Indian Wedding Inspirations
One of my favorite traditions in Indian weddings is that of “Joota Chupai” or stealing shoes. So the tradition starts when the groom sits for the puja, he takes off his shoes. At that point, his saalis or the bride’s sisters/cousins/bridesmaids steal the shoes and return them for some money. It is the job of groomsmen/groom’s […]
READ MOREI still remember the day when my husband proposed; it’s the most special and cherished moment of my life. Each year a number of couples enter marital bliss. In 2007, 2,197,000 couples decided to tie the knot in the United States (National Center for Health Statistics). So once you hear the wedding bells, what does […]
READ MOREHappy Holi to all my lovely readers! Let us take inspiration from some beautiful colors on this day of “festival of colors” and talk about how they can enliven your wedding decor. We will start with some beautiful flower topiaries: Let us look at pink, white and green for a color combination. This combination is […]
READ MOREImage Courtesy: indianweddingcard.com Wedding Invitation selection can be a tedious job. There are many websites and a wide range of options to choose from. How do you select the perfect invitation for your wedding? Here are some key points to remember when selecting and ordering your wedding invitation: [ad#Google Adsense] 1. Select the invitation based […]
READ MOREWedding Favors are small gifts, given as a token of gratitude to guests from bride and groom during a wedding ceremony/reception. The tradition of giving favors is a very old European custom, where a small trinket box was filled with sugar (believed to contain medical benefits) cubes or confections were distributed. We will put an […]
READ MOREContinuing with our Inspiration from henna, we will design a Reception Program. For Mehendi inspired program, you will want to have a palette of rich colors. Rusts, Golds, Silvers, Magenta, Reds are all good to start with. Once you know which color you will use, based on the number of guests that are attending, buy […]
READ MOREHenna or Mehendi is an indispensable South Asian wedding tradition and celebration. The tradition of Mehendi, where hands and feet of the bride are adorned with beautiful designs, is celebrated with the beats of dholak and festive dancing. Henna Designs look gorgeous on every bride, because of it’s beautiful color and also the intricacy of […]
READ MORENo Indian Wedding is complete without Marigolds! The bright and vibrant hues of the flower are most perfect for celebrating weddings. Also known as Genda Phool in Hindi, marigold is not only a traditional Indian flower used in the decor, but also hold a symbolic role in the ceremonies or Puja. Every petal of Marigold […]
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