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It was a glittering night as Queenie Singh showcased her latest collection of exquisite hand crafted jewellery at the ongoing India Bridal week. Every creation was a master piece with unique designs and had something for every bride and occasion. Right from the traditional cut stone kundan to fine western designs her collection had it all!

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Bhairavi presented the most enchanting collection of garments including sarees, lehengas and ornate kurtas at the ongoing India Bridal Week at Sahara Star yesterday. Bhairavi is a veteran designer and has been in the market since 1987. Having returned to the ramp almost after a decade this is the first time she has showcased her collection at Fashion Week.

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Adarsh Gill’s sparkling and gorgeous line of Indian bridal ensembles featured an interesting color palette with reds, purples, peach, pinks interspersed with black, brown, navy blue and maroon with lots of shimmer and bling. The collection portrayed the designer’s interpretations of innocence combined with sensuality, which brings out the diva in every woman. The collection featured outfits for every occasion from gowns and dresses to beautiful sarees and chudidars. Read More »

The wedding trousseau line by Rocky S had an assortment of hand crafted dresses, gorgeous lehengas, elegant kurtas and churidars for the bride, while for the groom, the designer created some sharply cut Indo-west garments. The collection used an assortment of soft gold lame, sheer net, georgette silk, satin and lush brocade. The color palette moved from black to charcoal grey and then onto a more delicate ivory and pearl. He also added drama by using deep old rose, royal blue, poison green and burnt orange.

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The Aamby Valley India Bridal Week 2011 was opened by none other than Anjalee and Arjun Kapoor – the duo, famous for their glamorous bridal designs. Their collection “Phantom Couture” was inspired by the Victorian era and the drama of Mughal times and was a mélange of the most stunning creations. Read More »

It’s no secret that most brides-to-be pretty much go all out in order to get in shape in time for their weddings. But if you are a groom whose beer belly is getting bigger that the love for your beautiful bride, a fitness plan is probably a good idea! Getting in shape before a wedding isn’t just about losing or gaining weight or building muscle; it’s going to help get you through possibly some of the most intense, important and busy months of your life. Read More »

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Gautam Gambhir, India’s ace cricketer will be tying the knot soon with his fiancée Natasha Jain, speculated to take place during the month of November. Natasha hails from a prominent business family in New Delhi. The couple got engaged earlier this year and is now looking forward to the wedding.

 Gautam wants the wedding to be a simple affair but he wishes to have a performance by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan. He is a big fan of his but unfortunately due to some visa issues the possibilities of him making it to the wedding is highly unlikely. Just in case he cannot make it, Gautam may then approach Atif Aslam whose music he also enjoys. According to media reports Shantanu and Nikhil will be designing the couple’s wedding trousseau.

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Wedding season round the corner! The invites have started coming up and now the shopping begins! Confused about what to wear to your best friend’s wedding? Archana Kochhar, veteran designer has some tips…

Color palette

The typical maroon and gold palette is long gone! Archana suggests deeper and darker tones for wedding wear. Experiment with unconventional palettes of steel, carbon and raven and infused with the quintessential Indian palettes of rani pink and saffron!

Comfortable lehengas

Lehengas which are light in weight and much more dramatic are comfortable! The sequin detailing, borders of textured fabrics and teamed with fitted shirts and statement boleros – creates the perfect Indo-chic look. Accessorize with stacked bangles of fiber, wood, glass and kolhapuris to stay comfortable!

Anarkali reinvented

The anarkali is innovated in the form of draped bodices and digitals. Team this with crushed silk skirts for a lungi effect over a simple churidar.

Kurta and dhoti

This season the kurta gets a sensual look in the form of a drape tunic with pinching and pleated detailing. The look can then be paired with full-grown Patiala and dhoti pants which adds a soft movement to the constructed traditional silhouettes.

Tone down the bling

In your face embellishments – a definite no this season! Instead, think tone on tone embroidery, more intricate and delicate detailing – just enough to give the right amount of shine and sparkle to the entire ensemble.

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The Mehendi ceremony is one of the pre-wedding functions held in most Indian households as a part of the wedding festivities. Initially this ceremony was performed at home with close women relatives of the bride and men were not allowed to be a part of the celebration. This trend has changed over the years. Read More »