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World’s Most Expensive Wedding Cakes

Designer Wedding Cakes Designer wedding cakes are just a fabulous way of saying that you’re having a grand party at your wedding. Cakes with diamonds and gems, gold-plated icing, rare varieties of cocoa and preserves, even some outlined with platinum chains and pendants; Wedding cakes can go to any level in terms of flamboyance and style. Tamarind Weddings showcases some of the world’s favorite and most celebrated wedding cakes:   Designer Engagement Cake by Debbie Wingham - $75 million Created by: Debbie Wingham What’s special: Inspired by a fashion runway, this 450 kilo engagement cake has a 5.2 carat pink diamond, a 6.4 carat yellow diamond, 488 white diamonds and 75 3-carat bla...

5 Things That Could Mess Up Your Wedding Day

A wedding reception can be a delicate affair. There are many different things that could go wrong and jeopardize the whole affair. While some events may tick off without your help, there are other stuff that could happen due to an error on your part. However, nothing should ruin your wedding day! So, what’s the worst that could happen? Well, the worst could be a tad difficult to pinpoint accurately. However, here are five things that could absolutely mess up your wedding day: Wedding day tips and tricks - 5 things which could ruin the perfect ceremony! Problem 1: A Ruined Wedding Dress You might think it is highly unlikely that you have a ruined wedding dress, especially after storing it sa...

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Significance of Betel Leaves and Areca Nuts in Indian Weddings

Indian weddings are filled with numerous ceremonies and rituals that have been followed since time immemorial. Although you find many different customs pervading across the country, some ceremonies and rituals are the same everywhere. One such ritual is the use of betel leaf. The use of betel leaves and areca nuts is a prominent ritual, especially in South India. The use of these two items in weddings dates back to 400BC. Because of its medicinal value, the leaves and nuts have been mentioned in ancient Ayurvedic books. Due to these properties, elders in India and other South Asian countries chew them as a mouth freshener and as an aphrodisiac. The Tradition of Betel Leaves Apart from using...

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Sadhya – The Kerala Wedding Feast Extravaganza

Before you begin reading about sadhya, answer this: "Are you a foodie?" If yes, then you don’t need my help. You would have at least heard about Kerala Sadhya. If you aren’t into food, then may God help you recognize what’s in store for you on the plantain leaf! Take a good look at the variety of dishes placed in front of you. Chances are that you won’t recognize even half of them. Start tasting them anyway, because that’s what the sadhya is all about. Let’s backtrack a little. Indian weddings are always a grand affair, no matter North, South, East or West you go across the country. And when it comes to Kerala, the wedding feast garners more points than the bride and groom combined. Whi...

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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...

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How To Choose The Best Food Menu In Kerala For Your Weddings

Food from Kerala has earned a respectable place in the culinary book of the world, especially since it takes the centre stage at most events, big or small. Kerala cuisine is innovative and dynamic. Moving through the 14 districts of the state can give you a variety of dishes that differ in their cooking style, aroma, taste and appearance. Honestly, it will be challenging to pick a favourite! This unique take on delicacies is well witnessed during wedding functions. Be it a Hindu, Christian or Muslim wedding, each would have their traditional and distinct flavours and dishes. Moreover, as you move across the state, each wedding feast has a marked regional signature to it. If you have set yo...