which are inspired by none other than your favourite Bollywood stars.

Before we do so, here’s some tips on basic hair care for grooms to be:

• Cut your hair every 3-4 weeks. If you keep your style longer, wait no more than 4-6 weeks to get a haircut. Find a great stylist. If you do not already have one-seek referrals.
• Know your hair texture. Google images of film stars having the same texture. Then, gather ideas from different styles they have portrayed.
• Do not over-wash! Shampoo with tea tree shampoo every 3 days depending on how oily it gets. Do not forget the conditioner. If you have dandruff, use a good quality anti dandruff shampoo.
• Eat healthy- Take care of your skin, hair and nails. Make sure you get biotin, zinc, iron and protein through your diet-else go in for supplements.
• For men with long ears, the tip is to leave hair longer round the sides to take attention away from the ears. Longer haircuts also suit men having large ears.
• Choose the right styling product-If you have fine hair, avoid ‘wet’ products that will make the hair flatter by making it stick to the scalp. Choose clay based products or a volumizing foam. You can also apply hair powder to the roots to increase effects and lock in the volume.

Here are 7 coolest hairstyles for grooms

1. Side and down

Tiger Shroff’s casually put together hair is ideal for men with thick hair and angular features. This is a neat hairstyle ideal for the wedding or reception ceremony.

2. Pompadour style 

Ideally the pompadour is for women-the hair is pulled back from the forehead making small faces look slightly elongated. In men, the pompadour is ideal for oval or square shapes. You can keep bangs of any length in this style. Highlights will work wonders in case you have greys in the region.

3. The Crop

Aamir’s crop hairstyle offers flair and comes across as a neat-yet-tousled look. This is a textured style with exaggerated lengths in the crown region and is ideal for men with fine hair. The style will suit men with square, oval or round face shapes.

4. The well groomed style

This style is classy and comes with a defined part. This s a no frills, sleek style everyone will adore. It is perfect for your Sangeet and other formal events.

5. Surf’s Up

This look can take you from night to day or anywhere else you are headed. It is a cool cut with sexy tousled spikes which your girl will want to run her hands through!

6. Choppy Sexy cool

This style is perfect for men looking for a seductive smart style that is midway between neat and tousled.

7. Long hairstyle

Longer hair is a trend you cannot argue with. Keep some hairspray handy to tame those locks.

Featured image: Sigman Photography

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Saturday, 22^nd October 2016, Churchgate, Mumbai- weddingsonline India was pleased to be a part of the second Festive Trunk Exhibition for shopaholics sponsored by Hop n Shop held at the Ambassador Hotel on Veer Nariman Road, Churchgate Mumbai. The extravagant daylong event saw a line up of 40+ exclusive designers showcasing their creativity in designer clothing, bridal apparel, makeup, home decor, children’s products, shoes, decorative artefacts, handbags and much more under one roof.

Some of the top brands featured in the exhibit included: Urban desi, Ruchiz, A’la Mode by Hiral & Urja, V’Decor, Shades Of Joy, Love From Bombay, Pinks & Jazz and so on. Over 1000+ shopaholics attended the event and were impressed with the wide variety of products available so conveniently right before the start of the wedding and festive season in India.

Said Karan Singhania of weddingsonline India: “ The event was a great success. Many potential bridal families visited the event and were able to shop for gift items as well as items for their bridal trousseau. weddingsonline looks forward to partnering up with more such events as our endeavour always has been to provide a one-stop-shop for all things bridal.”

Said a spokesperson for Hop n Shop: “ Hop N Shop is proud to be associated with weddingsonline India and very grateful for their support. The Festive Trunk Exhibition is an annual event that endeavours to give designers a platform to showcase their creativity and shopaholics to satisfy their urge to shop.”

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If lehengas and sarees sound too common as your bridal wear, here’s the perfect solution for you. Hybrid saree might be a relatively new concept, but it is picking up people’s interest. We feel, it will soon become the new fashion trend for our modern brides, mother of the bride as well as the bridesmaids. We scoured the Internet for top 10 designs in modern bridal sarees and this is what we found!

10 Unique Hybrid Designs for the Modern Bridal Sari

1.Banarasi Half-saree

Take a cue from the ace fashion designer of Bollywood, Manish Malhotra, who has created this amazing banarasi half-saree for brides.

Source: Nevanta

2. Georgette Half Saree

An amazing choice for the morning rituals on the day of wedding, this half-saree of soft contrasting colours would perfectly compliment the bride-to-be’s look.

Source: Pinterest

3. Experiment with Bright Colours

Break away from traditional red, golden or pink by picking unusual colours such as orange, deep pink or even magenta.

Source: via Pinterest courtesy GRPhotography

4. Perfect Choice for Haldi

While there’s very little doubt that these new-age hybrid sarees make excellent bridal wear, one can also wear these beautiful alternatives for events like mehendi or haldi. In fact, more and more brides now prefer these sarees over usual lehengas.

Source: Pinterest

5. Half Saree with Elaborate Designs

Well, who needs a banarasi when you can wear a beautiful half saree with such elaborate designs?

Source: VJV Fashions

6.Experiment with the Fabric

Not much into chiffon or net? No worries. These modern bridal half-sarees are available in amazing fabrics. You can also have a chat with your designer and make an exclusive one for your wedding.

7. Perfect Choice for Bridesmaids As Well

Not only brides, bridesmaids too can go for these hybrid sarees.

8. Gorgeous Modern Bridal Sari for Reception

Wow! Can there be any better idea than a hybrid modern bridal sari like this one? Totally wins our heart!

9. Mix-n-match with Style and Designs

The contrast of dark blue and pink, the western style, or unique designs, these sarees can mix and match different styles like none.

Source: Sareeka

10. Lehenga Sari

Be an off-beat bride by sporting a hybrid saree -converted into a breathtaking lehenga.

Source: Pinterest

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