18 Evergreen Songs Played in Almost Every Indian Wedding – WedAmor
Must Have Guest Facilities At Your Wedding Venue
Months and months of preparations go on for the perfect dress for the bride, selecting the venue of the wedding, choosing the menu, and what not! Can you guess what makes your wedding the most memorable? Yes, the guests. They make sure to take time out of their busy schedules to be a part of your happy day. Therefore, it’s totally your responsibility to be a good host and take care of the guest facilities they might need at the venue. The rituals and partying sometimes stretches to hours and without these basic guest facilities, your guests might have to face some uneasy moments. So, here’s the checklist you need to take care of:
Parking Facilities
Out of all the guest facilities, you might prepare for, this one is probably the most important. Assure that your wedding venue has enough parking spaces for all your guests. Sometimes it happens that the venue itself is grand but latecomers have a hard time to park their cars in neighborhood areas. Therefore, check your guest list and the expected number of vehicles, and make arrangements accordingly.
Restrooms
Many of the open area wedding venues don’t have proper restrooms for the guests. For any venue, restrooms are a necessity. Don’t let your guests be uneasy the whole time. Make sure you arrange for proper and clean washrooms, separately for men and women.
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Kids Area
Why do we count it among guest facilities? Well, you will definitely don’t want your friends with children, to miss any of those special moments. So, make sure their children are safe and enjoying with other kids while their parents take part in your gala celebrations. Keep care-takers in the kids’ area to ensure that the kids are safe.
Nursing Room
If your wedding venue is not a hotel and you can’t provide rooms for everyone, at least assure there’s one for new mothers. It becomes difficult for the mothers to deal with their infants in the public. There should be a room for them where they can feed their children and rest in case the loud music outside is creating nuisances for the child.
Extra Vehicles
Even if most of your guests are arriving by themselves, there might be someone or the other who would appreciate your gesture of dropping them home as it gets difficult to arrange for a cab late at night. If you have enough family vehicles at the venue, keep some chauffeurs to take care of things so that your family members won’t have to miss out on any part of the celebrations.
Guest Rooms
If your wedding celebrations are going to continue whole night, you will need to arrange for a few guest rooms as well. Many of the extended family members stay till the end of the rituals. While you take care of other guest facilities, make sure you arrange rooms for them to take a power nap in the middle of the hullaballoo.
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Sitting Arrangements
Even though the designers keep up your budget high, it is found that a good number of your guests are struggling to get a good comfortable seat. The dining part is the most difficult for situations like these. Along with sofas and chairs around the stage area, make sure to have enough tables and chairs for the guests to dine comfortably.
Location Signs
It happens time and again that the location of the venue is not well known by the people driving to the venue. At the night time, it gets more difficult to search for it. So, location signs must be put up from a known landmark nearby. You can also go fancy by putting up a string of lights to direct your guests to the venue.
Solah Shringar-The Sixteen Steps Of Bridal Makeup Video
SOLAH SHRINGAR
Solah means sixteen and Shringar means makeup or adornments. So, Solah shringar is the 16 steps that women follow for their beautification from head to toe at the time of their wedding, some religious ceremony or festival. They have a sentimental value attached to them as they help a woman transcend into a beautiful bliss of being married in India. It is believed that these adornments increase the beauty of women by giving them a celestial beauty and divinity. According to Hindu beliefs, solah shringar is related to the 16 phases of the moon. These phases are believed to be connected to the menstrual cycle. So, solah shringar helps in negating the negative effects of woman’s menstrual cycle.
Pre-Shringar –The Divine Bath
The ceremony starts with a pre-shringar bath. Firstly, hair is oiled properly and then they are washed with the help of amla, reetha, shikakai, milk and water. After that, hair is dried and fragranced with the help of incense sticks. Dried hair is then styled into braids and then tied into a bun. Then a turmeric, sandalwood, milk and honey paste is applied all over the body to give a natural radiance. The women look graceful and with a natural glow after taking the bath.
Here, we have brought you with a small video telling all the 16 shringars for you people.
To read us more: http://wedamor.com/solah-shringar-steps-bridal-makeup/
Perfect Evergreen Songs For Mehendi Function
The big fat Indian wedding. Food, functions, more food and even more functions and this goes on till the bride leaves in tears or with swag as she prefers.The many functions help in making the wedding a grand affair. Mehendi ki raat, one of the most awaited pre-wedding functions. The bride is told to sit at one place, while she is adorned with the some of the most beautiful Mehendi designs. So while the bride is being decked up her friends and family take it upon them to entertain her. As well-wishers of these people, we present to you the Perfect Songs For Mehendi Function.
1. Mehendi Hai Rachnewali(Artist: Alka Yagnik, Movie: Zubeidaa)
One of the perfect songs for Mehendi Function. You can never go wrong with this one. I mean what sort of Mehendi function is it if you haven’t played this thrice already.
2. Mehndi Laga Ke Rakhna(Artists: Lata Mangeshkar, Udit Narayan, Movie: Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge)
Same goes for this. The best Mehendi song ever. Thrice, four times or even more, play it on a loop if you don’t want to use any other song.
3. Chittiyaan Kalaiyaan(Artist: Meet Bros, Movie: Roy)
How can a Mehendi function continue without describing the kalaaiyan on which the Mehendi is going to be applied?
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4. Banno(Artists: Brijesh Shandilya, Swati Sharma, Movie: Tanu Weds Manu: Returns)
And let’s now tell the world how cool our cousin/friend/BFF or any other category our bride falls in is. The bride we adore and the swag we love makes a perfect combination.
5. Maahi Ve(Artist: Neha Kakkar, Movie: Wajah Tum Ho)
To tell the world how wonderful the bride is.One of the perfect songs for Mehendi function, because why not flaunt the awesomeness of our bride.
6. Sasural Genda Phool(Artists: Rekha Bhardwaj, Shraddha Pandit, Mahathi, Sujata Majumdar, Movie: Delhi-6)
Now for a bit of fun how about some bouts of nok jhok. The perfect Mehandi song to tease the bride and the groom for the future that they have taken a step into.
7. Ambarsariya(Artist: Sona Mohapatra, Movie: Fukrey)
Perfect beats, check. Amazing lyrics, check.Everyone will love to dance on this perfect song for Mehendi function.
8. Gud Naal Ishq Mitha (Artist: Bally Sagoo)
Nothing does it better than a Punjabi song to get everyone grooving. And the cherry on the top is this song. Even the Punjabi song hating aunty wouldn’t be able to resist this one.
9. Gal Mitthi Mitthi (Artist: Tochi Raina, Movie: Aisha)
To get into the wedding mode. Mehendi is one of the first functions so why not get everyone set for the coming grand event. The perfect Mehandi song, in fact, the best for the entire duration of the wedding.
10. London Thumakda(Artists: Neha Kakkar, Sonu Kakkar, Labh Janjua, Movie: Queen)
This will get everyone dancing and will make everyone show their best thumkas. Cute children dancing for their masi/bua/didi will surely get aww’s from the audience.
11. Kachchi Kaliyaan(Artists: Sonu Nigam, Shreya Ghoshal, Sunidhi Chauhan, KK, Movie: Laaga Chunari Mein Daag: Journey of a Woman)
Among the list of perfect songs for the Mehendi function is this face off song between the bridesmaids and the guys. Becuase the guys love to tease the bridesmaids and they are more than happy to return the favor.
12. Gulaabo(Artists: Vishal Dadlani, Anusha Mani, Movie: Shaandaar)
Because bridesmaids love to dance on this one. And who can stop them? This will help in boosting the confidence of the bride to skyrocketing levels.
13. Mehndi Ni Mehndi(Artist: Musarrat Nazir, Album: Eik Haseen Sham Musarrat Nazir)
An emotional outburst is guaranteed. For the tears, a perfect song for Mehendi function with beautiful lyrics for everyone to shed tears on.
14. Navrai Majhi(Artists: Sunidhi Chauhan, Swanand Kirkire, Natalie Di Luccio, Neelambari Kirkire, Movie: English Vinglish)
The marriage of a daughter is the best example for a mixed emotions event for the parents. This is the perfect song for Mehendi function wherein a mother is giving away her daughter in marriage.
15. Ainvayi Ainvayi(Artists: Sunidhi Chauhan, Salim–Sulaiman, Movie: Band Baaja Baaraat)
A perfect dance number. This gets even the shyest people on the dance floor.Those fufajis and taijis who used to run away from the dance floor will be more than happy to oblige to your request for a dance on this one. So, put on your dancing shoes and dance away.
There must be more choices out there but these are the best. Also, we leave some of the work for you because you know the couple and their choices well. So give the DJ your playlist of these perfect songs for Mehendi function and watch while the people sing, dance and enjoy the best Mehendi ki raat, thanking you in the process. Because there is no fun without the perfect playlist.
10 Best Bridal Lehenga Designers in India For 2018
The wedding season is here and with it there are so many new outfit styles from crop top skirts, to lehengas, kurtas, shararas and more…the wedding outfit style sure has changed since the past few months. So in case, you’re a bride to be, planning your wedding and wondering which outfit style and which designer would suit your taste, I am here to help you with these 10 best bridal lehenga designers in India.
Best Bridal Lehenga Designers in India
So, let’s start with one of the most popular master who never disappoints their fans:
1) Sabyasachi
No list is ever complete without including the bridal couture master, Sabyasachi. The latest collection, The Udaipur collection which is the spring couture 2017 for brides and grooms was unveiled on 25th February, and there has been a roar about the collection ever since.
From saffrons to red, turquoise and ivory shade outfits, one can see an array of wedding outfits fit for everyone starting from the bride, groom to the family of the couple as well. The collection consists of tulle lehengas which are perfect for the sister of the bride look, and some gorgeous tulle embroidered sarees which are classic pieces to own.
The designer has never failed to impress and is surely amongst the best bridal lehenga designers in India. If you’re wondering whether this designer is way too pricey, you might just be wrong. Want to know what a Sabyasachi outfit costs?
2) Shyamal & Bhumika
From raw silk bridal lehengas ornamented with intricate Zardosi embroidery to floral pita embroidery, Shyamal & Bhumika’s latest bridal collection has something for every bride. In colour of red, maroons to dark plums and pinks…the collection is absolutely stunning.
If delicate floral embroidery work in monotone lehenga colour is to your liking, then you’re going to love the designer duo’s collection. Check out the entire collection here.
3) Anita Dongre
Anita Dongre showcased her latest collection at the Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2017. Her show was the finale show and had beautiful lehengas and anarkali lacchas in gold, ivory, and white. Her trademark gotta patti designs and motifs is a favourite amongst all brides to be. Her outfits are definitely priced on the premium side, but if you love the design, you have to deal with the price.
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4) Manish Malhotra
Now, who doesn’t love a Manish Malhotra Lehenga? We all know he is one of the best bridal lehenga designers in India and is favourite amongst several Bollywood stars and is soon becoming a hot favourite amongst brides as well. What I love about his collections are that every season he comes up with something very different, very fresh.
Which outfit is your favourite?
5) Anju Modi
If you are looking for an Indo-Western or a modern version of pure Indian traditions then she is the right choice. A down to earth lady who has promoted long forgotten Indian craftwork in her fashion. Her work has been presented at the Hyères fashion festival in Paris, Lakme Fashion Week and Miami Fashion Week. Anju Modi has pushed boundaries with her latest project in Indian movies Goliyon Ki Raasleela – Ram Leela and Bajirao Mastani, both of them which featured Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone. She has also been nominated for Marie Claire’s ‘Best Indian Designer’ in 2010 and for Marie Claire’s made in India Awards – Special Honours category “Best Craft Revival”.
6) Tarun Tahiliani
Tarun Tahiliani is an ace bridal couture specialist who has dressed up the crème de la crème of Bollywood celebrities. He is a regular on the Indian fashion circuit and is known for his extravagant bridal outfits. If you are looking to wear something extraordinary, one of a kind wedding outfit pieces, then Tarun Tahiliani needs to be your designer.
7) Rohit Bal
Rohit Bal is a popular couture designer quite famous in the fashion circuit. But off late, his wedding and especially bridal designs are becoming quite popular amongst the masses as well. His last collection at Lakme Fashion Week titled “Koroshini” was a stunner show with an array of wedding lehengas, jackets, floor length Anarkalis taking the bridal fashion by storm.
He is one of the crème de la crème designers out there, and if your budget is above 2 lakhs for a wedding lehenga, you should definitely check out his collection.
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8) Anushree Reddy
Anushree Reddy has taken the bridal fashion by storm. Ever since her trademark floral lehengas were showcased the first time, every bride’s desire is to wear her bridal outfits in one of their wedding functions. Not too expensive, and girly as hell, her outfits are perfect for preceding functions, sister of the bride look and even for the wedding main function look.
9) Varun Bahl
Another handsome young designer based in New Delhi and a graduate of NIFT. Varun has embellished the works of Armani, a part of Kenzo Jungle, Jeans and Kenzo Paris, and Lacroix’s Bazaar and Jeans. Varun showcased his Spring Summer 2003 collection at White in Italy and was voted the ‘Best of Season’ from among 20 competing designers from different countries.
Best known for his expertise in blending the classic with the contemporary, the antique with the new and innovative use of fabrics to create a dreamy love affair for today’s kind of customer- a reflection of elegance, avant-garde, non-conformist yet rooted in classics. Most of his clients swear his clothes are their heirlooms like jewelry because of their classic sensibility and incredible quality.
His latest collection, the Vintage Garden was a floral paradise for brides. Some stunning couture designs on the ramp walk and these outfits were every bit royal as they can get. The above three are priced between INR 4, 50, 00 to INR 650,000.
10) JJ Valaya
If you are looking for some Rajasthani and western fusion bridal fashion wear, then this designer gem from NIFT is the right choice for you. With his flagship store in Gurgaon, his collection is easily available for to-be-wed brides in Delhi and NCR. His price starts from INR 7000 to INR 1,00,000 or more for an Anarkali, saree or a lehenga. His brands include J J Valaya Muse, J J Valaya Couture, Valaya Base, Valaya Home and The Home of the Traveler. Valaya was a founder member of the Board of Governors of the FDCI and the first official brand ambassador for Swarovski, globally. In 2011, Valaya’s Winter/Festive collection at Lakme Fashion Week titled TASVEER received positive reviews. The collection combined Valaya’s twin passions: photography and fashion. His clothes have been worn by various GCC royals and celebrities including Joseph Fiennes, Cate Blanchett, Hrithik Roshan and Kareena Kapoor.
So check out these 10 best bridal lehenga designers in India and their wedding collection and rock your big Day with their amazing outfits.
About the Author:
Namrata Sahu is the founder and editor of Frugal2Fab, a popular Indian Wedding Blog sharing inexpensive wedding inspirations for the Indian Bride. She is one of the few bloggers who gives ideas on how to have a fabulous (Pinterest-worthy) budget wedding.
Inter-Caste Marriages: What is the Big Deal?
Recently, I overheard this conversation between my neighbors and it got me thinking about this whole concept of why our society freaks out when it comes to inter-caste marriages.
Inter- Caste Marriages
Aunty no.1: Oh, did you hear Sharmaji’s daughter had a love marriage, that too an intercaste?
Aunty no.2: Yes, I heard. Soon our kids would want to follow her steps; she’s such a disgrace to our society.
Have you noticed the word ‘disgrace’ they used to describe a girl who probably just married the love of her life? If she’s a disgrace, then I wonder what thieves, serial killers, rapists, and psychopaths are called in our society?
Also, did you know that just 5% of Indian marriages are inter-caste marriages? So this is going to be my attempt out of a million ones, to try and change this percentage and the definition of ‘disgrace’ that our society holds.
1) It’s not about WHAT they are; it’s about WHO they are
It’s time that some of our orthodox Indians realize that it’s not about the caste/religion someone belongs to, it’s about who they are as a person, it’s about their willingness to shower their partner with all their love and compassion, to be with them during the good, bad and messed-up times. And above all, it’s about how much happiness they bring to your daughter/son.
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2) Society *sigh*
“Log kya kahengey” is probably the deadliest and of course, the shittiest line people can say to keep you out of getting into inter-caste marriages; and it doesn’t just end there. Just a single phrase like that has the ability to shatter your dreams into a million pieces and it’s going to continue doing until one of these days, we stop caring about what others have to say about our personal life. Can I get an Amen here?
Also, if you try to speak up against this, steel yourself from the shitstorm coming your way because of it.
Now it’s up to you. Meaningless comments by people who have no life of their own or the happiness of your son/daughter? What matters more?
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3) Let’s Talk About Evolution
You know how Heraclitus, the Greek philosopher said, ‘change is the only constant in life’. These people basically just refuse to make sense out of it. Living in a particular time zone, with the same traditions and way of living for forever is practically impossible. To give you a little extreme example, you know how species that don’t adapt to their changing environment, don’t survive for long. That’s pretty much the point, except for the fact that it is not about your survival, it’s about your pride in your so-called caste.
Go pick up today’s newspaper, check the date on it. Says 2016 huh? Now ADAPT!
Source: Progress was.it
4) Even Our Classics Supported Intercaste Marriages
Since childhood, we’re being taught about Mahabharata and Ramayana, no matter what caste we belong to. But did you know there have been a lot of instances of inter-caste marriages in Mahabharata?
Dushyant married Shakuntala, who was a Brahmin. Kshatriya king Shantanu married a low-born fisherwoman, Satyavati, Bheema married Hidimba, and this is just to name a few.
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5) Keeping up With the World
We have reached beyond the moon, it is now possible to jump-start a brain out of a coma using ultrasounds, and space travel for an average man is becoming a reality. Living in a world which is progressing at such a fast pace, we continue to live in the 1940s where our main concerns involve our children getting married out of caste. Is this really the right way to go? Are we really making progress?
Source: Jodilogik
In the end, all that matters is the happiness of the people getting married; it shouldn’t be about the society, the caste, the ego and other factors that come with it. Love wins all! What about you? Do you also hate inter-caste marriages?