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Fitness alert

Easy Home Workouts For Bride To Be

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Changing trends in wedding invites

Dream Nouveau couture collection -17

by Varun Bahl

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From the Editor’s Desk

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arriage is the most important part of anybody’s life, every single moment during a wedding is cherished forever.

This particular issue circles around the theme ‘Band Baja Bride’. Presently, the wedding season is at its peak and we can find ample reasons to feature everything around a wedding in our issue. This issue will act as a one-stop destination for the brides as we have tried to inculcate the best of people in the wedding industry who have mastered the art of making your wedding the most special day of your life. We all are aware of the lavish Indian Wedding market and how people spend a generous amount of money in the name of weddings. Keeping the current Scenario in mind, we have shed a light on how it fat is the Indian wedding business.

Read along as we feature VarunBahl’s wedding collection. We have inputs from makeup artist, photographers who have given us an insight into their work.

We also have expert advice from Gynaecologist and dermatologist as they provide inputs on why brides should visit gynecologist before and after marriage, what secret skin care tips bride to be can follow for the flawless skin. Organic products are taking the world by storm and Kronokare is the name that just can’t be missed, I have reviewed their products which are highly recommended for the bride to be.

Through our issue, you can get a fair idea about outfits brides can wear for their Mehendi function, why a bride should own a banarasisaree and why bridesmaids can experiment with pastel hues this wedding season.

As you read through our magazine, I hope our stories help inspire your dream wedding. Just remember no matter what your wedding will be the most cherished moment of your life.

So sit back and relax and enjoy the season as we have done the work for you.

Happy Reading.

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Contents

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Senhora Team Editor In Chief Tripti Jain Consultant Editor Dr. Isha Gupta Sub Editor Surbhi Jain Senior Content Writer Deeksha Singh Magazine Designer Brandspot Media 9717906367 Health Panelist Dr Reenu Jain Senior Consultant, Department Of Obstetrics & Gynecology Beauty Panelist Dr. Sakshi Srivastava Consultant, Md (Dermatology) Website Contributor Content Writers Garima Bhatt Maitreyi Panchal Sapna Kanoji Satyapriya Buddhavarapu Tanpreet Kaur Lamba Graphic Designer Pallavi Dugar Marketing Muskan Jain Pallavi Dugar Raashika Sahdev Senhora Publications Plot No. 75, Patparganj Industrial Area, Delhi110092(India) Phone: +91 11 45261214, + 91 11 2248139 | Email: Info@Senhora.in | Website: www.senhora.in

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COVER STORY

Dream Nouveau – VarunBahl’s latest couture collection -17 Bespoke Luxury Wedding Experience AURUM by VarunBahl

Disclaimer: Senhora magazine is owned and published by Senhora publications. The information on our website and magazine is for information purpose only. Senhora Publication assumes no liability or responsibility for inaccurate or incomplete information. The information or opinion on each individual, event, advertisement or organization has been given to us by the author and is reserved with regards to copyright of their work, for which Senhora Publication holds no responsibilities for the opinion expressed thereon. Senhora restricts the use of official titles and any content without written permission.

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PHOTOGRAPHY

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JEWELRY

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Changing trends in Wedding photography and pre-wedding shoot

By Manvi Gandotra

Diamond Jewelry Collection

By Anokhi Diamonds &Jadau Jadau Jewelry Collection

By Anokhi Diamonds &Jadau

BEAUTY

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Secret tips that a bride should follow to get a glowing skin

By Dr. Sakshi Srivastava Consultant, MD (Dermatology)

TRENDING

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How to choose the perfect Makeup Artist

By MeghnaRoda Makeup Artist

How fat is the Indian wedding business

By Deeksha Singh

Switch to Organic Products Right Now

By Surbhi Jain

Rock your after marriage with an amazing trousseau,

By Deeksha Singh

Editor’s Choice Kronokare Product Review

The changing trends in wedding invitation, By RanjaniIyengar Founder of Pink Whistle Man Wedding packaging inspiration By srishti kapur Founder of Floral Art by Srishti Jazz up your Mehendi look with these Floral Jewelry

By Srishti Kapur Founder of Floral Art by Srishti

FASHION

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The Timeless BanarasiSaree Collection

By Weaverstory.Com Pastel hues for the bridesmaid

By Designer Pallavi Mohan Outfit ideas for Mehendi By designer Anoli Shah Floral Wonderland Collection By designer Pooja Shroff

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HEALTH& FITNESS pg. 42 Why is it important to visit a gynecologistbefore marriage

By Dr. Reenu Jain Senior Consultant, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology

Easy Home Workouts for Bride to Be

By Surbhi Jain

ENTERTAINMENT pg. 45 Books Movies

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here is no denying the fact that Indian wedding industry is totally a recession proof industry and is known to be pegged at $4050 billion in size! Why? Because weddings in India are considered to the opulent event in one’s life where every parent and the bride and groom wish the much awaited day to be GRAND! Have a look at the interesting facts about Indian wedding industry in India that is making the Big Fat Indian Weddings a possibility in India.

On an average, in a year a total of 10-12 million

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weddings happen in India and the wedding industry eats in a lot of money from the demographic dividend. The Indian wedding market is this huge! On a broader note, a person in India spends almost one- fifth of his wealth on wedding functions. The colorful mandaps depicting the Indian culture, the larger than life wedding venues, caterers, photographers, planners and more are making

wedding industry in India has been a majoremployment generator which is growing at 25-30% year on year which adds on to 3 lac jobs a year.

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Trending on an average each family having 5 members in weddings a lucrative business opportunity. the family makes 250 million families as per stats While an approximate of 300,000 vendors there are roughly 10 million marriages every year. employ a total of 3 million people during the peak 30 to 40 grams of gold is spent in each marriage wedding seasons, according to the market study in the whole country amounting to 300 to 400 of online matrimony and marriage services in tonnes per year!Wedding portals like shaadi.

India, the marriage services industry in India was com, bharatmatrimony.com and the estimated to be worth 3.681 billion in likes, are easily earning a revenue of 2016 including the catering, decoration, 200-250 crores from matchmaking venue, gifts, and photography. And with online and the business is growing such huge numbers, Indian weddings at a fast pace. The fashion industry, are getting bigger and better. confectionery makers, event Some benchmark weddings the managers are also earning increased world saw recently included the huge profits each year. The replica sets of wedding in the south Indian state of famous temples, look-alikes of sheesh Karnataka’s daughter of a mining million mahal and highly sophisticated decor baron GaliJanardhan Reddy who sent the wedding invitations in a box which weddings happen is again in demand and growing at a in India on an faster rate. The card making business included an LCD screen featuring a average, in a year has taken a leap from printed invites video of the bride and groom to be and to e-invites and annually 8000 to himself lip-synching an Indian song.

10,000 crores are spent in card And then the wedding of PankajMalani making industry. Again the band and Avnie Patel was a huge affair baaja and dhol business are also where the families spent $9 million. growing with an estimate of Rs 5000 Wedding market in India has thus crores annually. The elephants and seen a sea change in how wedding used to be just a function of the whole Indian wedding camels in weddings is a huge demand and thus is contributing to the growth ordeal and is now a high degree of industry of the wedding industry. The flower personalization where the couples wish decorators of the wedding mandaps, to share their love stories and interests the venue, flower petal showering on in terms of decor and destination billion in size the guests and the bride and groom weddings. entrance is another expenditure that Destination weddings in Goa, Jaipur falls between 5,000 to Rs 10,000 for a is again in vogue where a destination middle-class marriage. wedding in Goa can easily cost close The whole wedding industry in to 1 crores and in Jaipur easily touches India has been significantly growing 3-4 crores. The weddings now have and has been a majoremployment become more fashion-inclined who generator which is growing at 25-30% wish to indulge in the modernization year on year which adds on to 3 lac of the ancient rituals, love minimalist grams of gold jobs a year. Looking at the growth in silhouettes and bold colors and are is spent in each honeymoon travels where cruising open to experimenting with real-time marriage in the is ruling the charts, Star Cruises drama. Mix and match, fashionable whole country has specially launched a cruise to accessories, artisans products are in amounting to 300 Lakshwadeep for the honeymooners huge demand and the handlooms to 400 tonnes per pointing fingers on how the huge category has also grown three times year!

India wedding scenario is going to get as compared to last year stats. With a Fatter in coming years! country of 1.25 billion populations and

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Rock your After Marriage with an Trends

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Sarees& Mix n Match Blouses Sarees are a must have in every trousseau. You can choose to either keep it light with printed sati sarees or chanderisarees or keep ready with lace sarees and gotapatisarees. Coupled with stylish boat neck blouses in amazing wedding colors of golden and red, sarees are a real deal. Investing in them can never go wrong.

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eard enough about the tips on wedding preparations and makeup and skin essentials to rock your D Day look? We are not discussing all of it here. Take time out and make a checklist of the most amazing and essential things you should pack along in your bridal trousseau.

A Trousseau is one of the most important things that a bride needs to be choosy about and needs to make sure is perfect for the after wedding essentials.

To begin with, a Trousseau is a suitcase full of stuff a bride carries along with her to her in-laws and unlike the ancient way of packing it with almost everything, is enjoying a make overall for good in recent times.

Here is a list of the modern version of packing a trousseau for an Indian Bride. Make a list and yes, happy girls make beautiful brides so keep calm and pack with all your might! .

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Ethnic Wear Perfect for after wedding dinners at the relatives or a high tea with the hubby’s friends, floor length anarkalis and suits work the best for the recent brides. Pairing kurtis with right pants, palazzos or colored jeggings and jeans can be a great idea to keep comfortable and look stylish at the same time.

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Lingerie and Night Wear Tagging along some amazing lingerie essentials is a great idea. You need to look gorgeous on the outside and feel gorgeous on the inside too after wedding. Carry along soft satin bras, padded and non-padded ones, full cover panties and t-shirt bras along with you to keep ready in full circle. Comfy pyjama sets, camisoles, babydoll sets and lace and cotton threepiece sets are the must haves to make every trousseau complete. Nightwear is essential as is the lingerie; you should be real comfortable in whatever you wear.

Accessories Clutches, belts, scarves and earrings and maang tikkas should be color coordinated with your ensembles.

Remember everything planned right will reflect your choices.

Remember to put in a pair of safety pins and keep them

handy coz they could come to the rescue in an emergency situation.

Make upKeep a stock of your favorite make up lined up to be packed in your very own beauty box including everything from kohl to eye shadows and lipsticks. Make sure you stick to only the make up essentials, as other things that can wait be bought later as well.

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Footwear should be your next priority including ethnic and formal heels. From black plumps to shiny wedge heels, the heels you feel comfortable carrying should be in your must have’s for your trousseau. Pair them well color and style coordinated with your ensemble every time you move out for after marriage functions.

Planning for everything essential in a trousseau is not an easy task. Take notes from the essentials listed here, prepare a checklist, make a budget and stick to the budget for a wellplanned trousseau. Best thing to begin with is to do a market survey and list the best shopping sites and stores to shop from.

While shopping keep in mind the weather conditions and the clothes you buy should look high maintenance but should not be a real deal in keeping them clean while washing. Low maintenance clothes will save you the horror of getting them dry cleaned after every use or wash them after every occasion.

The wedding trousseau should not include your honeymoon stuff. Keep the honeymoon ready suitcase already packed separately if you plan to go on a trip just after your wedding.

Rock on your planning skills with the pointers listed above make a well-sorted trousseau to keep things sorted for you after the wedding.

All the best and wait for the best things to come!

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The Changing Trends

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Invites

From civil engineering to being a software engineer to working in marketing and consulting, Ranjani finally found her creative outlet through her company Pink Whistle Man.It was during her own Wedding in 2012 that she realized a huge gap in the market for creative Wedding stationery. Needless to say she designed her own. She soon started getting similar requests from family and friends and the word of mouth only extended itself to external client’sthereon. Pink Whistle Man gradually evolved into a fully functional business to an award winning brand.

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All our initial discussions with the couple Her endeavor with the brand before proceeding with an idea, involve is simple - To ensure that each figuring out their likes, dislikes, hobbies, invite is one for the keeps and personality quirks etc. As a company we not just discarded upon receipt. consciously try to weave this into a unique From coaster invites, to elaborately design keep sake invitation. 90% of our custom game invitations to plantable invitations orders focus on an invitation having a they have something that appeals to every utility value ensuring that design palette. it is not discarded once In addition to Pink the functions are over. We Whistle Man’s esteemed and take pride in being one of exclusive clientele Ranjani was keen on reaching out to of our custom orders the pioneers in setting a a wider audience at a more focus on an invitation keepsake trend and our is to create stationery affordable option. Her focus having a utility value USP that has an aesthetic as is to make Pink Whistle ensuring that it is not well as intelligent appeal.

Man a one stop solution for discarded once the We choose any object and all customizable stationery functions are over make it into an invitation needs for any occasion. with a complete reference A trend according to to the wedding and me should be more of an couple, by loading it with humor, puns extension of one’s own personality, rather and cross references. For instance, we’ve than something that is happening around made a monopoly board invitation into a you. Today I think more brides and grooms monogamy concept, plantable invitations, are striving to make their Weddings a match box invites and are also currently testament to their relationships and their working on a car tool box invite, clock own personality.

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invite etc.

Generally the best outcomes are which evolve through an iterative process, where the couple is engaging. It is good to set aside 4 to 6 weeks in case of a new concept design. We notice that as the invite evolves, new ideas emerge and the end product is fulfilling and rewarding to both the couple and us.

I also believe that any design or design style can have a little bit of quirk added to it without making it look tacky. For example, if you have an extremely royal looking classic card, the design can be extremely elegant and royal but

the copy can subtly bring out an edge to the card. Or, the way the different elements in the card are positioned can instantly give it a whole new perspective.

Today, it is also not just about an invite any more, it is about the entire Wedding being in sync with the initial theme that has been set with the Save the Date. Accessories such as welcome notes, baggage tags, favors, menu boards, dÊcor elements etc. have to seamlessly fit into the concept and colors of the bride and groom’s trousseau and the overall theme of the Wedding, making it look like an impeccably woven fabric.

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We at Pink Whistle Man, cater to 2 segments of the audience.

Our personalized brand emphasizes on creating something extremely unique for every couple by adapting to their design sensibilities and also making sure that the invites or stationery have a keep sake or environmental value.

On the other hand we also have an e-commerce site for couples that are looking for something creative and semi-personalize and a quick turnaround time. We provide them with additional design elements and font options, giving the flexibility to modify the card to their taste.

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ndian Wedding is a lavish affair in India and with the plenty of preparations done to perfection, creative gift packing ideas are ruling the roost this wedding season.

Gift packaging industry has grown big and during wedding season the demand for the top-notch and creative wedding gift and trousseau packing ideas are appreciated much. Gift Packaging providers can get you gift packaging

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in accordance with the entire wedding theme and the trousseau packaging which can be creatively packed with the use of everything from real to artificial flowers, glitter, ribbons, brocade and dry flowers and leaves.

Be it a Roka ceremony, Sagan,

wedding or every other ceremony during weddings there is an exchange of gifts and there is packaging involved in them. Gifts can be shared on trays, in baskets or in exotic bags and potlis, the alluring designs in them are a trend now. The wedding packaging Senhora December 2017

service providers are offering under budget packaging ideas and highly personalized services too. A creative innovation always makes talk of the town and who does not like being talked about all for good?

Keep up with the trend and let the packaging do the talking!

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Jazz up your Mehendi look with these Floral Jewelry

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lowers and diamonds are every girl’s best friend.

While diamonds could be worn as a ring in the finger, flowers have come a long way from just being a ‘gajra’ to being a floral jewelry trend as a whole. Indian brides are in love with floral jewelry and yes every bride is going gaga over wearing the trend for the functions of Haldi and Mehndi.

Varied by two choices i.e the type of jewellery - be it maangtika, armband and head harness, bangles, kamarband and tow rings, and the life of flowers - where flower jewellery is color coordinated with the attire or dependent on the life of the flowers where one variety lasts a day and the other that stays fresh for a few days; choosing floral jewellery very sorted. Perfect to pair with a huge floral lehenga or a single block colored dress, floral jewelry is becoming a rage in Indian Weddings. Floral Jewellery also comes in different types of designs for the brides to choose from where some designs are made in all flowers and others are a coordination of Kundantukdi’s covered by flowers.

Be your own kind of beautiful with the new floral art called floral jewelry and keep away from the stress of carrying the traditional gold jewelry and the fear of losing it or keeping them from getting damaged during the haldi and mehendi ceremonies.

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“because floral jewelry are a whole new level of awesomeness”

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Every bride wants to look perfect in her wedding and makes sure all her outfits are well tuned with the customs. For the royal and cultural touch, Banarasisarees are the perfect ensemble for the bride as it will never go out of style and will help keep the traditions alive.

Indian weddings are considered incomplete without banarasisarees and for the bride it is a perfect definition of grandeur, befitting royalty. With so much elegance and easy to carry, Banarasisaree provides you a sense of comfort and warmth. The queen of fabrics, timeless banarasi is definitely the ideal choice for the winter brides.

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ndian wedding ceremonies are a lush affair and no wonder every bride wants to look perfect in each of her outfits. Choosing the right outfits for every wedding function is crucial as you will be captured in the photographs and want to cherish the memories for a lifetime. For Mehendi ceremony, you can opt bright colors such as yellow, green or orange or a combination of these colors which will look trendy and goes perfectly well with the ceremony. Make sure that your outfits are comfortable so you can sit and enjoy for long hours.

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ridesmaids in every wedding have an equal role to play as that of a bride as she is the one who is running around taking care of bride’s necessities. Choosing the right color and outfits for bridesmaids is utmost crucial as it will make her stand out from the crowd and easy to spot. Talking about colors, Pastel hues are completely in and trending this season as pastels symbolize calmness, patience and no doubt are stylish at the same time.

Whether it’s a summer, spring or winter wedding, pastel hues are red hot and easy to spot everywhere.

From peach to mint, the soft and sweet pastel tones are definitely your pick this wedding season.

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Fashion From Trendy to Comfy -

Show off Flower Power at your

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Designer pooja shroff

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Flowers being an essence of every wedding is not just limited to sharing bouquets, it is as exciting as wearing one. Floral print dresses and lehengas are the recent talks of the town and not only they make an event look more charming and lively but also make the bride and the bridesmaid bloom. Feminine and romantic floral prints are quite in and are one among the top favorites of the brides during wedding ceremonies. Flower patterns look great in the outdoor wedding like the beach weddings and destination weddings especially during the Haldi and Mehendi ceremony. Look out for these statement pieces from Pooja Shroff - Floral wonderland for Beach Weddings.

Be your own kind of beautiful at your wedding!

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Fashion Fundas!

Make way for Fusion Fashion

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Glam up your dance night event with the exceptional designer wears from VarunBahl.

The jacket clad lehengas, gowns and a perfect fusion of Indo western, the exclusive wedding collection from the label is super trendy and easy to carry. Feast your eyes with these out of the box versatile fashion collection and pre-order to keep off the hassles of last minute shopping.

Go Distinctive.

Go for Fusion Fashion!

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Get ready to go awestruck with the amazing collection of wedding lehengas exclusively designed by the renowned VarunBahl! With a royal marriage if traditional charm and new age modernity, the label has a great eye for details.

With an elegance of Pastel Hues and a class of their own, these lehengas are trendsetters for sure. These statement pieces are a timeless sensation which reflects the sensibilities of the artist and presents a unique way to wear couture with exotic motifs and rich tones to make you look special on your special day!

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Decor & Planning

Elevate your Wedding

Decor this season!

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Decor & Planning From vintage theme to photographer booth with instant prints and dangling decor everything sums up the current wedding decor trends. Adding a personal touch to each wedding ceremony is the top priority to make a unique memory in the minds of the visitors.

The neutral and pastels are quite in for the wedding decor. Query and creative food presentations and getting the furry friends at the wedding, couples are trying to make their wedding a memorable one for the guests. Stylish swings, huge animals like elephants and camels, dangling messages through the ceiling and cake designs are being looked closely by the couples to enjoy the day like there is no tomorrow!.

“Creativity Knows No Boundaries” India’s distinguished fashion designer and leading couturierVarunBahl, has embarked upon a journey to give you the ultimate endto-end bespoke luxury event design solutions in weddings, niche events and milestone celebrations through ‘AURUM

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lanning for a royal wedding and everything is in place for an explicit experience for the guests? You would definitely be looking out to hire an expert wedding photographer, one who can capture all the happy moments at your wedding with utmost beautiful angles and one who could present all the events in a beautiful story. What is more important is look at the recent trends that have come up in wedding photography and how have these been changed largely.

Wedding photography is no more limited to the straight shots of the bride and groom looking straight into the camera with the flipping pictures of the surrounding family members.

The wedding photography has seen a huge change where candid photography is the most recent trend. With the use of high-end digital camera and the

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eye for details of the wedding photographers, wedding photography is not the same. Here’s an insight from the renowned wedding photographer - ManviGandotra.

A master in storytelling through photos and Founder of 1plus1 Studio the Bangalore based photographer specializes in candid wedding photography and she has honed the craft of capturing the most important wedding events with a warm perspective, a personal touch.

Another change that has come out for good is the groom and bride entry into the wedding venue. The concept has even changed with the brides who wish to make their entry a grand affair with a grand entry.

Brides are loving to do a dance performance at the entry and this definitely has added a new flavor to photographs as well. Being there at the right moment is what has changed since. “Brides are on a lookout to

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Photography â??People are looking out for an experience at weddings these days rather than just pictures. Be it choosing the destination of the weddings, talking in terms of giving an experience couples are being very choosy in putting across an experience for the attendees and themselves. Be it a beachside wedding or a very intricate one or a very funky wedding interior one, the experience is what is the most important nowadays. Thus the trend from just portrait photos has changed to more natural and subtle picturesâ€?, says Manvi.

be no different than the groom who gets to enter with a grand baraat, the brides too wish to outshine and opt to do something super amazing to make it memorable for the groom and her as well. This trend is being followed largely now. Another thing that has changed is the way the gifting has changed. Gifting is not the same as it used to be being one sweet

box being given, there are different flavors for the bridesmaids, relatives and the guests who are attending the wedding. Couples are also opting for an environment-friendly wedding with zero plastics and zero waste�, adds Manvi.

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wearing similar colors. Or the color coordination is happening with the decor and the theme of the wedding as well. “The couples are bringing all the change in the trends where couples are seen experimenting with the wedding destinations, type of pre-wedding shoot and the latest trend is a photoshoot with bridesmaid as well. The whole wedding photography business

works on a model of giving out an experience and the essence reflects in the pictures later on. Thus the photography and videography of weddings should be the priority for the people to invest a good amount on both of them as other things are really intangible but what remains are the memories of the grand affair for the couple and their family and friends. Photographs are priceless and thus good quality pictures are a must for sure� says Manvi.

when everything else is in place make a good decision on choosing the right wedding photographer and videographer partner to turn your wedding into an experience for you to cherish the moments all life long!

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About Manvi Gandotra is the Founder of 1plus1 Studio & a Bangalore based photographer who specializes in candid wedding photography. With over 5 years of photography experience, she has honed the craft of telling stories that capture your special day perfectly, charm your friends and make your parents nod in silent approval. She has captured a wide variety of weddings, from destination weddings set on the sands of Colombo or the vineyards of California to riverside weddings in Bangkok. She and her team captures the most important day of your life with a warm perspective, a personal touch and years of experience in storytelling.

Diamond Jewellery:

SIGNIFYING THE SANCTITY OF THE BOND In India, wedding is considered a grand and

lavish affair and no wedding is complete without bridal jewelry. It enhances the overall appearance and adds elegance to the bridal look. Weddings are sacred and as a part of the tradition, the bride is gifted jewelry as a symbol of embarking on a new journey. Jewellery is one of the biggest investment you are going to make in the wedding and you don’t want to go wrong about it.

Everyone’s eyes are set on the bride the minute she enters the ceremony and if her jewelry is chosen wisely, it will only do the talking. It adorns the feminity of a bride. Especially if you chose diamonds, it will add spark to the overall look. To feel like a princess on your wedding day, alluring and charming bridal diamond sets is the perfect choice any bride can make. It will help in providing a royal and classic look that you can swear.

Extremely fashionable and classy at the same time, diamonds are certainly a bride’s best friend.

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Jadau Jewellery

ADDING BEAUTY, CHARM AND ELEGANCE TO THE BRIDAL LOOK Jewellery is the most important element of an Indian wedding. No one likes to compromise when it comes to bridal jewelry. It adds an additional tone and elegance to the beauty of the bride. Wedding jewelry is incomplete without jadau sets.

They are a symbol of extensive royalty, nobility and are never out of fashion. Jadau jewelry is a combination of Polki, Meenakari, and Kundan and has been in trend since ages. The jewelry looks regal and extensively royal enhancing the overall bridal look. No wonder all the heads will turn once the bride enters wearing magnificent jadau sets.

The sets are delicate and need good maintenance but once bought, it will make you stand out from the crowd.

A reflection of purity, sanctity, and nobility, jadau jewelry is definitely here to stay.

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Secret tips that a bride should follow to get a

Glowing skin 1 Keep yourself well hydrated- increase your fluid intake avoid carbonated drinks, juices, stress on lemon water, buttermilk, etc. Don’t increase your intake of raw salt and sugar, it can increase bloating and weight gain.

2 Dr. Sakshi Srivastava Consultant Md (Dermatology)

Grow your nails, get them perfectly filed check for any infection of nails.

Avoid use of nail enamel for few months before the event. You can use nail creams for nail message every day.

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Start foot and hand care, look for fissure feet, start taking care of hands and feet. Regular cleaning and moisturizing them. A good hand and foot cream can be considered.

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Look for hair care, regular cleaning, oiling only if they are dry (only for 1 hr). Treatment of dandruff to be done if required.

If acne present, start acne treatment, (definitely tell your dermatologist that you are getting married and if there is any plan for conception).

Moisturise your skin by the type of moisturizer that is indicated for your skin type (there may be a separate moisturizer for face, body, and foot).

Take proper sleep and rest.

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Avoid sun exposure, use sunblock’s (according to skin types), sunglasses, scarfs, umbrella.

Don’t use any new products

allergies.

If using any new product, always do a patch test.

If you have a pimple prone skin avoid facials you can opt for peels Get your laser session bleach session at least a weak prior to the wedding.

Inform your beautician (who will be doing your final makeup) about your skin type and any If getting waxing, do it a weak prior, apply astringent and an antibiotic cream after that.

You can customise your prebridal treatment and prebridal makeover by visiting a dermatologist.

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HOW TO CHOOSE THE PERFECT MAKEUP ARTIST

For Your

Wedding Meghna Roda For further queries emailmakeupbymeghnaroda @gmail.com https://www. instagram.com/ makeupbymeghnaroda/

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lot of girls these days find it expensive to hire a professional makeup artist. Being a makeup artist you must be feeling that my advice is a little biased. As you go through I’ll try and change that. It’s the best investment one can make. Your wedding day is all about you and if you don’t look your best? It’s a complete waste.

Always think that makeup artist charge extra only because of the time and effort they put into built their kits. They aren’t regular makeup salons. They have the bestupdated products. So maybe going a little over your pocket here might pinch you

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but a lifetime of good or bad memories are based on this. If your look is incomplete, your photos won’t turn out nice and then the cost paid to the Photographer would be a waste too.

When a bride comes to me and books me as their wedding makeup artist, I don’t restrict myself to just makeup. I try my best to convince them the kind of jewelry and accessories they must carry in order to look perfect. If one of the elements in this process is wrong your look can be totally wrong. I have a personal relationship with each and every bride only because there’s a lot of interaction in the due course. I

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Taking care of your skin before your wedding is an essential thing and often brides are so busy they neglect this. Keeping your skin hydrated will make a major difference in the makeup application. Remember it’s like if a canvas is rough, the art can never be perfect. So I highly suggest having coconut water 3 months before. At least 3 glasses each day and you’ll thank me later. Keep your skin moisturized every day.

Buy good night creams. All these things make such a big difference.

And they won’t help in a week. Give it time to show results. It’s not a miracle.

Another important thing. If you like someone and admire their work. Book them immediately.

If you won’t someone else will.

Analyse the work of an artist.

Follow all their social media handles to stay updated with their work and the kind of looks they do. Every makeup artist has a signature look. By signature look, I don’t mean they do same looks but they have a uniform way of doing makeup. For me bold eyes, flawless skin and glow are the most important. That’s what brings out that glam and makes you stand out from the crowd. Remember even if you like less makeup, wedding is one day you must stand out of crowd. By that, I don’t mean apply 10 layers I’m totally against that but let your makeup artist study your face shape and skin type. Let them

decide on what would look best on you. Do Give your inputs but have faith in your artist. If you won’t look nice the biggest loss will be in the hands of the makeup artist.

Their growth depends on that.

Having faith is very important. So if you love a makeup artist’s works please don’t delay and seal the deal.

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you to stay healthy and keep your skin hydrated. Use a good sunblock it’s really important. You might not see it but your skin will show you eventually.

Keep your water intake high as it flushes out your toxins.

May all of you glow and look spectacular on your D day.

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Why brides should switch to organic beauty products and

home Remedies right now

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By Surbhi Jain

very bride wants to look flawless and perfect for her wedding. She knows she is going to be the center of attention and can’t afford to compromise on anything. From her dress to makeup, everything has to be perfect and no wonder she prepares for it well in advance.

Besides, great makeup, hairstyle, dresses, skin is something that should be taken care of well in advance to achieve that flawless look on the wedding day.

If the skin is clean and healthy, half the battle is won. It will compliment with makeup and make you more confident. Making sure that you are taking balanced diet and consuming ample amount of water is necessary besides going for organic products and home remedies. No wonder the beauty market is full of cosmetics products ranging from facial cleansers to hair mask but if you want long lasting effects then organic products are definitely your pick this wedding season.

Nonorganic products contain toxins and studies have found that their ingredients can cause cancer too. Containing very less amount of nutritional elements, non-organic

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products can do more harm than good. As compared to non-organic products, organic products are rich in nutrients like Vitamin C which has the power to prevent skin aging, Vitamin E, helpful in preventing fine lines and wrinkles, Vitamin A, a nutrient must for the skin repair.

To get a glowing, healthy, flawless and radiant skin use of organic products is highly recommended not only for brides but for all the women. Most of us are switching to organic food and we know how Senhora December 2017

beneficial it is for the body, so it’s time to make a move towards organic products too. It is a myth that organic products are expensive than non-organic, you can easily find great deals on organic products.

No wonder, even if it cost much your investment is safe and guarded. You can yourself feel the difference in your skin and texture once you start using them.

Being chemical free and full of rich nutrients, organic products are taking the world by storm and no

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doubt people are making a habit of using them whether in food, hair or skin. They are made from superior ingredients and you rest assured that they won’t harm your skin any day. For sensitive skin brides, organic products are a huge boom as it won’t cause any reactions or worsen the skin.

Skin is the largest organ of a human body and most of us are sensitive towards it. If the skin is healthy and glowing, we definitely feel more confident and beautiful from inside. Especially for the bride, it is really essential to make her skin healthy. Organic products are known to contain healing and regenerative properties which enhances the skin texture.

Especially the products that contain essential oils work wonders on any skin.

Not only for youthful, shining glow, organic products are known to prevent the aging process. None of us want to age faster and go to any extent to prevent fine lines

Papaya, orange, lemons, cucumber are not only healthy but whitens and brightens the skin inside out. Combine them with curd, milk, olive oil or honey and they make amazing face packs. and wrinkles. The solution is quite easy and simple, switch to organic products. Due to potent levels of lipids, antioxidants, and sterols contained in them, the aging process automatically becomes slow. You can rest assured as the products go through intensive testing before occupying our shelves and what is more fascinating is no animals are harmed during the process.

Whatever we apply to our skin will eventually land up in our body and wedding is a time when brides are extra sensitive to their

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skin. It is not a time to experiment with new products and organic being chemical free you are aware beforehand that it will do no harm to the skin. We know how important and significant are fruits to the body. Applying papayas, lemons, turmeric to the skin will make it fresh and soothing.

Eliminating the use of fertilizers and pesticides, organic farming does not entertain chemicals and keeps the environment safe and healthy. This aspect is so essential today as we know the world is heading towards global warming.

Making a change towards organic products is worth your time and investment as they are pure and clean. This way you are taking a step towards not only your skin transformation but towards the clean and safe environment. There are great reasons that explain why switching to organic is useful like they are great for sensitive skin, helps to stay all day, antiinflammatory, water resistant,

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contains no harmful ingredients, have SPF coverage and on top of that are affordable.

Apart from organic products, brides can also go for home remedies. With no cost involved and easy availability, home remedies have been prevalent in India since ages. When there was no technology and cosmetic products, home remedies were present to make brides beautiful and glowing.

Your kitchen is a home to a lot of natural beauty products that are not only consumed but effective in enhancing skin texture. To reduce stress and maintain a healthy glow, home remedies are advocated. Like consuming bitter gourd juice is not only healthy but acts as a beauty treatment for the skin. To get rid of blemishes and pimples, bitter gourd juice is suggested. It aids in weight loss too so you are in for a treat.

If you want a one-stop solution for all your skin ailments, then Almond oil is the answer. For natural skin brightening, prevention of skin

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Papaya, orange, lemons, cucumber are not only healthy but whitens and brightens the skin inside out. Combine them with curd, milk, olive oil or honey and they make amazing face packs. aging and removal of dark circles, almond oil does magic to the skin.

Not only that, it has the power to boost immunity and memory.

Neem is something which is easily accessible and has ample good characteristics for the skin. For controlling excess oil and lightening skin pigmentation, Neem is what brides can easily rely on. It is helpful for blood purification and improves digestion. Aloe Vera is trending these days and that too for right reasons.

Aloe vera gel is gaining popularity as more people are realizing the significance of it. You can easily find natural aloe vera at home and apply Senhora December 2017

it anytime. It upholds and maintains the youthfulness of skin. We see a range of products containing aloe vera and at that second we know how effective it is. Fruits are as good for the skin as for the body.

Papaya, orange, lemons, cucumber are not only healthy but whitens and brightens the skin inside out.

Combine them with curd, milk, olive oil or honey and they make amazing face packs. To make your skin blemish free and gorgeous, use of organic products and home remedies is highly advocated.

Every bride wants to look beautiful on her big day and for that lot of care and efforts is required. Even after the wedding, you want to look and feel good. That is where the organic products step in. These products will help you maintain natural glow before and after the marriage. For healthy and youthful skin, switch to organic products right now. They are easy in your pockets and comes with a guarantee. Do I need to say more?

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Anti Turm(Oil) - City Repair Hair OilRs. 745.00 The unique blend of geranium, lavender and peppermint essential oils brings a superior nourishment and moisture to your hair protecting it from further damage.

Hydrating-Time!

- Shower GelRs. 370.00 The daily citrus shower gel formulated with sulphate free surfactant ensures a gentle cleansing while deeply nourishing the skin with beetroot extracts.

City Detox - Face Wash- Rs. 495.00 The super gentle face wash cleanses the skin while respecting your epidermis.

Enriched with extracts of plants and flowers, it leaves the skin smooth and soft.

EDITOR’S CHOICE KRONOKARE A vision in cosmetics ahead of its time.

Talking about organic products, Kronokare is the name that just can’t be missed. The brand is the brainchild of CyrilFeuillebois, KronoKare is a perfect blend of best in Indian know how of feeling good inside with the French technique required to look good outside. The products are inspired by natural remedies and are affordably priced.

KronoKare products are easy-touse and especially formulated to suit a range of Indian skin types and weather. The best aspect is products are manufactured, processed in India with no animals harmed during the testing. Kronokare is truly honest to their ingredients.

The Frizz Kiss Cooling Explosion Lip Balm- Rs. 95.00 The super-rich Vitamin E lip balm is a delicious mix of peppermint, shea butter and Sunflower, which seriously restores tired tissues and keeps your lips cool until the next kiss.

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Smooth (Ening) Operator - Body Lotion- Rs. 435.00 With sun exposure and cold weather, our skin becomes dry and rough which requires nutritional dose in the form of lotions. Formulated with some passion fruit oil our Lavender blend softens the skin instantly while the vitamin E and the botanical extracts deliver long lasting nourishment. The rescue is smoothly operated!

Bye-Bye Bacteria - Hand Sanitizer- Rs. 95.00 The best, zestful product that will make 99 percent of the germs squirm and keep your hands bacteria free when you’re on the go. Travel friendly, easy and portable.

The Chill Pill Cooling Body OilRs. 745.00 The cooling blend loaded with pure Peppermint and Camphor Essential Oils accelerates the fluid circulation and diffuses to the skin their anti-inflammatory agents. The skin is instantly cooled, decongested.

Now you can chill!

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Health

ULTIMATE GUIDE TO EASY

HOME WORKOUTS FOR BRIDE TO BE

By Surbhi Jain

Every bride wants to look flawless and perfect for her wedding. She knows she is going to be the center of attention and can’t afford to compromise on anything.

From her dress to makeup, everything has to be perfect and no wonder she prepares for it well in advance. Besides, great makeup, hairstyle, dresses, skin is something that should be taken care of well in advance to achieve that flawless look on the wedding day. In spite of the fact that

you may have instantly begun considering diets and detoxes the moment you began taking a gander at wedding dresses, it's more imperative to remain extravagant in the event that you need to accomplish. The prior you choose your exercise design and place it into impact, the better.

That point, you can really concentrate on all the great and improve your body as opposed to attempting to achieve an objective that may not be feasible and getting worried. Set a keen exercise and health design by following these tips :

STRETCHING INCHWORM For warming up and making body flexible stretching is really essential. Before starting the workout, stretching should be done to make your body flexible with the exercises. It also has stressbusting abilities to make things easy for the brides and ensures correct postures. It also helps in blood circulation and increases the stamina.

PUSHUPS

If you are looking for an exercise that works on your legs, chest, arms and abs then push ups is the sure shot solution.

It helps in burning more calories, aids weight loss and instils confidence. From your neck to toe, every body part is worked upon by push up. It also helps in boosting muscles strength and improves stamina density. Push-ups are highly recommended not even before but after marriage.

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LYING KNEE TWIST AND TUCK :

To improve digestion and fitness level, this exercise is highly recommended. Paying attention to your breathing during the exercise will double the results and enhance the overall body strength.

As the days are hectic and stress is on higher side, this exercise will work wonders for the bride. It will maintain the shape of lower back pushing the abdominal muscles.

SQUATS AND SIDE CRUNCH : Legs, butts and hips are the trouble areas for most of the women and it is quite a challenge to maintain the fitness barometer in these areas. With squats and side crunches to rescue, you can be rest assured that your body shape will be maintained for a long time. To boost overall fitness and gain immediate results, squats are mandatory. With no equipment and easy technique involved, these exercises can be performed anytime, anywhere and no harm as it is super beneficial for the brides.

JUMPING JACKS

LUNGES

When you include lunges in your daily routine, you will realize that there are ample number of advantages that comes associated with it. To improve your balance and coordination, lunges are vital. Lunges are known to increase body strength and improve muscle building.

It is a form of functional training which enhances body functioning.

All the best mentors swear by the adequacy of Jumping Jacks Exercise.

Most presumably, you have been doing this activity since you were a 4 year old child. Hopping jack practice is a standout amongst the most fundamental and foundational workout practices out there. This activity is easy to rehearse, yet in the meantime offers a powerhouse of medical advantages. It is a form of overall body aerobic workout and is helpful in burning ample calories.

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Why is it important to visit a gynecologist before marriage?

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arriage is a big step in any girl’s life. It brings a major change as it marks the start of a completely new and unknown journey.

As experts say, marriage is the union of two people’s body and soul. But there’s one important thing that’s usually overlooked – being a healthy bride! It’s not mandatory but it’s definitely wise to visit a gynecologist before marriage to ensure everything’s all right.

Following are the topics about which an unmarried girl should seek tips and advice from the gynecologist:

don’t know even know the basics of sexual intercourse. Some girls even have concerns about having an intercourse might be painful.

The doctor will help quell any doubts and fears and help you look forward to your wedding night by putting your mind at ease.

By- Dr. Reenu Jain Senior Consultant Department of Obstetrics &Gynecology Jaypee Hospital, Noida

Know your body: Every girl, whether

married or unmarried, should have known about her body. It is extremely important to visit a gynecologist for counseling to understand one’s body. So before marriage, talking to a gynaecologist is a good idea. Many times girls are even unaware of the importance of menstrual cycle. The understanding menstrual cycle is important to manage marriage date and honeymoon time as well as for managing family planning.

Planning contraception: Pregnancy is bound to

crop up as a “natural consequence” of regular unprotected sex, which usually is the case in newly married couples.

So it’s but natural that the “couple to be” also think about “pregnancy” as they start thinking about their marriage plans and married life. Usually, the “bride to be” does visit a doctor at times to plan the “menses” and not to let it interfere with the marriage and post marriage rituals.

But she rarely talks about pregnancy prevention etc. Most of the times she is accompanied by her mother and she doesn’t utter this question, though it might be playing in her mind. The “groom to be” seldom thinks about “pregnancy”.

There are various ways available to use for contraception.

So it is important to consult a gynaecologist for the best method of contraception that is suitable for your body.

First time Intercourse: There are some girls who

Cervical cancer Vaccination: Young girls who have not begun sexual activity should ensure they have received shots of cervical cancer vaccine before marriage to gain protection from cervical cancer.

Pelvic examination: Girls who are sexually active should get the complete pelvic examination done by the gynecologist. Ideally, annual gynecology exams should be done to check for any abnormality.

If you have not gone for it already, get the immediate appointment before marriage. Routine blood test, PAP smear, and regular pelvic exam can explain the reasons if you are facing any abnormality with your menstrual cycle. Address all the symptoms like painful periods and other discomforts to your doctor. Expert gynecologist can advise you best on your issues This is an opportunity to get screened for Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) and other infections.

Planning Pregnancy: Working couples of today who

are career oriented want to have a planned pregnancy to avoid unpleasant surprises. A visit to the gynecologist after marriage can take care of:  Coital difficulties  Identifying problems which can cause future infertilityPCOD, Endometriosis  Best choice of contraception as per couple’s comfort  Discussing importance of pre-conceptional visit before planning pregnancy.

Although today’s generation is quite aware of things like menstruation and intercourse, talking to the gynaecologist and getting a complete examination done, is best to get rid of all the confusion and stress that a girl goes through before marriage.

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Books

TOP FOUR WEDDING NOVELS TO READ

SAVE THE DATE BY MARY KAY ANDREWS

From the New York Times bestselling author of Ladies Night, Mary puts forward a unique love story of a wedding florist. The story revolves around a Savannah flower vendor who is going to score the wedding of a lifetime. Amusingly, Cara Kryzik doesn’t trust in adoration, despite the fact that she makes excellent blossom game plans to commend them. However, when the lady of the hour disappears and the wedding is at risk, Cara must discover the lady and make sense of what she trusts in.

Reading is fun, easy and provides you ample benefits. It keeps your brain active and makes it engaging. No matter how stressed you are, reading always releases all the worries and makes you tension free. No wonder it will equip you with better knowledge and improve your concentration. If you are well versed with words, it will make you stand out in the crowd.

THE WEDDING [ SPARKS NOVEL ]

The Wedding is a 2003 sentimental novel by Nicholas Sparks. It is about a couple who praises 30 years of marriage and has been portrayed as a continuation of Sparks’ past novel The Notebook. The book takes after the life of Noah and Allie’s girl, Jane and her better half, Wilson.While they are arranging their girl’s wedding, Wilson chooses he needs to “recourt” his better half to spare their marriage. The wistful, reflective tone of Sparks’s newest love story shines through in Wopat’s competent telling: Publishers Weekly.

ACCIDENTALLY IN LOVE BY NIKITA SINGH

Chhavi Mukherjee has quite recently sunk into the relentless demonstrating industry when, very soon, things start to break apart. When she meets Tushar, a fruitful picture taker, sparkles fly between them. Be that as it may, Chhavi doesn’t have confidence in affection or responsibility. They choose to bear on a no-quid pro quo, open relationship. Notwithstanding, when she starts to miss him while he’s away, she knows it is something more than just enthusiasm! The novel is created quite a buzz among youths and has gained immense popularity.

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The Ultimate Guide for Dummies by Sakshi Salve

Composed by somebody who has definitely watched and excitedly taken part in weddings—and has nearly been restricted into one herself—and peppered with clever perceptions, happy tests, and a whacky proposition manual (Bollywood-style), this book is an ironical record of the overabundances of cutting-edge Indian weddings, and a calming remark on the straightforwardness of the past.

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Movies

BEST WEDDING MOVIES TO WATCH THIS SEASON

FATHER OF THE BRIDE

Father and daughters all around the world share a unique bond and wedding is a time when both are emotional as she has to leave her father. The movie revolves around George Banks, a businessman who when finds that her daughter is getting married, does not want to give her away. He tries to test his son in law several times and eventually learns that he is the one who makes his daughter happy. A light hearted comedy, father of the bride is quite relatable as every father in the world shares the same emotions.

Wedding is a time when bride to be feels all the emotions at one go. She is happy, sad, relaxed, stressed at the same time. She needs a dose of entertainment to relax and make her mind stress free. Movies are a perfect stress buster as they are light, fun and entertaining.

Read on as we have gathered some of the best movies based on weddings:

BRIDESMAIDS

Directed by Paul Feig, Bridesmaids is a fun, light hearted and entertaining movie that will remind you of your best friend. Annie’s best friend Lillian is getting married and she decides to host a perfect bachelorette. But Annie’s life turns upside down during the trip as Lillian’s wedding planner has bizarre plans to break their friendship. How Annie wins Lillian trust again and proves that she is the perfect maid of honour forms the rest of story. With good humour and entertainment involved, the movie is definitely your pick this season.

QUEEN

Directed by VikasBahl, Queen is a movie that can be watched endless times without getting bored. A Delhi Girl Rani, from a traditional family is about to get married but is ditched by her fiancé just before the marriage.

Initially she breaks down and decides to go on a solo honeymoon to Paris.

How she regains the confidence and make new friends forms the rest of the story. KanganaRanaut acting is fantastic with her cute expressions. It is a story of discovering yourself and making the right decisions.

YEH JAWANI HAIN DIWANI

The movie does not necessarily focuses on weddings but it do emphasizes on friends, relationships, love and emotions. The story revolves around Bunny and Naina, how they meet and fall in love eventually. A light hearted romantic comedy full of entertainment and songs, this movie is a perfect break on a hectic day. The movie focuses on how friends stay together throughout life and how love sparkles between the two souls even after time gap. If you are looking for some fun and light hearted entertainment, then this movie is the perfect definition.

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