Why Lightweight Jewellery Is Taking Over Bridal Looks
Well, you can ask anyone around if there’s any full traditional bridal jewellery case for a traditional wedding. You will find out that brides have complained about it being super heavy, like *sigh*. So, what next? The only choice is that you shift to dainty but meaningful jewellery. The worst case scenario would be an […]
The Bride Who Didn’t Want a Big Wedding
She had a list. She had a very specific, very reasonable list. Fifty people. One day, not three. No matching outfits for the extended family. The mehendi at home, just the women she actually liked, with good food and bad dancing and nobody hired to document it. A wedding that felt, to use the word […]
Kaleerein: The Tradition, The Meaning… and the Moment Everyone Waits For
There is exactly one moment at a North Indian wedding where every unmarried woman in the room holds her breath simultaneously. She’s trying to look casual. She is absolutely not casual. It’s when the bride raises her kaleerein, yes we’re talking about those gold, umbrella-shaped ornaments tied to her chooda above the heads of the […]
Mother Knows Best: Why Moms Are the Secret Weapon of Bridal Shopping
Let’s be honest. The moment you said yes, there were two people equally excited. That is, you and your mom. She probably teared up first. She definitely started making mental lists before you did. Just like that, you know that you’re looking at a very excited mother. (Spoiler: she has opinions. Strong ones.) Well, as […]
Just Said Yes? Here’s Literally Where to Start
Wait wait wait, did your special one just propose to you? Omg! It’s time to pop the champagne. Umm no? You look grumpy. Is it because of the thousands of questions coming your way about the date, venue and the guest list. Ahh! Worry not, that’s normal. That’s actually where everyone starts. The pre-monsoon months […]
Wear It Again: The Case for Bridal Outfits That Last Beyond the Wedding
Not long ago, Alia Bhatt repurposed her wedding saree and gained so much media attention. There is a particular kind of audacity in wearing your wedding outfit again. With World Environment Day as a prompt to think more carefully about the choices we make, it feels like a good moment to talk about something the […]
The New Wedding Palette: Why Pastels and Soft Tones Are Everywhere
Forget the bright reds and heavy golds, the pastel and soft tones are everything that define modern weddings. The biggest cue is celebrity weddings, from Parineeti Chopra’s soft, pastel ceremony to Rakulpreet Singh’s earthy celebration. We cannot ignore the shift from heavy shades to softer hues. The Essence of Deep Reds and Glimmering Golds […]
Is It Time to Redefine the 7 Pheras?
In India, marriages are not just about tradition but also about complete transformation. And the seven pheras? Oh, so cinematic as we have been witnessing since ages. The slow circling of the sacred fire adds depth to the promises made by the couple in love. But is it really possible to live by ancient traditions […]
The Post-Wedding Slump: What Happens Next?
Once you have celebrated your ‘wedding,’ it’s time to start living your ‘marriage’. Don’t worry, this isn’t a scare to push you away, just a practical guide to keep things as exciting as they were during your dating days. Because no one talks about what happens after the last phera is taken. You pay the […]
The Dream Lehenga: Dos and Don’ts When Choosing Your Bridal Outfit
It’s finally here, the day when all the spotlight is on you. As you walk through the aisle wearing your dream lehenga, you want to make sure that it’s not uncomfortable or too gaudy for the camera. Wait, is there a real cheat sheet to find the perfect wedding lehenga? Well, thanks to Wedding Asia’s […]
