To Blossom....

Reflection on your happiness, flowers are an integral part of all celebrations and choosing just the right one that looks beautiful and fits your budget is of utmost importance. And if you don't even know where to begin, you aren't alone. That's why, we put together a collection of stunning flower arrangements that you can consider, while planning your celebrations.

Pale Pink and Lavender Rose Bouquet

Pale colours are one of the most popular for subtle flower arrangements. If you are planning an outdoor celebration, these light colours could be like a breath of fresh air. The pink and purple combination works best in such cases.

White Flowers with Candles

This unique and creative idea is also another way to go classy with your arrangements. You can set them in a tube jar and have floating flowers with candles in all white shades, to complement an elegant and sophisticated theme.

Blue and Purple Orchids

The blue and purple orchid theme are one of the most trending flower decorations settings these days. They are bright, beautiful and bold and can make a strong statement if styled the right way. You can use jars with water and have them submerged in it or have it set on round transparent glass jars,  such that the beautiful shades of the orchid are seen.

Flowers in a Jar

Unique and gorgeous, these kind of settings are ideal for an outdoor celebration. They are not very expensive and although they might look messy, with stems and ribbons going all around, they add a hint of creative beauty to your event, unlike any other flower arrangements.

Coral and Pink

This classic colour combination of coral and pink hues is the best in rose settings. Since these flowers symbolize love, they add so much colour and freshness to the theme. They are both beautiful and cost effective and can be arranged in the simplest way to the most extravagant way.

Vintage romantic:

Nothing spells romance like this huge collection of pink and white flowers. They look vintage and subtle, while complementing any colour setting. They are easy to find and can look really nice if set well across tables and stage. And since celebrations have people in happy and bright colours, this setting with its light tones can look elegant while not playing too hard on the eyes.

Red Roses:

Just have your theme set for plain red roses and say it in style. This theme being an epitome of love, says it all. You do not have to try too hard and this is the best way to go when you are short in time as red roses are available throughout the year. Roses have a sweet scent and look pretty, so choose this and you can be rest assured the place of the celebration is going to look as magical as you could ever wish!

Purple and Green:

Going bold and beautiful, purple makes an impact against the green and while the purple stands out the green calms it down to make it a perfect blend of colour theme. You can round it up with white ribbons and you are sorted to party it out.

These gorgeous flower decorations are few options you can browse through while selecting your theme. Remember, don’t play too hard with colours, keep it classy and beautiful will simply rise through. 

Let’s Pack It ALL

Trousseau is commonly known as the glory box where the soon bride to be packs in her collection of new clothes and accessories, which she takes long with her to her new home and family. And while trousseau packing is something that every girl looks forward to, ever since her big day gets finalised, packing in clothes, jewellery, accessories, footwear to everything that is nice and bright might be fun but getting it all sorted to take care of the smallest need to the biggest , can get tricky. Here we have shortlisted, few of the quick tips you can cross while packing your trousseau collection.

 Jot it on sticky notes



 The best way to get around so much packing is by making notes on your ‘to pack list’. Sticky notes are handy and you could put them up on every nook and corner of your room. Try having them sorted as per your wardrobes. Putting up notes of your ‘to pack footwear’ on footwear wardrobes and so on for clothes and accessories will ease it up for you, big time.

Pack in advance




 No matter what you do, do not keep last minute packing and shopping in hand. Have it ready at least 15 days before your big day, so other days can be left to enjoy and get pampered. Again the sticky notes, you would have prepared will let you double check your list and so you can have them all ready and packed, minus of course the last minute bride shopping ;)

Keep family members responsible for each and everything




 While packing your trousseau, you know that there is a lot that is going to get packed. So, another simple way is to assign each member a category. Like dad can remind you of all the clothes while mom can take care of the shoes, so on and so forth. Basically, it’s just a fun task and who would not enjoy a family task in a celebration like this, so go on and make the most of it.

Act smartphone




Smartphones these days are handy and have applications where you can put up several reminders on anything that might be last minute. You can also make a list and keep crossing them off as and when it is ready and packed.




So it’s your wedding and packing that glory box will be fun, but do remember collecting the trousseau took just as much of the efforts, so make sure to pack all the old and new, coz what’s greater that love for clothes, shoes, accessories and makeup after all..!!!

Caution : Planners at Work..

Just as the wedding bells ring, its time you start planning right from the first day and while the ‘To do list’ is endless, the best way to get it all sorted is hire a wedding planner. Wedding is most definitely a special day where one would bind in memories till eternity and making it the best day is the only thing you should settle with. While your big day has to have detailing of your likes, one should avoid planning it all on their own coz you don’t want to fall short of being the most beautiful bride and definitely do not want to turn a bridezilla. Here are some quick pointers to consider hiring a wedding Planner.

THEY KNOW PEOPLE



 They have been there and know it all. A good wedding planner will definitely have a list of vendors that they can choose from for your big day. They would have their skills and knowledge in the right place about providing apt music, flowers, photographers and food as they would by now have their set of frequent vendors, to get you’re the right service at the right price.

KEEPS STRESS TO A MINIMUM



 It is your big day and you don’t want unwanted stress and last minute things to pop up and hold you down. For all the goodness, hiring a wedding planner to take care of everything, so you find your time to relax and let them take on the burden of planning to the very last detail. (Not on pockets for sure). You should make sure to hire an experienced planner to take over so you can do what you are meant to do on your wedding day and that is to sit back, relax and enjoy.


UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES





Wedding is all about long planning and last minute changes, so you need to be prepared for things you least expected as it is bound to have things you didn’t foresee, transpire with no heads up. A wedding planner would have the experience to balance it out and would be better equipped to cope with unexpected crises.

PREVENTS ARGUMENTS




Wedding and planning can have you worked up and can easily turn you from the lovely bride to bridezilla. Skipping the arguments between you and your partner the lovely wedding planners can save you so much love and time. Cutting down the argument lane, they make your life that much more easier and beautiful.

ATTENTION TO DETAILS





As a wedding planner, they are immune to skipping details and would make sure to get into every minutest detail of the special day. Their job is to make your dreams come true and as their profession, they would not leave any stone unturned to make it happen for you.

BRINGS YOUR VISION TO LIFE





Whether you want to have a Cinderella theme, a party like beach theme or a traditional marriage, you name it and they will have it set up for you. As the bride or groom, you are sure to have many other commitments to fulfil, so all you would need to do with a wedding planner is dream it, say it and love it.

LET YOUR HAIR LOOSE






When all your planning burden is off your head, its time you pamper yourself and get ready to look your best for your wedding. It is a special day indeed and is worth cherishing, so get your planning sorted and enjoy and let loose on your big day. Do enjoyable things with your bridesmaids, decide on your hair and makeup, and just enjoy being single for the last few days!

Plan, Flatter and Flaunt….

  

With a beautiful wedding comes the time to relax and what better than unwinding in some of the most luxurious honeymoon hotels the world.  So, here we offer you a peek-a boo to some of the best that the world has to offer to you. Breathe in to some exquisite places to celebrate your nuptials in and revel in some pure bliss.

SAN PIETRO DI POSITANO, ITALY

 

Making a spectacular scene, the coasts and the rocks make Positano in Italy, a place of dreams. It’s one of those destinations that you can’t even begin to imagine exists. It’s one of the most exclusive, and probably one of the most exotic honeymoon hotels you can ever come across. A veritable architectural masterpiece, combining luxury with technical prowess, San Pietro di Positano is sculpted into the cliffs overlooking the sea that will definitely make you feel like you’re in heaven.

THE SARANN, THAILAND

 

A sublime blend of luxury and nature, The Sarann is a small intimate resort imparting unique experiences that linger. With infinity pools, gorgeous architecture, luscious greenery and beaches and skies so blue, you could swear to feel connected and can’t go wrong.

SANTORINI KASTELLI RESORT, GREECE

At the foot of the hill of the Ancient Thira, this five star property of Santorini Kastelli Resort is set exquisitely and is one of the most stunning and gorgeous islands in the world, if you’ve always wanted to go to Greece, this place might be it for you. Encapsulating the beach island experience, for an unforgettable stay of fun, relaxation and comfort, it surely makes for a stunning honeymoon destination!

PONTA DOS GANCHOS, BRAZIL

Can your honeymoon get any better than heading to one of the most beautiful honeymoon hotels on the planet? A private paradise through the stretch of Southern Brazil where sunset sparkles with a relaxed rainforest retreat to revel in. Spa, beaches and more, we just hope you could recoup of this lovely honeymoon once back coz it’s definitely going to have you spellbound.

SHANGRI-LA HOTEL PARIS, PARIS

Luxury Calling? Paris is the place you have to head for a glamourous honeymoon stay that is world class. Once here, you just can’t help but feel like royalty and enjoy the pampering and love. Located at the heart of the city, the elegant place gives you a view of the Eiffel tower that will simply leave you transfixed in romance.

PROTEA HOTEL KRUGER GATE, SOUTH AFRICA

On the banks of the Sabie river is this superior lodge style hotel that offers a luxurious getaway, to savour on the impression of being in a tree house. Located close to the Kruger National park, the hotel will let you enjoy some 1st hand experience of wildlife. So if you have some adventures in mind, and wildlife is something you both like, you now know where to head.

TAJ LAKE PALACE, INDIA

Royal abode, this luxurious hotel speaks elegance and your honeymoon just could not get grander than this. Glorious dining, stunning landscapes, majestic architecture, and the chance to immerse yourself in one of the richest cultures on the planet.  Heaven residing just at our home country, is surely an experience not to miss!
 

DAYDREAM ISLAND RESORT & SPA, AUSTRALIA

The name says it all! One of the most gorgeous honeymoon hotels in the world, this resort situated on a private sand beach, is surely one of the prettiest island countries topping the list. When at this place you realise how beautiful watching the sunset can be with an ocean view mesmerizing you at all times.

BAROS, MALDIVES

To relish on some authentic essence of Maldives, Baros is the place one should pack their bags to. To discover the islands while walking the joyful path with one another is a lifetime experience which is adventurous and simply beautiful. So, plan your trip here and be sure that the splendid blue beaches on the private island with great food and privacy, would mean so much to you.

BELMOND HOTEL CIPRIANI, VENICE

Touching your senses of glory, romance and luxury, Belmond hotel Cipriani Venice is the royal box you should rejoice in. On the tip of Giudecca Island, this luxury hotel commands unrivalled views of the lagoon and Doge’s Palace with an exquisite interiors that are both classic and innovative.

Now with so much of luxurious choices to choose from all you need to do is pack up and get ready for the take off. So for those who are getting tied into the matrimonial knot, we wish you all a Happy Wedding and a Bon Voyage!

The Starting Point

A dream destination wedding ringing in your head? Believe it or not, there are so many benefits of a destination wedding. They are simply fabulous, and will provide you with an experience you'll never forget. So, why have the hitch while planning one? Let’s quickly browse through the up sides of planning an ambitious destination wedding

CHATS AND LAUGHTER

With destination weddings you have the advantage of inviting only your close ones, which would mean that it would be more intimate and that much more special. With Indian weddings being a long process lasting for few days, you get the opportunity to interact with your guests and do fun stuff with them, while enjoying your last few days of bachelorhood. It’s all about you and your family bonding with such weddings, so go ahead and plan yourself the wedding you have been always wished.

PIGGY BANK

 

Now, with a destination wedding you know that although you would have big family circles to invite, very few would actually be able to make it to the destination. So, as the guest list shrinks, so does the cost. With, limited and close family and friends being invited, you can also save up on that extra money and go all out on your destination wedding.

SAY CHEESE

So yes! You can hire the best of photographer and have a lovely video shot for yourself, but do you think it can do the wonders like an ocean backdrop? Or look exquisite like a beach by your side? With destination weddings, come the most  beautiful scenery for your wedding pictures that will make you feel special and marvelous. The colours and the scenic view will simply pop out more and make the wedding album look like it's straight out of a magazine.

BUNDLED WITH LOVE

You'll save a lot of planning time with a destination weddings as lots of resorts offer full wedding planning so that you don't have to worry about anything. You can leave it all up to them, or just enlist their help for a few things on your list. With the package ready for you, you can simply alter it to suit your requirements and you would be good to go.

FLASHBACK

 

Weddings are usually stressful for bride, groom and both their families, so much so that one is all burdened by planning a great wedding but does not get time to enjoy it themselves. With destination wedding, you can unwind to some fun family time, being rest assured that your grand wedding is getting taken care of by the wedding planners. Here you will have time to spend a lot of family time, bond with them while making lifetime memories to cherish. A joyous occasion to meet up for and a destination that is exquisite and spectacular…does it not seem like a dream come true? Go ahead, take that plunge into happiness, coz it’s definitely going to be worth it!

 

Traditions, Celebrations & More.....

South Indian Telugu weddings has a number of rituals and customs and each is symbolic of beautiful and noble sentiments. As one enters the wedding venue of a South Indian wedding, one can notice full-grown plantain trees tied to the gateposts, overhead festoons of mango leaves and coconut petals, notes of the Nadaswaram, the South Indian Shehnai, Rangoli designs at the doorsteps and many more  replicates the south India’s essence.


Festivities are lined up as the wedding day approaches with different rituals and ceremonies taking place at Bride and Groom’s residence.

The celebrations starts off with a ritual called Pasupu Kottadam; after which the wedding festivities continue with printing wedding cards, apparel shopping etc. Depending on the family traditions ritual of Pellikuturu Cheyyadam (Bride Ceremony) and Pellikoduku Cheyyadam (Groom Ceremony) is performed by applying turmeric and mangalsnan.  Post the bride and groom ceremony,  the bride and the groom are not allowed to go out until the wedding is completed.


Haldi ceremony is followed by Mehendi ceremony, in which the bride will be applied with beautiful designs of henna. Her family and friends will be excited to take part in this ceremony to apply designs of henna to their hands and feet.



    
 On the day of wedding, ritual of Snaatakam takes place at the groom’s residence before the wedding muhurtham. As a part of this custom, the groom is asked to wear a silver thread on his body. The ritual is conducted a few hours before to the wedding.

 Kasi Yatra is a pre-wedding ceremony, in which the groom just pretends to go to Kasi and says that he has discarded the worldly pleasures (such as marriage, relations and properties) and is no more interested in leading a family life. Bride’s brother & cousins, persuade the groom to assume the responsibility of a household. In the tease, the fun part, eventually the groom agrees for the wedding.




Before the wedding ceremony, bride does the Goddess Gauripuja at her residence with all her family members before arriving at the mandap.

 The bride and groom are not yet allowed to see each other, so a cloth barrier is used to separate them.
   
Kanyadanam ritual in which the bride’s father places her hand into the groom’s and says “I believe you as an incarnation of Lord Vishnu and my daughter to be Goddess Lakshmi, here by I am giving you her to be your wife hereafter” .


 
Jeelakara Bellam ceremony is one in which the bride and groom with the clock striking the muhurtham (holy time fixed for the wedding) follow the Vedic mantras by the pandit, and place dough made of jaggery and cumin seeds onto their prospective partner’s head.

 
This is followed by Mangalya Dhahrana in which a necklace with mangalyam (two golden pendants) which symbolizes commitment, sacredness and safety offered by groom to bride by tying the nuptial knot around bride’s neck.

After this Saptapadi is performed in which the bride and the groom take the seven vows and seven pheras in presence of Agni (Fire).


Sthalipakam is a ritual in which the bride’s maternal uncle adorns the feet of bride with silver toe rings, which signifies the marriage will not perturbed by any disturbances and troubles.


 
Talambralu is the fun part in which bride and groom shower turmeric rice and flower petals on their partner’s head, as if there is a competition. After talambralu a game in which their wedding Ring of the groom and Silver toe ring of the bride are placed in a metal pot (Large metal vessel with a narrow neck) and the bride and the groom compete with each other to find the Gold ring in a best of three game.They say the one who wins most number of times is said to be dominating one in the marriage.




Followed by Arundhati darshan, the pandit take the bride and groom outdoors and shows them the (direction) double stars of Vashista and Arundhati, who as per the hindu mythology are the epitome of how an ideal couple should be. Nakshatra Darshan is symbolic of marital fulfilment and loyalty.



The wedding ceremony comes to the end with a ritual known as Appaginthalu (send off) in which the bride’s father gives her hand to her in laws and says she was my pride as a daughter hereafter she is your daughter, plea them to take care of her and maintain her dignity.