March 2017 - Tamarind Weddings

31MarMarch 31, 2017

How To Manage Wedding Stress

A wedding is ideally a dreamy and elegant affair where glasses clink towards happiness, sparkling guests greet and meet and you dance away under the shining limelight with your better-half, all in the haze of love. But of course, this is only the ideal image of the wedding! What goes underneath all the planning for this mega event is sure to burn anybody out! So, if you are the bride or groom, wedding stress should come as no surprise to you! Why does wedding stress happen? In Indian weddings, so many factors such as numerous pre-wedding traditions, people factors, errands, locational and legal constraints can lead to wedding stress. It’s because our society is so culturally diverse, and...

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31MarMarch 31, 2017

Traditional Hindu Wedding Decor

A Hindu wedding is a celebration of rituals and traditions. Hence, it is mandatory to have certain elements such as the thalam platters on the mandap. Let’s see how some non-ritualistic items can lend a complete traditional feel to your wedding function without the hassle of elaborate arrangements. Hindu wedding decor ideas Using tender coconut leaves: Tender coconut leaves find their way into the celebrations of many South Indian weddings and social events such as church and temple festivals. These green shoots can line walkways or hang in tussles from the mandap ceiling. They can even be recreated to mimic fancy animals or flowers. The charm of bangles: Bangles have that old-world cha...

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31MarMarch 31, 2017

Technology for the tech-savvy bride

When technology was invented to make life easier, why not use it effectively to plan the biggest event of your life? – Your wedding! Wedding planning apps Plan the entire wedding ceremony with handy wedding planner applications available for iOS and androids. These wedding planning assistants can send you reminders, provide storages spaces for ideas (for all those long Pinterest pins!), manage checklists, bookings, vendor details and guest lists. They often have the option to send e-invites also. These apps can list the tasks you have pending before the big day, share your ideas and timelines with your spouse and family and can even give you breakdown of budgets. Photo-sharing apps All your...

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31MarMarch 31, 2017

Kerala Souvenirs – From The Heart Of The Malayalee

Shopping for authentic Kerala souvenirs to gift your friends and family? Let Tamarind give you some ideas regarding what you could buy! Kerala souvenirs or gift items native to the state Kasavu sari: Silk (kasavu) adorned saris suit every woman at every age and with any complexion. The crisp whiteness along with silky golden border gives another worldly appeal to the lady wearing it. Authentic silk looms from mills are pricey, but often worthy investments. Nowadays, kasavu products are designed to suit tastes of working women and teenagers. Kasavu ensembles from Pranaah boutique in Kochi Since kasavu is always in fashion, men have had their own share of products such as the Kasavu mundu...

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21MarMarch 21, 2017

Delightful Celebrations by Tamarind Weddings – Making every day special

Tamarind Weddings believes that celebrations can occur anywhere anytime. We had the opportunity to rekindle the flames of a beautiful British couple on the shores of the Arabian Sea. Stuart and Sandra chose to vacation in India in March this year. Their vacation dates coincided with their 51st wedding anniversary and Sandra’s 70th birthday. So, to honor this couple who had spent more than half their life together, their daughter Stephanie and Stuart’s brother Ian Mason teamed up with us. They briefed us on their idea for a live event to resanctify Stuart's and Sandra's vows and love for each other. We surprised the couple by holding a vow renewal ceremony on the open terrace garden of the ...

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