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Makeup is a tool that is most important in a wedding. Without a good makeup artist you will not be able to achieve the desired look. Bangalore is a city that is filled with great budding makeup artists but not all are equally skilled to doll you up on your wedding day. Choosing the best makeup artist while keep a check on the budget is quite a hectic task. So we bring to you a list of the top Bridal Makeup Artists in Bengaluru under a safe budget of 20k in no particular order.

Makeovers by Ramya

Bridal makeup artist and bridal makeovers. She believes in making you glow in your own complexion rather than just making you look fair. Is proficient in air brush makeup, bridal makeovers and light makeup look.

Manjeet Khehra

Manjeet Khehra has over 10 years of expertise handling every type, tone, hue and gender of skin—the variedness of her exclusive application techniques ranges across all nationalities. She gets that, that so as to reach the customer’s preferred results, she needs to completely understand their skin—the CANVAS for her craft and skill.

Nikitha Reddy

All women can be pretty powerful with the right makeup.Bridal Makeup, editorial and makeovers.She helps accentuate the real you.

Vijetha Anand

Meet Vejetha Anand. The most sought after bridal makeup and makeover artist in Bengaluru who has a decade’s worth of experience in her kitty. She is also a popular name in the professional makeup artistry scene for her achievements in high profile ad campaigns, fashion shows and celebrity photo shoots. With clients swearing by her creativity and professionalism, she continues to create magic with makeup brushes by bringing alive every girl’s bridal beauty dreams.  

Gouri Kapur

Gouri was on the panel of the Bangalore Fashion week , and gives Bangalore’s glamour and style a new dimension. With an eye for quality and perfection her , love for art, creation transcended into an institute of imparting the craft to anyone who would want ‘make up’ a part of their lives personally and professionally.

Makeup by Pragna

Pragna believes in makeup that reflects a person’s personality and brings confidence. I am a certified artist and these are my makeup musings and frolics!She is a makeup artist certified by Fatmu Makeup Academy. A flawless face and an expression of who you are, to me, is makeup.She loves to make a person feel beautiful and confident with my makeup.She believes that every person is different and every look needs to be unique and customized for that person.

Shruthi Krishna

As a freelance make-up artist, Shruthi is looking at opportunities to work with clients to provide a glamorous look for brides and bridegrooms have suitable make-up and hairstyle before they appear in front of cameras or an audience. She believes in providing hygienic and professional make up service. She also believes in one making them glow in their own skin.

Kulsum Parvez

Kulsum is extremely creative and imaginative by nature, in complementary, exhibits excellent communications skills and people management skills. She has always excelled by performing under great stress and pressure. She is bold, beautiful, full of energy, synergy, and stamina, has a great control over her emotions. 

Ambreen Vikhar

Bursting with creativity, perfection and versatility Ambreen Vikhar a Bangalore based professional makeup artist makes every bride’s dream wedding come true. Bridal Makeup her Forte, she has done makeup for brides from almost all cultures and backgrounds. Based in Bangalore Ambreen has her clients come back to her for even the smallest events or parties to make them look flawless and to bring out their best features. 

At GlossNGlass they are not here to just enhance your beauty but also to bring our ideas to life through the skills of makeup. With 10 year of experience in the makeup and beauty industry and having been mentored ourselves by some of the top Makeup artists in Dubai and India, they have been very fortunate to be doing what we really feel passionately about. They have shared and imparted our knowledge through grooming workshops, professional courses, commercial shoots, fashion weeks, and destination weddings.

Checkout more links like these: 10+ Trending Makeup Artists On Instagram|12 Makeup hacks Every Girl Should Know|5 Great Ways To Clean Your Makeup Brushes At Home|How to apply bold lipstick with minimum eye makeup

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Makeup is a tool that is most important in a wedding. Without a good makeup artist you will not be able to achieve the desired look. Mumbai a city that is filled with great budding makeup artists but not all are equally skilled to doll you up on your wedding day. Choosing the best makeup artist while keep a check on the budget is quite a hectic task.So we bring to you a list of the top Bridal Makeup Artist in Mumbai under a safe budget of 20k.

Tanya Dhillon

Tanya is a certified makeup artist from Bharat and Dorris. She deso make up that suit an individual’s personality and reveals their true beauty. With International makeup brands she uses, she makes sure that the bride is the spotlight on her big day. She’s very confident of bringing out the pure elegance that inspires and promotes a woman’s fashion standard.

Makeovers By  Neeta Kapoor

Certified professional make up artist and hairstylist Specialised in Bridal, beauty, glamour, fashion, beauty, SFX, airbrush make up, editorial, photoshoots. She knows how to enhance a brides beauty well known and highly talented.

Bridemeup by Chandralata

Chandralata is a passionate Makeup Artist and visionary from Delhi based in Mumbai, India. She developed love for makeup, art and music since her childhood. Though she has been highly qualified working professional in the field of Information Technology from last 6 years, her passion towards artistry work grew no bounds.

Chandini Mohindra Dawar

She specializes in Hair and Make up services for Photo-shoots, Fashion/Print, Commercial bookings, Editorials, Model testing, Acting headshots, Makeover’s, Film, Television, Bridal & Special occasions. Also specializes in the most popular and present trend of destination weddings.Currently running a hair & make-up studio by the name of SPIRITTZZ at bandra west.

Kalpesh Joshi

Kalpesh Joshi, Indian International beauty architect based in Mumbai, has done impressive work in Bollywood movies, Fashion shows, Advertisements and he is the most sought after makeup, hair and beauty artist for Bridal, Wedding and Special Occasions. He has worked with Deepika Padukone for her totally different look in Chandani Chowk to China, Zareen Khan for her British queen’s Royal look in movie Veer, and Sonakshi Sinha for her simple, village girl look in Dabangg.

Afreen Makeup and Hair

She offers bridal hairstyles & makeup for brides, party make-up, Engagement make-up. Excellent in doing subtle and nude makeup look, tries to keep it natural. 

Preety Dhillon

Preety tries to create the most personalized and unique transformations. she also gives individual attention to them & suggest the perfect looks, keeping in mind the skin tone, outfit & events. She strives to keep the makeover as minimalistic as possible, leading to a very natural and gorgeous outcome that never looks overdone.

Nishi Godbole

Nishi Godbole Professional Make up Artist is based in Mumbai. Won the prestigious awards like India Business Award for Best Bridal Makeover Artist in Mumbai, 2016 and India Lifestyle Awards 2016 she is an expert in this industry. Having an efficient team of professional experts they deal with all types of makeups. Specialising in bridal makeover they have all the makeup tools to make their brides look gorgeous and stunning.

Blushnbraids

Blushnbraids Is Well Known Makeup Service Provider Brand.She is into makeup industry since 201She is professionally trained in creative hairstyles as well as in high end makeup looks. You will definitely feel the love from her makeup services.

 Hansa Vasa is a Mumbai based Makeup Artist. She is in this industry since 5 years now and loves every bit of it as makeup isher passion.She has done more than 250  brides from all over very India. She loves to make pretty brides look more beautiful and prettier on their D-Day.

Checkout more links like these: 10+ Trending Makeup Artists On Instagram|12 Makeup hacks Every Girl Should Know|5 Great Ways To Clean Your Makeup Brushes At Home|How to apply bold lipstick with minimum eye makeup

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Mehendi Ceremony is full of fun and enthusiasm one cannot ignore how a mehendi ceremony is awaited for. Mehendi function is a party that needs great attention, but we somehow cannot gather the right ideas for the perfect Mehendi Party. Worry not guys we got your back. Here are the best party ideas for your mehendi ceremony.

Decor by: Decor by: Rani Pink

Pool party is much loved in a Shadi ka Ghar as its super fun  yet relaxing at the same time.Phototgraphy by: Israni Photography

Decor by:Photo Booth is loved by all and no guest can ignore the beautiful photo booths. Pure Aesthetic.Photography by:Photography by: Cine love Photography

Bangle making stalls can be put together at a mehendi function. Lovely bangles with exquisite craftsmanship.Photo Courtesy:Bangles by: Fun Games is yet another great idea to make your mehendi party full of fun. Through games people enjoy to the fullest and have their full involvement in the party.Decor by: Photography by: Infinite Memories

Cocktail arrangements should also be kept in mind as many guests look forward to it.Photography by: Photography by:  Dance on the beats of dhol or DJ is what we Indians  love the most. Nacho Saare Jee Faad Ke.Photography by: Dipak Studios

Wedding Planning by:Cute confectionary stalls with delicious cupcakes and candy for the people with a sweet tooth is also a hatt ke idea for planning a mehendi party.Cake by:Decor by:Live entertainment like live singing and folk dances is also a fabulous idea. Such live performances encourages to stay in touch with our roots and also is quite entertaining.Phottography by: Bhumi and Simran

Wedding Planning by:Checkout more links like these:  10 Mehndi Favours For Your Bride Maids | Have The Freedom To Choose Your Own Wedding Gift With Hridei|Mehendi ki raat and Sangeet-Great ideas to make it fun

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I am Dr. Kiren Dhillon  met my now fiance Mayank Kapoor on Instagram, we fell in love without meeting each other in person and have been in a long distance relationship since 2015. We are currently residing in Dublin, Ireland but decided to have an intimate destination engagement ceremony in Delhi because we planned our first meeting in this city on the 19/01/2016 – almost 9 months of dating online!

My outfit was selected by my fiance and I was pleasantly surprised by his splendid taste. I designed our belgian chocolate with strawberries cake that had the exact replicas of the both of us on it – same outfits, mine had a stethoscope and a crown since I’m a doctor by profession and a former Malaysian Beauty Queen. My fiance, Mayank’s had a laptop in one hand and a dumbell in the other depicting his profession and passion. I also requested for a Personalised Mehendi design that included our hobbies, profession, hashtag, his surname and my beloved country. My mom surprised us by getting our nicknames written with henna on her hands as well. Our engagement rings were designed by us from scratch as well since we had a clear idea of what we wanted and did not want to compromise on the quality of the Solitaire.

Planning an engagement within 3 days in an unknown country was no easy feat but browsing through local wedding websites/ nstagram accounts did help us to finalize the vendors to pull this off. We kept the ceremony small and invited around 200 guest. We had a pre engagement, a day before and post engagement party, a day after as well since everyone was on a vacation and in the mood to celebrate. We are glad to share that we did let loose and dance dance the night away with our loved ones!

A beautiful engagement ceremony with the cutest moment captured, love how the bride to be’s smile is constant and the groom looks super happy altogether.

Venue: Design Aqua Studio| Makeup by: Misha Vig| Decor by:| Grooms Outfit by: Checkout more links like these:| Pre wedding photoshoot inspiration by Noopur and Anish|Hindu Wedding Ritual|A Journey From Strangers To Soulmates

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The groom safas are highly underrated, a safa can enhance the whole Groom Look. With a safa you can become a hero from a zero. Without a safa it seems something is missing, so don’t ignore that turban on your head it is a must for every groom to be. Why even miss out on that one thing that might look too small but can only add on to the overall look. Have a look at some great safa styles we spotted at weddings.

Matching safa with bride’s duppatta is a unique way to be adorned by grooms.

Photography by: Aanchal Dhara

Floral safa with a subtle shade is highly recommended for grooms who like to keep it light.Photography by: Safarnama Films

Another top safa style is matching it with the whole attire of the groom. A look that never goes wrong.

Photography by:Photography by: The Bandhani safa gives a traditional yet modern look to the whole groom look. One for the grooms who like experimenting.Photography by: Picture Art Company

The Leheriya safa looks so cool, something that is an instant eye catcher.Photography by: Girl  In Pink Photography

Royal Pagdis is in trend since ages and definitely not planning to go out of fashion anytime soon.Photography by:Dual Toned safas are much loved by grooms and gives a unique look.

Photography by: The Golden safa gives a metallic look this for grooms who want to keep it simple. Photography by:The Classic Pink pagdi came to stay has is still sported by many Indian Grooms.

Photography by: Photogarphy by: Infinite Memories

The ombre safa is a not so common style but one cannot overlook how great it looks.

Photography by: Beginnings For You

Checkout more links like these: 7 Colours For Groom To Experiment With6 Groom Wear Styles To Go For ! | Wedding Accessories For Groom – Indian and Western

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The groom safas are highly underrated, a safa can enhance the whole Groom Look. With a safa you can become a hero from a zero. Without a safa it seems something is missing, so don’t ignore that turban on your head it is a must for every groom to be. Why even miss out on that one thing that might look too small but can only add on to the overall look. Have a look at some great safa styles we spotted at weddings.

Matching safa with bride’s duppatta is a unique way to be adorned by grooms.

Photography by: Aanchal Dhara

Another top safa style is matching it with the whole attire of the groom. A look that never goes wrong.

Photography by:

Photography by: Royal Pagdis is in trend since ages and definitely not planning to go out of fashion anytime soon.

Photography by:Dual Toned safas are much loved by grooms and gives a unique look.

Photography by: The Golden safa gives a metallic look this for grooms who want to keep it simple. Photography by:The Classic Pink pagdi came to stay has is still sported by many Indian Grooms.

Photogarphy by: Infinite Memories

The Bandhani safa gives a traditional yet modern look to the whole groom look. One for the grooms who like experimenting. Photography by: Picture Art Company

The ombre safa is a not so common style but one cannot overlook how great it looks.

Photography by: Beginnings For You

Floral safa with a subtle shade is highly recommended for grooms who like to keep it light.

Photography by: Safarnama Films

Checkout more links like these: 7 Colours For Groom To Experiment With6 Groom Wear Styles To Go For ! | Wedding Accessories For Groom – Indian and Western

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After a courtship period of 2 years when Nikita, a public health professional and Parikshit, a chef decided to tie the knot, they wanted to have a traditional Peshwai themed wedding but keeping in pace with the 21st century.

This modern day wedding  had female priests performing the ceremony, vows that the couple took not only for each other but for the well-being being of society, in which not only the groom gave the mangalsutra to the bride ,  but the bride also gave a golden chain to the groom (signifying the equality in the relationship). The Rukhvat had hand-made items and a poem dedicated to their relationship by the bride.

Barring these much required modern tweaks, everything else right from the invitation cards,  decorations, costumes, entry of the bride and groom to the food was traditional Peshwai style.

A wedding that knew how to remain in touch with its roots with maintaining pace with the contemporary world. Traditional decor with marigold and mango leaves reminded us of classic Indian wedding. Modern bride that knew equality is the core of any relationship really grabbed our attention.Outfit by:| Makeup by: | Photography by: 

Checkout more links like these: Do me a favour lets play haldi| Pre wedding photoshoot inspiration by Noopur and Anish|Hindu Wedding Ritual|A Journey From Strangers To Soulmates

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It has been 73 years of Independent India and to honour this great day of Indian History we bring to you beautiful brides that chose the colours from the tricolor for their wedding and pre wedding functions. A remarkable day needs a remarkable homage from Weddingplz as well. Here are our top brides with the colours of Indian flag as their Bridal Outfits.

The very first colour on the Indian Flag is saffron which symbolises courage and sacrifice and also signifies Hinduism in the country. A colour so sacred is aced by these brides with full confidence. have a look at these saffron brides.Outfit by:Outfit by: Ejaaz Couture

Second colour is white on the Indian Flag that is a symbol of peace, unity and truth. A colour that is not very common at Indian weddings but there are a few brides who broke the norms and dared to wear white.Outfit by: Falguni Shane PeacockPhotography by: Knotty Days

The navy blue colour of the Ashok Chakra is significant to the sky and oceans and has 24 spokes representing 24 hours in a day. This lovely colour is admired by many brides and has made heads turn.Outfit by:Outfit by: Anita Dongre

Last but not the least the green of the Indian  flag represents fertility and the diverse cultures that prevails  in India. Adorned by these brides is the lush colour green.

Outfit by: Sabyasachi Outfit by: Anita Dongre

Checkout more links like these:  These cute umbrellas are replacing phoolon ki chaddar|Dance to the tunes of top 20 bands in Delhi|Bridal Nath Hacks For Wedding|Trending Floral Braid This Wedding Season

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They say that some bonds defy time, logic and distance. We, Meghna Bhutra and Aishu Khandelwal had never expected to end up together forever as well. Having been close friends since childhood, we’ve always stayed in touch despite living in different parts of the world. But neither of us were prepared when serendipity hit us, and our families decided to give us a shot at a fairy tale. There was no looking back after this and everyone around can only vouch that they have never seen us happier.

  Our wedding took place at Sheraton, Hua Hin, Thailand on 14th February 2019. It was a 3 days affair where all our closed ones were there with us celebrating and dancing all day and night.

Not being a professional fashion designer but a home-maker, my mother invested all her time, energy and effort in making my  Entire Trousseau and 6 bridal outfits. Words are not enough to explain the beauty of the emotion felt when I wore those outfits in my wedding functions and the memories attached with each outfit of my trousseau. It was a priceless gift any mother can give to her daughter. Since she is so good at it, I have pursued her to start her own venture and finally she has begun it in the name of Simona- The Wedding Stop. Such beautiful outfits and a talent like this need due recognition.Bhaat| Venue: | Makeup:| Mehendi|Venue: Makeovers by Sejal|Pool Party| DJ: Krish Event |Reception outfit  by: Sulakshana Monga |Phototgraphy by: rish Event

Checkout more link like these: Do me a favour lets play haldi| Pre wedding photoshoot inspiration by Noopur and Anish|Hindu Wedding Ritual|A Journey From Strangers To Soulmates

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I am a happily married bride from Bangalore, met my husband on Orkut 10 years ago and fell in love with him, married him on 22nd April 2019 in our first Holiday Destination – Goa, in a vintage luxury villa with only 80 lovely guests in the backyard of the villa, chilling and cherishing every moment of our life & our marriage. Best part- it was a cross cultural wedding, my husband is a north Indian & I am a south Indian. Despite the language barriers & cultural difference we had a great time getting married and making life time promises and commitments with each other.

  Venue:|  Wedding Outfirt by: Astha Narang| Saree by: Angadi Silks Bangalore

Checkout more links like these:  Do me a favour lets play haldi| Pre wedding photoshoot inspiration by Noopur and Anish|Hindu Wedding Ritual|A Journey From Strangers To Soulmates

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I recently got married to my long time love Boney Kakwani. We had our dream beach wedding at The Lalit, Goa. Watching all the rom-coms growing up we wanted to have western Wedding Functions with our traditional ones. We started with mehendi, the next function was beach side white ring ceremony then came the traditional sangeet. The three day started with yellow themed haldi & chooda,with a floral baraat going to the beach , we had our pheeras at the beach at sunset. A ball room themed ” first dance” cocktail was enthralling. Finally to wrap up the wedding the traditional way a grand reception in our home town was conducted. We both choose completely different looks and outfits for each function. We really thought everything through, as with all the ups and downs with dating for 8 years we wanted a perfect Sindhi-Punjabi wedding and yes it was beautiful.

Mehendi outfit by: Liz Paul |Makeup by: |Ring ceremony Groom outfit by: : Kajol R Paswaan |Event and Decor by:|Groom outfit by: Shantanu & Nikhil |First dance cocktail outfit by: Dolly J

Checkout more link like these: Do me a favour lets play haldi| Pre wedding photoshoot inspiration by Noopur and Anish|Hindu Wedding Ritual|A Journey From Strangers To Soulmates

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 ICW is the Indian fashion industry’s most prestigious platform. It’s the ideal destination for anyone looking for exclusive, luxurious fashion. Not only do designers present their freshest and most desirable ensembles here, the latest trends in Hair and Makeup are also unveiled at ICW,” says Sonic Sarwate, Senior Global Make Up Artist, MAC. Ten leading India dazzled in the finest sphere of style, craftsman ship and opulence  at India couture week 2019.

Day 1- Amit Aggarwal

Introduced his Couture 2019 collection ‘LUMEN’,iInspired by the exchange of light through an overlay of framework, fluidity and form. Kiara Advani was the showstopper and muse for ‘LUMEN 2019’ at Amit Aggarwal’s opening show for India Couture Week.

Footwear by: | Stylist by:Day 2-Suneet Varma

Suneet’s Couture ’19 collection is titled Amara. “India has a century-old love affair with couture, or made to measure for pleasure. There is no denying the luxurious indulgence of precious finery, the magical beauty of one-off embellished wedding attire and the sparkle of personalized jewels that are made to match with it,” says the couturier.

Day 3-Mosaic is an art form made by assembling small pieces of glass, ceramic or other materials and is often used as a decorative technique in architecture. Byzantine empire when it was gloriously used on walls and ceilings in basilicas and churches. Pankaj & Nidhi’s couture collection is a tribute to this period of magnificent ornamentation and the duo have interpreted this with the same artisanal dexterity on textiles.

Jewellery by:Day 3- Rahul Mishra

A romantic articulation of the wildflowers and undergrowth from a nature dwelling, based on excresent memory that is fueled by imagination. Rahul Mishra’s collection was based on his childhood memories.

Day 4- Sulakshana Monga

The Sulakshana Monga Bride is confident and experimental with her sense of style as she keeps in mind her homeland’s rich history and culture. We saw a lot of play in the patterns, we have used frills, rafia and feather. The beautiful Malaika Arora walked the ramp for Sulakhshana Monga.

Day 4- Shyanal and Bhumika

Celebrated and  renowned coturiers Shyamal and Bhumika’s Indian Couture Week Collection for the season is inspired by the iconic period of renaissance which marks the rebirth of art, architecture, music, couture and theatre from the medieval ages to modernity. Bollywood star Kriti Sanon chose to walk for Shyamal and Bhumika.

  Jewellery by:Day 5- Reynu Tandon 

Depicting a contemporary fashion saga, the usage of easy on the eye hues and the miraculous details will take over your heart. The Savanah Saga collection presented by Reynu Tandon was mesmerisng. Stunnig Rakul Preet embraced the ramp for Reynu Tandon.

Jewellery by: Day 5- Falguni Shane Peacock

 ‘Bonjour Amer’ which was presented at the India Couture Week. It was inspired by the magnanimous Fort Amer, situated in the Pink City of Jaipur.The young and effervescent Sara Ali Khan looked exquisite as she walked the ramp in an antique white, crystal cascaded lehenga at the India Couture Week.

Styled by: Rk jewellers

Day 6– Gaurav Gupta

With obsessive attention to detail, for his new couture collection ‘Undercurrent’, Gaurav draws inspiration from the fierce waves of the dynamic ocean that flow in a rhythmic concentricity. The collection is full of electricity and boundless in its form. A Moment Marked In Time’ Debuting Gaurav Gupta Occasions Jewellery Diipa Khosla and Diana Penty made an electric statemen in GG ‘Undercurrent’ couture marking our 15th year milestone.

Day 7- Tarun Tahiliani

A symphony of intricate craftsmanship and redefined traditions. Juxtaposing iconic European construction with classic Indian styles and embroideries, his new couture collection carried rich heritage into a modern way of life. Jewellery  by:Chckout more links like these: A Parisian Symphony By Shyamal and Bhumika At Amazon India Fashion Week! | 10 Dream Brands and Their Flagship Stores in Delhi  | | This Winter Look Haseen, With Abhinav Mishra’s New Fall Winter 2017 Collection – HASEEN 

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After Supreme courts decriminalised section 377,  we witnessed a lot of happy gay marriages on Instagram. Rainbow weddings just made headlines and same sex couples just were found drapped in  rainbow flags rejoicing the victory. Just like any other wedding, gay duos are also tying knots with grand celebration. Have a look at these Awesome Pictures of gay couple marriage.

Royal grooms staring into the future together.

Photography by: Smile please! Cutest picture we are gushing over.

Photography by:Love knows no language, colour, sex caste or creed.

Outfit by: Tarun Tahiliani

Love has no set boundaries, it just happens, when two people feel all magical together . The most beautiful feeling on this planet.

Outfit by: Varun Bahl

Got rid of taboo and redefined tardition. Super adorable couple.

These Stunning Grooms Here Chose to Live In A World That Puts Love Above All Else and Had A Splendid Wedding Along with their Families !! Outfit by: Anita Dongre

Checkout more links like these: Harbhajan Singh & Geeta Basra wedding| Do me a favour lets play haldi| Pre wedding photoshoot inspiration by Noopur and Anish|Hindu Wedding Ritual|A Journey From Strangers To Soulmates

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1.About you both. Some interesting story let us know. If not just one liner about you both as a couple.

Viraj steals a line from F. Scott Fitzgerald when he thinks of his relationship with Gopika. “She’s the beginning of everything” and adds, “she’s the big bang of my existence, quite overwhelming, indomitable, a touch scary at times, I’m incomplete without her.” Gopika sums it up pithily: “Viraj is my soulmate.”

2. How did you and your now spouse plan the wedding, walk us down wedding planning memory lane?

Viraj has always been a little alternative, while Gopika is very mainstream. So we mainstreamed alternative: a wedding that brings to life the magic of two different worlds meeting. Viraj is from a liberal, academic background–Malyalis, Bengalis and Goans scattered across the world, while Gopika is from slightly more traditionalist Punjabi Brahmin stock, but they are an extremely open-minded, gregarious, and large-hearted family.

In Viraj’s family, court marriages, with little of the theatre of Punjabi weddings, were the norm. Viraj, however, thought it would be a lot more thrilling to do it the Punjabi way. So Gopika’s family (led by her two formidable aunts, Rohini and Radhika Bhushan, the matriarchs of the household) took charge of the wedding arrangements. They meticulously planned and executed the whole wedding. Radhika maasi wrote, composed and sang the jaimala for her beloved Gopika. Gopika’s bridal entry, to the soundtrack of Radhika Masi’s jaimala, was one of the highlights of the wedding; she was wearing a 14-feet long peach Bridal wear, held aloft by her bridesmaids; her twin brother, walking by her side, held a satin umbrella above her. Rohini maasi ensured the food and cutlery were of the highest standard. She also helped pick out Gopika’s attire and oversaw the bride’s makeup, outfits, hair, etc.

3. What was your wedding dream/vision for your functions?

Gopika wanted a fairytale wedding. “I wanted it to be magical, beautiful, peachy,” she declares. “That’s really original, Gopika” Viraj teases her. “I like Peachy though. Life should be peachy.” And so it was, Magical, beautiful, and distinctly peachy.

4. Vision behind choosing the wedding outfits.

We had three sets of outfits. For the Sangeet, Gopika looked stunning in a blue, Cinderalla gown and Viraj wore a majestic quilted blue bandgala. For the mehendi, Gopika wore a purple Sabyasaachi-style lehenga, and her dashing partner turned up, slightly late and hungover, in kurta, pants, and an orange Nehru jacket. Finally for the wedding, we picked outfits that reflected our image of the perfect wedding: regal, but not garish, classy not ostentatious, and elegant, not overdone. Viraj wore an intricately printed ivory Sherwani. He didn’t carry a sword, because he bats for love not violence. A Kalgi on his salmon pink Banarasi silk safa and an elegant golden brooch lent his attire a royal aura. Gopika chose a double-shaded velvet lehenga that progressed subtly from shades of lavender/pink to wine. Her jewelry was drawn from her family’s tijori: her grandmother’s magnificent kundan set (choker and earrings).

5. Looking back is there anything you would do differently as advice for couples planning their weddings?

Nobody warned the groom about the baraat. The ghodawallah and dholwallahs were shameless extortionists. The groom found their money-grabbing antics most distasteful. It’s best to have a rehearsal of the wedding day.

Outfits: Sabyasachi| Frontier Raas (Bride) |Photography: Beginnings for you (Simran)| Video: Joint Productions|Caterers: |Makeup (Bride):

Checkout more links like these:Harbhajan Singh & Geeta Basra wedding| Do me a favour lets play haldi| Pre wedding photoshoot inspiration by Noopur and Anish|Hindu Wedding Ritual|A Journey From Strangers To Soulmates

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Acclaimed and ace designer duo, of

Mosaic is an art form made by assembling small pieces of glass, ceramic or other materials and is often used as a decorative technique in architecture.It is known to have originated thousands of years ago but flourished in the 6th-15th century A.D. Byzantine empire when it was gloriously used on walls and ceilings in basilicas and churches. For the first time ever, the duo have incorporated metallic tones like gold and silver to create a stellar festive attire for brides and their loved ones to flaunt at a cocktail, reception or a destination wedding. The iridescent hues of the collection range from dusty pastels such as chromatic yellows, sapphire blues and pearly greys to metallic over and undertones like dazzling metallic golds, silvers and rose golds. Our couture collection is very light wear but volumetric that goes grandeur, longer, and fuller on the silhouettes that would make a woman feel important and comfortable on her special day along with feeling beautiful.

Speaking about their association with FDCI’s India Couture Week 2019, Pankaj & Nidhi said “We are very excited to make our debut with our collection- Mosaiq at  India Couture Week 2019. It’s our first couture showcase and we look forward to a good response. This being our first ever couture collection, with the help of our stylist, Gautam Kalra, whom we have been working for the past 10 years, we studied our signatures that define us, since our first couture collection would define people’s expectation from our future couture collections. The collection incorporates our signature techniques in newer silhouettes and colours.”

About Pankaj and Nidhi

 Pankaj graduated with top honors from the National Institute of Fashion Technology (N.I.F.T.). He won the ‘Uma Nath Gold Medal’ for topping academics and the ‘Ritu Kumar’ Award for Best Graduating Collection 1995. He also won the first Smirnoff International Fashion Award in 1994.

After that, he worked with one of India’s leading designers as Head of Design for 10 years. During his tenure there, he met and married his colleague Nidhi, who is a bright and creative alumnus of N.I.F.T. She worked with one of India’s leading Export Firms, The Creative Group which designs & produces for some of the biggest labels in Europe.In October 2010 they won the Grand First Prize at the International Apparel Federation’s International Fashion Award at the World Apparel Convention in Hong Kong. They were the winners of the iconic International Woolmark Prize, 2012, India.

In August 2012 the husband and wife duo was chosen as Grand Finale designers, a first for one of India’s younger talents, for Lakme Fashion Week where their collection was received with a standing ovation. They have been honored with several Elle Style Awards, the most recent and most prestigious of which was Elle Designer of the Year 2012. The others have been Elle Shape Shifters for 2011, Elle Best Women’s Prêt-a-porter in 2009 and Elle Best Debutant Designer in 2008.

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The bad ass brides are here to blow your minds with their kala chashma’s on. Shades are mostly a western outfit accessory, but lately it has been an absolute favorite of every bride. These brides are slaying their way throughtheir weddings making heads turn. Lets have a look at these chiller brides sporting their chashma with full swag.

Mehendi ready with shades on. We are hooting over her cool vibe.

Photography by: Happy bride with the prettiest lehenga and a hint of sass.

Photography by:All the laughters  captured  in frame, is the most beautiful thing ever ! Photography by: Bhumi and Simran

With a savage attitude bride she’s slaying her mehendi.

Photography by:Oh that swag in those cool aviators , this bride is just slaying it all together definitely. Phototgraphy by:  Confetti Films

Its rightly said like mother like daughter. Super cool duo.

Photography by: Romesh Dhamija

A not so common aviators, crushing over the pink hued shades.  Photography by: Future so bright gotta wear shades. Picture perfect.

Photography by: Delhi Velvet

There’s nothing more beautiful than the confidence she wears on her face , her swag is a savage !  Photography by: Through the Barrel

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