A tight voluminous bun or a thick long plait is what which comes to everyones mind when they think of bridal hairstyles. But hey, Indian weddings are not just a one day affair anymore. Tons and tons of costume changes and a cards full of events is what it looks like, so why should a Bridal hairstyle be limited to one. So here are some breezy chic Hairstyles for the Brides to add a pop of glamour to top off the wedding look.
Get all matchy with floral Brooches
If you are looking for an easy hairstyle for a breezy evening filled with Dance and masti, this messy french knot is an epic choice. Adding to the lil imperfect french plait are the baby curls and mini rose buds to give your hair a cuteness overload.
Messy French braid with mini roses
While floral jewelry and tiaras fill up the wedding market, go a step ahead and style your locks with floral brooches and delicate english flowers. We are sure it bound to make heads turn.
Double plait knot with floral clips
Are you a boho freak? Do you love all the tassels and lil’ elements which create patterns and textures? As simple as it looks, this could be your perfect choice and we are sure you could be red carpet ready in no time.
The Boho Waterfall Braid
Comfort is something which every Bride should make a priority while prepping up for her final look. Well, think about it, such long hours and on the most important day of life, and hair being an important part of your bridal look, let it do all the happy talking.
Double plait knot with floral clips
Let us know what is your favorite hairstyle and stay tuned to Brides essentials for more Bridal Inspiration.
The bride and the groom are required to take an mangala snanam using Turmeric and pure oil. It has scientific reason too, i.e. turmeric is to purify skin as it acts as healing of acne due to its antiseptic & antibacterial properties and to give a youthful radiance to brides skin, and turmeric face mask cleans scars & skin burning sensation, decrease the oil oozing by the sebaceous glands of skin.
Here bride or groom should not use any other soaps or beauty facials.
During this function , all the relatives and the well wishers of the families gather at the bride and groom’s respective houses and smudge them with turmeric paste. This is the starting of the ceremony.
They are given a new set of clothes to wear . After this ceremony the bride is not allowed to go out of the town until the marriage ceremony is finished.
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The venue is decorated with the attractive designs floral designs . A peacock shaped décor , so colourful snanam ready!
Designer Jalleda, Designer buckets, coloured water and Fresh flower petals for the groom.
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Now, you are all done with your wedding shopping, all your gifts are ready, and you have the best of the things in your trousseau. But, trust me until you wrap those up in gorgeous packing and lovely wrappings it’s incomplete. Really!
Gift wrapping is equally important as the gift. The term ‘Trousseau Packing’ is very much in vogue at every Indian wedding. Nowadays, the trousseau is done in a very classy way to go well with the theme and color scheme of the wedding. One can choose a blend of indo-western style, a platter of trousseau packing in different sizes, colors, and patterns adorned with flowers, brooches and pretty other things. It has a deep traditional roots, both sentimental and prudent ones. Not only fun to look at, but gives you a feeling of it being a superlative gift to yourself.
It surely makes a difference, when the gifts of bride or groom are presented in a striking way. However, this can be very time consuming, it requires a lot of effort and patience.
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Around 2 weeks ago my FB feed was filled up with similar posts and it was all about one thing. #Hyderabad. The best Indian city to live in.
Of course yes, owe to the age old heritage and the vibrant lifestyle and not to miss the amazing night life, this city is undoubtedly the first choice for anyone buzzing with energy and enthusiasm.
Well if you are wondering of why this lady is speaking all about Hyderabad today, it’s a humble attempt of mine to portray Hyderabad from a Bride’s perspective. I know you are all getting excited now, yes all about wedding shopping In Hyderabad and what better place to start with other than Charminar.
The city of pearls as we call it, all you need is to got to Charminar to find the best of them. Let me share my experience of shopping at Charminar as it was always on my bucket list of wedding shopping.
Always start with shopping pearls. There are many shops at the entrance of Charminar, few as old as a century and most of them have bright banners claiming special offers and discounted prices of upto 50%. But hey, don’t fall for it right away, go to a couple of them, most of the stores almost stock the same variety and at similar pricing.
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If you are really at sea and if you have the fear of being cheated, There is always Mangatrai jewellers at the corner road of Charminar and this place has been a heritage name not just for the pearls , but for the Jewellery too. I purchased my pearls from a lil’ store called Modi pearls as it was referred by my family friend. They do have some amazing collection and I found the perfect pearl string in the exact shade and color I wanted. This was for my fiancé, as I thought pearls would be great for his engagement outfit. Later I also picked up a knitted 4 line pearl string, which I thought would be great on my trousseau sarees. And now the billing part and trust me it’s a little funny over here. As much as the shopkeepers claim the quality of the pearls you can always bargain it to the exact half price of it (that’s with the normal stores) and yes I closed the deal to the exact half price completing my purchase under less than 5K.
Later we went straight to Laad Bazar which is exactly on the right lane of Charminar. This place is pure heaven. The bangle stores have all sparkle in the world. Not to miss the light scheme and the mirror shelves they place these bangles for display. It truly brings out the nawabi style and I could listen to the Qhawali style alaap which A.r Rahman sang in the song Kannanule from the movie Bombay. Charminar feels *wink* *wink*.
So, I did peep into many strores looking for interesting nick knacks which could be used for the wedding and I found one in one such stores. The Jhoomar or the paasa, I know that it is not our tradition to wear it but hey am I not a Hyderabadi since childhood? So why not?
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I found a similar piece in many other stores, but I found the finishing and the color combination of this perfect. So I picked it up and I thought to use it for my Mehendi ceremony. The best part here is you can even customise the color options in case you want to and they would happily do it under 10 mins with no extra charge. I followed the same half price rule for this too and I succeeded!!
For the bangles I just walked into the immediate next store while my Jhoomar was being customised. These guys have a whole lot of an options and you don’t have to struggle choosing your bangles. Just show the picture of the saree and your bangle size, they set them to perfection. You even get silk thread bangles over here (of course not the zardosi ones) and the prices for bangles would start as cheap 10 a dozen to 400 per bangles(if they are lac bangles). Also you can pick up bangles in bundles if needed. A bundle usually comes in 24 dozens and they are much cheaper and it is undoubtedly a great option for gifting purposes or in case you are planning to have a live counter at your sangeet. Don’t forget to give the guy a lil’ tip (usually they call it the ‘katnam’) in case you are there for your wedding bangles.
Also you can get your wedding bangles with your names. They would happily take the order and it may cost you under 1k. But don’t forget to ask for some sample pieces of how they would look like before you order.
Charminar is also pretty famous for maggam works, and the prices there are very reasonable as compared to what you pay at a boutique. You get all the trending designs and they are stitched to perfection. You can definitely try these in case you stay somewhere near to charminar. Even if not, they have a home delivery option.
Additionally you have some very good fabric stores and lace stores. You can pick up materials for arts and crafts or in case you want to design few dresses for yourself.
You have many stores which sell some pretty heavy lehenagas. Stone work, cut work crystal work, you name it and they have a lehanga or a saree in every single style. I being a south-indian and who religiously wear Kanchivarams for any occasion, I could not choose those iconic zardosis and crystal works, but I would definitely recommend if you like all the bling.
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Sounds fantastic right? Definitely!! But don’t forget to wind up your shopping spree with the famous Irani chai and Osmania biscuits. May be you can even try those lip-smacking pani puri and samosa too!!
Finally here are our hacks/tips to survive Charminar shopping.
• Carry some liquid cash to purchase your nick knacks. Most of the store don’t have a swiping machines , so better go prepared.
• Carry a water bottle. Yes, the heat and your shopping may drain you out and hence keep yourself hydrated,
• Bargain to half the price. Always,
• Ask for certificate in case you are buying some precious jewellery.
• Go early. One day is not definitely enough to explore Charminar.
Stay tuned to Brides essentials for some more Wedding shopping Sprees from across the country.
One of the most overlooked décor elements when planning a wedding is lighting. Wedding lighting can completely transform your venue from ordinary to spectacular and make everything look even more beautiful on your big day. Playing with lights is something that can be done for evening weddings. Pretty outdoor or indoor lighting ideas that will make any reception stand out. Here are some amazing evening super glam wedding light ideas !
A great grand entrance that makes and impact on the guests with pictures of bride and the groom, just like the red carpet entry.
Lighting can have a very powerful impact on the overall look and feel of your event space as well as the mood of the guests.
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A cost effective way to completely transform the look and feel of your venue and create a very festive atmosphere .
The perfect wedding lighting not only enhances the look of the venue, it also highlights the important elements of your décor, like the centre pieces, or makes certain areas of the room more appealing, like the head table.
So , why not make your weddings memorable with efficient output & effective cost. With Ethics Events, they believe in “Enriching Events to Perfection”.
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Call 081215 96595 , you can email them – info@ethicsevents.com .
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Themed weddings are trending. All the couples are going an extra edge to be different, unique and better than others. It is very unfortunate that most weddings generate a ton of waste. Very rarely we think about these consequences.
It’s also rare to find people who go beyond stereotypes to support a cause. But there are so many things we can do to make weddings green. Little things make a huge difference.
Isn’t this parrot decor very cute! They make great designs for the wedding mandap. The good old parrot is now seen as symbol of contemporary India and spotted mostly at wedding photo booths.
Without sacrificing on your budget, you an get attractive, earth friendly and biodegradable decor . We can use this decor for indoor and outdoor weddings and functions, generating less pollution. Using the local and seasonal flowers we can ensure the freshest, best quality and the best price.
In recent trend we see couple turning eco – friendly . We hope more couples turn eco-conscious, after all eco friendly does not mean compromise on quality.
Flower walls are adding new heights of beauty to events these days—and offering an unexpected way to decorate with blooms. Be it a sangeeth , a wedding, or a reception, these gorgeous walls of blooms and greenery make for striking natural backdrop for the bride’s big day.
Every bride needs a fun photo space and wait, maybe your guests also do. So select your favourite flowers and create the best wall!
We are obsessed with the recent trend of flower wall, here we have rounded some our favourites for you.
A lovely white and red wall definitely dazzles.
A cocktail of bright flower catches attention and makes the pictures attractive.Create your own rosy red-carpet moment!
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Wow your guests with Stunning white !
A jaw dropping and magnificent wall created by considering the brides outfit and the rest of the stage décor . Straight out of a fairy tale Wedding!
A luxurious wall installation made entirely of flowers is a spectacular way to create a floral point at your wedding. These floral walls can be used as a photo booth and guarantees stunning wedding pictures.
We are totally loving this trend, let us know which is your favorite.
Now a days it is difficult to differentiate between either synthetic hair or human hair.
We can say synthetic hair have come a long way. It can be worn right out of the box with little or no styling and easy to care for. It holds its style no matter what the weather. And also easy on the pocket (3000-4000 Rs).
However, they lack of shine and give a less natural appearance than the human hair. Gives a dull appearance and the hair colour may not match your hair texture.
When it comes to synthetic hair, durability is not more than 4-5 uses on an average.
Unlike synthetic hair, human hair can be coloured, permed and styled just like your own natural hair. How cool is that! They come in a variety of textures and can exactly match your own hair’s texture. There are a many scalp options to get an extremely natural look which also last for around a year.
Human hair being harvested from an actual human head it is expensive than synthetic hair.
Human hair simply feels superb and looks incredibly natural.
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Traditionally all the family, friends relatives come together, quite a few days before the marriage and add to the charm of the wedding celebrations and assisting in the wedding and pre-wedding preps. The stress of planning the wedding and pre – wedding prep does not disappear by you increasing the number of tasks that needs to be completed. At times, it is time consuming & brings with itself a huge burden. Picking out the minute things might not be the most glorious part of the preparations.
Why not utilize the only time, wherein that special bond is made with the family & friends instead.After all even things like gifts and their presentation cannot be overlooked.
After all first impression is the last impression.Get your customisation done creatively with help of the experts.
Decorated Baskets.
Give the best touch to your gifts . It has to be a visual treat, enhancing the original appeal of the gift itself and adding to the palpable interest to know what lies beneath.
Lovely Circular Trays.
The most important parts of wedding packing platter is trousseau packing and saree packing for brides, bridesmaids and her to-be family. From wooden and velvet saree tray.
From cosmetics to little trinkets , the hand-crafted and personalized gift baskets can make your celebrations even more beautiful and memorable.
Lovely Paisley Motif decorated trays.
They avail the services of packing trays , boxes and return gifts at Sai Kalyaan Creations .The best part is they do international shipping too for all their beloved customers and they have an absolute gem of a service. Order your handy works of cuteness from Sai Kalyaan Creations here. Also you can directly call or whatsapp on 9841695164.
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There are many traditional Indian flowers which can make your wedding décor look romantic and lovely. Traditional flowers are no more limited to marigold, rajnigandha and roses. We now see carnations, daisies and gerbera are used more too.
Roses and Gerbera come in various colors and easily available.
Mogra, Rajnigandha and Jasmine are considered to be the most traditional and auspicious. These have strong fragrances as well.
Marigolds are the less expensive flowers used for décor. They come in white , yellow and orange.
Carnations are best used as center pieces on the table or corner pieces.
Budget is the most important factor when it comes to the selection of flowers.Wedding flowers are expensive and considerate amount from your budget can be taken . It is important to be creative . Once you are sure what is on your mind in terms of design then it is easier to plan ahead.
A wedding planner would help you best in understanding your needs and deciding on budget for your event.
Imported flowers can be mixed with the local ones. Only availability need to be considered upon the season.
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The flower installations , centre pieces and floral props are made grand to make an impact.
So , why not make your wedding entry grand and memorable.Efficient Output & Cost Effective with Ethics Events. They believe in “Enriching Events to Perfection”.
To get services from Ethic Events , for enquiries contact 081215 96595 , you can email them -info@ethicsevents.com .Also you can check their facebook page here for their amazing work.
Isn’t this parrot decor very cute! They make great designs for the wedding mandap. The good old parrot is now seen as symbol of contemporary India and spotted mostly at wedding photo booths.
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