Indian Weddings: Mandaps...
Posted by Nahid in Indian weddings, Inspiration, Mandaps on 05 24th, 2011 | 4 Comments
Indian weddings encompass tradition and grandeur by bringing in bright and luxe details to their decor. One of the most recognized features of an Indian wedding is the “mandap.” A mandap is a covered structure with pillars, similar to a canopy or gazebo, used during wedding ceremonies. Traditionally... 
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East Meets West...
Posted by Nahid in Indian weddings, Real weddings on 05 2nd, 2011 | No Comments
Normal Indian weddings do not have bridal parties, but this bride wanted to Westernize it and include a bridal party. Nina Gookli and Adam Bramer had the traditional Indian ceremony but put a little Western spin on it by having the bridal party walk down the aisle as well. Pandit performed the beautiful... 
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Indian Weddings- Bridal Puja...
Posted by Nahid in Cultures & Traditions, Indian weddings on 04 20th, 2011 | No Comments
Indian weddings are stunning productions, but they’re also known for being very spiritual. One of the religious rituals performed before the wedding day is a puja by both the bride and groom. Each is done separately with only the bride’s family present, and the groom with his family. We’ll... 
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Indian Weddings – The ‘Baraa...
Posted by Nahid in Baraat, Ethnic Weddings, Indian weddings on 02 9th, 2011 | 3 Comments
  Indian Weddings are more of a religious ritual than a social or legal affair like that in West. Indian weddings are a perfect blend of traditions, values and celebrations. The ‘Barat’ for instance, is the Grooms ceremony. It is an elaborate event where the groom enters the wedding venue with his... 
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INDIAN BRIDAL FASHIONS ~ SOMETHING OLD &...
Posted by Nahid in Anniversary Parties, Bridal Showers, Brides, Engagement Parties, Ethnic Weddings, Indian weddings, mehindi parties, sangeet event, Weddings on 10 12th, 2010 | 5 Comments
What comes to your mind when we say “Indian Wedding”? Bright colors, shimmery fabrics, flowing lehengas, heavy embroidery and stone work, all of them having the typical traditional touch! There was a time when sari was considered to the only dress that could be worn by an Indian woman, on her wedding.... 
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