MY WEDDING DAY

OMG! I still cannot believe the day has arrived, MY WEDDING DAY, I am going to be bride in few hours. But mini me wants to confess, I always wanted to be one, you know right, girls are always fascinated with beautiful Indian bridal wears, glossy makeup, shining jewelry and everything else that can make them look even more gorgeous.

Well, it took me months to choose my wedding lehenga and matching jewelry, how can I have missed the chance to look the prettiest. I always had a blurry imagination of how would I look as a bride, but I must say it was a very difficult choice, choosing most beautiful amongst all beautiful wedding lehenga designs.

Everyone had a different thought for my outfit. My mother wanted to see me in some old traditional red outfit, my sister wanted something rocking & different, my groom wanted to match our outfits and my father wanted to see me in the outfit which I loved. After hours of debate, with Dad’s support we decided it’s going to my decision.

And then the hassles started, I’ve not skipped even a single shop in the market to find out my dream lehenga. And after ‘n’ number of hunts, I finally found it. An ethereal perky pink designer lehenga detailed in laces, sequins, zari and embroidery, so eyeful one. When I saw it, I decided I’m not going to wear anything else than this. And to my surprise & shock, mommy and sister also loved it. Still there was so much to do, grabbing matching bangles, earrings, necklace and other accessories. I chose golden accessories for me.

Wait, someone’s calling for me, oh it’s mommy. I have to get ready for the most awaited evening. I cannot wait to see myself dressed up in this elegant lehenga. Aren’t I getting too excited? Look, someone is here to do my makeup, I have already instructed her to keep it subtle and elegant. I have worn the matching sparkling golden jewelries, nose ring, bangles, necklace, maang tika, haath paan and earrings. What do you think, how am I looking? Here, with everyone’s expression I feel I am looking pretty great.

So, the time has come to go outside and amaze everyone out there. Everyone is complimenting me a lot, I guess this pink bridal lehenga has spelled its magic on me. I’m glad that I chose this for my wedding day. I think you should also go for something different, beautiful and simple if you have already planned your wedding day.

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Color twinning at my Daughter’s wedding

Oh my god! It is wedding day; few hours are left we have to leave for the venue. No one is ready, still so many preparations are needed to be done. Being a mother of a daughter who is getting married, leads to busy you. I have to get ready for the evening and I have to check if my princess is ready.

At the time of your child’s wedding there are so many arrangements that are required to be made, that you don’t get time for yourself to get ready for your child’s special day. And then the other thing you have to make sure that the outfit you pick does not look too gaudy as per your age.

Leaving in U.S., it has always been a tougher choice to fetch Indian ethnic wear. And selecting an Indian clothes online shopping site can buy you some risks as some sites do not meet the quality standards as per the expectations. But finally, my daughter found one and ordered few fancy sarees for me for the wedding. 

She wanted me to match the clothes of our color on each and every occasion. That is why, for the Haldi ceremony she ordered a yellow saree for me. I always prefer light-weight sarees as with passing age it is getting difficult for me to tackle. So, for Haldi ceremony I wore this yellow Bhagalpuri silk saree handcrafted with thread.

For Mehendi ceremony, we twinned in henna green color. I wore this art silk saree beautifully embroidered and embellished with thread and sequins. Everyone loved this saree as the color and fabric quality were exemplary.

 

After that for the sangeet ceremony, she chose orange attires for both of us. For me she picked up an orange kanjeevaram silk saree gracefully handwoven. The color was so radiant and graceful.

And today my daughter wants me to wear a red saree as she is also wearing red lehenga for the wedding. I am going to wear this bright banarasi silk saree precisely handcrafted with thread. This will perfectly go with golden jewelries and subtle makeup. Indian silk sarees can accentuate your looks into multiple times. This will perfectly suit the occasion and this is diaphanous & light-weight saree so it will be easier for me to get grips with the work. 

 

So, I am all set for today’s evening. I hope my daughter will love it. I want to make this day a special one from my end. You can also go for Indian silk sarees as they create perfect wedding saree collection with the lavish look and sheer quality.

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4 ACCESSORIES THAT COMPLIMENT YOUR INDIAN DESIGNER SAREE

Do you love flaunting your Indian designer saree? Want to glam it up even more? Traditional accessories are the perfect way to add a touch of richness to an already stunning looking saree.

Here are four accessories that will perfectly complement your Indian designer saree:

1. Wrist Candy

 

Your saree look would be deemed incomplete without some bangles or even a single kada. These wrist ornaments draw attention to your hands and arms, so don’t forget to get a manicure as well. When selecting bangles or kadas to go with your saree, opt for ones in the same color. If this happens to be a neutral or multi-colored saree, then consider matching the border. If this trick doesn’t seem to work, opt for gold tones. Gold toned bangles and kadas never go out of style!
 

2. Ear Sparklers

 

One of the best earring styles to pair with a designer saree is a pair of jhumkas. These feature a stud that fasten to your ear and a portion that dangles from the stud. There are many jhumka designs and sizes in the market. Some feature temple inspired designs while others have meenakari and or pacchi designs. The size variety in jhumkas is also enormous. If you have a round face, opt for smaller jhumkas. Smaller or longer facial structures look spectacular with larger jhumkas.

Here, we have additional earring styling tips for your designer saree:

- If you’re wearing a handloom saree, consider earrings with silver and stone work.
- Sarees with heavy embellishments look beautiful in meenakari jhumkas.
- Designer sarees made from chiffon, georgette or crepe look best with crystal jhumkas.

3. Hand Dangler

 

Want to look ethno-chic in your designer saree? Consider carrying a potli bag. Forego large purses and opt for something more ethnic like a potli bag featuring kantha or thread work. Some of the most popular potli bag designs feature gold and brocade work. These come in an array of patterns and colors. You can carry potlis to both morning and evening occasions.

4. Shoulder Sparkle 

While wearing a saree, your shoulder pleats are going to be a major show-stopper. Unfortunately these can get dishevelled rather quickly, especially if you have small kids. Keep your pallu in place forever with a beautiful, ethnic brooch. Team this up with a challa and pleat pin and your saree will sit neatly against your body for the duration of the outing. Brooches add a touch of sparkle and glam to your saree without going overboard. Besides, they’re nicer to look at than safety pins.

With these four accessories, you emerge like a goddess in your Indian designer sarees. Visit Indian Wedding Saree to shop now.

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TIPS FOR KEEPING YOUR INDIAN SILK SAREE IN TOP SHAPE

An Indian silk saree is one of the most prized pieces of clothing a woman owns. You will often see a silk saree worn during weddings, festivals, religious ceremonies and even parties. Some silk sarees are so treasured that they are passed on from mothers to daughters.



The Indian silk saree you have is likely a treasured item too. Learn how to care for it so that you can pass it on to your daughter with the following tips on how to keep your silk saree in top shape:

1. Before keeping your folded silk saree in your wardrobe, wrap it up with a cotton material and then store. This material can be a towel or even an old cotton saree.

2. If your silk saree has zari work on it, fold the saree in such a way that the zari embroidery folds inwards. This helps protect the zari’s shine.

3. Sometimes we get silk sarees as gifts which we might not wear that often. Ensure you take it out of the closet every six months and place it near sunlight for a few hours. Then refold and store it again. This helps maintain the saree’s shine and color.

4. Avoid storing your silk saree with other types of sarees like georgette, polyester and chiffon.

5. Skip hanging your silk saree on a metal hanger. The metal might rust over time, staining your expensive saree.

6. The best way to clean heavy silk and pattu sarees is via dry cleaning.

7. If you’ve got a very intricately embroidered silk saree like a Kancheevaram or Banarasi silk saree, then take the cotton material and wrap it around each saree fold. Avoid folding two silk sarees together or placing two sarees in one cotton cover.

8. Skip washing your saree in a washing machine, even if the manufacturer claims you can do so.

9. If your silk saree remains folded for too long, it can cause permanent fold marks and tears. Once in a while, open up your saree and fold it another way. This prevents permanent creasing.

10. If you need to iron your saree at home, set the iron to ‘silk’ setting and avoid pressing too hard on the material. If you’re known to iron with pressure, consider placing a cotton material on top of your silk saree while ironing. Iron gently!



With these tips in hand, you will preserve your Indian silk saree for a very long time. Visit Indian Wedding Saree to shop for silk sarees.

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