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The quickest way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. This is a popular belief. But in India, it is the proven way to practically anyone’s heart, particularly if they happen to be guests at your wedding. If we’re being honest, Indian weddings are a haven for two types of people: Fashionistas and Foodies. So, if the food at your wedding is a hit, that’s more than half a crowd mightily impressed!

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At Taarini, we believe that no matter what the size of your wedding is, it deserves the best food it can get. After all, matches are made in heaven and must therefore throw a feast for the gods. What makes guests drool and reach for the platters? Not soups, not salads, but finger foods. Here’s where budget weddings can teach you a thing or two! Take a look at finger foods that you can never turn down:

Corn Pops

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Vegetarians, assemble! These delightful little corn lollipops will have you make a beeline for the dinner table. It is perfect to pop into your mouth after a bit of dancing with the happy couple. What’s more, it adds spice to the evening. Now, who doesn’t like a bit of zesty flavour at an Indian wedding!

Cupped Chaat

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Is it even a wedding if there is not a glimpse of chaat? Of course not! Now, most people believe that eating chaat at a wedding is a near impossible task, because the water tends to roll down onto your fancy saree, or the plates or too small. So, here’s how you make the most of cups. Simply make the dahipapdichaat a finger food a dish that your guests can gulp in a go! As a bonus, they look more photogenic than most other foods.

Idli shots, anyone?

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Wedding food is all about adding a twist to the ordinary to make them extraordinary. Even something as everyday and simple such as the idli can be turned into something astonishingly fun! So, surprise your guests with a shot of chutney and an idli kebab mouth-wateringly sautéed with herbs and spices, and watch them go gaga over your wonderful wedding menu!

Don’t chicken out, yet!

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If you’re serving up some delectable, finger licking worth chicken at your wedding reception, you might want to consider boneless buffalo chicken. Skewered and served with a blue cheese dip and garnished with celery, it’ll have your guests coming back for seconds. Watch your wedding day become an instant hit with these little cups of joy.

Biryani binge!

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Save the best for last. After the chaat and the idlis and what are mere pawns in a larger game of food, in comes the king – biryani. It is, hands down, one of the most celebrated Indian foods. So, give it the fun twist it has been waiting for! Biryani topped with paneer kheema and khakra served up in little glasses? They’ll be talking about this for months!

Strike a balance between your main menu and your finger foods. That way, your budget wedding is right on track. Finger foods are a crowd pleaser; they fill up your guests as they chat and idle about while they wait for dinner to roll out. So, make sure you pick the right ones for your friends and family on your own special day.

The wedding season is already underway. Brides are shoe shopping and causing a fashion frenzy while grooms fret over breaking the beard for a fortnight. All for that coveted glamour and oomph. After all, your wedding day is one of the most special occasions, so why not indulge?

Speaking of indulgence, let us turn our attention to a wedding’s most fun-filled and exciting events: the mehndi ceremony.

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The song-and-dance aside, what the bride loves to set her eyes n are her adorned hands. It is where an artist’s creativity is unleashed with intricately woven patterns of the traditional henna.

Here’s a quick peek at the 7 mehndi designs that are reigning supreme at weddings:

Raja & Rani

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Gathering pace in popularity amongst young brides in India is this Raja-Rani mehndi design. Symbolic of the coming together of a prince and a princess, this design has its roots in the grand Mughal era, when art and romance reigned supreme. If that isn’t enough of an incentive to go in for this beautiful design, we don’t know what is!

Floral queen

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There are few things as heart-warming as a pair of hands adorned with floral patterns. It is feminine, graceful and beautiful, everything that the bride hopes to be on her wedding day. Bordered by leaves, the hibiscus flower is the design of choice for weddings. It is one pattern that will never go out of vogue with brides.

Pretty as a peacock

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There is something innately Indian and extraordinarily beautiful about peacocks. From their plumage to their piercing eyes, these magnificent creatures personify elegance. So, it is no wonder, then, that brides are becoming increasingly fascinated with the idea of having their palms and legs embellished with a peacock-patterned mehndi. All the better to show off those happy feet!

Mandala special

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Mandalas are all the rage today. From the back of hands to the napes of necks, tattoos and henna designers are flocking to mandalas for it has caught the fancy of one and all. And what’s not to like? With their impossibly intricate, delightfully delicate patterns, mandalas scream royalty. So go on, get yours on your wedding day!

Hearts united

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A wedding is nothing if not the coming together of hearts. What better way to emphasise that a henna design that serves to remind you how very lucky you are to have found your significant better half? Your hands adorned with the two halves of a heart, surrounded by beautifully crafted art can be a wonderful memory to look back on fondly.

Motifs for mehndi are not limited to plain mango designs and patterns without a direction. On your wedding day, you are the princess and what your heart desire counts. Take your pick, whether it happens to be the simplest of mehndi designs or the most intricate. Every detail will make your smile shine that much brighter!

A few months ago, a couple made Game of Thrones fans all across Indian burn with envy when they threw their sangeet. It wasn’t just any other run-of-the-mill sangeet. No, it was Game of Thrones themed, and instantly gave everybody out their couple goals. In case you missed this magnificent event, here it is. From Winterfell cocktails to an impressive Iron Throne, this sangeet had it all.

It is becoming more and more common today to throw a larger than life sangeet. So much so that it overshadows most weddings! This is because there is lesser room for tradition and maximum space for a modern take on everything from dancing shoes to décor. At Taarini, we have seen our fair share of big fat Indian weddings, having thrown quite a few of them ourselves. So, when we talk sangeets, we know a thing or two about reigning themes. One crowd favourite these days is Bollywood, because let’s face it, we all want a little filmy magic in our lives.

So, without further ado, here are a few tricks to make your sangeet a Bollywood extravaganza

Posters

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Image Courtesy: Vinay Venugopal

Image Courtesy: Vinay Venugopal

Movie posters adorn everyone’s bedrooms these days. Extend the same courtesy to your sangeet venue. Make sure there are posters of the biggest Bollywood hits of the century – Sholay, DilwaleDulhania Le Jayenge, KalHoNaaHo, Jab We Met, etc. This is just the tip of the iceberg. If you’re bitten by the creative bug, you can even make up some of your own. Kabhi Khushi, KabhiNahinGham, with a picture of the bride and groom could be a hit at the venue. Another great idea is to make your Bollywood poster personalised. Your faces on the poster instead of real actors? Whatever works! Also, keep in mind that props work great with posters. A makeshift photo booth is a superb idea and will add to the fun element.

Props & Décor

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Image Courtesy: Vinay Venugopal

Posters are only the beginning. You have to think about how you can really dive into it. Leave no stone unturned (why should you when Bollywood doesn’t?). Bring out those theme-specific centrepieces. Cards, candle holders, whathaveyou. All of them bearing the trademark stamp of innate Cine-glam!

Music and Dance

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Image Courtesy: Vinay Venugopal

Image Courtesy: Vinay Venugopal

Every Bollywood movie is a musical. Nobody can dispute that. No matter what the emotion or occasion, our filmscape has a song-and-dance routine for it. And your sangeet should, too! With a heady dose of flavour to it, make sure your sangeet tracklist is firmly in place. Belt out those tunes and groove till your feet fall off. (Give your prince-in-waiting to assert his chivalry, doesn’t it?)

Wardrobe

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Image Courtesy: Vinay Venugopal

There’s zero room for compromise in this department when the talk is of a Bollywood sangeet. Pull out all the stops. Brides, invest in a drop-dead-gorgeous lehenga. Grooms, we hope you have your dazzler of a sherwani ready. Think of this as a red-carpet event. You wouldn’t show up in jeans and a t-shirt, would you? Bring out the inner divas and drama kings, people!

Giveaways

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Image Courtesy: Vinay Venugopal

And finally, don’t forget, this night is more about friends and family than anything else. It is about celebration that you wish to share with them. They are more important on this occasion that perhaps the bride and groom themselves, for what is song and dance without a crew? Thank them with filmy giveaways such as cutting chai glasses with dialogues on them or dancing slippers in a particular movie’s theme or maybe even a hangover kit for the following morning, when they’re still drunk on your sangeet’s enjoyment! They will walk away delighted.

So, there! It’s as simple as one-two-five. All you need is a gentle push from Taarini and you’ll be well on your way to creating one of the most memorable Bollywood theme sangeets the country has seen yet. Don’t forget these tips when you start planning your soiree for your special day!

A little bit of this, a little bit of that. Actually, make that a little bit of this, a touch of that, a lot of this, and lot more of everything else. That’s what it takes to create a bride’s wedding day outfit. When it comes to perfecting a bridal wardrobe, it’s got to be fashion first. Frugality has no room in a bridal cupboard, even in a budget wedding, because when it comes down to it, a bride is the woman of the hour, the day and the evening.

All the cameras are going to bore down on her, memories are going to be filled with her presence. So, to keep all eyes on the bride, here’s what we think the blushing lady needs to gather up for her special day!

Look 1: Golden Grace

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Attire:As a bride, your outfit has to be regal, yet elegant. There are no two colours better suited to fulfil this purpose than white and gold. With threads of gold white woven into a lehenga of ivory white, your outfit is bound to ooze Indian tradition on a night that is meant for you to shine.

Adornments: To accentuate the gorgeous white-and-gold outfit, we recommend a set of kundan earrings and necklace. While pure gold is peerless in its sheen, a set of imitation jewellery can save you money while still making sure you’re the belle of the ball. What’s more, kundan stones set intricately in magnificent golden-coloured jewellery will complement your ivory-and-gold lehenga. Paired with a pair of bold gold bangles that keep your wrists adorned, you’re almost there!

Happy feet: The final touch comes with a pair of glittering golden slippers. Now, we strongly suggest you stray away from high heels on your wedding day. Between the hours of standing and greeting guests, and a night of dancing and revelry, your poor feet are bound to weep! So, a graceful pair of studded golden slip-ons will do perfectly.

Look 2: Scintillating Scarlet

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Attire:The colour of fiery passion is one that every bride desires on the day of her wedding. Presenting a scarlet look-book that will make sure you look every bit the princess on your wedding day. Ornate velvet lehengas in a deep shade of red, with intricate patterns woven across their twirling length are something of a dream. They go great with the atmosphere inside a bustling wedding hall and definitely give you a Goddess-like glow. What’s not to like!

Adornments: Gold, peppered with stones of red and white for the special lady? Absolutely! As a bride, you can’t get enough of it. Solid gold bangles are your best friend when you’re in that gorgeous red lehenga. Don’t forget your matching danglers, because they’re bound to inspire envy in your friends and family.

Happy feet:Cinderella wasn’t ready for the ball without her shoes. And neither is any bride. With just enough heels to prop you up ever so slightly, yet keep your feet comfy as they traverse the dance floor, slippers bedecked with small stones on thins traps go great with a heavy lehenga. Go on and dazzle on your wedding day!

There is a whole world of beauty out there waiting for a bride to embrace. The colours, the embroidery, the minimalism, the whimsical trends… the things one can do with hues and drapes is astonishing. Stick around for more of these magical look-books as we bring you more from the world of wedding fashion!

Wedding photographers are known to frequently outdo themselves. They leave no stone unturned to get the perfect shot. Whether it’s clambering on top a chair precariously placed on a table to capture a top angle beauty or travel to the ends of the earth to give the happy couple memories worth recalling, wedding photographers are constantly upping their creativity.

But, it’s not just the actual day of the wedding that makes cameras flashing. Today, prewedding shoots take up most of the spotlight! Here are 9 prewedding shoots we absolutely loved:

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Everything about this picture makes you want to keep looking at it. The rushing waters hugged by rugged mountains, with clouds carving their way through the skies above a couple so completely thrilled to be in each other’s company is a delight to behold.

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It is quite easy to gape at this picture in wonder. Everything about is, simply put, grand. Century-old structures do make for a very impressive prewedding shoot!

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There is so much simplicity and cuteness in this photograph, it’s hard to keep your face from splitting into a wide smile. The rustic backdrop, paired with the couple’s casual attire is a perfect exhibition of pure, simple love that promises to go beyond a wedding day.

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This picture is the stuff that dreams are made of. A cliff overlooking the ocean is usually the spot for a moment of introspection or even a haunt for souls that intend to spend moments in solitude. So, who’d have thought that a sudden glint of Indian beauty could turn it into a stunning wedding shoot destination?

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There is almost an ethereal quality to this photograph that mere words cannot describe. So, we’ll just let it do the talking!

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What is it about mother nature’s expanse of water that makes is such a perfect backdrop for wedding shoots? A mere speck they might be in this stunning picture, but their presence only amplifies the beauty of the landscape.

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We can already picture a smile tugging at your lips at the very sight of this happy, shiny moment.

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We have to admire the photographer’s sheer creativity and brilliance shining through every inch of this beautiful capture! After all, not everything is about a closeup and makeup, now, is it?

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Role reversal doesn’t get any cuter than this! Just the sight of this ecstatic groom leaping into the air in glee is enough to make anyone’s day!

There are moments of magic in every wedding. It could be when the groom escorts his bride to the dance floor, not once taking his eyes off her, a smile tugging at his lips. It could be the auspicious moment when the groom slides a ring onto his bride’s toe, promising to cherish her for a lifetime. Or it could yet be a flash of a second during which the bride steals a glance at her new husband, her eyes full of unbridled love and affection.

It is these moments that we live for because they tug at our heartstrings like few other. Here are 7 precious Taarini moments to make you believe, like we do, in love:

Love sees no language

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It speaks volumes when the man you love tells you he loves you in the language of your ancestors!

The soft glow of wedded bliss

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What is love if not an unspoken promise to feel safe in the arms of another?

You just need someone to sweep you off your feet!

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Sometimes, grand gestures are wholly appreciated. They fill up our heart with warm and fuzzy feelings it sometimes craves! And it doesn’t hurt to be a little filmy now, does it?

When you feel like the world around you doesn’t exist

Blessed are those who feel complete in each other’s company because to them, nothing else seems to matter.

To adore and be adored in return

It is hard to miss the magic in this particular moment. They say a picture speaks a thousand words, but this here just speaks one: love.

A moment of certainty

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That feeling of pure joy, when you’re surrounded by a whole world of people but your eyes only seek one.

All’s well that ends well

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You can fight the good fight with all your might, especially if your love is worth fighting for. If it’s right, it’ll last a lifetime. Like with this couple, some things are a little too pure to keep you from smiling.

There are weddings that take place on picture-perfect Sundays. On a beach overlooking rugged cliffs, with golden-pink skies providing all the embellishment the wedding planner will ever need.

But what about wedding parties that require a little bit of magic? A drape here, a centrepiece there, maybe a handmade bouquet to add a touch of DIY inspiration. We’re talking budget weddings, quirky boho sangeets and bachelorette parties. Occasions that practically make décor mandatory to add to the festivities!

At Taarini, we pride ourselves on the décor we put together and sometimes, handcrafted by our very own elves. Eager and enthusiastic, our happy helpers have created stunning pieces that have added colour and pizazz to weddings. Here are 6 reasons you should leave your wedding décor in our hands!

We love to make an entrance!

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Many a photoshoot happened at the entrance of this hall. And why not? The Rajasthani umbrellas ooze every colour in the spectrum. Coupled with a few origami artworks nudged into their midst, this décor made for a cheery, ethnic and rather unusual entrance. Talk about a grand entry!

We love the innate Indian quirks

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Let’s admit it. Deep down, we’re all likely to share a laugh or two over anything indisputably Indian. All that masala brings out a deep-rooted pride of sorts. And what’s more Indian than a brightly coloured, heavily decorated truck that bears all signs of a wedding party! After all, a bit of the bold and a lot of the beautiful never hurt anyone.

We fawn over cutesy centre pieces

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From pinwheels to floral arrangements, we have done them all, and have they been a blast putting together! Our favourite centre pieces are whimsical paper pinwheels sitting pretty in artsy kettles painted with a flourish.

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That’s not to say we don’t go gaga over something quirky. Like this truckload of joy pictured above. Fresh blooms in a miniature truck? Consider us on board with that idea!

We are cuckoo for kettles!

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Taarini is nothing if not a bunch of art-crazed people! Our fingers tingle at the prospect of painting kettles in a whole range of colours and adorning them with patterns that brighten and delight a wedding party. Whether they’re propped up on tables or left hanging from the streamers outdoors, kettles have our seal of approval.

We love those new-age photobooths!

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If you didn’t take a fun picture at your friend’s sangeet, did you even go to the sangeet? Décor comes into play when you think about the Instagram potential of your wedding. So, if you want to get cyberspace talking, give us a call and we’ll set up that fun photo booth for you!

Setting the scene

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Sometimes, the big picture is the last thing you might think to look at. And sometimes, that’s a good thing, because it’s a neat way to tie the whole scene together. We love making sure you look your best with everything around you a dazzling reflection of who you are. Making sure the backdrop perfectly complements the funky cushions and carpeting is what we take pleasure in. So, sit back, relax and leave it to us!

We’re back (as promised) with a list of more wedding gifts that you can surprise the soon-to-be newly-weds with! Last time, we compiled these four items that are bound to elicit a gasp of delight from the couple. This time we present a few more that will make you even more endearing to them than the rest.

Here are a set of very unique wedding gifts for him and her!

Old wine in a new case

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The best thing about wine is that it gets better with age. Remind your friends or family that, much like this elixir, they are all set to grow better together as time passes by. Gift them a lovely, custom-made wedding wine box perfect to store champagne or even mocktails, to be opened on their special occasions such as their engagement day or 1^st year anniversary.

Romance in a frame

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Nothing tells someone you cherish and appreciate them than a thoughtful gift that is not necessarily available online. Here’s your chance to give your present to the couple a very personal touch. Gather us everything you know about their union: their wedding invitation, lyrics to their favourite song printed out, a simple yet beautiful illustration of the pair of them. Bring these little elements together and present it to them in a framed poster that can serve to remind them of how lucky they are to have found each other!

The best part about giving a personal touch, is to get as friendly as you can. If the couple is into travelling, choose a travel theme. If they’re quirky, this is your chance to go all out on colour and fun!

Cushions for comfort

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Couples love when compliments come flying their way, telling them, assuring them, that they are meant for each other. So, do just that with your simple yet one-of-a-kind gifts! They’re fun, they’re useful and they’re bound to set you apart from the mundane. You can do the yourself too, if you’re up for it. If you’re close to the couple, and are privy to one or more of their quirks, paint those cushion covers up real nice.

Getaway gift

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If you’re familiar with the bride and groom, and you just happen to know that they are workaholics who cannot be prised away from their office longer than it takes to get married, you’ve got a job on your hands. Luckily, we’re making that job a lot easier! Gift the couple a weekend getaway. Somewhere far, far away from their office, but so wonderful that they will soon forget about the work they just clamour to get done. In the absence of a planned honeymoon, your gift will act as the perfect way to say, ‘Have fun you two!’

Times… they are changing. But we’ll help you keep up with them, for gone are the days when a lamp or a vase could make a couple feel appreciated and loved. Get creative with gifting ideas, and maybe someday, when it’s your turn to receive a gift or two or three, you’ll see all that wonder and quirk coming your way too!

Sometimes, it’s just easy buying for newly-weds. They’re in need of some many things to start their journey together, that there’s a world of gifts which will most certainly come in handy. Take your handsome cuckoo clocks, for instance. They used to be all the rage in yesteryear, because they doubled as a show piece while remaining an object of use. Or an intricately carved porcelain vase. They look lovely at the entrance to a new home.

But these gifts have become rather run-of-the-mill, and extremely ‘been there, done that!’. So, why not go in for something personal, something everyday, yet unexpected at a wedding? Presenting the first four of eight special wedding gifts for the bride and groom.

Accessorize, accessorize, accessorize

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Nothing tells the couple that you’re thinking of both of them like ‘Him & Her’ watches. Now, the market’s flooded with matching timepieces, but you don’t have to trod the beaten path. Spend some time on the gift. Put a bit of effort into picking up something he’d like, and another something she’d like. After all, marriage is the coming together of two different people. Watches can be anything you want, too. Classy, bold, beautiful, sporty… anything the bride and groom are, you can find something to their liking. So, go ahead and wrap up a pair of timeless pieces.

Around the world

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Shopping for a couple of to-be-wed travellers? Well, we’ve got the perfect suggestion! Chances are, when two globe trotters decide to tie the knot, their travelling is only bound to increase, thanks to the pleasure of welcome company. So, an easy-to-assemble tent is a perfect gift for them. It shows them what a thoughtful person you can be. These tents are easily available online, so you can pick them up anytime!

Shutter up

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Everyone’s a shutterbug these days, because it is the reign of Facebook and Instagram. Newly-weds spend a ton of time together, be it for a honeymoon, or just a night out together. So why not help them create instant memories of all those times they cherish as a couple? Instant film cameras are making a loud comeback, so it’s a great gift for a couple-to-be. Allow us to make life easy for you. Here you go!

Party animals

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So, you’re looking for a wedding gift for two wild party animals? Fear not, because that’s what a nice, quirky set of shot glasses are for! You can play it safe and go in for a nice set of transparent glasses, but where’s the fun in that? Especially when there’s so much whimsy and colour to choose from! Knock yourself out with cartoons and sci-fi favourites, or desi and tongue-in-cheek pieces.

There’s a whole lot more where these came from. So, stick around, and we’ll be back with more eclectic wedding gift ideas for the blushing bride and her handsome hubby-to-be. From groom-specific to bridal essentials, there’s a lot to choose from when it comes to wrapping up your present for the special someones tying the knot!

In every wedding, there are special moments that trigger a range of emotions. These moments signal a sense of beginning, or a feeling of unbridled longing, or even a sense of belonging somewhere with someone. These candid moments are captured by the photographer’s observant lens and plastered in your memory forever.

But, what about those rare moments of unabashed excitement? Those memories of tear-soaked handkerchiefs and reddened cheeks patted down with kisses from emotional grandmothers? It is seldom that we get to behold those moments on glossy photographs long after the wedding party has dispersed and your marriage truly begins.

Which is why we find photographer Ramkumar Ramachandran’s photographs truly mesmerising. In these pictures and lots more, he has managed to bring out the tenderness, ecstasy and sheer emotion that pervades a wedding that goes well beyond the bride and groom.

Daddy’s little girl, little no more

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How often are you reminded by a photograph, that you succumbed to tears in the arms of the man who raised you, like you did so many times before when you were a little child?

Fathers don’t always fight back their tears, do they?

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Sometimes, it’s not the little girl whose eyes redden. It’s father dearest who has to reach for the box of tissues.

You can’t fake bliss this pure!

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Arms outstretched in jubilance, for when it rains romance, it pours!

What are brothers for?

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You grow up fighting and squabbling, but when you need a shoulder to lean on, it’s almost always a sibling’s. Even on your wedding day.

There is something about mother-daughter relationships, though…

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A mother was a bride, too, remember? She gets it. She always will.

Sheer elation is an emotion, too!

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In the end, after all the happy tears have been exhausted, the day is only ever truly yours. It’s about you. It’s about your gleaming smiles soaking in the love and adulation!