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This fabulous year I encourage you wonderful couples to be married to try out these hot themes for your 2014 wedding. They’re easy, beautiful, colorful and most importantly within budget!

1. Vintage:

The old is always the new in thing, the vintage theme still going strong is a romantic and intimate setting for your big day.

 

 

2. Boho

If you- the bride are fascinated with bright colours, outdoors, and lace as fabric for your wedding dress then consider the Boho theme. It’s simple, hassle free and still beautiful.

 

 

3. Rustic:

Having an outdoors pre-wedding function? Try large barrels with florals, lanterns and nature inspired decor.

 

 

4. Ethereal Neutrals:

Why I love fall weddings? It’s because its so cozy, using beautiful scenery as your base to build your wedding.

 

 

5. Sparkle & Shine:

Add a hint of sparkle to your bouquets & maybe a tad bit of sparkle of your head piece & shoes.

 

6. Color Pop:

This summer I advice- bring in the bright hues for 2014 weddings. Bridal bouquets- centerpieces- favors- boutonnieres for the groom- let ’em pop and pop with the hues of VIBGYOR.

7. High Drama Decor:

Personalize your wedding with tall elaborate center pieces and suspended chandeliers. Going all out with wedding communications and wedding favors.

 

8. Garden:

Having your pre-wedding functions would be perfect in your garden. Using refreshing exotic drinks and creative decor will do just it.

 

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As picture perfect as we all imagine our wedding day to be, the truth is, there will always be hiccups along the way. A bridesmaid might chip her nail, groomsmen might need a little lint-roller action on his tux and your mascara could smudge with this heat wave. My advice- put together a survival kit for your wedding day! The better prepared you are, the smoother your day will go!

So what do you really need as an Indian bride?

1. Lipstick: The one the bride is wearing. Even the best of lipsticks don’t last more than 6hrs and if we go by the typical punjabi wedding time table, it will be long gone before the baraat enters. The baraats here dance for atleast 1 hour at the gate + 1 hour for the ribbon cutting ceremony where the head sarwali(maid of honour) negotiates with the groom on the shagun (money) to let the baraat enter.

2. Lip Balm: Or you can even keep a tinted balm in the colour of your lipstick to keep re-applying it over your lip colour.

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3. Compact: If your wedding is in an open farm house in summer this is a definite must. You don’t want to be an oily bride.

4. Wet Tissues: When the groom puts on sindoor on the bride’s head, a lot of it falls down on the bride’s nose. Didn’t think of that, did you? Why should you compromise on those heavily invested candid photographs?

5. Safety Pins: Safety Pins are THE most important thing in the entire wedding. You can catch your chachis and mausis running around asking every second woman “safety pin hai?” Plus the bride may need it to adjust her lehenga/pallu.

6. Band Aid: I can bet that you never took your bridal shoes for a test drive. You saved them up for the wedding to wear for the first time. Don’t do that! But still keep band aids handy in case the shoe bites.

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7. Baby Oil: or any anti-septic cream. The bridal jewellery is way too heavy with a mang tikka, nathni (nose ring) popping out of nowhere. So keep a cream handy in case there is some allergy.

8. Aspirin: Sometimes the stress is just too much. I’ve never been there but as a planner I can certainly tell you this from experience. You have to pose for the camera, constantly smile…..and be at your best. The flash could cause headaches. Pop an aspirin and enjoy the rest of the day.

9. Sanitary Pads/Tampons: In case you are one of those forgetful women who can never ever remember your date, or in case your biological clock decides to play tricks- keep one handy.

10. Hair Spray: Because the bride’s hair are the most difficult to fix if anything goes wrong. So just keep a fixing spray handy.

11. Small Mirror: For the touch ups in your car or waiting area. That situation may arise where you’ve got to sit and wait in the car for an hour because the baraat won’t move. Let’s not compromise on that makeup now.

12. Straws: Everybody over looks that tiny little thing. Keep straws handy to drink without messing up your lipstick.

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13. Contact Lens solution and a spare: If you wear lenses. You never know.

14. ENO: for immediate gas relief. You never know…..again!

15. Camera: For taking your own candid shots while getting dressed and made up. Wedding photographs take a lot of time. I know you’ll now point out that your top of the range smart phone can do the trick; but really do you want to get hounded with all those phone calls?

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16. Contact Numbers: starting from the catering guy to the flower arrangement guy. Keep a list of numbers of everyone who might come handy.

17. Perfumes or Deodorants: If your sweat producing glands are extra hard working!

18. Mouthwash and Mints: Because you never know. Although in our wedding the bride and groom don’t get to kiss. It’s mint to be! My advice- you’re still meeting everyone else at your wedding

 

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19. Makeup Remover: To take care of smudged kohls and mascaras.

20. Glue or Fevicol: In case a shoe heel breaks

21. Spare Flats: You might not to want to wear high heels while you dance away the night. Toss in a pair, you’ll thank me for it.

22. Your Favorite Music: While getting ready or in the car to relax and take it easy. I do this before! It worked alright!

23. Chocolate Bar: Feels like your stomach is eating itself, and I bet you don’t want to eat an entire meal so you can fit into your dress- chocolates is the perfect solution. Munch on it, just remember to check your teeth in that small mirror your also carrying.

24: Hand Sanitizer: Self explanatory

25. Scissors: Some thread is out of place, you don’t want to be tugging on it and ruining your dress or lehenga.

Did I miss anything?

 

Credits: Crystal D’sa

Jumpsuits are all rage on the red carpet, clearance sales, the new fashion line and now finally the wedding aisle!

The trend started by destination wedding brides – now slowly picking up among brides all over the world.

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For those brides that feel absolutely comfortable in their pants, you’re not alone! Alex Arechiga likes the idea. “I actually think they’re really cute and it’s really awesome. Brides are taking a twist on the classic bridal silhouette,” she said.

If you’re too worried about wearing the jumpsuit walking down the aisle, well then you could choose a pre wedding or post wedding function where you could wear one.

The next big question is – How can a jumpsuit be traditional enough to compete with a couture gown?

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You can’t compete with couture!  A jumpsuit is a design of its own; silks, lace and embellishments are the way to go. Work with neck lines to suit your body type. Many women do not feel comfortable in gowns, and that is entirely acceptable. With so many beautiful alternatives available, there is no need to shy away from pantsuits, jumpsuits, and rompers. It’s your wedding day; wear whatever makes you feel awesome.

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Let the jumpsuit work for you; it will leave you feeling radiant, comfortable and work your personality!

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Mr. Gurpal Dhingra, Vice President of Prudent Brokers a man with exquisite taste, he knew exactly what he wanted for his signature wedding. His beautiful bride, now Mrs. Mai Tlau Dhingra form Mizoram along with friends and family flew down to Bangalore for their big fat Punjabi- Mizo wedding.

What we loved most about the wedding was the personal touch added to every little detail. The guests were housed at JW Marriott Bangalore, everyone received personalized baggage tags, key card holders, cookie &chocolate jars, welcome & itinerary booklets and return gifts from the lovely couple.

The wedding celebrations began on the 21^st of December 2013 with the Mehendi & Lunch; and the ladies dressed in gorgeous Indian wear with bright hues. This was followed by a fairy-tale white wedding at the JW Poolside beautifully decorated with white floral arches for a pathway that Mai walked down looking blissful in her white gown.  Their ceremony was simple but tearfully beautiful. This led on to an exciting night with cocktails, sit down dinner and dancing. Entertaining them was one of Bangalore’s most popular bands along with stand up comedians Neeti Tandon and Amit Patla flown down especially from Mumbai. Perfectly timed and executed dinner with tall gorgeous centerpieces; the wonderful looking guests only accentuated the look of the place.

The wonderful experience of our Indian weddings are the back to back events lined up for everyone. On 22^nd December, everyone cheered; shed a tear, as Gurpal lead Mai into a new life over the chorus of ‘lavans’. The Pink wedding is what they called it. Gurpal arrived at the Gurudwara wearing a grand sherwani and pink shades and awaited his gorgeous bride.

To congregate and congratulate the bride and groom, a champagne brunch was held at the JW Kitchen and Lawns filled with brightly decorated canopies. The crowd grooved to beats of the dhol men jamming with the DJ. To say it was beautiful will be putting it lightly, it was quite possibly the wedding of the year, one that will be remembered and talked about for years to come.

It was quite the signature wedding!