As a bride-to-be you probably have your hands full with all the planning and preparation that comes with a wedding. Planning your wedding party’s outfits, ordering them and trying to schedule everyone in for fittings is not an easy task. Trust us, we’ve been there! That is why we are so excited to announce our Spotlight Vendor Borrow it Bindaas’s new Wedding Services. The exclusive service designed for busy brides sets you up with a personal stylist in which your family, friends and first timers to Indian apparel can be assisted in choosing the right looks, colors, and styles! Included is a “Bindaas Kit” where your friends/family or yourself will get a free tikka (headpiece), bindis, safety pins, bobby pins and draping instructions.

We have created these fabulous Indian Wedding Color Palettes with Borrow it Bindaas to inspire you. There are so many options for dressing your wedding party but here are some ideas for starters.

It is so easy to match your bridesmaids, and the best part, purchasing the dress is optional! Really, how many times do we wear our bridesmaid’s dress after the wedding? That’s right, zero. Our advice, save on the dress and splurge on accessories.

Details: Zephyr Saree by Borrow it Bindaas / seafoam gown in staircase photo via BowLandia / seafoam and gold cake and place setting via Ruffled Blog / suitcases photo by Vicki Dvorak

Details: Varda Saree by Borrow it Bindaas / pink shoes Manolo Blahnik via Style Me Pretty / orchid reception decor via WeddBook / pink cocktails via OnceWed / pink makeup look Ipsy via Pinterest / pink cocktail ring by Gaspari / orchids photo by Radish Photography

Details: Blush Orange and Turquoise Chaniya Choli by Borrow if Bindaas /teal and orange cake by Erindipity’s Cake Studio via OnceWed / teal and blue table décor by Michael Daigian Design / orange and teal invitations by Emerson Ink / turquoise and orange paper cranes via Boho Weddings

Don’t worry, we did not leave the groomsmen behind.  We know most guys really do not want to buy a new outfit for the wedding; they are not cheap and more than likely they will not wear that kurta or sherwani again. Here are some great looks with the ease of renting from Borrow it Bindaas.

Details: Copper orange sherwani by Borrow it Bindaas /orange kurta groomsmen photo by Justin & Mary Photography / orange ties by Me and Matilda / orange sherwani photos by Kate McElwee / orange bowtie and blue jacket photo by Jose Villa

Details: Azul de mar kurta by Borrow it Bindaas / vintage aqua convertible photo by Patti Miller Photography / aqua turban by Bargello / groomsmen in aqua kurta photo by Matei Horvath / titanium, turquoise and wood ring by Minter Ritcher Designs / bride and groom shoe photo by Amy Sinclair Photography

What are you waiting for? Take advantage of the long holiday weekend and get this crossed off your wedding checklist. Borrow it Bindaas makes it easy for you to coordinate your wedding party. Did we mention that they have a group discount available for their wedding services? All of your friends and family get a special discount code.  Go now and check out all the details at Borrow it Bindaas.com

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Anam and Hassan’s Walima at the BWI Airport Marriot was something straight out of a fairytale, and Mohaimen Kazi Photography captured every little detail perfectly! I am utterly obsessed with our bride’s baby pink bridal lengha and accessories. The intricate bead work and details on her lengha and jacket, her floral gold haath phool and bangles, her jeweled shoes and pearl lined clutch were all magnificent. Anam and Hassan’s crystal stranded staging with bright pink peekaboo linens and flowers immediately caught my attention – what an outstanding backdrop for the couple!

I love that Mohaimen Kazi Photography used all of the natural surrounding beauty, such as the cobblestone streets, to take artistic shots of the couple – just perfect!!

A big thanks to Featured IndianWeddingSite.com Vendor, Mohaimen Kazi Photography, for sharing these exquisite images with us, and congratulations to Anam and Hassan!

Check out our Facebook page later today for an inspiration board from today’s wedding!

Maryland Wedding Vendors:

Photographer - Mohaimen Kazi Photography
Venues – Diamondz Event Center, Sheraton Crystal City Hotel, BWI Airport Marriott
Decorator – Kanita Art
Videographer – Escape Studios
Cake – Yia Yia’s Bakery Baltimore
Hair and Makeup – Makeup by Mahwish Ali
Catering – Lasani Kabob
DJ, Dhol player and Lighting – Extra Hot DJ’s

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Anam looked like a princess in her red and gold beaded wedding dress. Her bright red lips, gold bangles and ornate jewelry all came together flawlessly making her picture perfect for the Shaadi ceremony. Hassan wore a Nehru style jacket with red trimming popping out just enough to complement his bride’s outfit. The shot Mohaimen Kazi Photography took of Anam through her dupatta is so serene and beautiful, I cannot get enough of it! After the pictures our photographer shares a special behind the scenes moment from Anam and Hassan’s portrait shoot on the Arlington Memorial Bridge!

“I wanted to stop the Rolls Royce in the middle of the Arlington Memorial Bridge with the Lincoln Memorial directly behind them. We stepped out of the car and it was in the low 40′s that night. Being in the middle of an open bridge it didn’t help; and the wind gust made it feel as if we were standing in mid 20′s. I walked over to Anam and asked her if she was up for it, still. She took a deep breath and said “yes, I am!” Anam definitely wanted her pictures and Hassan wanted Anam to be happy for one of the most memorable nights together in their lives. We started posing, taking a few shots, and talked. After 15 minutes, it felt like a summer night and we had forgotten about the fact that we were standing in the middle of the Memorial Bridge at about 2am in the freezing cold. We had one cab driver who yelled out “mubarak ho!” which means “congratulations!” in Urdu. The mood was very energetic by then for everyone.”

The finale to Anam and Hassan’s wedding is up next!

Maryland Wedding Vendors: Photographer - Mohaimen Kazi Photography / Venues – Diamondz Event Center, Sheraton Crystal City Hotel, BWI Airport Marriott / Decorator – Kanita Art / Videographer – Escape Studios / Cake – Yia Yia’s Bakery Baltimore /Hair and Makeup – Makeup by Mahwish Ali / Catering – Lasani Kabob / DJ, Dhol player and Lighting – Extra Hot DJ’s

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Today we are bringing you the beautiful wedding of Anam and Hassan courtesy of one of our Featured vendors, Mohaimen Kazi Photography. Anam and Hassan welcomed guests to their weekend long wedding festivities with a vibrant mehndi celebration at the amazing Diamondz Event Center. Dressed in a cheerful yellow anarkhali, Anam had a glistening gold paraandi and exquisite white flowers cascading down her long braid. I adore the shot Mohaimen Kazi Photography captured of Anam posing in the midst of her staging. Between her colorful outfit and the bright fabric hanging in the the background, this shot is truly gorgeous. Not to be outdone by his bride-to-be, Hassan looked equally as handsome in his Pakistani style kurta pajama.

After seeing the pictures of the dances performed by the couple and their guests, I knew this wedding was off to an exciting start!

Check back with us in a little bit for Hassan and Anam’s STUNNING shaadi ceremony and portraits!

Maryland Wedding Vendors: Photographer - Mohaimen Kazi Photography / Venues – Diamondz Event Center, Sheraton Crystal City Hotel, BWI Airport Marriott / Decorator – Kanita Art / Videographer – Escape Studios / Cake – Yia Yia’s Bakery Baltimore /Hair and Makeup – Makeup by Mahwish Ali / Catering – Lasani Kabob / DJ, Dhol player and Lighting – Extra Hot DJ’s

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The fashion industry is often known for the here today gone tomorrow trends, only to welcome the same trends back after some years have passed. One such trend that I am very excited to see make a comeback is the art of Phulkari. Phulkari, which literally translates to floral work, is an ancient embroidery technique that originated in Punjab. Traditionally this type of embroidery was used during a girl’s wedding as part of her trousseau, but recently designers such as Manisha Malhotra and Niki Mahajan have started to adopt it for use on their upcoming bridal wear.

Photo courtesy of FDCI

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Need an immediate Phulkari fix? Well you’re in luck then because Free People took the ancient art of Phulkari and put it on an everyday dress!
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Would you consider Phulkari embroidery for your wedding outfit? Tell us on Facebook!

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We rounded up the highlights from all of Pantene Bridal Couture Week 2013 for our brides. From the splendor and majestic collection of HSY Studio to the playful and creative Nadya Mistry, the show had something for every bridal style. Gorgeous lenghas in traditional red and detailed embroidery, pastel anarkalis covered in sparkling beading, color blocked lenghas in bright sunny shades, regal ivory and gold gowns and anarkalis – this year’s PBCW was a perfect marriage of traditional and contemporary fashion.

Photos courtesy of Pantene Pakistan via Facebook and The Express Tribune

See all of the wonderful and beautiful world of South Asian wedding fashion by clicking on the link.

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Zainab Chottani‘s collection during PBCW 2013 was indeed awe inspiring. Traditional red colors, embroidery and bead work that stand the test of time were paired with contemporary colors such as soft blue, cream and coral. A collection worthy of a bride with elegant style, Zainab’s collection does not shy away from luxury and is best suited for a bride who expects nothing but impressive glamour for her wedding.

Photos courtesy of Pantene Pakistan via Facebook

Don’t miss more fashion from Pantene Bridal Couture Week 2013 tomorrow. Still searching for that dream dress? Take a look at all our Indian Wedding Fashion posts by clicking on the link.

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Pantene Bridal Couture Week 2013 kicked off its third year recently and we couldn’t help but share some lovely fashion inspiration! Designer Saim Ali showcased a splendid collection of bridal wear. Layers of silk georgette and velvet were adorned with intricate embroidery and stone work to create dramatic gowns, lehngas and arnarkalis. This collection is perfect for brides who are looking for traditional bridal wear with a contemporary and dramatic twist.

Photos courtesy of Pantene Pakistan via Facebook

Stay tuned, we have more fabulous bridal wear inspiration coming up. To get your fix right now, check out the Indian Wedding Fashion category.

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It feels like summer is just around the corner and I can’t wait. This pretty palette was inspired by summer days, lounging about, eating a pink grapefruit in the morning by the terrace whilst the golden sun kisses me with its warmth. Summertime beckons light diaphanous layers of cotton and silk, dancing playfully in the warm breeze. An abundance of flowers in every shade of pink and yellow imaginable captures the imagination of the bride-to-be who is filled with ideas along with hopes and dreams of her wedding day. Summer evenings spent with friends sipping fresh cocktails, enjoying those last moments of single life and looking forward to a magical marriage.

Credits: pink and yellow cake by Lulu Custom Cake Boutique / pink, yellow and gold gown by Anushree Reddy photo courtesy of Bharat Student / pink and yellow flowers in gold vase by Mindy Weiss photo by Elizabeth Messina / pink champagne cocktails photo by Ashley Kelemen via 100 Layer Cake / pink macaroons with gold leaf via The Glitter Guide / gold, pink and cream elephant table setting via Design Styles

Indian Wedding Color inspiration to suit every mood is easy to find by clicking on the link.

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Nikita and Manu’s reception was absolutely jaw droppingly gorgeous! First let’s start with the outfits. Nikita wore a pearl lined pink lengha with floral designs, while Manu looked dashing in a black tuxedo with a pink polka-dotted bowtie and pink checkered vest. Manu and Nikita’s cocktail room destination was actually at a different venue than their dining and entertainment venue! The cocktail room at Indianapolis Artsgarden was filled with all sorts of eye candy, namely the large white feathered centerpieces and the fancy scrolled escort cards.

After cocktail hour guests were escorted to their second destination for the evening, the Conrad Indianapolis, for an elegant sit down dinner, entertainment, and speeches. I absolutely love this venue. The beautiful mix of long and round tables, the plush walls, the tall floral arrangements mixed with flickering candles, and that AH-MAZING five-tiered glitzy cake had my heart palpatating! After the dinner portion, guests were then brought back to the cocktail venue, except now it was transformed into the posh “Club Joshi!”

Thank you so much to Nathaniel Edmunds Photography for submitting this gorgeous wedding, and congratulations to the happy couple!

Be sure to check out our Facebook page later today for an inspiration board from this stunning wedding!

Indiana Indian Wedding Vendors:

Photography – Nathaniel Edmunds Photography
Venue – Conrad Indianapolis, Indianapolis Artsgarden
Planner – Sabrina Hans Events
Designer – Natasha Décor
Florals – JP Parker Flowers
Entertainment – Gregory Hancock Dancers
Videographer – Indy Visual
Hair – “I Do” Hair By Danie
Makeup - Jessica Marie Makeup Artistry
Lighting and Chairs - A Classic Party Rental
Caterer – India Garden
Cake – Cake Zen
Baraat Horse – Yellow Rose Carriages

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