We are so excited to feature the engagement pictures of Preethi and Mani. Thank You Photographick Studios for sharing beautiful photos of the couple with us! How They Met: Preethi and Mani both attended the University of Maryland, College Park. They met when Preethi tried out for the on campus Indian A-capella group, Anokha, which […]
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Indian Wedding Saris 101
When it comes to selecting your wedding sari, the varieties are endless. It is always in your benefit to know the different varieties of saris that are available to you when shopping for your Bridal Sari. An informed shopper is always a happy shopper. Your ceremony type, kind of jewelry, the colors, the material and […]
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Haldi Ceremony in Indian Weddings
In the Haldi ceremony (also known as Tel Baan in some cultures), the family members ‘prepare’ the bride and groom (in their respective homes) for the forthcoming wedding. They apply a paste, also known as ubtan, made from herbs, vegetable oils, fresh milk curds, sandalwood powder and primarily turmeric on the face, arms and feet […]
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How to shop for your wedding in India
One of the big decisions that brides struggle with is whether they should go to India to shop for the wedding or not. Brides like to go to India because they get much more variety and also get it for a better price. However, the plane tickets can get expensive, especially if going with other […]
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Tradition of “Joota Chupai”: Please don’t steal my shoes!
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 […]
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Tying the Knot
I 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 […]
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Beautiful Colors and Centerpieces
Happy 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 […]
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