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Brides & Beyond....: Mehendi

Brides & Beyond....: Mehendi: "Mehndi is an integral part of any Indian wedding. Mehndi isn't just a beautifying ornament for the bride but it is a ritual of significant v..."

Mehendi

Mehndi is an integral part of any Indian wedding. Mehndi isn't just a beautifying ornament for the bride but it is a ritual of significant values.Mehndi is a pre wedding ritual, it takes place before one or two days before the wedding.
The bride's family mainly celebrates this fun filled ritual. Different regions of the country celebrate the ritual in a different way according to their own marriage customs, rituals, and culture. Celebrated according to their own customs and status of the people. The bride's family celebrates Mehendi party for gathering bride’s friends and relatives for blessing the bride as well as for amusement.
Professional mehendi artists are called to apply mehndi to the bride or even relatives may apply .
There are few places in India where it is a ritual that the first motif of henna or mehendi is applied by the bride’s sister-in-law whereas there are some places where the first mehendi motif is said to be auspicious if applied by bride’s mother.
Mehandi is one of the sixteen adornments of the bride and her beauty is incomplete without it.
The Mehendi signifies the transformation of the bride from a virgin girl to a temptress for her husband. As per Kama Sutra, henna is one of the sixty four arts of women. Conchshell, flowers, Kalash, peacock, doli and baraat patterns, koyri are the favorite motifs for bridal mehndi. The intricate motifs of the bridal henna also hide the husband’s name. It is said that the husband’s name in the intricate henna motifs is made for the groom who has to find out his name in his bride’s mehendi on the wedding night.

 

Mehendi function is usually organized with the sangeet function. So, it has a festive feel to it with the women dancing and singing traditional songs on the mehendi ritual. The bride is dressed in light color clothes with light jewelry so as to facilitate her to move around , dance and enjoy. According to the custom the bride must not step out of the house after the mehendi ritual until the wedding day. It is believed that the darker and deeper the henna stains the more the husband and the in-laws will love her bride. The ritual of mehendi signifies the strength and power of love in a marriage so it is regarded good omen for the would-be bride. It is said that the long the bride retains the mehendi, the more auspicious would be her future

 

Mehndi designs now a days include Arabic Mehndi, Rajasthani Mehndi, Crystal Mehndi, Tattoo Mehndi, etc.

 

The Mehndi should be a relaxing evening. Here's how to keep it stress-free:

 

Try to have all the wedding preparations complete for the next day. That way, everyone will be able to focus on each other and enjoy the festivities.
Those who are getting mehndi (especially the bride) should wear clothing that is easy to remove without ruining the designs.
Choose some designs ahead of time and show them to the person who is applying your mehndi. Select a design that suits your taste! Make it as simple or heavy as you desire and match it to the cut of your outfits. For example, if your blouse has a deep back, apply a motif on your upper back.
In addition to your hands and feet, mehndi may be applied on your arms, back or wrists, stomach. Be creative!
Mehendi stages

 

 

 

 

mehendi designs

 

 

 

 

 

 

mehendi songs for the function

 

 

1 ) Mehndi Laga Ke Rakhna - Dilwale Dulhaniya Ley Jayengay
2 ) Mehndi Wali Raat - Qila
3 ) Mehndi Ki Raat Aai - Model
4 ) Mehndi Ni Mehndi - Deewana Mujh Sa Nahin
5 ) Saajan Saajan - Aarzoo
6 ) Bhumbro Bhumbro - Mission Kashmir
7 ) Mehndi Hai Rachney Wali - Zubeida
8 ) Likh Key Mehndi Se Sajna Ka Naam - Ishq Hua
9 ) Mehndi Lagao Gi Mein - Mehndi
10 ) Mehndi Mehndi - Chori Chori Chupke Chupke

 

 some other songs u might like

 

1. Maa da Ladla (Dostana) A nice one to tease your soon to be
2. Zoor Ka Jatka (Action Replay)- Last chance to make the person see light about getting married.
3. Bhootni Ke (Singh is King) and other song to tease the couple about getting married.
4. Ek Kunwara Phir Gaya Maara (Masti)
5. Rookmani Rookmani (Rosa)
6. Main Joru Ka Ghulam (Joru Ka Ghulam)
7. Aayee Mehndi Ki Yeh Raat – Jawad Ahmed
8. Dulhan Koi Jab Jab – Shaadi Ke Geet
9. Haathon Ki Mehndi Ke Rang Ne – Wedding Gift 6 – Mehndi Kay Geet
10. Hai Ve Mere Hathan Di Mehndi – Malkit Singh
11. Hari Hari Mehndi – Wedding Gift 6 – Mehndi Kay Geet
12. Likh Ke Mehndi Se Sajna Ka Naam – Wedding Gift 6 – Mehndi Kay Geet
13. Mehndi – Rahim Shah
14. Mehndi Haathon Mein – Falguni Pathak – Marjhani Jhanjhar
15. Mehndi Ki Raat – Models
16. Mehndi & Mehndi (Shaadi Mix) – Haroon – Lagan
17. Mehndi Lagane Ki Raat – Wedding Gift 6 – Mehndi Kay Geet
18. Mehndi Lagaongi Main – Vibha Sharma
19. Mehndi Mehndi Mehndi – Harbhajan Maan – Jhanjhar Di Chhankar
20. Mehndi Ni Mehndi – Musrat Nazir
21. Mehndi Rachegi Tere Haath Dholka Bajegi Saari Raat – Hadiqa
22. Mehndi Rang Laayee – Wedding Gift 6 – Mehndi Kay Geet
23. Mehndi Se Likh Gori – Wedding Gift 2 – Mehndi Kay Geet
24. Mehndi Ta Sajdi – Musrat Nazir
25. Mehendi Tere Haathon Mein – Wedding Gift 6 – Mehndi Kay Geet
26. Mehndi Wale Raat – Wedding Gift 2 – Mehndi Kay Geet
27. Mehndi Waali Raat – Chat Mangni Pat Shaadi
28. Sajje Gi Meri Mehndi – Wedding Gift 6 – Mehndi Kay Geet…
29. Sajna Ki Mehndi Bade Kaam Ki – Wedding Gift 6 – Mehndi Kay Geet

Brides & Beyond....: Saree Vs Lehenga

Brides & Beyond....: Saree Vs Lehenga: " Whether it be the bride or the bridesmaid..."

Saree Vs Lehenga

                                                                                                 

Whether it be the bride or the bridesmaid the most imporant question always remain the same -

"what to wear a saree or a lehenga?"

Saree                                       vs                                         Lehenga

  five-and-a-half meters long unstitched  desire that can

be draped in many different ways, the world’s most versatile garment - saree

effortlessly fitting from formal to casual, sexy revealing to traditional sensuality.

 worn with a completely covered, matching but plain petticoat. Because the sari cloth is not stitched anywhere, the sari wearer requires a set of sturdy safety pins to attach the sari to the petticoat in the waist and the pallu (the loose end) to the blouse at one shoulder. One can use more pins but tiny holes might remain in certain materials or the cloth may even tear if pulled hard by accident.

Pros

• timeless
• classic
• versatile
• various materials available
• dignified yet sexy

 LEHENGA

A three piece combination of choli, long skirt(lehenga) and scarf (dupatta).Is called the lehenga choli.Like the saree blouse, the choli also comes in many cuts, colors and styles. But because the choli is more exposed than the saree blouse, it needs to match the lehenga and is therefore usually as richly embroidered.
Women wear lehengas at parties and festive occasions, not in the office or at a formal event; those would call for a sari or a festive salwar kameez. Lehengas are ideal if greater movement or the security of a prestitched garment is desired – at a dance party, for example – though many an Indian bride has proven how gracefully one can dance in a sari.

  Pros

sensual

practical because prestitched

silhouette enhancing

various styles available

The final decision for or against lehenga or sari is, of course, an individual one. It will depend on the preference of the wearer and which piece of clothing she is more comfortable with in a certain social situation. In either case, it will be a good choice as both garments are classy parts of the Indian wardrobe.

 

Brides & Beyond....: Dadi Ma Ke Nuskhe

Brides & Beyond....: Dadi Ma Ke Nuskhe: "for soft and glowing skin, apply pomegranate juice daily on ur face . Take two tablespoons each of brown sugar and oatmeal and mix them wit..."

Dadi Ma Ke Nuskhe

• for soft and glowing skin, apply pomegranate juice daily on ur face .
• Take two tablespoons each of brown sugar and oatmeal and mix them with a quarter cup of milk.- face scrub- once a week.
• one tablespoon each of cucumber juice, lemon juice, tomato juice, and sandalwood paste.-skin lightening mask - once a week .
• Regular application of a homemade mask will give you a naturally glowing skin within 4 weeks.
• one beaten egg yolk and a teaspoon of oilve oil. Let stand 15 minutes and rinse - face mask
• Rub cucumber slices on your face.- natural bleach
• To lighten marks-Rub a lemon on the spot for ten minutes. Rinse with warm water. The mark will soon fade away.
• For puffy eyes- Put cool slices of cucumber on your eyes. Or soak two tea bags and place in freezer for a few minutes. Put them on your eyes and relax.
• for face masks- strawberries, peaches and pinapple crushed as is or mixed with fresh cream
• Grated carrot heals facial inflamations and sunburn. The grated cabbage mask also posseses powerful healing properties.
• Masks made of raw grated potato hydrate and reduce wrinkles.
• Masks made of crushed beets and cream revitalize
• masks of hot cooked spinach and milk deep clean the skin.
• Wash a big, ripe tomato and liquefy the whole thing in the blender. Pat on, let dry for 20 minutes, splash off with cool water.- for oily skin - face mask
• Mix equal quantities of cucumber juice, rose water and lime juice. Wash the face and apply it overnight. Rinse off in the morning. This clears the complexion and keeps it healthy.
•  Mix equal quantities of lime juice, glycerin and rose water. This lotion if applied to the face regularly at bed time is very useful in removing pimples, blackheads and other stains of the skin. It makes the skin soft, and can also be applied to other parts of the body (hands, feet etc.)
• Apply orange juice to the face for smooth and soft skin.
•  Take 50 ml. of tomato juice and mix with one teaspoon of lemon juice. Apply this mixture to the face. It helps to make the skin soft and glowing.
• In order to diminish dark circles under the eyes, try this potato trick. Take a raw potato, wash it well and peel it off. Cut two slices of raw potato and place them under your eyes. It is helpful to reduce dark circles and should help also to reduce the puffiness.
•  Eat foods that are rich in vit C, vit E and beta carotene. They are great to improve your skin condition from inside. They will also improve general health of your eyes. Some examples of rich-vitamin foods:
  - vitamin C: black berries, strawberries, oranges, lemon, potatoes, green veggies
  - vitamin E: olive oil, fresh corn, eggs, nuts
  - Beta-carotene: carrots, apricots, pumpkin
• Tip for softer body skin: add a bit of sugar (which is an excellent scrub material) to your bathing soap and rub it all over your body. Sugar massage will improve blood circulation and it helps in removing the dead cells. You can add ground coffee to have even better results.
• apply papayajuice or mashed papaya for skin pigmentation.
• face mask- tulsi leaves and water paste- all skin types
• for wrinkle free skin massage the face with ghee/almond oil/ coconut oil
• face mask- mashed banana and milk
• apply castor oil around eyes to remove puffiness.
• Putting a drop of rose water into each eye just before you sleep can also refresh you eyes.
• 2 tsp turmeric powder, half-cup gram flour, 2 tsp sandal wood powder, 2 tsp almond oil.
  Use above with a little water to make a smooth paste. The paste could be applied on the face as well as whole body. Leave it for 5-10 minutes before washing it off. It works as a natural bleach.
• Apply juice of pudina (fresh mint) on face or paste of nutmeg (Jaiphal) to cure pimples
• Pimples will disappear without scar when rubbed with Raw Garlic several times a day.
• Apply pulp of Aloe vera mixed with turmeric powder on face to improve complexion. 
•  Mix Aloe vera gel, paste of marigold flowers, lemon juice, orange juice and massage on face for a few minutes and leave on for half an hour for a glowing face.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
   
  

  

Brides & Beyond....: Health and Beauty

Brides & Beyond....: Health and Beauty: "Every girl wants to look her best on her wedding day. She dreams of looking like a princess with all eyes just on her.Some want to get that ..."

Brides & Beyond....: Health and Beauty

Brides & Beyond....: Health and Beauty: "Every girl wants to look her best on her wedding day. She dreams of looking like a princess with all eyes just on her.Some want to get that ..."

Brides & Beyond....: bridal fashion

Brides & Beyond....: bridal fashion: "Different saree drapes. Saree can be worn in so many different and innovative ways. The best way to determine the style that suits you mos..."

Brides & Beyond....: wedding planning

Brides & Beyond....: wedding planning: "Wedding planning is the most crucial and most important part for making a wedding a success. Lot of research, effort, thought goes in planni..."

Brides & Beyond....: Bridal emergency kit.

Brides & Beyond....: Bridal emergency kit.: "To avoid any unwanted event or mishap, a bride should always have an emergency kit handy at all times.It should be entrusted to the bri..."

Bridal emergency kit.

To avoid any unwanted event or mishap, a bride should always have an emergency kit handy at all times.It should be entrusted to the bridesmaid or your best friend in order to save your day in case of unforeseen circumstaces.

• sewing kit
• double sided tape
• safety pins
• clips
• lipstick
• compact powder
• perfume
• nail polish
• mouth freshner
• compact mirror
• tissues
• hand sanitiser
• scissor/tweezers
• straws
• cell phone
• extra earring backs
• wedding agenda
• numbers of all service providers
• band aid
• hair spray
• comb/brush
• nuts, snack food,granola bars
• water bottle
• tooth pick
• tampons
• non drowsy allergy medicine
• pain killers- nice, aspirin
• wallet
• extra contact lenses

keep extra pair of shoes handy.

wedding planning

Wedding planning is the most crucial and most important part for making a wedding a success. Lot of research, effort, thought goes in planning a wedding.It is an overwhelming but at the same time very beautiful process. One needs to stay calm and plan out every detail organising the same strategically. Wedding planning starts normally 7-8 months before the wedding.It is best to maintain your wedding diary.Buy a wedding planner, make notes, keep receipts, important numbers, vendors, to-do lists, daily records. Make your wedding planner your best pal.If you are considering to hire a wedding coordinator start evaluating the same based on your needs, and who fits the part best.

Fix up a wedding date and start maintaining a schedule once it is fixed.

• Plan your budget.
• Decide what kind of a wedding you want to have.
• Chose a venue based on the number of guests you want to have.
• Start market research.
• decide the budget fr the honeymoon and start shortlisting the honeymoon destinations.
• Make a guest list.

7-6 months before the wedding.

• Purchase a wedding planner and start keeping records.
• book suitable service providers that fit your requirements.(photographer, florist/decorator, videographer, caterer, make up artist, performers/entertainers.
• Based on the  market survey start your jewellery and trousseau shopping.
• Check your important documents- passports, visa, medicals.
• Start a balanced diet, fitness and beauty regime.

5-4 months before the wedding.

• Make a final guest list.
• confirm all the service providers and plans.
• Make honeymoon and travel reservations.
• Hotel reservations or out of town guests.
• Order wedding stationery and gifts for friends and relatives.
• make up trial
• Make a list of photographs you wish to be taken and music you wish to be played.
• trousseau packing
• Finalise the menu
• Make a doctor's appointment if necessary.

3-2 weeks before the wedding

• Final confirmations of all reservations and plannings.
• Final fitting for the attire.                                                                    
• Final guest count to the caterer.
• pack for your honeymoon.
• visit a spa for your pre bridal regime.
• Relax and rest , calm your nerves.