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06OctOctober 6, 2016

Althea Bridals & Bespoke: Crafting Fairytales Into Bridal Gowns

The first thing that strikes you when you walk into Althea Bridals & Bespoke is the store's elegant ambience! The attention to detail, the exquisite gowns on mannequins, bejewelled shoes and charming curios, are all hallmarks of Althea. And when you speak to Althea Dcouto, the lead designer at Althea Bridals, you realise that she is one designer who is ever ready to go the extra mile to put a smile on her client’s face. Our designer, Althea is a champion of sorts when it comes to wedding gowns. She loves challenging her creativity with designs. “It is the dress that you are going to be seen in on your big day. It is the one which goes down in all those albums, splashed across your socia...

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05AugAugust 5, 2016

Wedding Gown: How to make the right choice!

Wedding gowns play a major role in getting a ravishing look on your wedding day. So enhancing your beauty by choosing the best gown is really important. Wedding dresses are in different shapes; the common being A-line, ball gown, sheath, mermaid and empire. Here are few tips for finding the perfect gown which will best flatter your bridal charm. Generally, women’s figures can be divided into seven categories - hour glass, short waist, thick waist, full figure, pear shape, thin and short. Let’s take a look at the do's and dont's for selecting bridal wear: Wedding gown according to body type: Hour glass body A-line and low waist gowns with heart-shaped necklines will compliment you well. You...

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30JunJune 30, 2016

Choosing The Perfect Bouquet for Your Bridal Attire

Just like choosing the perfect bridal dress, you need to carefully choose the bouquet for your special day too. A bride’s bouquet needs to go with her attire and also, with the fervent mood of the season. When a maze of floral designs and laced sequin arrangements are available today, many ignore this art and choose common bouquet patterns. So what you should do? Choose a bridal bouquet on account of the following factors: Fabric of the attire: Silk, satin, georgette, mixed blends Colour of the attire: White, beige, cream, sandy brown, pink, mauve Design: Full arm, V-neck, off-shoulder, Halter Style: Designer, contemporary, vintage, Victorian Here are 6 exciting wedding bouquet desi...

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29JunJune 29, 2016

Wedding Ring Tales – Latest Trends & Designs

Whether you are looking for a vintage European engagement ring or a regale contemporary culture-inspired stone setting, there are plenty of options for bridal rings out there. Here are 7 top-end engagement ring designs that will dazzle on any finger, no matter which part of the world you live in. Symmetrical Floral accents With stones set in a series-like petal designs, the floral accent engagement rings are always popular. The blooming design gets their inspiration from the shapes of rose petals and lotus flaps. They are mostly round and curved to complement the metal band. They maybe either single loop or double loop with an engraved name and design. These truly feminine rings get a whims...

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23JunJune 23, 2016

The 16 Adornments of an Indian Bride

An Indian bride is the personification of beauty – an ethereal representation of all that’s good and pure. Every bride wants to look perfect for their special day. So, it is natural that she starts planning and visualising every single aspect of her look in immense detail from the very first day. According to tradition, the Indian bride has to carry 16 adornments, known as the Solah Shringar. This is an ancient beauty ritual, and a part of bridal preparation. Weddings celebrate the divinity of a bride as she steps into womanhood. Therefore, the 16 adornments are symbolic representations of the divine. And also, Shringar alludes to Goddess Laxmi, the patron deity of wealth and beauty. This ...

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21JunJune 21, 2016

Different Types of Mangalsutra Across India

The Mangalsutra, or the sacred thread, signifies the union of marriage. Hindu culture revers it with great importance. The Mangalsutra has widespread use across the country, in different names and forms. Many Indian states have their own version of the Mangalsutra. As a matter of fact, we believe that the tradition originated in South India and later travelled to the Northern states. ‘Mangal’ means holy and ‘Sutra’ alludes to thread. In its bare form, the Mangalsutra is essentially a yellow thread with black beads strung. The groom ties the thread around his bride’s neck at the moment when they solemnise their marriage. Let’s take a look at the different types of Mangalsutras, their name an...

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12AprApril 12, 2016

Bridal Saree: Changing Trends in Wedding Sarees

Someone rightly said, "A saree is a work of art on the Indian bride." What you wear defines you, especially on your wedding day. A bride gives a great deal of thought into what she would wear on her big day. Saree is the most favorite option for the Indian bride. It is elegant and unique in its own way. This 6-meter wonder yard transforms a woman into a diva. Notably, the trends in bridal sarees are ever changing. However, our style gurus have the right sarees pinned down for you! So, if you are wracking your brains about the latest saree trends, here’s a quick overview! Bridal Saree Trends in North and South India Bridal sarees in North India, consist of a mix of fabrics such as crepe, geor...

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30MarMarch 30, 2016

The Complete Jewellery Set for a Kerala Hindu Wedding

Photo Courtesy - Malabar Gold Kerala is not only famous for its scenic beauty, but also for the gorgeous bridal jewellery at Hindu weddings. Even though the wedding gets over in a blink of an eye (the ritual only involves tying the thaali), the jewellery lasts generations! The most spectacular aspect of a Keralite bride is the bridal jewellery. In simple words, its an onlookers delight. The more you notice the jewellery, the more its grandeur and exquisiteness intimidates you. No matter how modern a bride is, she never hesitates to adorn herself with the complete set of traditional Kerala wedding jewellery on her wedding. More importantly, the amount of gold defines the status symbol of the ...

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11MarMarch 11, 2016

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...

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04MarMarch 4, 2016

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...

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