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Weddings in India are all about families and that means one thing – lots of children! Our Indian shaadis are busy, lively events; add a bunch of bored kids to the mix and it’s a recipe for chaos. One of the smartest things you can do is to make some provisions and plan a few fun activities for the kids at your wedding celebrations. We have listed a few ideas to help keep the young ones busy, all you need to do is tweak them to suit your wedding function and budget!

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Create a play area: If your venue space allows, plan for a separate kids’ play area to keep them separate from the space where you are having your ceremony. Provide interactive entertainment like a small themed space like a restaurant type place or game room for the kids with things they will enjoy like kid-friendly foods, a dessert bar, sand boxes etc. It will be easier to have a slightly more controlled environment than just waiting for parents to chase their kids around.

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The United States is a popular destination for most Indian travelers, especially when it comes to honeymoons. The common American honeymoon destinations for Indian travelers are often cities like New York and Las Vegas; people often overlook the gorgeous Florida Keys, situated only about 20+ kms from the city of Miami in Florida. The Keys are one of the most pretty shore-side honeymoon spots in the United States and offer a variety of things to do and see for a laid-back romantic holiday. Read More »

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Your wedding invite is no doubt one of the most important pieces in your stationery suite.  Writing a wedding invite can get stressful especially when you plan to have a formal invite which needs you to follow a great deal of etiquettes. Wording the invite correctly may be one of the most difficult tasks.  Here are some tips on the things you need to keep in mind while wording a formal wedding invite.

Formal wedding invitations are always written in the third person, referring to the host. Firstly you need to decide who’s announcing the wedding whether it’s the parents or the couple themselves. The full name of the host must be included. Read More »

Today we have something for all you grooms to be! Troy Costa showcased his collection “Being in The Black” at the recently concluded Van Heusen India Men’s Week 2011. The collection heralded a refreshing renewal of elegance and featured an urban and contemporary take on men’s luxury wear. Read More »

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Your wedding day will be one of the most important, magical and overwhelming days of your lives with emotions running high and free. In many cultures, the bride and groom don’t see each other for a while before the big day and it’s easy to get lost in all the family mayhem and wedding planning and feel a little disconnected from your spouse to be. Doing something special for each other before you see each other on the big day, brings back the spark and romantic connection you want to feel just before you get set to take your wedding vows. Read More »

We love emeralds! So we just had to tell you about this! The World Land Trust and ethical emerald mining company, Gemfields, have collaborated exclusively with Anmol Jewellers in Mumbai to create a unique ‘pop up’ collection of bespoke Zambian emerald jewellery.  As a tribute to their endeavor of saving the endangered elephant, Anmol Jewellers has created a magnificent pendant, which is a representation of fortitude, excellence and trust, in line with the brand’s philosophy.

The emerald pendant created by Anmol has drawn inspiration from the Kalahasti festival in Kerala, which commemorates the elephant God and garlands them with jewellery. The gorgeous emerald crafted in 18k gold is symbolic of the luscious flora of God’s own country. Read More »

The mehendi ceremony marks the beginning of the wedding functions. This is the time when the hands and feet of the bride are decorated with beautiful henna designs. It is one of the most rejoiced pre-wedding celebrations as it involves dancing, music and a lot of entertainment.

Dressing up correctly for this special occasion is very important for the bride as she would be the centre of attraction throughout the function. Begin by keeping your theme in mind when thinking about your outfit. Usually mehendi functions are very lively with bright décor hence your outfit must be such that it stands out but is yet subtle and brings out the best in you. The most preferred colours are orange, yellow, hot pink and green. Red is usually avoided as most traditional wedding lehengas are red or deep maroon. Read More »

All brides and grooms to-be want their wedding to the happiest and most exciting days of their lives…until alas, the stress kicks in. The pressure of getting married and largely the stress associated with marriage planning itself is one that drives many couples to bickering and sleepless nights. Staying calm amidst the wedding planning storm, is one of the kindest things to do to yourself and yes, although it is natural to feel some kind of pressure amidst the decision-making it need not be a full blown bridal meltdown! Most people tend to ignore this aspect when it comes to important wedding planning tips but a little knowledge on keeping the cool will go a long way in keeping the peace!

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Indian weddings are known for their opulence and celebrations and it’s always a pleasure to be a part of one as guests! According to rituals, gifting forms a very important part of Indian weddings. Back in time the bride’s family had to give a gift to every relative from the groom’s side and a few close family friends. The trend has changed over the years as wedding are getting bigger and more lavish. Now a day’s couples are including guests too in the gifting list. Especially it is very common at pre-wedding functions like at the mehendi ceremony to give out gifts alongside the function to make it more lively and fun!

Gifts for Mehndi Ceremony

The gifts vary from something as small as a bunch of bangles to something like a box or a pouch full of little goodies. The gifts can be placed in decorated baskets or trays where guests can pick them up from or can be handed out personally. If you have more than two to three gifts you can even set up a small bazaar if your space permits to make it more interactive. Read More »