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Just got engaged or still pre-engaged? This is where you should start! Check out our Just Engaged guide and other articles to help you plan your dream Indian wedding.
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Welcome to the New IndianWeddingSite.com!
After 6 years of success, we have relaunched to bring you new features, tools, inspiration and eye candy! Read about all the changes and find out how our Indian wedding planning portal will simplify your life.
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Indian Wedding: Just Engaged!
So you’re engaged! Within the South Asian community this could mean anything from “He proposed to me last night!” to “Our parents finally gave us permission to get married.” As soon as you realize that you’ll be planning an Indian wedding, read this article and make sure you do these 10 very important things first.
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Out of Town Guests
If there’s one thing Indian weddings can guarantee, it’s lots of guests. Many are friends of the family who the bride and groom have never met. Others are family members from across the world. For these guests, you will have to make special arrangements and Indian Wedding Site will walk you through the process.
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Indian Wedding Emergency Kit
Every Indian bride should have an emergency kit near her at all times during the wedding day. While we don’t want to frighten you, it is very possible that the back of your earring will fall off or you will spill something on your reception lehnga. Read on for a list of items you must pack!
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10 Steps to a Better Indian Wedding Video
You have planned every detail of your Indian wedding, including the exact layout and setup of your ceremony and other wedding events. But remember to keep your videographer in mind. Assuring that they can get the most ideal coverage can save you from a wedding video gone wrong.
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Do's and Dont's for the I Do
Shirin from Shehnaai presents brides-to-be with the top do's and don'ts for the big Indian wedding day. Tips from choosing family color schemes, and not shopping for a large trousseau.
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Indian Wedding Themes
A wedding theme is essential when planning your perfect wedding. It’s the ideal way to tie in all of the different aspects of an Indian wedding (invitations, wedding attire, reception décor, favors, etc.)
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Bollywood Wedding Movies
Need something to get you in the mood for some wedding planning? What could be better than a Bollywood classic to get your creative juices flowing!
Set aside 3 hours of your day and pick up one of these movies to get a glimpse into some amazing wedding scenes or songs – they just might inspire you!
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Securing your Wedding Venue
The most exciting day of your life is soon approaching. You have secured your venue, contracted with your caterer, D.J, photographer, florist, decorator, and bakery. You think it's time to relax but then you receive a call days before your wedding - your event venue has been foreclosed. Learn how to protect yourself.
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Engagement Pictures
More and more couples are opting to have engagement pictures taken before their wedding. We recommend that you have your engagement session with the same photographer who will photograph your wedding. Many photographers will offer to take these pictures at no extra cost and will include them in your wedding package.
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The Indian Wedding Trousseau
This is a term that you will become very familiar with during your wedding planning. Luckily it’s one of the best parts! Many brides aren’t familiar with the whole concept so we’ve put together a brief introduction for you.
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