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Monday, December 6, 2010

Insight into my wedding day look...

The wedding cards are here! :D


Sheesh...I am actually tying the knot soon! Lol. As the wedding day draws in closer and closer, to get a perspective, my wedding day look is going to consist of the following:



This is topor or the crown that every bengali bride has to wear. Its intricately designed and very light in weight, being made of thermocol.  


These are the traditional Shakha paula bangles that a bride must wear.

Because my wedding is a culmination of three cultures; Bengali, Gujarati and now Punjabi, I will be wearing:


This is the Punjabi chura/bangles that the bride has to wear during the wedding and for at least one year. 


 I want something like the above for my panetar/ wedding saree



A lovely maang tikka...


Beautiful henna mehendi adorning my hands and...


Feet as well!


And the bichia to adorn my toes...

Will keep you guys posted...as I learn more! 

6 comments:

  1. And you don't meet me yet!!

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  2. @ Sneha

    I am so sorry! I think everyday that I will give you a buzz and the laziness takes over! This week or rather on Wednesday for sure! Just let me know the time and place! :D

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  3. I do love the Indian tradition and heritage!
    I am so happy for you, Nikita.
    Can't wait to see your wedding photos!

    B xx

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  4. Those look fascinating!
    Magical too!

    B xx

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  5. Sure, dear. Will await your call.

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  6. @Betty

    Thanks for dropping by! :D Will post pics real soon :)

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