The 10^th Anniversary of the Marwar Mega Wedding Show that took place in Mumbai over the weekend indeed kept up to its name. From trousseau shopping, to gift packaging, to Mehndi artists and jewelry, to wedding shopping on the whole, it was definitely the place to be for all Indian brides-to-be.

Read on, as we take you on a round up of the rich wedding attire that was showcased at this event.

Walking through the labyrinthine maze of well-decorated stalls, we came across a good number of stores that catered to attire for Indian brides and their families. Grooms-to-be did not have much choice in this department though.

Glitter, shimmer, georgettes, lace, precious stones, heavy embroidery are words that one can only associate with an Indian bride. Right enough, we stood face to face with intricately designed lehengas, saris and kurtas, the best of which were displayed on mannequins at the storefront.

One brand that really caught our eye was Maya Wedding, a retail arm of the renowned Gitanjali Group. This time Maya solely showcased high-end wedding garments at the event. But, the brand also encompasses exotic jewelry. Famous Indian designers like Rohit Gandhi and Rahul Khanna, Shantanu and Nikhil, Neetu Gupta and Payal Kapoor come under the Maya umbrella. So you can expect nothing but the best in traditional Indian wedding attire at a store like Maya. Visit their Mumbai branch in Atria Mall, Worli.

Sari drapes by Shaina NC also took centre stage at the Marwar Mega Wedding Show. The designer brought out a good deal of sparkle with her line of saris in fabrics as delicate as nets, georgettes, and gosmea nets, paired with intricately embroidered brocades and borders.

Okay, so we’ve let you in on the exhibition’s best wedding attire for women. However, grooms-to-be and their family who came in search of decent wedding attire might have been a bit discouraged as there seemed to be just one store who catered to them. BadaSaab, an age-old brand established way back in 1976 could have made up for the lack of stores catering to menswear for weddings.  And, they sure did with great panache! First off, the store was done up in the most tasteful way, in our opinion the best display and décor of the show. The attire included a range of sherwanis, bandghalas, achkans and western suits too. What’s more, they came in fabrics to suit all tastes, from the richly embroidered to the light and breezy variety; from loud prints to subtle shades of brown and dull gold. Visit their store on Waterfield Road in Mumbai to get a better idea.

On the 2^nd day of Marwar Mega Wedding Show, we were privileged to attend a fashion show, which was indeed the highlight of the event, and it of course provided us at the Marryme stall with a good-enough breather and break from the lengthy 3-day event.

Presented by Nakshatra, yet another jewelry and accessory brand of Gitanjali, the fashion show took off with models who donned Nakshatra’s beautifully crafted jewelry and an entire line of formal wear by Wendell Rodricks, Goa’s famous designer. Stepping away from his usually breezy resort collections, Wendell went for an all-black look as the models strutted down the ramp with enough oomph that could even put a peacock to shame! That’s what a Wendell Rodricks creation can do for anyone. Nakshatra’s bespoke jewelry also kept up to its name with platinum and gold creations all handcrafted in subtle and imaginative designs.

The 2^nd fashion show showcased Maya Wedding’s entire range of men and women’s wedding attire. Deep reds, maroons, bottle greens, gold and silver dominated the show in traditional wedding wear like lehengas, saris and sherwanis by famous Indian designers. This show was well choreographed as both the male and female models played out their part as the traditional Indian groom proudly sashaying down the ramp with his coy bride.

We were proud to be the wedding planners in India that partnered Marwar for the 10th Anniversary of the show. Stay tuned as we plan to bring you some more glitter and gold in a roundup of the best traditional Indian wedding jewelry showcased at the Marwar Mega Wedding Show.

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If you are a bride-to-be who means business when she talks about her perfect wedding outfit or reception attire, then you had to be there on the third day of the Pearls Delhi Couture Week.  Sabya on day one, Rohit on day two and now Pallavi Jaikishan and Manav Gangwani on day three – this event is just getting better by the day. Both designers showcased their glitzy yet not in-your-face bling collections in their respective shows. In a nutshell, day three was full of glamour, celeb quotient and of course, some very good couture.

Manav Gangwani’s clothes are far from ordinary. In yesterday’s show, he showcased Indian as well as Western outfits; his collection was rightly labelled “An Affair to Remember”. Models were seen strutting their stuff in grandiose ball gowns in red, blue, and other vivid colours. The big hair embellished with bizarre yet chic hair pieces made the show look extraordinary. The styling in particular was amazing and flawless. His Indian clothes had everything from lehengas, to sarees to salwar kameez – again with fantastic detailing, Swarovski elements and a very appealing colour palette. Though some of the Western clothes weren’t really wearable, they somehow completed the show.

Manav’s popularity in Bollywood was evident in his show. Dia Mirza, Zayed Khan, Jacqueline Fernandez, Aftab Shivdasani, Kunal Khemu and Soha Ali Khan were all seen cheering their friend from the audience. Though conventional women will find Manav’s clothes too loud, his target audience consists more of women who are not scared of experimenting and those who are more than willing to put elements of their bold personality in the clothes they don. So if after reading this, your inner princess is coming to the fore, then Manav is the man for you!

Classic, colourful and rich – these are the best words to describe acclaimed designer Pallavi Jaikishan’s collection on day three. The evening sarees stole the show hands down. Be it bright orange with a gold blouse or an amazingly styled black saree with a big border, you can start feeling feminine and sexy simply by looking at Pallavi’s clothes.

Sporting a Pallavi Jaikishan outfit for your Indian wedding or reception can ensure endless compliments coming your way. She understands and depicts something so special in her bridal clothes, which no designer can ever replicate.

Halfway through this six day event, it is no surprise that Pearls Delhi Couture Week is going to be a much spoken about event, long after it’s over!

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The six day extravaganza called Pearls Delhi Couture Week had two glitzy designers showcasing their collections on its second day. After the extraordinary commencement of this fabulous event, with Sabyasachi’s paranormal clothes, Gaurav Gupta’s fusion of Indo-Western couture failed to work its magic. The over the top, loud designs were meant to create an international, larger than life appeal, but unfortunately it could just about pass for ho-hum.

With today’s fashion prodigies, creating designs, which are not just flamboyant, but also highly wearable, it is very important for the couture week creations to be exciting and captivating enough to catch the fancy of today’s demanding fashionistas. Though the show was a delight to look at, it lacked that certain finesse, which should be expected from an acclaimed designer like Mr. Gupta. Neha Dhupia, an ardent fan of the designer’s work was seen cheering him, sporting a pink gown (designed by Mr. Gupta, of course).

Gaurav Gupta’s show was followed by Rohit Bal’s yet again one-of-a-kind, flamboyant and really unexpected collection. With Rohit, it’s safe to say that you will never guess what’s coming your way. With this show, Rohit has once again managed to raise the bar beyond the reach of mere mortals. Imagine models walking in amazing, never-seen-before ruffled gowns with incredible layering in deep and evening hues and big hair. Now imagine them walking straight into the swimming pool! Yes…swimming pool. And how does the designer take a bow in front of the audience? By plunging in the pool himself!

In this day and age, where fashion is becoming extremely experimental, bold and unpredictable, it is great to have a designer like Rohit Bal who represents India on the international fashion platform with his indescribable talent and panache. Only a daredevil, with extraordinary taste will muster the courage to sport his designs and turn heads.

Delhi Couture Week is a fabulous event, especially for brides and grooms to-be, to be in tune with the latest trends before they start shopping of their impending Indian wedding at the end of the year. Taking cues from the best designers in the industry helps you work on your wedding wardrobe. After all, every bride wants to look like a million bucks on the most important day of her life! And the nostalgia she goes through for months, while choosing those perfect outfits; well that’s just a bonus!

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The countdown to your great Indian wedding has begun! And, even though your mind might be on overdrive and overwhelming feelings may be taking over your being, this is no cause for worry. These feelings of anxiety are completely normal and are bound to happen to couples who are about to get hitched at some time or the other. Besides, there remain just a few things to check up on to make sure that everything is just perfect! Here’s a wedding checklist for things to complete in the last two weeks before your wedding.

1. Calling all brides to be! It’s that time when you finally get to pick up your beautiful wedding gown or lehenga from your wedding dress designer and bring it home! Don’t forget, this is your last fitting, so make sure all is fine with your wedding attire. The groom and is groomsmen will also have to do the same.

2. Now’s the time to call up those guests who haven’t yet responded to your wedding invitations. Note down the final guest count too.

3. Co-ordinate with the wedding caterer and adjust the per head count now that you know the approximate number of guests attending your wedding party.

4. You may also want to confirm the hotel reservations and transportation for your out-of-town guests. You can do this with the help of your wedding planner.

5. Confirm the date of your wedding party rehearsal dinner or lunch with your family and those who you wish you attend.

6. If you happen to be leaving for your honeymoon almost immediately after the wedding, it may be a good idea to get a hold of the tickets for the soon-to-be-married couple. Exciting times these are!

7. And, don’t forget to finish of packing for your honeymoon with your partner. You don’t want to be left doing this the day before your wedding!

8. Have your partner sit down with you so that you both can start writing down toasts that will be said out aloud at your wedding rehearsal.

9. Make any payments that are remaining, be it to the wedding caterers, florists, musicians, photographers etc.

10. If you haven’t decided on assigned seating for your guests, have a chat with your wedding planner, and he or she will fix this for you. You will of course have to be present to assign tables and seating to your guests.

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