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Affordable Wedding Suits Salwar Kameez

2011-09-22T23:23:00.005-04:00

Trendy Yet Affordable Designer Salwar Kameez Suits for Indian Weddings

Over the past several months, I have had several brides-to-be email me asking for tips on finding affordable bridal dresses. As we all know (being desis), weddings are elaborate affairs, and parents will go all out planning their child's wedding.

But given today's economic climate, many brides-to-be and grooms-to-be do not want to spend too much on their weddings. They would rather save the money for an uncertain economic future.

Bridal dresses can be rather expensive. But no worries, one can cut down the expense and yet retain designer chic dress quality for your wedding.

Here's how to cut down wedding bridal dress costs: simply look to designers that design dresses for high-society parties or the like. These dresses cost a fraction of a standard bridal dress, yet retain the elegance that you would want in a bridal dress.

Check out some designers I came cross, using the method I wrote about above!

Below are fantastic Indian Salwar Kameez suits that are beautiful enough to be worn by a bride :)

Affordable Yet Elegant Salwar Kameez Wedding Dress

Affordable Wedding Suits Salwar Kameez 1

Affordable Wedding Suits Salwar Kameez 2

Affordable Wedding Suits Salwar Kameez 3

Affordable Wedding Suits Salwar Kameez 4

Affordable Wedding Suits Salwar Kameez 5

Affordable Wedding Suits Salwar Kameez 6

Affordable Wedding Suits Salwar Kameez 7

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Indian Bridal Lehnga Designs | Pink Styles

2011-07-25T10:35:00.007-04:00

Here are some stunning bridal lehnga designs that I came across recently. Pink is definitely a hot pick for Indian Bridal Wear. Colors in the pink scheme are naturally complementary to most Indian skin tones. Colors in the pink family are also highly complementary to the silver and gold embellishments on traditional bridal lehngas.

When you surf the web looking for bridal dresses, you are most likely to find more selections available for red bridal dresses than in other colors. But pink is fast gaining popularity, and this is reflected in the Bridal Lehnga Designs that are becoming available.

So if you are a bride looking for a pink Indian Bridal Lehnga Design, do check out the designs below.

Indian Bridal Lehnga Designs | Pink Styles

Pink!

Exquisite Embroidered Pink Indian Bridal Lehnga

Pink and Gold Indian Bridal Lehnga

Pink and Gold Pink Indian Bridal Lehnga

Pink and Silver Indian Bridal Lehnga

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Indian Bridal Face Mask: How to Get Radiant Skin for Your Wedding

2010-04-08T00:16:00.000-04:00

Indian women are known to use tumeric face masks to brighten their skins - most Indian women in India use natural homemade face masks as part of their regular beauty regime. One famous Indian woman who uses tumeric face masks regularly is Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai. She is known for her natural beauty and is considered one of the most good looking woman in the world!

It is no surprise then that traditionally Indian brides use tumeric face masks the day before their wedding to brighten their skin.

The ingredients used in the Indian Bridal Face Mask are chickpea flour, tumeric powder and almond oil. The chickpea flour acts as an oil absorbent, turmeric is good because it is anti-inflammatory and antiseptic (very good for acne-prone skin) and almond oil is wonderful for moisturing.

Indian Bridal Face Mask for Radiant Skin:

1 cup of chickpea flour
3 tablespoons of tumeric (powdered form)
Almond Oil (enough to form paste)

Directions for Use:

Mix all the ingredients into a bowl. Apply all over the face and the body, and then let set for a few minutes. You may leave it on longer if you please. The remove by rubbing off the paste with your hands. The rubbing will help to exfoliate - it actually helps to remove baby (fine) facial hair. Then wash off the rest of the paste.

You will end up with baby soft skin!

Recommendation:

If you do not usually apply face masks, then you should plan on beginning a pre-wedding beauty regime at least two months before your wedding day. This is ensure that you will see the benefits of the ingredients used in the Indian Bridal Face Mask. After all, Rome was't built in a day. If you have not been taking care of your skin, applying the Indian Bridal Face Mask one day before your weddding will not suddenly and miraculously alter your skin!

Indian Brides Looking their Best
And This is Why You Should Begin Your
Pre-Wedding Bridal Beauty Regime Today!

So like all things in wedding planning, you should plan ahead in creating a pre-wedding beauty regime so that you will look your best on the big day :)

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Indian Bridal Lehnga Designs | Red and Pink Styles

2010-04-07T12:29:00.000-04:00

Here are some brilliant looks that I came across recently. Red is definitely the hot pick for Indian Bridal Wear.

When you surf the web looking for bridal dresses, you are most likely to find more selections available for red bridal dresses than in other colors.

Most red shades are available from bridal lehngas in bright red to dark maroon.

The other popular color for bridal wear is pink.

Both colors are highly complementary to the silver and gold embellishments on traditional bridal lehngas.

Indian Bridal Lehnga Designs | Red and Pink Styles

Maroon!!!

This dark maroon color is most favored by Indian brides.

Another Dark Maroon Indian Bridal Lehnga

A Brighter Red Indian Bridal Lehnga

Pink!!!

A Lovely Light Pink Bridal Lehnga
My Favorite Pick - Love the White on Pink Top

A Hot Pink (Fuchsia) Bridal Lehnga Dress

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Trendy Indian Bridal Hairstyles for the Modern Desi Bride

2009-02-07T10:45:00.007-05:00

Traditional Indian bridal hairstyles are abound in the Bollywood movies. Take a look at the sampling of actresses all decked out in traditional Indian bridal wear (see image below), hair and make-up. It is surely impressive, and many Indian brides choose to emulate the actresses they see on the big screen.

Traditional Indian Bridal Hair Styles

It does look great indeed. However, not all brides are up for such glam looks at their own weddings. Many desi brides today favor an understated, yet elegant look. And that also includes bridal hairstyle designs.

Today's blog article features Indian bridal hairstyles that are suited for modern brides looking for an elegant look.

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Inspiration Board for Indian Bridal Hairstyles

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Indian Bridal Hairstyles - Hairstyle Inspiration Boards for Indian Brides

2009-02-06T11:18:00.004-05:00

Great Ideas for Elegant Bridal Hairstyles

Flowers - Perfect for a Summer Indian Wedding.
Flowers are a great way to adorn an Indian bride's hair on her wedding day. The traditional flowers used are jasmine, but here are some ideas if you are thinking of using other kinds of flowers. For instance, orchids are a great look, so too the red rose.

Hair Pins
Instead of overdoing the "bling-bling" factor in your bridal hairstyle, the key is to use one or two elegant statement piece. That way, the effect is not overdone.

A Modern Take on the Traditional Indian Bun - with a fashionable statement hair pin piece.

More Indian bridal hairstyles here.

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Indian Wedding Dinner Menu Ideas

2008-11-28T08:32:00.006-05:00

What do you serve at your wedding dinner? You will want it to be something special so that your guests will leave feeling happy and satisfied. Indian cuisine is so diverse and varied that it can take some time to come up with a perfect wedding dinner menu.

To help get you started, please review the following types of sample wedding dinner menus. The Indian cuisine featured in today's sample menus is the authentic North Indian tandoor cuisine. We will feature other types of Indian cuisine in this blog, so please bookmark the website and visit often!

VEGETARIAN MENU I

PASS AROUND SNACKS
Samosa
Fried Pyramid-Shaped Pastry Shell With A Savory Potato And Green Pea Stuffing,
Served With Tamarind Chutney.
Paneer Ka Soola
Cubes Of Cottage Cheese Marinated In Hung Curd, Tempered With Cumin, Coriander,
Fenugreek, Pickle Paste, Black Onion Seed, Finished In Tandoor
APPETIZERS
Salad Bar
(Cucumber & Tomato Slices, Onion Rings, Lemon Wedges)
Pickles, Mango Chutney And Mint Sauce
Mixed Vegetable Raita
MAIN COURSE
Paneer Makhani
Cooked In Fresh Tomato Puree, Accented With Fenugreek
Mushroom Do Piaza
“Do Piaza” Literally Translates To Onions Being Added Twice In The Cooking
Process With Mushrooms.
Chana Masala
Chick Peas Coked With Onion,Tomato,And Corian
Aloo Jeera
Potatoes Stir-Fried With Crushed Jeera Cumin.
Yellow Dal Tadka
Popularly Known As ‘Dal Fry’ Husked Split Yellow Moong Lentils.
Tempered In Ghee With Onions, Tomato, Garlic, Whole Red Chilies And Cumin.
Kesari Pulao
Saffron Flavoured Basmati Rice
Assorted Indian Breads
Plain Naan, Garlic Naan, Butter Naan, Tandoori Roti
DESSERT
Gulab Jamun
Khoya
(Reduced Milk) Balls Deep-Fried To A Golden Colour
And Immersed In Rose Flavoured Sugar Syrup.
Rasmalai
Dumpling Made From Cottage Cheese Soaked In Sweetened,
Thickened Milk Delicately Flavored With Cardamom. Served Chilled With Slices Of Kiwi.
Fresh Fruit Platter

VEGETARIAN MENU II

PASS AROUND SNACKS
Paneer Ka Soola
Cubes Of Cottage Cheese Marinated In Hung Curd, Tempered Cumin, Coriander Seeds,
Fenugreek, Pickle Paste, Black Onion Seeds, Finished In Tandoor.
Pakoda
The Punjabi Passion! Fritters With Gram Flour Batter
APPETIZERS
Salad Bar
(Cucumber & Tomato Slices, Onion Rings, Lemon Wedges)
Pickles, Mango Chutney And Mint Sauce
Mixed Vegetable Raita
MAIN COURSE
Palak Paneer
Cottage Cheese Cooked On A Slow Fire With Blanched Puree Of Fresh Spinach Leaves
Broccoli And Raisin Kofta
Dumplings Of Broccoli And Raisins Served On Velvety Gravy Of Cashew Nut,
Yogurt, Turmeric And Cardamom Powder.
Gobi, Gajar, Snow Peas
Florets Of Cauliflower, Carrots And Pods Of Snow Peas Sautéed With Garlic,
Chilli, Onions, Tomatoes And Garnished With Fresh Coriander.
Aloo Kali Mirch
Potatoes Stir-Fried With Choice Of Crushed ‘Kali Mirch’ Black Peppercorn.
Dal Makhani
India’s Favourite Lentil Delicacy Of Whole Black Urad Lentil, Tomato Puree
And Garlic, Simmered Overnight On The Tandoor, Enriched With Cream And Butter.
Peas Pulao
Saffron Rice Cooked With Green Peas
Kashmiri Pulao
Saffron Flavoured Basmati Rice Garnished With Dry Fruits And Nuts
Assorted Indian Breads
Plain, Garlic, Butter, Tandoori Roti
DESSERT
Gulab Jamun
Khoya
(Reduced Milk) Balls Deep-Fried To A Golden Colour
And Immersed In Rose Flavoured Sugar Syrup.
Fruit Ice – Cream
Assorted Fruits In A Creamy Rabri Drape—A Speciality
From Novelty Sweets Of Lawrence Road, Punjab
Fresh Fruit Platter

NON-VEGETARIAN MENU I

PASS AROUND SNACKS
Samosa
Fried Pyramid-Shaped Pastry Shell With A Savory Potato And Green Pea Stuffing
Malmali Seekh Kebab
Seekh Of Finely Minced Mutton Smoked With Singing Flavours Of Ghee, Cinnamon, Bay Leaf, Black Cardamom,
Creating An Extraordinary Play Of Tastes.
APPETIZERS
Salad Bar
(Cucumber & Tomato Slices, Onion Rings, Lemon Wedges)
Pickles, Mango Chutney And Mint Sauce
Mixed Vegetable Raita
MAIN COURSE
Bhatti Murgh –Tandoori Chicken
Traditional Indian Speciality Of Chicken Marinated Overnight And Grilled On The Bhatti
Classic Mutton Curry
Cubes Of Lamb
Gravy – Yoghurt, Onion, Cloves, Cinnamon, Cardamom
Fish Goa Curry
Chunks Of Boneless Sole
Gravy – Tomato, Onion And Coconut
Gobi, Gajar, Snow Peas
Florets Of Cauliflower, Carrots And Pods Of Snow Peas Sautéed With Garlic,
Chilli, Onions, Tomatoes And Garnished With Fresh Coriander.
Aloo Zeera
Potatoes Stir-Fried With Crushed Zeera Cumin
Yellow Dal Tadka
Popularly Known As ‘Dal Fry’ Husked Split Yellow Moong Lentils. Tempered In Ghee With Onions, Tomato,
Garlic, Whole Red Chilies And Cumin.
Kesari Pulao
Saffron Flavoured Basmati Rice
Assorted Indian Breads
Plain, Garlic, Butter, Tandoori Roti
DESSERT
Gulab Jamun
Khoya
(Reduced Milk) Balls Deep-Fried To A Golden Colour And Immersed In Rose Flavoured Sugar Syrup.
Rasmalai
Fresh Cream Cheese Cakes Soaked In Reduced Sweetened Milk Topped With Pistachio Nuts
Fresh Fruit Platter

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Orange Themed Weddings | Wedding Decoration and Ideas

2008-11-23T10:48:00.005-05:00

Following on the orange theme from the previous article where we focused on orange tones for bridal lehnga, this article offers up some ideas on how to have a orange color scheme for your wedding theme.

Orange theme weddings are usually done in the fall or the summer season. But it is not wholly inappropriate to have an orange theme wedding now either! And it is certainly an appropriate choice of color for South Asian weddings. And choosing orange color for your wedding color scheme will brighten up your wedding (especially if it is being held during the winter months).

Check out these inspirational ideas for an orange themed wedding.

Orange Color Scheme for Weddings

Orange table and floral arrangements

Check out the orange-chocolate color combination!
And the wedding invitation card is really chic too.

Orange cupcakes

More orange cupcakes - don't these just exude love!

Orange table setting and floral (orchids) centerpiece

Tall orange floral setting to be placed at entrance of wedding reception hall

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Indian Bridal Lehnga With Orange Tones

2008-11-22T10:00:00.007-05:00

There are few colors that are suitable for almost all shades of the Indian skin tone. Gold is one of them. And orange, which is the focus of today's article is another great color for Indian brides. Orange-gold tones brighten up the face of most Indian brides. It also exudes an overall look of vibrancy and indulgent richness.

If you are in doubt, try on a few different colored outfits, and compare yourself in the mirror. Remember, every individual has its own color - don't go by what is in fashion, or what you've seen on a model that looks great. Be sure to see if it's suitable for you - cause it's your wedding and you want to shine on that day.

Here's a few orange-gold bridal lehnga outfits to help you get started.

Orange Bridal Lehnga Outfits

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How To Pick The Perfect Bridal Shoes

2008-10-18T03:59:00.007-04:00

Spending some time to pick out the perfect shoes for your wedding is just as important as the time spent on picking out your wedding dresses. After all, you will be on your feet for a good number of hours during your wedding day, from the ceremony to the photo-taking to the reception itself where you will be expected to meet, greet and mingle with your guests. You will want something that befits the occasion and is still beautiful and elegant.

Today, we have a write-up on tips that will help you pick out the perfect wedding shoes.

Tried-and-Tested Bridal Shoe Advice

Look out for strong and sexy super high heels with sturdy, thick heel (not stilletos) that will help you stay on your feet comfortably. Major trends today include details such as T-bards, criss-cross or ankle-straps. Other fall trends for weddingd apart from the traditional white and ivory colors, include black, grey and purple.

The key things to look out for when shoe-shopping is the width of the shoe, and the heel. With proper insoles you may be able to wear shoes that are a little too long, but you will not be able to walk properly if the shoes you pick are too wide or narrow. For better balance, the heel of the shoe should be positioned nearer to the centre of your heel, rather than at its edge.

The biggest mistake brides make when picking out their wedding shoes is to grab the most gorgeous looking pair of shoes even though it may be ill-fitting for their feet in the hopes that the pair of shoes will miraculously mould itself to their size and feet. That does not happen!

Also keep in mind that higher prices and designer labels are not an automatic indicator of comfort. The cut of the shoe and the shape of the feet is what will determine if the wedding shoe you pick is comfortable or not.

Shoe sizes can vary up to two sizes among brands, so try different pairs on, or check the size charts provided at shoe websites when shopping online.

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Wedding Weight Loss Tips | Tone Up Your Abs for Your Wedding

2008-10-13T08:59:00.010-04:00

Get a Flat Stomach in Time for Your Wedding

Whether you want to admit it to yourself or not, having a slim waistline makes one look better in their clothes.

So if you are a bride with a fast approaching wedding date, you would do well to spend what time you have remaining, to do the exercises that will help you tone up your tummy.

The more time you have available, the better chances you have of quickly trimming your waistline.

Keep in mind that the road to a flatter stomach incorporates a healthy diet, cardio exercises, and other exercises that engage the core muscles.

Here is what one personal trainer had to say about how to get a slimmer waistline:

Practising good posture throughout the day is really going to give you a flat stomach. No matter what you are doing in the gym, you should try to suck in their stomach, imagining that they are bringing their belly button to their spine.

If they are on the mat or on a machine, like the knee extension machine, they should bring their lower back to the mat or make sure it is in contact with the seat.

Think about constantly activating the abdominal muscles. For instance, when you are driving, you should sit up and pull your stomach in. It can be more effective than five minutes of abs work-out because you are constantly activating those muscles.

Isolation exercises are also good - isometric holds, like planks, to develop the deep-tissue muscles such as the transverse abdominis and the internal and external obliques. That helps support your posture and develops the muscles that keep the stomach flat.

Developing back muscles is important too. Most people want to do more abdominal work than back extension exercises, but it is always good to incorporate those. It is all about muscle balance.

If you work only on your abs, then your lower back will not be strong enough to help you sit up straight. If you do not work them out, you will start to bring your body forward, rather than maintain that good posture.

To do a back extension, lie down on your stomach and raise your hands and feet so that your stomach is the only thing touching the ground.

The above tips should help you get started on trimming your waistline for your wedding day. Click here for detailed wedding weight loss tips.

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Bridal Style | Indian Inspired Wedding Dresses

2008-10-05T08:25:00.010-04:00

Indian Inspired Wedding Dresses

Indian brides tend to wear a saree or lengha in a traditional Indian wedding. The common color in fashion for bridal wear was usually red, which signified the passion, and future of the marriage.

In today’s Indian weddings, the bride has a lot more options available to her. She can wear her bridal saree in a variety of styles. And the fashion in lengha designs have an East-West trend, which has increased its appeal for many young brides. Furthermore, the Indian bride has the option of wearing a range of fashionable colors other than the traditional red.

Today's bridal collection combines a flavor of the east and the west that defines perfection. There is embroidery of pearls, floral beadwork, lush extravagant, net borders with detailed cutwork, there is layering, and even after all that, there is still simplicity, which is what modern Indian brides want in their wedding dress.

White, off-white, gold and pastel colors are very much in fashion. The white on white work gives the Indian inspired wedding dress a western wedding dress feel yet the eastern design makes the wedding dress style exotic.

Here we take a look at some modern Indian inspired wedding dresses with an East and West combination that are in fashion.

Indian Inspired Wedding Dresses

White Silk Wedding Dress With Embroidered Long Dupatta

Off White and Gold Embroidered Indian Insired Wedding Dress

Gold Short Sleeved Lace Fishtail Styled Wedding Dress

Brocade Jacket With Simple Silk Sheath Wedding Dress in Pink

Pakistan - Maria B.'s Bridal Crochet Collection

Pakistan - Maria B.'s Bridal Crochet Collection

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Indian Wedding Decoration | Table Decor For Fall Weddings

2008-09-19T14:15:00.004-04:00

All right, this is for those of you who are planning on having a lovely Fall wedding. I like Fall weddings because it is neither too hot nor too cold outside. I also like the striking colors that are associated with Fall - orange, red and yellow.

The above colors form the color scheme by which Fall wedding decorations are chosen. Sometimes the outdoors are brought indoors, with items from nature being used as decoration.

This article showcases inspirational ideas on Fall wedding centerpieces and table decor. Enjoy :)

This is a luxurious and grand table setting decor with a gold and red color scheme. The predominant flowers used are red roses. Placing red roses on every table can get costly, but if you are planning a grand affair than this decor, as seen in the picture, is guaranteed to impress.

This table decor setting also uses roses, but in a less extravagent way. Red, pink and orange roses are placed in little crystal or glass bowls, and rose petals are strewn around the table.

This is a lovely table decor design suitable for a lunch reception. The flower colors are a combination of red and orange colors that are vibrant, bright and cheery. The orange table covers is offset by gold plates. Remarkable!

This shows multiple table decor and centerpiece ideas suitable for the Fall wedding dinner reception. The features include candles in tall crystal candlesticks, little crystal bowls, and seasonal fall flowers.

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Choosing Flowers for Your Indian Wedding in the Fall

2008-09-19T13:27:00.011-04:00

It's still nice and warm in many parts of the US and the UK. But soon Fall will be upon us, and the leaves will be changing into beautiful hues of oranges, reds and yellows.

If you are planning on being wed in the Fall, please read on for some inspiration and ideas for the perfect Indian Fall wedding.

This article focuses on choosing the perfect Fall flowers for your wedding. Keep in mind that the flowers will set an overall theme for your Fall wedding, so taking the time to select them is crucial.

I like pairing flowers that are in contrast with the color of the wedding outfits. For instance, if you are choosing to wear a red toned wedding saree or wedding lehnga, then I would pick for your wedding bouquet something neutral. And vice versa.

Fall Flowers that are in Season include these popular choices:

Wedding Bouquet - White Asters
A Lovely Choice for Indian Brides with Vibrant Colored Wedding Outfits

Wedding Bouquet - Vibrant Red Chrysanthemums
The Perfect Choice for Indian Brides with Light Colored Wedding Outfits

Wedding Bouquet - Pink Zinnias
Pair This With Wedding Outfits that Are in Gold or Brown Tones

Wedding Bouquet - Red Gerbera Daisies

Wedding Bouquet - Orange Marigolds
Pair This Wedding Bouquet With an Ivory/Gold Wedding Outfit.

Wedding Bouquet - Red, White or Blue Roses
A Simple Red and White Rose Bouquet is Always Elegant
And Going with Something Unique Like Blue Roses Will Defintely Be Bold

Wedding Bouquet - Sunflowers
Striking Color for a Grand Indian Fall Wedding

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Indian Wedding Lehnga Designs

2008-09-18T11:56:00.015-04:00

Brides in South Asia typically favor red wedding outfits - sarees or lehngas for their wedding day. The lehnga is a two-piece top and skirt outfit as you will see in the pictures below. It is worn with a long and usually heavily embroidered scarf (dupatta). The bride will place the dupatta over her head.

The vibrant red is also favored in other Eastern cultures such as China. Choosing the red color as a wedding outfit over other colors must be rooted in its various cultural expression for wanting the bride to be the bright center of attraction. As she should be.

Here are some really cool Indian wedding lehnga design ideas. Hopefully you are inspired by these designs, and will use them to design your own wedding lehnga outfit to be the center of attraction.

Red Bridal Lehnga Designs

This is a striking red and gold wedding lehnga. There is elaborate designs on the full skirt that is clearly detailed work.

Shimmering burgundy wedding lehnga with bright silver embroidery and detail work.

This one is really cool. I like the fishtail skirt, and the wide neckline of the top. It is a modern take on the traditional full skirted wedding lehnga. But you need to be in shape to carry this style off well.

Silk wedding lehnga with heavy embroidery and detail work. Exquiste.

This is a Pakistani traditional wedding lehnga. The red has been lighten so that is is a near pink (salmon) colour, which is in fashion.

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Stylish Bridal Sarees for an Indian Wedding

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Bridal Sarees

Indian women have traditionally worn the saree for their wedding. Today, some brides opt for the lehgna choli (a skirt and blouse) wedding outfit, but many brides still prefer to wear the bridal saree. The bridal saree makes an Indian bride look elegant.

If you have the added benefit of being tall, then wearing a saree is all the more better for you as it adds a certain flowy grace to your wedding look.

Sarees today have a lot of work done on them - zari, embroidery, organza, zardosi, sequence, cut work, mirror work, patchwork, pearl work, kasab, kundan are just some of the different kinds of work that are found on a bridal saree.

You will want to pick out something suitable for you - can you handle a saree that has a lot of work on it, and hence heavy to wear, or would you prefer something of a lighter material.

A darker complexioned bride would do well to pick out lighter colours, as dark colours have the effect of making you look too dark. You will want something to brighten your look. And fairer brides should stay away from light colours, or risk looking washed out.

Here are some bridal saree styles that are in fashion. You can't go wrong if you picked out something like the below for your wedding.

Bridal Sarees in Red Tones

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Traditional South Indian Wedding Hairstyles

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Long waist length hair is favored in traditional South Indian cultures. You will not find many South Indian girls with short hair-dos in India. And the preference for long waist length hair is also very much evident in South Indian weddings.

If a South Indian bride-to-be has short hair, or hair that is not thick enough, hair extensions are used to enhance the nnatural hair, which is usually braided.

The method for South Indian wedding hairstyle is relatively uncomplicated.

Please take a look at the pictures as we explain how you can achieve a traditional South Indian wedding hairstyle.

The hair is pulled back from the face, and parted at the center. Usually gold jewels are used to adorn the center parting, as seen in the pictures. Jasmine flowers are attached at the back of the hair.

Hair extensions are added to the natural hair to make it look thick and long. The hair is braided and flowers are twined around the hair braid.

It is no easy task having this wedding hairdo. This wedding hairstyle is heavy to carry. And is meant only for the actual wedding ceremony. If you are heading to your wedding reception with this hair-do, you might have to just sit down and look pretty at the table. Walking up and down with this heavy hairstyle would get you all hot and tired :)

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South Asian Ethnic Design Wedding Cakes

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Indian South Asian Inspired Wedding Cakes

You cannot have a wedding without a wedding cake! And one of the more impressive things that your wedding guests will remember, apart from your beautiful self in your lovely wedding gown, is the wedding cake.

An interesting trend I have noticed in the past few years or so in wedding cake designs for the South Asian community is ethnic inspired "embroidered" cake. That is, the cakes are decorated with ethnic inspired motifs. Some of them resemble embroidery you will see on South Asian or Indian clothes, and some others resemble elaborate bridal henna (mehndi) designs.

Whatever it is, the effect is stunning. It is almost a shame to have to cut into such a spectacular cake, but you can be sure your guests will remember it long after it's been diminished into their stomachs!

Take a look at these ethnic inspired wedding cakes, and if you inspired, copy the picture and take it to your wedding cake maker and see if they can't make you one just like it :)

Photo by Neeta-Mehndidesigner

Photo by Mehndi Cake

Photo by Anila

Photo by Monaz

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India Wedding Designs | Bridal Styles, Trends and Fashion

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This blog is for South Asian brides-to-be looking for tips and ideas on planning a South Asian wedding.

It will focus on providing inspiration on bridal wedding dress and wedding gown styles and designs; trends on latest bridal fashion, bridal make-up; wedding hairstyles, wedding shoes; as well as wedding music, wedding invitations, wedding halls, and wedding favors ideas.

We hope you will find the articles and pictures helpful. Please drop us a note at indiaweddingdesigns [at] gmail.com if you have any questions, or would like more information!

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