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Bollywood-Inspired Hairstyles For Your Wedding Day
A would-be bride might be dreaming to style like Aishwarya Rai or Kareena Kapoor on your D-day. You cannot afford exclusive latest lehenga designs by Bollywood designers or exquisite jewellery as worn by Kareena Kapoor on her D-day. But Bollywood-inspired hairstyles are surely something you can adorn with no additional costs. Indian bridal hairstyles are essentially traditional with braids, puffs, buns and side locks. But hairstyles have undergone great and interesting changes today. And it is the Bollywood divas who are setting the trend looking stylish within tradition. So no wonder, many girls try and recreate the hairstyles of their favourite celebrity. Even stylists attempt to recreate...
15 Important Things To Complete Before The Wedding Day
The date is set and the wedding day is fast approaching. You are nervous, excited and going about with jitters. It’s almost the moment of reckoning and you are sure you have everything reined in nice and proper. But are you sure? There will always be a thread or two left hanging untouched. Being pretty sure of things is not a good way to step into your wedding day. You have to be absolutely certain that everything is in order. So here is a checklist of 15 important things that you may forget to look into. Treat this as a reminder: 1.Check the invitation list – This one is a slippery one as the chances of forgetting to add a friend or family is high. So double check your invitations (inclu...
Lehenga Designs for the Sangeet Day
It’s your wedding eve and all your relatives are waiting in the lawn to celebrate the sangeet. So, what are you wearing to your sangeet? It is the last night you spend as a single girl. So, you have to look gorgeous to celebrate the moment. Also, there will be loud music, crazy singing and dancing. Your dress of choice must be something comfortable as well as elegant; something that would not hinder you from having a fantastic blast. The ideal choice is always a lehenga. The new-age bride loves to break the stereotypes for her wedding attire - be it in colours or patterns. So, what’s trending in the lehenga section of the shop? Lehenga Designs A lehenga with a short choli is the most tre...
Joe Alapatt Wedding
The nuptial of Joe, the scion of the Alapatt family, was the talk of the town. And his beautiful bride, Ann, just upped the ante a notch! We were thrilled to be chosen to create this very special wedding day and reception for the Alapatt couple! Joe and his brother Antony briefed us with precise and specific. Based on these inputs, we created a classy ambience for the young couple. The wedding venue was the Crowne Plaza at Kochi. More than 2000 guests attended the function. The main challenge lay in accommodating such a large gathering, without creating a crush. To achieve this, we designed the venue with five interconnected gathering spaces. The main area where the bride and groom greeted g...
Thinking of Wedding Venues in Kerala?
Kerala is a dream destination for many, especially honeymooners. The lush greenery, beautiful backwaters, frothing beaches and misty hill stations attract many to this land. It has even been chosen as one of the 50 places on earth you must visit. God's Own Country, Kerala, is also the perfect place to celebrate weddings, especially a destination weddings. There are many couples across the world who look for exotic places to plan their wedding and make its memories, even more, colorful. The white sands and calm waters of Kerala with its rich Indian traditions are exactly what would make this dream a reality! Ancestral Property Wedding However, before deciding on wedding venues, there are so...
Save-The-Date Ideas For Some Pre-Wedding Fun
It’s easy to forget that not many people browse through the online wedding archives for some pre-wedding inspiration. Although the number is rising, the population of people who stay in the dark is quite high. Therefore, it’s not surprising that not many people know what a ‘Save-The-Date’ event is. Are you one among those tech-savvy wedding enthusiastic brides familiar with the concept? If not, have no fear, for we are here to bring you up-to-date on what this special event is and what it entitles. What It Is Save-the-date, especially for a destination wedding, is quite an important bit of detail that would give your guests a heads up about your wedding day. Since you are tying the knot ...
Wedding Entertainment
Spice up your wedding with something more entertaining than a feast! Though the feast is downright enjoyable, you should consider a larger scale of entertainment for guests who have gathered for the celebration. Perhaps this is because they have travelled so much, you ought to give them a gala time! This post focuses on various entertainment options available to charge up your wedding. Now, Indian weddings are full of rituals that are entertaining themselves, especially when we nit-pick each religious ritual followed across the country. However, other than the oft-emulated ceremonies, there are traditional performances and regional extravaganzas that lend colour to the main event. The flambo...
Why Should Married Women Change Their Names?
If you intend to marry sometime now or in the future, you would have thought about whether or not to change your second name. A recent survey conducted at a popular state in America suggests that 20% of women love to retain their maiden names even after marriage. And about 10% prefer to go for hyphenated names. Are Indians on the same line? Why is it so difficult for women to change their names? The name is a very vital part of one’s identity. You have identified yourself as a particular person for so long. And changing your name would mean changing your own identity. Many women today believe that simply because they exchange vows does not mean they change names. For some women, more th...
Neutral Wedding: Trends in Kerala for Destination Weddings
Are you a believer of religious ceremonies, rituals and traditions? Do you follow them ardently? Or are you one among the throngs of people who believe that rituals and ceremonies are not entirely necessary? For some people, religion or rituals is not a necessary criteria for marriage. This is obvious with the rise of neutral weddings in Kerala. Neutral weddings are becoming common among atheists. Atheists believe that matters of the heart do not require the involvement of religious rituals and ceremonies. But if you think such a wedding without the usual fanfare, ceremonial rush and rituals would be bland, then you couldn’t be more wrong! Neutral Weddings as Destination Weddings Kerala h...
Tamarind Weddings
Why Tamarind Weddings? Wondering what the secret behind our name is? Well, Tamarind Weddings is so named because, like its namesake, we provide a rich flavour to a grand ceremony. Tamarind is a tropical fruit which people use used widely in equatorial cuisines such as Indian, Mexican and Thai. In India, especially towards the south, Tamarind is a main ingredient in various dishes and curries. The flavour of Tamarind is potent and elusive, which is quite the character we hope to infuse within our firm. The distinct flavour of Tamarind can go a long way in making a dish tasty. And we hope to emulate the same in what we do and bring colour to the functions we draw. Although a highly sought a...
The Art of Mehendi
Indians can never think about brides without mehendi. The bridal mehendi is an age-old Indian tradition and custom. So, if you are ready with the latest lehenga and hairdo for your wedding, then it’s time for this compulsory wedding accessory - mehendi! If you scan the internet for unique designs to match your style, you will encounter lots of trends and styles. Here are some ideas to match your uber trendy looks with your mehendi design: Go unique: With the help of a professional designer, you can get unique patterns on your hands, arms, and even your back. Designs can be artistic as the description of a typical Indian baraat, more intricate with a mural art or a contemporary Rajasthani w...
How About Underwater Wedding Photography?
Modern day weddings strive to create the most spectacular displays. And one aspect where they go all gung-ho is with wedding photography. There is no dearth of innovation when it comes to clicking the newlyweds in the most audacious of settings. And the latest niche in the business is is underwater wedding photography. Being unique in ideas and methods can bring you rich dividends in the form of fame and popularity. But along with that, you need to be fearless and willing to take the plunge! The adventure and element of daring give newlyweds a special thrill in having their wedding day photos to be one of a kind. So find a resort with a big pool or set off towards the sparkling blue ocean ...
