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A Blissful Kerala Destination Wedding – Deepti + Anthony
"Every love story is beautiful, but ours is my favourite” – This is something every dreamy-eyed, love-struck couple would say. At the end of Deepti and Anthony’s Kerala destination wedding celebrations, we at Tamarind realized that this love story is definitely going to be one amongst our favourites! Deepti and Anthony both have amazing personalities! You can easily fall in love with their enchanting styles of interaction! Deepti is quirky, fun and ever so beautiful! On the other hand, Anthony is a man of few words whose charm you cannot ignore. Maybe its these surprising differences that made them hit it off when they met in Chicago! A few months following the proposal, we received a ca...
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...
Hindu Vedic Wedding Traditions Guide – What you must know
In a land so rich culturally, marriage is considered to be a union of mind, body and soul amongst individuals. The customs and rituals of the ceremony may vary with diverse traditions, language and regional differences. But the tenets of a Hindu Vedic wedding remain the same with each ritual or custom having its own significance. Typical traditions followed in a Vedic wedding ceremony: Vara Satkaraah - The day begins with the welcome of the groom by the bride’s family. In some cultures, the mother of the bride welcomes him, while in others, it will be her brother. The groom then moves towards the Mandap. Dakshina - The bride and groom seek the blessings of their parents and their to-be pa...
Entwined – Shoba & Amitav’s Destination Wedding at Bolgatty Palace
Towering pillars, large chandeliers, intricate woodwork and rustic architecture. Every nook and corner of the Bolgatty Palace speaks of an old world charm. And every chance we get to work with this beautiful heritage venue excites us! We face challenges however, on creating a unique experience in the same venue, over and over again. But this is a welcome twist to our wedding planning experience. Shoba and Amitav are both successful doctors, settled in the UK. Both of them are self-made, hardworking and humble. Despite being brought up in the West, Shoba is deeply rooted to her Indian culture. This cosmopolitan yet homely outlook is what brought her and Amitav back to their homeland to celeb...
Groom’s Speech: Thanksgiving Wedding Speeches
A wedding is a result of days, months and years of planning. A lot of people play significant roles in turning your dream into reality. At the end of the day, many of us forget to thank the ones we love. In Western countries, it is tradition for the groom to say a few words at the end of the reception. Although this is a trend that is catching up in India, never shy away from taking a moment to thank your family, friends and all your guests who have taken time to celebrate with you and be a part of your big day. Here is a sample groom's speech you could follow as a guideline while preparing your speech: Thanksgiving Groom's Speech Script (Sample): On behalf of my wife and our families, we'...
Personalized Compere Script for Weddings and Receptions
The Emcee, or the Master of Ceremony, is one of the most important factors in the success of a wedding reception. While you do not always have to go for a professional compere for your wedding, you can choose someone from your family or friends so that they can lend their special personal charm towards the compere script. The emcee could be your sister, brother, favorite aunt or best man! These people will know you and your fiancé better than anyone else and will have a fair idea of how you want your wedding to be. Another advantage that a family member has is the familiarity with family members and their names. Even the guests would be able to connect more with a known face, rather than an ...
Wedding Videography – Creating the Perfect Wedding Video
Deepti + Antony Wedding Videography - Click Here Whether it is a destination wedding or a simple ceremony performed along with a handful of family members, the one thing that remains constant and essential is good wedding videography. It is no surprise that some of the well-established names in the world of wedding photo and videography have a long list of bookings every wedding season. So if you plan to marry soon or have a wedding coming up in your family or friends circle, getting a good videography team should be made an urgent priority. Reasons why Wedding Videography holds significance: Weddings are the biggest stage where a videographer can highlight his or her talent at creating me...
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...
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...
Romantic Movies – Best flicks to watch together!
A romantic day with your love deserves a real treat! Visiting new places every weekend is often quite unreasonable and quite expensive - especially when a simple dinner at a fancy restaurant or a drink at an overpriced pub costs a fortune. On such days, you always have an option of snuggling up cozily with your beloved all day and watching a nice romantic movie. Onscreen romance can rekindle lost flames or can even be a starter for your romance. Turn on your screens and watch some of our top picks to celebrate those star-struck days! Romantic Movies To Watch As A Couple Roman Holiday: Roman Holiday is a 1953 black and white classic starring Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck. This movie is t...
The Multi-Turban Indian Grooms
A veil is a crowning beauty for a bride. A headgear is equally glorifying for a groom. A turban or a headgear plays an important part for the groom and his immediate male relatives. According to original Indian tradition, the entire ensemble of an Indian groom should resemble a king. Maybe this is why Indian grooms dress so elaborately. Indian kings considered their crowns and turbans as symbols of pride and stature. Hence, you cannot overlook the relevance of the turban in Indian wedding dressing. India is a multi-cultural land. Perhaps its these cultures which bring about changes in the colours and textures of headgear. You can see a large variety of turbans in the country! Let's journe...
Cross-cultural Wedding: How To Plan A Fusion Wedding
A cross-cultural wedding is unique to the core for event managers. These days, a large number of couples are opting for cross-cultural weddings, and its popularity is constantly on the rise. The advantages of organizing a fusion wedding are many. You may require some serious planning to get it done perfectly. Also, the event manager in charge of the event needs a lot of courage and a bit of creativity to pull off a good show. Are you planning a fusion wedding? Our wedding expert shares 6 tips on organizing the wedding from the scratch! Talk to the participants of the cross-cultural wedding For an event manager, you must firstly talk to the bride and groom to get a clear cut picture of the c...
