Gifting is never as easy as it seems, especially when it comes to newlyweds. Most people go overboard while choosing wedding gifts. However, most often, after the reception, the couple gets stuck with several pressure cookers, mattresses, numerous dinner sets, and many showpieces that they don’t know what to do with! Why waste your time and effort on giving something that no one really wants? Wouldn’t you like to gift something that can be used by the couple, and really appreciated as well? We agree it can be confusing. To…
Read MoreUnique and Creative Ideas to Welcome the Newly weds to their Reception Party
The wedding ceremony is complete, and it is now time to celebrate in style, with family and friends. Welcoming the groom and the bride, as newlyweds is a crucial part of the wedding. So, why not spice up the grand entrance of the couple as man and wife for the first time? A warm welcome to the couple will set the tone for the reception party. Make it an unforgettable entrance for them. Here are some ideas to give a lovely welcome to the newlyweds after they have just tied…
Read More7 Guests Every Bride Would Love to Have At Her Wedding
We have all heard of horrible wedding guests who put a dampener on your wedding; but then there are some adorable guests without whom your wedding is incomplete. They make you smile and laugh on this wonderful day and remind you what weddings are truly about. Let us have a look at these adorable wedding guests that every couple wants at their wedding. #1. “I-will-do-everything-to-make-you-happy” bridesmaid : While having a bridesmaid is a relatively new concept in India, every bride definitely has a BFF who only wants to make sure…
Read MoreSignificance of Saath Pheras or Seven Vows in an Indian Marriage
The typical Hindu wedding consists of the bride and the groom taking seven vows in presence of their loved ones, with the holy fire as their witness. This is a way for the couple to confirm their commitment and sincerity to the new relation they are entering. Each of these vows is accompanied by a phera or a round around the holy fire. Though most couples, in their eagerness to get over with the ceremony, may tend to overlook these vows, each of these seven vows has a deep religious…
Read MoreA Groom’s Guide To Plan A Wedding
Everything you need to know to make it to the altar with both you and your relationship in one piece. Wedding planning is all about picking your battles. The key is knowing when to have an opinion, when to help and when to walk away. Millions of men get married every year and have lived to share the survival tactics we have laid out here. Welcome to the madness of wedding planning. You probably have some questions: Wait, we’re spending $600 on a cake, which is made with flour and…
Read MoreChoosing music for Wedding Ceremony
Music is a big part of most weddings, your wedding ceremony music can set the entire tone of your event. It is important to take the time to consider how to choose music for a wedding ceremony so you are setting the right tone for your wedding day. Whether you decide to hire a band or a DJ or provide the wedding’s soundtrack with your own iPod, take your time and follow these suggestions to help you choose the appropriate musical selections for you and your partner. The wedding songs…
Read MoreWedding – Reception games
Roll the Dice : Place a pair of dice at each table. Ask the guests to pair up at their tables. Between dances or meal courses, ask the pairs to roll the dice. If the pair rolls an even number the Bride and Groom has to kiss. If the pair rolls an odd number the rolling pair has to kiss. Give Back the Keys : This game takes just a bit of planning but you can have the MC or DJ take care of the set up. This game is…
Read MoreList of Indian wedding games
Indian Weddings are all about having fun! The food, the music, the dance, the exchange of light-hearted taunts between families, the festivity and not to forget, the number of Games and Competitions between the two families. These games have some or the other interesting rituals attached to them. However, there are a few new games that have been introduced with changing times, these are either inspired by some traditional game or some other common games. Even a simple, everyday game becomes more interesting when played at weddings, because the entire…
Read MoreTypes of Hindu marriages according to “Manusmriti”
According to “Manusmriti” (“Laws of Manu”), there are 8 types of Hindu marriages. Lord Brahma, the Hindu God of Creation, is the father of “Manu” (Swyambhuvana Manu). “Manu” is considered the father of all mankind, and all humans are descendants of “Manu“ . “Manu” is the equivalent of the Biblical Adam. The Sanskrit name for Humans is “Manav” which is a derivation of “Manu”. “Manu” (Swyambhuvana Manu) is said to have told the Hindu social laws to Saints and Rishis. This collection of laws is called Manusmriti” or “Manava Dharmasastra” (“Laws…
Read MoreWeird and wonderful wedding traditions around the world
Weddings may be a universal celebration, but traditions vary depending on culture and country.While throwing the bouquet and cutting the cake may seem like a wedding staple in most Western places, other cultures have drastically different ways to go about celebrating the big day. Have you ever imagined slaughtering a chicken or marrying a banana tree? Check out these wild wedding traditions from around the globe. China: shooting the brideIn China’s Yugur culture, grooms shoot their future brides with a bow and arrow — albeit minus the arrowheads — three…
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