Categories: Wedding Shopping

Embroidery on Indian bridal wear | Chikankari

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Chikan embroidery originated in Lucknow and is one of the finest textile decorating styles in India. This style of embroidery draws its inspiration from Persian art form and the name has been derived from the Persian work Chakin or Chikeen meaning a cloth wrought with needle work. It started as a court craft during the [...]

Author: | Posted on: December 1, 2011 at 11:24 am | Posted under: Indian Weddings, Shop Till You Drop, wedding Clothes, Wedding Shopping, Wedding Trends | Bookmark the permalink | Post a comment or leave a trackback: Trackback URL

Put a Ring on it

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(Image Source : SJ Images) Unlike your wedding dress and wedding shoes, a wedding band is the most enduring piece of jewelry, worn throughout your life. The ring not lonely signifies your marital status but also is a long-lasting symbol of your love and commitment. Therefore, your choice needs to be timeless and high quality and [...]

Author: | Posted on: November 25, 2011 at 1:42 pm | Posted under: Wedding Accessories, Wedding Jewellery, Wedding Shopping | Bookmark the permalink | Post a comment or leave a trackback: Trackback URL

Embroidery on Indian wedding wear | Gota work

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So were are now going to bring you embroidery used on Indian wedding wear from various parts of India. The  first try of embroidery that we will be showcasing is Gota work that is a form of metal embroidery which originated in Rajasthan. It is crafted using appliqué technique with a strip of gold or [...]

Author: | Posted on: November 24, 2011 at 11:11 am | Posted under: Shop Till You Drop, wedding Clothes, Wedding Ideas, Wedding Shopping, Wedding Trends | Bookmark the permalink | Post a comment or leave a trackback: Trackback URL

Home Décor for your Bridal Trousseau from AA Living

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The home décor store, AA Living has just launched The Nuptial Nest, a vast range of home décor and linen to add an edgy modern flair to your bridal trousseau. AA Living has it all!

Author: | Posted on: November 19, 2011 at 4:20 pm | Posted under: Wedding Gifts, Wedding Shopping, Wedding Trousseau | Bookmark the permalink | Post a comment or leave a trackback: Trackback URL

Collecting your Wedding Trousseau

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The hugest, most precious things come in the most careful packages… for a bride, her wedding trousseau is just that. Wrapped amidst ribbons and flowers, the trousseau is one of the first belongings the new bride brings along with her into her new home.  So it is of utmost importance when she sits to decide [...]

Author: | Posted on: November 18, 2011 at 3:23 pm | Posted under: wedding Clothes, Wedding Gifts, Wedding Planning, Wedding Shopping, Wedding Trousseau | Bookmark the permalink | Post a comment or leave a trackback: Trackback URL

Kaliras for the Punjabi Bride

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(Image Courtesy : Kat Braman) Kaliras are chandelier like ornaments worn traditionally by Punjabi brides. These ornaments are attached to the chuda or bangles, on both the hands of the bride. Originally, the kaliras were made of shells, coconuts or flowers although the modern versions may be made from beaten silver, gold, gold plated metals [...]

Author: | Posted on: November 16, 2011 at 3:03 pm | Posted under: Indian Wedding Ceremonies, Indian Weddings, Multi-Cultural Wedding, Wedding Accessories, Wedding Jewellery, Wedding Shopping | Bookmark the permalink | Post a comment or leave a trackback: Trackback URL

Lehenga Style for various body types

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Lehengas are popular among Indian brides and have been the preferred wedding outfit since many years. Traditionally all lehengas used to have an more full cut but with changing trends in bridal fashion, now a days you get an array of options. Today lehengas are available in various cuts and styles to suit every body [...]

Author: | Posted on: November 10, 2011 at 11:37 am | Posted under: Beauty & Style, Fashion, wedding Clothes, Wedding Planning, Wedding Shopping, Wedding Trousseau | Bookmark the permalink | Post a comment or leave a trackback: Trackback URL

Choosing your Wedding Rings | For the Bride

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Of all your wedding jewellery, your wedding or engagement ring is probably the most important, because it is something you will have on you every day, unlike some of the other more elaborate ornaments. So it has to definitely be something you love wearing and looking at every day. Whether you are a groom fretting [...]

Author: | Posted on: November 8, 2011 at 4:11 pm | Posted under: Wedding Jewellery, Wedding Shopping | Bookmark the permalink | Post a comment or leave a trackback: Trackback URL

Tips for your Wedding Shopping List

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Indian weddings are lavish and so is the wedding shopping. It is very easy to go over board and spend much more than you expect to. Small expenses when clubbed together may add up to be huge if they are not planned for. Here are some tips on how to go about compiling your wedding [...]

Author: | Posted on: November 6, 2011 at 10:00 am | Posted under: Pre-Wedding, Shop Till You Drop, Wedding Planning, Wedding Shopping, Wedding Tips | Bookmark the permalink | Post a comment or leave a trackback: Trackback URL

Wedding Accessories for Men | Watches

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Grooms don’t have as many accessory options for the wedding as the brides, but for the ones they do have, they can definitely buy the best! One such accessory for the groom that is worth investing in is watches. Watches are not only great wedding gifts or accessories but worth spending on because your groom [...]

Author: | Posted on: October 26, 2011 at 9:00 am | Posted under: Wedding Accessories, Wedding Gifts, Wedding Shopping | Bookmark the permalink | Post a comment or leave a trackback: Trackback URL