Wedding

Princess-Diana Wedding Gown
21Nov

Princess Diana ’s Gown up for Auction!

Princess Diana’s wedding ceremony was a fairy tale. Known as the Princess of the People, Lady Diana was revered in the hearts of many. Even after her demise, Princess Diana and her royal life is discussed heavily among all age groups across the world. Princess Diana’s wedding gown was a voluminous ivory silk taffeta dress. The dress was heavily laced and had 10,000 mother-of-pearl sequins adorning it. A special feature of the gown was that it had a 25-foot(7.62 m) train which was one of the longest wedding gown trains in history! The makers of Princess Diana’s wedding gown were the famous David and Elizabeth Emanuel. The duo’s work on the gown was one of fashion history’s most heavily guar...

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09Nov

126 Bridesmaids and counting!!

Friday, the 8th on November bore witness to the creation of a brand new Guinness World Record! – One of the world’s biggest weddings with a largest number of bridesmaids - ever! The Sri Lankan couple, Nisansala and Nalin created a new world record by holding a wedding ceremony with 126 bridesmaids! This extravagant display of colour and pomp was supplemented by the presence of 25 groomsmen, 20 page boys and 23 flower girls! This Guinness World Record defeated the previous record set by a Thai couple who planned their wedding with 96 bridesmaids. The theme of the event was deep purple and traditional attire was worn by the bride, groom and bridesmaid party. This record-breaking idea was...

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07Nov

Guide to South Wedding Invitations

Characteristic of South Wedding Invitations South wedding invitations can be as typical as you want. Southern states of India have a strong cultural backdrop that is enormously colourful. Everything about these states has a unique taste which is quite different from the North. From jewellery to dressing the Southern patterns have a style of their own. So if you are looking for beautiful South wedding invitations, then here are some options to consider. Start your search online. Browse for some popular South wedding invitations and greeting cards by DreamWeddingCard. This will help you in getting a better idea of what you need and what you don’t need. If you have an artistic mind and you are...

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25Oct

The Perfect Wedding Invitation

  The wedding invitation is the first step in the formalization of your wedding. So choose your invitation with due care! Here are some easy tips to guide you on designing the perfect wedding invitation!   Choose the paper for your wedding invitation carefully! Standard brands used for wedding invitation cards are Montblanc (http://www.montblanc.com), the Italian Cordenons (http://www.gruppocordenons.com/), Lenza from Lenzing Papier (http://www.lenzingpapier.com) and Munken from Arctic Paper (http://www.arcticpaper.com/munken). Most of the papers used by these brands are 100% recyclable, so you need not worry about excess wastage! Wedding invitation paper textures are: (i)  ...

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19Oct

Wedding Games

  Wedding games liven up every wedding party and create a mood of celebration for the loved ones at the wedding. Here are some of the most popular and most played wedding games at Indian weddings! : 1)      The Ring Search : Played predominantly at North Indian sangeets and wedding reception parties, this wedding game revolves around a ring which is immersed into a decorated bowl filled with milk and rose petals. Sand is deposited into the bowl and the ring is carefully stirred in it. The bride and groom are then supposed to dig into the bowl and find out the ring. The winner gets the upper hand in marriage! – Or so, it is believed!   2)      Knotted In Love : In this wedding...

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Mehendi
24Sep

The Art of Mehendi and Mehendi Designs

Mehendi is a song on a bride’s hand, singing a floral and rich tribute to her entry into marriage. The ancient artwork of mehendi adorn the hands of brides across time frames and state boundaries. The fair hands of Mumtaz Mahal and others have been an easel to this beautiful artwork! Mehandi artwork is a symbol of adoration. The Indian bride decorates herself with these intricate mehendi designs as beautifully as possible to celebrate her partner’s coming into her life. Types of Mehendi Designs ... Henna, the English name for Mehandi, is prominently of two types – Indian mehendi and Arabian mehendi. The mehendi designs depicted with these two mixes are also entirely different. While India...

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22Aug

Taking Care of your Wedding Jewellery

Make your wedding jewellery last eternally – like your love for each other! The wedding planners at Tamarind Weddings suggest the following tips for wedding jewellery care –  1)      The easiest and simplest way to take care of wedding jewellery is by wiping your wedding ornaments clean with a 100% cotton cloth dabbed in lukewarm water after use.  2)      For heavily beaded wedding jewellery, one can use an old toothbrush dipped in mild washing liquid and gently scrub off the dirt and grime deposited inside. Dry the ornament completely before storing it.  3)      Avoid using harsh chemical cleansers on your wedding jewellery as they can damage the soft metal and reduce the lustre in the ...

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20Aug

Antony’s & Steffy’s Wedding – Tale of Love

On August 14th, we witnessed the bloom of a beautiful tale of love! The backwaters of the Ramada Resort, Kochi, saw a wedding christened by God and blessed with his almighty love – Antony Arthur married the lady of his dreams, Steffy Sunny, among the blessings of all his loved ones! As in the words of Namitha Coreira, compere for the day, “The best and the most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched! They must be felt with the heart,” – The beauty in this wedding was the warmth of a love so pure. Antony and Steffy tied the knot at St. Mary’s Magdalene Church in Maradu. A prayerful mass was followed by an evening reception for the couple and their guests at the Ramad...

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14Aug

Changing Trends -Weddings in Kerala

Kerala weddings have evolved considerably over the years. And so has wedding planning! These days, the bride and bridegroom are the decision makers. They are constantly updated with trends from across the globe through social media and the internet. Wedding planners constantly research how ceremonies take place in different parts of the globe. These ideas are then inculcated into the event. Wedding planners suggest small and intimate functions, which can deliver an 'experience’ for the guests. Such functions also prevent wastage of food and resources. Reception parties are often planned for the evenings where entertainment is mixed with food and drink during the event. These entertainment ...

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22Jul

Underwater Weddings

Take your guests out for a real treat by giving them a real life underwater experience! Underwater weddings are a spectacle to watch and experience! A nose dive into the Atlantic with your beau wearing a crispy white wedding dress and ‘I Do’ with fish and bubbles is an out-of-the-world underwater wedding experience! To make the underwater wedding special, one must wear water-friendly goggles and scuba diving gear over their wedding dress. Instead of pretty shoes, flippers are fitted for easy underwater movement. The wedding ceremony under water is simple – The bride and groom, well-equipped with their scuba diving outfit dive into the water with the priest, who like them, is dressed for t...

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