Wedding Files 2 : What will I wear to my brother's engagement??

Ooh I am so super confused! I have a list of things that the lehenga should make me look like :

a) Royal
b) Newly Wed
c) NOT fat
d) Responsible elder Nand (although my brother is elder than me, because I got married first and my bhabhi is younger I am now older....does that make sense?!)
e) Should look WOW without looking too wow (so as not to over shadow my bhabhi's lehenga, which I am sure it won't my bhabhi's lehenga is totally wow!, but should be 'wow' enough so that it doesn't blend in with other sister's lehenga's :/ )
f) Should be re-usable for another relatives wedding.

OMG I AM BACK!!

Did you miss me, did you, did you? I guess not :((

I am sorry for just disappearing off the charts like an idiot with no excuse, I have absolutely no idea why I did that, I just needed some time off to think things through.

I wanted to understand where I wanted this blog to go, what my vision for it was, and I just needed some time alone without having to worry that whether or not I have uploaded on the blog recently or not.

How to dress for your wedding if you have a butt.

Alert : Excessive use of the word butt

Well the Internet is flooded with Do's and Don't for the curvy shapes and its mainly written by women who have never been more than a Size 10. I am not saying I am an expert, but I have varied a LOT in terms of size. I have been a UK size 22 and a UK size 12 all in the course of a year and a half.

So these are just some things I picked along the way, specially during my own wedding. I was a Size 12-14 during my wedding. Jean size 34, demi-curve(Levis).

BTW yes I know everyone has a butt but this is for girls who have fuller ones :P

1. If you have fuller hips never ever go in for a mermaid style lehenga, just keep clearly away from those. Drop the hanger and walk back slowly. The only girls that this style actually looks wow on, are skinny thin with a good butt. Example : Pippa Middleton.


2. Wear your Lehenga how ? Saree Drape Vs. Normal Drape

A lot of readers, fellow bloggers and my friends and family have asked me why I hate my Tilak look , which everyone else seems to think was my best look out of all.

Well I usually reply with "I had something better in mind, it wasn't executed properly" and I don't blame the MUA, midway though my makeup she got a call that her 7yr old son was in an accident and even then she finished my makeup before she went rushing to her son.

Now for the first time ever (*dramatic music*) I am going to reveal the mystery...

ENSEMBLE launches Summer'14 Bridal Collection

Featured

This season Ensemble brings you the latest bridal fashion trends, ranging from heavy bridal wear to a lighter range of merchandise catering to not just the bride, but also her family and friends.  From beautiful Lehengas, Saris and Kalidars, Ensemble offers a variety of trousseau options for every wedding occasion that makes it a one stop shop for every bride and her bridal celebrations. 

I know what you did Last Holi....Wedding Files : Ankita

Hello lovely ladies, I am back to continue my quirky story from where I left off. But before I go there, a very happy holi to all of you! Hope colours of joy, prosperity and lots of laughter fill all your lives :-)

Last year on holi, me and my then boyfriend were discussing our future plans (only after we had sneaked away from friends to snuggle and play "boyfriend-girlfriend holi", but don't tell anyone :D).

 We were a week away from our graduation, and with our jobs being in different cities and him going to live with his parents (same city as his job), we did not know when we would meet again. This disturbed both of us, and we were anxious discussing what we should do. Was it too soon to drop the bomb at home? Or would it be too late if parents started looking for matches for us? We were after all done with all the studying there was to do, and we were "the proper age" too.

M.A.C Presents an Exclusive and Luxurious Wedding Trousseau Service For India

MAC launched Wedding Trousseau Service in Delhi, don't miss out my views at the end.

Press Release

With the wedding season right around the corner, M.A.C Cosmetics presents an exclusive and luxurious Wedding Trousseau Service in India, for all the beautiful brides-to-be ahead of their special day!

“Educating customers is an integral part of M.A.C’s artistry expertise globally. We strive to make every woman feel beautiful for now and forever” explains Sonic Sarwate, Senior Artist, M·A·C India.“Indian women continue to inspire beauty all over the world and I’m personally proud that we have now created something that celebrates and enhances their individual style and beauty for such a memorable occasion in their lifetime.”

With an individual step-by-step makeup lesson of 120 minutes, M.A.C artists will give brides all the tips and tricks to achieve a variety of desired looks; from natural for day, to a dazzling evening look and beyond. All captured in customized M.A.C face charts to take home.

Inspiration : Floral Jewelry

Floral Jewelry has taken Indian weddings by storm last year. As we move away from a typical traditional red bride on one hand, on the other we move towards the floral clad Bride. Do you like this trend?

Personally I am not a big fan. A little bit of flowers is a must for an Indian Bride but I am not sure if I like her decked fully in floral jewelry...What are your views?

The Year That Was...Flashback 2013

The year started with uploads of all my wedding files, from what my wedding was about to, how it went. From the Pooja, Tilak, Haldi, Mehendi to The Wedding Day!

The year also saw me going emotional for the first time on the blog, with me reliving the wedding moments as a bride. Telling you how I felt to be a Bride, word by Word

The blog needed a bit of re-invention once I got married. After all, how ever hard I try, it will be very difficult for me to get back in the mind frame where not finding the perfect nail-paint shade would have meant end of the world. But giving up on you guys wasn't an option, so while I still continue to obsess over the perfect red lehenga for my dream destination wedding on my 10th anniversary, I also decided to pass along a bit of advice from beyond the wedding day. So the blog now not only focuses on the bride but the New Bahu as well.

Diet Plans

Fighting Fat since 1988

A few of you have asked what diet I am following I have certainly lost a few kgs and so has the hubby, the only reason I haven't lost a lot is that we always have some wedding or the other to go to, and who can resist yummy wedding food....

However, my diet is at the moment disrupted, my exams are coming up and I eat a LOT when I am stressed so I guess I will follow plans strictly in January.


A little note : The diet plan was advised to me by a friend who is a nutritionist, please note it was made according to my body type, its not 'harmful' or anything but results might vary! Oh and also I am a eggitarian so the diet plan is accordingly.

Day 1 & 2

Breakfast:  1 veg. sandwich made out of whole wheat bread, with milk/coffee/tea

Mid Morning: Fruits

Guest Post

Trousseau Destination : Biba

Yes, Biba.

I never thought I would ever write an article stating Biba as a trousseau destination, no they havnt gone all 'bridal', but their anarkali's and suits are perfect to wear at your new home, to a family dinner or a small cocktail party. For a newly wed they have come as an answer to what to wear, without being overly dressy.

I was so excited when I saw the ad stating 'Biba by Rohit Bal', Finally I could own a Rohit Bal, so I went asap to the store! :P

Unfortunately I already have an over stuffed wardrobe so I keep my price range in check, so no Rohit Bal for me yet, plus he is famous for enormous amount of flare which I wanted but it doesn't look flattering on me.

That doesn't mean I was totally disappointed, Biba also has a great range of itself. It is certainly a must check out!

To the November Bride 2013,

Dear Bride-to-be,

Congratulations! You are on one of life's most amazing journeys. Waking up every morning visualizing how your wedding day will be, getting tensed if your lehenga would come out just perfect, if the MUA would deliver like she promised, will the mehendi-wali be on time!? and then getting goosebumps when you get that 'goodmorning' message from your fiance, yes you have someone you can call that, fiance...are you used to it?
Been saying, "Hi, have you meet my fiance?" Blushing anyone? Smiling for sure! Well don't get too used to it, very soon you are going to have to learn to say "Have you meet my husband?"

November means wedding month for a lot of girls, so what do you do when the D-day is approaching?! Its a difficult mind set to be in, you are so excited to have the best day of your life and so scared that something might ruin it. You can't wait to be with the 'one', and you want just a few more months at your home, YOUR home, the home you grew up in. On the other side there is a complete new world waiting for you.

Karva Chauth Special: Tanishq's perfect app!

A few day ago my mother-in-law comes up to me and says "Acha beta Baya kay liye humarey yaha mathis raktey hai, teek hai, apni mummy ko bata dena"

"baya?!" I wondered.

My mother-in-law spends the next 15 minutes trying to explain how there have to be 6 glasses with mathis on top and a jug full of rice along with 2.5 clothes.

Now my MIL is extremely sweet and shy, she hates asking for anything, so by the end of it all I am super confused of what I have to give and what I have to get. Its decided in the end, that my mom and my mother-in-law will discuss it among themselves. *phew* problem solved!

It wasn't until I downloaded the Tanishq app that I really figured out what baya or Baayna really is.

Me and my mom are HUGE Tanishq fan, My bridal sets for all my wedding functions are from Tanishq so I know what the company stands for, and when I heard they had this Karva Chauth app I just had to check it out!

Dummy guide to Makeup for the Bride-to-Be

Before I entered college I knew zilch about Makeup. I had put on kajal just a couple of times in 11th resulting in my brother telling me that my eyes have grown mustaches :/

4 years of college taught me basic makeup skills, add another couple of years of working under a designer and I could do full makeup in under 15 min while driving a car. It wasn't until I got engaged that I realized  I just know one way of putting makeup. So I did what any girl does, I YouTubed.

I know a lot of girls who have never ever had makeup on. If you are one of them and are too scared and confused, here are video's that are extremely basic! If you know nothing watch these two videos and your good to go!

Giveaway Last 4 days!!

Giveaway closes on 28th September!
Enter today!
See http://www.crazyindianwedding.com/2013/09/bridal-shoot-giveaway.html

Roli Gaur Vashisht

Celebrating Vivaha 2013 : Gurgaon

Press Release 

Venue :  Hotel Westin, Gurgaon 

Date :  14^th to 15^th September2013, 

Time: 11 AM TO 7 PM.

The last 10 years have seen some of the most prominent designers and jewelers launch themselves through this national exhibition that aims at bringing an under one roof the best of bridal finery.

CEO, Mr Tarun Sarda says, “When we launched Celebrating Vivaha in 2003, I decided to test the wedding markets of the country.I have endeavoured to redefine the concept of weddings and wedding exhibitions in India with Celebrating Vivaha. Spurred on by my domestic successes, I built courage to take Celebrating Vivaha 2013 international. My aim now is to reach out to more and more people, and get a variety of entrepreneurs directly involved in the business of weddings.”

Bridal Shoot GIVEAWAY!!!

Our design label Roli Gaur Vashisht has teamed up with the great Rashnair Photography and the make up maestro Pallavi Sehgal  to give away an all expenses paid Bridal shoot to a lucky girl at our secret haven in New Delhi / NCR!!!

AND added to the list is Nepra Jewels, her exclusive jewelry could be seen at Lakme Fashion Week, Aza, Kimaya, and many more!

There are no strings attached, nothing to purchase afterwards, nothing to buy during your session, and we will not hound you afterwards.  This is an all out Bridal Session and it’s FREE! 

Who should enter and Why?

If your a Bride-to-be or a married girl who never had the 'spotlight' on her, if your looking for a professional career in modeling, if you want to be pampered and treated like a super model.

What to expect?

Wedding Asia 2013

Venue : The Ashok
Date : 6,7,8 September
Time : 11am to 7pm

For more information, see https://www.facebook.com/TheWeddingAsia

To read about my visit to Wedding Asia in July see http://www.crazyindianwedding.com/2012/07/visit-to-wedding-asia.html

Readers Question: What to gift the Bride and Groom?

They are getting the best gift ever (each other) plus they are throwing a huge party and want to include you in the celebration, do you go empty handed? do you take a bouquet? Rs. 500 shagun or Rs. 1000?

Its tough for the guest specially if the bride and groom are choosy (Every bride and groom today ARE choosy). Its more tougher when its your friends wedding, what do you gift your friend when there relatives are buying them things worth your 3 months salary.

CIB ask's "Are you Bold enough??"

Crazy Indian Bride ask's

Will you wear statement jewelry to your wedding events

 or the wedding itself??