Engagement Hair Style Ideas for Brides

Engagements are the one event where you can probably let your hair loose and free and for some of the best ideas and inspirations you need not look far away, rather you can get the ideas from our very own Bollywood. Our celebrities may always be changing their hairstyles and trying new looks every now and then which gives plenty of styles and looks to choose from. During these days the overall styling is not only getting imaginative but also taking huge inspirations from the hairstyles people used to follow in the past .The pulled back or back combed wedding hairstyles go very well with any formal function and look rather classy for casual evenings as well. The Back combed kind of wedding hairstyles help in framing the face perfectly and also adds to the liveliness in your personality. Regardless of any kind of outfit that one wears, the back combed hairstyle is universal and suits any type of outfit :

1. South Indian style

The distinctive South Indian style includes a silk saree with wide golden borders mostly a Kancheevaram saree along with a long ponytail which is festooned with gold embellishments and flowers all through the length of the hair.  You can accentuate the look by adding a wreath of flowers at the crown.

2. Punjabi style:

This is a very popular type of a North Indian wedding, and the hairstyles used in it are primarily focus on the mang-tikka. The bride is free to choose a good-looking ornament according her preference e and taste and use it for wearing it on the crown. The bride can also try a braid or an intricate woven bun to keep your hair in place.

 
 3. Bengali style

A Bengali wedding is a beautiful event; something to really look forward to. A Bengali bride is usually decorated in a typical manner which consists of a large red bindi on her forehead and heavy amount decorated on her eyes. You do not need to do much for a Bengali hair style, as the overall point is to keep it simple. You can give your curls to perfectly attain the typical Bengali look.

4. Fusion style:

This style as the name suggests is the combination or fusion of two different styles; one being the contemporary and the other being the traditional one. You are advised to go for a braided bun on one side of your head. It is advised that you wear a traditional ornament on your head and pair it with a good pair of earrings to create a style that not only looks good but also help increase your overall appearance by some notches. It is advised that you pair this look with an ethnic saree or a lehnga according to your choice.

5. Maharashtrian style:

A classic Maharashtrian wedding hair style comprises of a full bun in the hair embedded with a golden hair pin which is usually inserted in the tuft of hair. There is a small garland as well made up of mogra flowers which is called a ‘Gajra and is tied around the bun of the hair. The hair style is usually escorted with a nathni or nose ring and a navari saree and is apt to set the mood to a purely traditional one.

Top Bridal Jewelry Trends Of 2016

Extra chunky necklaces
Chunky, extra-large, over-sized, they don't begin to describe the super huge statement pieces. Some are multi-strands while others are a single, super large piece.

The modern traditional
 
When you want some traditional gold, this is the king of jewelry that you should opt for.
On the day of your marriage, you’re expected to gather all your attention to look perfectly beautiful. Not just because of the guests, or the relatives or the friends but because this is a special day that you will never get again in your life. It will be engraved in your memory for generations to come, therefore that thought alone should encourage you to look your best.
First and foremost, your goal is to look fierce and flawless like these one:




 

The choices that you have in jewelry are just endless and the best it could do is finding something that will hopefully surprise you for good.

•        Do not upstage your dress. This is the first and most important rule of bridal jewelry (you will not find these rules as I have invented them). The bridal jewelry you do choose is meant to complement your dress, and not outshine it. This also means that you probably shouldn’t buy your jewelry before your dress. In light of this golden rule, your choices should be tremendously narrowed.

•        Here are some tips on how to accessorize some of the bridal trends emerging from Bridal Fashion Week Spring 2016.
•        Bridal Fashion Week has finished up for Spring 2016 and we saw some amazing gowns emerge. There were some popular themes and trends seen cascading down the runway and we were in awe of these creations.
•        While the gown takes center stage, finding the right jewelry to accessorize it is key. See what pieces we've chosen for this seasons looks.
•         Skip a necklace all together and go for earrings with an intricate design. The earrings will not interfere with the neckline of the gown since they are not drop earrings.
•        Add some texture to the look with a geometric shaped bracelet. Choose a bracelet that has a little personality with sharp lines and sparkling crystals.

 
We love bridal gowns with a deep "V" neckline because it allows for some really fun necklaces.  Try a "V" shaped necklace to mirror the lines of your gown. If you go for one with pearl and crystal details, the combination allows for a great earring and bracelet because there isn't sparkle all over. Look for pieces with similar silhouettes and crystal shapes to the pieces complement each other creating a cohesive look.

Top Wedding Stage Decoration Ideas

The center stage on which the bride and the groom stay seated is one of the most important parts of decoration and hence holds a lot of importance in the decoration of every marriage. Chandra Weddings have compiled the most attractive ideas which can inspire you and get ideas to decorate the stage of your Theme based or Destination wedding.

 
 
1. Flower draping – Every wedding décor is incomplete without a combination of light strings and fresh flowers. The combination of these two very important elements is essential for a perfect background of the center stage. To start with one should get the entire stage covered with some soft-colored curtains. And then, simply add a string of lights and some beautiful flowers to give an amazing festive look your stage.

 
2. Bright hangings and drapes - Another good combination is of a bright hangings and curtains. A background of satin drapes with strings of bright hangings or crystals makes a movie like romantic backdrop for the wedding day. The drapes can be of any color while the shiny crystals just add more energy to the environment of celebrations.

3. White and gold background – A simple yet elegant way to dress the background of a wedding stage is with white and gold drapes. This combination looks rich and classy, and goes well with the festive feeling.

4. Red and gold background – All of us regard red as the color of love and gold as the color of prosperity. Both the colors hold a great importance in Indian culture to signify a happy marriage. Hence these colors make stunning backdrop for the center stage. A drape in red and gold will give a royal feel. The drapes can also have flowers for a fancier look.

5. Royal styled wedding – There is no better definition of an Indian wedding better than the color of gold. It is advised to create a classic center stage which has a backdrop of artificial pillars and arches in this royal color. The set up will not only look great, but will also make photos taken on this stage standout. The royal feeling enjoyed by the wedding couple will of course, be an added advantage.


 
6. Satin drapes – For the believers in the mantra- ‘less is more’, this style is perfect for a wedding stage. A simple drape of satin curtain across the center stage gives it a classy and an elegant look. A choice of pearly white drapes or a good match décor theme. Whatever be THE choice of color, satin drapes add the perfect touch of panache to the wedding theme.
 
7. Pearl white - For a mystical and classy feel, one can go for an all-white backdrop. A completely white background with white pillars and flowers will give the entire space a sophisticated and a look. What’s more? It will make the colorful garments of the bride and groom stand out.

Top Five Dishes at Indian Weddings

The food at any wedding especially if it is an Indian one is a deal maker or a deal breaker for every guest who is a part of the wedding. As Indians we concentrate a lot on good food and hence it can be easily said that we as a nation are foodies and this is the reason that we give a lot of emphasis on the food that we to eat. And if we attend a wedding we are sure to concentrate a lot on the quality, taste, variety and types of food items that are served to us.

  We normally tend to become a type of food critic by our own self and we end up deciding the success or the failure of the wedding celebration mostly based on the food.
Hence to help you out we have made a list of five of the most popular vegetarian food items that should be available in your food item list.

1. Paani Puri & Chaat: This is the favorite chatpata snack that you will see in every Indian Wedding Reception Food. Paani puri and chat is that charm of reception parties that every Indian guest is fond of. Enjoy the spicy tangy Paani Puri with your friends and family in the wedding reception. Make sure that you hire a person who is an expert in making this food item as it can turn out to be blunder if not made correctly. It is also very important that hygiene should be specially taken care of in this dish as it can get stale in a short matter of time.

2. Shahi Paneer: Paneer is the best substitution of chicken for vegetarians. Shahi Paneer is a very delicious and nutritious food that can play the best role at an Indian Wedding Reception Food to impress the guests. This is an ethnic dish in a country where most of the vegetarians are fond of Shahi Paneer. It is a popular dish of Northern India.

3.  Dal Makhani: A traditional Punjabi dish different from their other recipes, which is being prepared in special occasions like weddings. It is a mixed lentil curry made with lots of butter and cream. Dal Makhani is absolutely delicious in taste and authentic in style. 

4. Malai Kofta:  A traditional North Indian dish which has originated from the Mughlai cuisine. Your guests will surely love this recipe. It is luscious and delicious, creamy and yummy to relish on.

5. Stuffed Masala Naan and Rumali Roti: In this contemporary world, every Indian wedding Reception Food includes Rumali Roti or else Plain/Stuffed Naans. It can make the best combination with the above mentioned curry recipes.

Theme Based Indian Weddings

The wedding these times have evolved a lot for good. The hot trend which has come up is of theme based weddings. We have made a list of some of the most popular themes to help you select a theme for your wedding.

Today’s Indian wedding themes can have a combination of the exotic with the modern as well as the traditional.  All that is needed from your part is to exert some effort with the planning and research so that you can incorporate regional rituals with your marriage decoration as well as integrate some unique features.  It is imperative that wedding themes be incorporated on essential items such as the venue, flower decoration, wedding invitation, food, the clothes and also the wedding car or doli. Some of the other elements that should contain the theme include the photography and video, the music and entertainment not to mention the planning for the honeymoon destination as well. Of course, you need to have an appropriate budget for starters.  However, you can still keep things practical and inexpensive and yet provide that uniqueness you need for your affair but it will require some pretty creative planning and preparation on your part in order to pull it off. Some of the Most Popular Indian wedding themes today include: Village Style Wedding Considered being one of the most popular Indian wedding themes, the village wedding can be held in a bucolic type of setting adorned with decorative bullock carts, earthen pots, lanterns and the like.  The food and entertainment can also be set along those lines.  You have the option to have food that can be served on banana leaves and the baraat can have exotic animals. Nowadays, more Indian couples are incorporating elements of the east and west when it comes to wedding themes.  For instance, having the date cards, guest books as well as thank you cards are quite unusual to traditional Indian couples but are now being seen more frequently as a means to adding an element of uniqueness to the grand affair.

Punjabi weddings are full of colors and liveliness. They are a fusion of majestic elements with lots of hanging flower work and shimmers to attract everyone’s attention. A full fledged Punjabi wedding include elements like :

•  Entry with Dhol or bhangra.
•  Dhaba model food stalls.
•  Bangle counters and mehendi stalls.
•  Puppet shows.
•  Punjabi folk dances

Arabian Nights
This is an excellent theme for people who lover bright colors and excitement. An Arabian Nights themed wedding encompasses bright décor, and entertainment in the form of belly dancers and exotic instruments. Middle-eastern spicy savouries and sweet treats complete the wedding celebrations based on the idea of a highly energetic Arabian Night.

Royal weddings
If you intend to celebrate your wedding, the once-in-a-lifetime event in a royal manner, you will find excellent options in the rich Indian cultural heritage. Palace weddings offer a multitude of options and will surely be a grand fiesta. Everything is grand and based on the idea of royalty which starts from the attire of the bride and the groom to the items served in the menu to the decoration.