A fun loving couple, Sachi a homemaker and Adish a

A fun loving couple, Sachi a homemaker and Adish a businessman by profession and graphic designer by passion got married as per the Sikh rituals at Shakuntala Farms in Delhi in a three-day intimate affair.

The family held puja and Mata ki Chowki on day one, followed by a bachelor’s party hosted for 100 people, the second day. The wedding was followed by a lunch which hosted about 400 people.

he Bangalore based owner of hand-made products

he Bangalore based owner of hand-made products, Madhuri tied the knot with Bombay based businessman, Raoul in a traditional South Indian wedding at Taj Westend. All other events such as bachelor party and sangeet too were held at Taj Westend. The wedding and reception were a grand affair with 900 guests who turned out in their best finery.

Jenn and Rohit, both professionals in Australia met there an

Jenn and Rohit, both professionals in Australia met there and decided to get married, across the seven seas in Rohit’s home city, Delhi. Jenn was in for a treat as her wedding to Rohit was a very traditional Hindu affair. Dressed in finery and looking graceful in an ornate red lehenga, Jenn and Rohit got married in Dwarka and were blessed by 300 people. A lunch reception followed the wedding ceremonies.

Spotlight Vendor: House of Talent Studio

Where are you based and do you travel for weddings?
We have locations in New York & New Jersey. We travel all over the United States.
How long have you been in business?
Sumdarash Kanwal & I (Sudeep Kanwal) have been doing weddings since 2003. In 2006 we IndianWeddingSite.com presents leading photography studio, House of Talent Studio. This team has perfected the delicate balance of artistic and traditional photography styles to cater to both the couples and their families. Find out more about their background and check out some of their favorite pictures.

weddings in a day. Sudeep Kanwal, Sumdarash

n handle up to 3 weddings in a day. Sudeep Kanwal, Sumdarash Kanwal & Rajesh Dave work as the main photographers. Sudeep Kanwal finished his MFA in film in 2007 and jumped full time in to the wedding business. Sumdarash Kanwal took advanced photography courses from SVA & QC and turned his passion in to profession. Rajesh has been in the industry for over 17 years. Sudeep and Sumdarash first started in the industry under his guidance.

Andrey, Sean, Jenny & Danny work as second/assistant photographers. Vaibhav Khanna, Das Malhi & Ravi are the main videographers.

The family drama! This is an Indian wedding exclusive and it's

The family drama! This is an Indian wedding exclusive and it's so much fun. All jokes aside, it's truly great to see parents and siblings putting so much effort in making it all happen.

How do you incorporate the couples' individual style in your photos?
This is so easy. The chemistry the couple shares clearly shows in the pictures. When we first meet the couple, we go over different styles of photography and get an idea of what interests them the most. Even though we work with different styles, we primarily use a photojournalistic approach.

We go over the preliminary schedule with all the couples

We go over the preliminary schedule with all the couples. This gives them an idea about the time we need for each photography session. I recommend a pre-shoot approximately 2 months before the wedding. This makes the couple familiar with the photography process and they can also display these shots at the wedding.

Indian Wedding Themes

Think of a place (or places) that you love and take the best elements of them to create your wedding. If you plan on spending your honeymoon in Italy, why not introduce Italian food in the menu and pass out some Italian pastries. Want to keep it more Indian? Combine the music of Punjab with the decorations of RajasA wedding theme is essential when planning your perfect wedding. It’s the ideal way to tie in all of the different aspects of an Indian wedding (invitations, wedding attire, receptionthan.

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Want to give your guests a taste of the big day

Want to give your guests a taste of the big day before it comes along? Customizing your wedding website is the perfect way to share important details and get your guests excited about the wedding.

Wedding websites have been serving a great purpose for years but have traditionally just covered the basics – event details, registry information and a few pictures of the couple.

Why not expand on this and give your guests a real look at the two of you? You can set up a wedding website on your own or through an easy to use service like

Farshi comes from the word farsh, meaning floor.

Farshi comes from the word farsh, meaning floor. When the word pajama is added it means a bottom-wear garment that falls on the floor generously. As one walks it trails, however, the wearer holds the dress carefully pulling up and folding the excess flaring trail and holding it in her left hand while keeping the right one free so that the dress does not trail. The farshi gharara was made with a large quantity of cloth that historically consisted of 9-15 yards of expensive fabric embroidered with gold and silver threads. This reflects the grandeur and extravagance of the nobles and rulers of that era

Lenghas began to replace saris as wedding wear

Lenghas began to replace saris as wedding wear. Some people choose to believe that saris are not elegant when in fact this is not true. Saris are very elegant and perfect for casual as well as formal and bridal wear. Many brides feel they cannot wear a sari for their wedding because it’s not as elaborate as the lengha. There are many elaborate saris these days and if you like to have the pallu hanging over your shoulder you can do that as well. Great news is dupatta saris are more and more common and popular these days and are especially perfect for bridal wear. You can have your sari and dupatta too! There is no need to choose or

specially perfect for bridal wear. You can have your sari and

specially perfect for bridal wear. You can have your sari and dupatta too! There is no need to choose or resort to a lengha. The beauty and grace of the sari combines with a beautiful matching dupatta. This way you don’t have to go in search for one. Rani Mukherjee was seen wearing a dupatta sari as a bride in Baabul. There are many ways to drape your sari if you will be wearing it with a dupatta. The most popular is the Gujarati drape. In this form, the pallu comes in the front and it is very practical to wear a dupatta with it. You can also drape your sari in the Bengali style. This is how Aishwarya Rai wore her famous blue dupatta sari in Devdas. You can also drape your sari in the common Nivi style if that’s what you are more comfortable with. On a last note, the lengha sari is a perfect choice for brides. It combines the beauty and grace of both elaborate outfits in one!

Indian Wedding Planning!

Count on Orange County’s Event Wedding Planning to bring your dreams of a flawless, stress-free wedding to life. We will make your special day everything you ever dreamed it would be. We cater to your every need.  Our Orange County wedding planning services are customized to fit your exact needs, no matter how big or small. Event Wedding Planning is a Full Service Wedding Planning company offering a wide variety of Coordination Services and Private Estate Weddings at our exclusive Orange County Private Estates. Event Wedding Planning is highly educated in not only American traditional weddings, but also a vast array of religious-cultured weddings such as Jewish, Hindu, Muslim and Buddhist weddings. So regardless of how special your wedding detail may be or what size it may become you can rest assure we are prepared to create your amazing custom event. Simple, elegant and impeccable wedding planning is what we provide our engaged couples and nothing less. We strive to make your dreams of an exquisite and memorable wedding come true!

following the couple’s extravagant Dubai Sangeet,

following the couple’s extravagant Dubai Sangeet, the bride had a sunny outdoor Mehndi ceremony at Jumeriah Beach in the bride’s parents’ backyard. The pictures by Farnaz K Studio transport you to this beautiful garden party!
So often we see big Mehendi parties in banquets halls with men, women and children. I love the old-school feel of this event. Just the bride surrounded by her sisters, aunts and other female relatives. Love, love, love the warmth of it!

Moroccan inspired wedding.

fter the stunning Sangeet and Mehendi in Dubai, we’re finally ready to share the grand finale of this love story.  On February 25th at Jumeriah Beach Hotel, our couple was married on the beach in a brilliant Moroccan inspired wedding.

There’s so much that can be said about the stunning images, the venue, and the décor. Award winning New York photographer, Farnaz, hit the ball out of the park on this one as she photographed the glamorous Hindu wedding on the white sand beach. While traditionally Moroccan styling makes use of darker colors, the décor for this wedding was toned down and mixed with pastel colors to fit in with the breezy surroundings.

We adore the draping of the mandap (perfect for a beach wedding), the bride’s doli entrance and the couple’s gorgeous attire. A stunning wedding this couple will never forget!

Brides to becongratulations on your upcoming wedding! W

Brides to be … congratulations on your upcoming wedding! Wedding planning is a fantastically challenging process and there are times of utter confusion when making certain decisions. Bridal makeup and hair styling is definitely one of them!

You love to be in the know of the latest makeup trends, follow tutorials on blogs and video sites, always stop by a makeup counter to try out a new launch, but you still feel like you are at a loss when it comes to your wedding day look.

While working with brides for over 15 years, one thing has always been consistent in my interaction with my North American brides. They want to look flawless and natural, but glamorous and not caked-up. Here are some guidelines on how to achieve this goal.

Don't attempt to do your own hair and makeup. The bride has an eno

Don't attempt to do your own hair and makeup. The bride has an enormous amount of nervous energy during those last few hours leading up to the wedding.

2. Don't ask a best friend or aunty to do it either. Yes, your friend does an amazing job with makeup when you go out to party, but can she make it work for different lighting situations and for professional photography? Does she have an array of professional grade tools and products on hand to do emergency fixes for stress related acne that just showed up or really dark circles that reflect the sleepless nights of the week preceding the wedding

of dignity and love given to a bride by her groom. It is believed to have divine

The mangalsutra is a token of dignity and love given to a bride by her groom. It is believed to have divine powers. The black beads signify protection from evil powers. They are believed to protect the marriage of the couple and essentialy the liThe mangalsutra may have changed over time and is now worn more as an adornment but it has more meaning than just a piece of jewelery. Many women no longer wear it on a daily basis due to modernization. However, the mangalsutra symbolizes the real essence and concept of a Hindu marriage.fe of the husband.

A Hindu married woman will wear this around her neck until her

A Hindu married woman will wear this around her neck until her husband’s death. This sacred thread is a symbol of love and goodwill. Mangalsutra means auspicious thread or cord. Mangalsutras are made in various designs. They very between different cultures. If the marriage is arranged, the pattern is usually chosen by the groom’s family according to their customs. Gujaratis and Marwaris often choose a diamond pendant. Whereas, Maharashtrians wear a pendant of one or two vatis. Bengalis often have coral added to their designs.
The mangalsutra is more than just a piece of jewelry. In fact, it is very sacred and an integral part of a Hindu marriage when the groom ties it around the bride’s neck. The mangalsutra is known by many different names throughout the different states of India. It is known as a Thaali in the South and mangalsutra in the North. It is a token of dignity and love given to a bride by her groom. The most common type is made with two strands of black beads

South Asian makeup, especially bridal makeup, is different because it needs to

South Asian makeup, especially bridal makeup, is different because it needs to be in order to compete with the lavish clothes and jewelry. Brides often ask why they cant have a natural look on their wedding day as Western brides do. Well, you can but it’s tricky. The key element here is that you don’t want your outfit and accessories to empower you so that you’re almost unnoticeable. Simple makeup doesn’t go with an over the top outfit and heavy jewelry. However, your makeup doesn’t have to exactly match your outfit. In fact, it should match your skin and more so yourself, your personality, and who you are. Your wedding day is not the right time to try something new and over the top that you’ve never done before and wouldn’t even normally think of doing. It’s important that you feel comfortable in your makeup. After all, your husband is marrying you and not someone else so why do you need to look like something you’re not.