Bollywood has always been a great source for fashion and style updates. With nearly every Bollywood movie, came a style trend that was followed blindly by the star-struck fans. Although most of these trends have vanished with time, some are still remembered for their ‘then popularity’.
From Madhubala’s anarkali suit in ‘Mughal -E- Azam’ to Kareena Kapoor’s T-shirt with Patiala in ‘Jab We Met’, each of these style trends given birth to by Bollywood movies, have become instant hits among people. Anarkali suits These suits are still favoured by many; and the list includes top Bollywood actresses like Aishwarya Rai, Katrina Kaif, Rani Mukherjee and so on. The birth of this trend dates back to 1960, when the beautiful Madhubala, who played the character of Anarkali in ‘Mughal -E- Azam’, donned the suits. It is from there this apparel got its name ‘Anarkali’.
‘Figure hugging’ churidar
In 1965, stylish actress Sadhana was once again successful in setting a trend, and this time it was her figure-hugging sleeveless churidar kurtas in Yash Chopra’s ‘Waqt’, which caught the attention of young female fans in India. These churidaars was also worn by other actresses- Vyjanthimala, Asha Parekh and Sadhana in films like `Jewel Thief` and `Love in Tokyo`. It was a huge hit among both thin and curvy women.
Mumtaz saree
The orange saree worn by Mumtaz- in ‘Aaj kal tere mere pyar’ song in the 1968 film ‘Brahmachari’ -became an instant hit. The saree, draped in an unusual manner, became a new and stylish way of flaunting a thin frame. The style is still known by all and sundry as the ‘Mumtaz saree.'
‘Retro-style’ Bell-bottoms
In 1970s, Bollywood actresses like Zeenat Aman, Parveen Babi, Hema Malini and Neetu Singh were often seen on the silver screen wearing bell-bottoms paired with over-sized glasses. This ‘retro look’, witnessed in movies like ‘Hare Rama Hare Krishna’, ‘Trishul’, ‘Maha Chor’, ‘Yaadon Ki Baraat´, etc. motivated young girls in India to dress up in this style.
‘Bobby’ print
Dimple Kapadia, at a tender age of 17, became a youth fashion icon in 1973, all thanks to her ‘knotted polka-dotted shirt and hot black mini’, which she wore in the movie ‘Bobby’. Till date, the polka-dot print is famously known as ‘Bobby print’ in India. This print was a massive hit among not only women but also men at that time.
Chiffon sarees
Sridevi, clad in a chiffon blue saree in ‘Mr.India’, had increased the hotness level and changed the stereotypical ‘Sati Savitri’ image that was usually related to a woman in a saree. A simple chiffon saree could set the temperature soaring – that’s what her look proved. Apart from ‘Kaate nahin kat te’, this Southern siren donned a red one for the song ‘Har kissi ko’ from the movie ‘Jaanbaz’.
‘Hum Aap ke Hai Kaun’ outfit
The heavily embroidered eye-catching purple saree worn by Madhuri Dixit in ‘Didi tera dewar…’ in the movie ‘Hum Aapke Hai Kaun’ was on high demand in the market at that time. The backless blouse added to the ‘oomph factor’ and the design was given a ‘thumbs up’ by the women in India.
Patiala with long T-shirt
The Indian audience not only liked the ‘extra chirpy and lively’ Kareena Kapoor in the movie ‘Jab We Met’, but even madly followed her much appreciated indo-western look in the movie. The ‘Patiala and long T-shirt’ combo was so popular that it soon became a must have for young girls, given the fact that it is comfortable yet stylish.
The
rituals for the ceremony are essentially just the same but there are different
ways of its manifestations. The engagement ceremony can be held at a banquet
hall or at the bride’s residence. Usually, it’s the bride’s family who takes up
the expense of the ceremony.
North
Indian Engagementis performed soon after the
marriage is finalized. There are few rituals like applying Tilak i.e. greeting
the groom with auspicious vermillion paste and rice is performed by the
brides’ brother, followed by the exchange of rings by the bride and groom.
The two families exchange trays filled with fruits, sweets, etc to bless
their new relationship. Jewelleries, dresses, sweets are also gifted for
brides by groom’s family.
South Indian Hindu
Engagementis so colorful with many
rituals performed according to their religion worships.In
some ceremonies, a priest is invited to recite holymantras. The
bride and groom need not be present for the function in some families.
They meet and formally commit themselves for the forthcoming marriage. An
engagement tray containing flowers, leaves, nuts, turmeric and coconut is
exchanged. Both the bride and groom is blessed.
Muslim Engagementceremonytake place once the couple has accepted each
other for marriage. It provides an opportunity for the two families to
come together and for the couple to exchange rings, if they so wish. The
outfit of the bride-to-be is traditionally provided by the groom’s family.
Gold jewelry is acceptable for women only, although silver rings may be
worn by men or women.
Christian
Engagementis a small formal party where the couples
exchange rings and cut cake. Customs vary depending on places. To bless the
couple, the priest of church is invited for the function or it takes place in
the church. The Holy Cross, the Holy Gospel, a tray containing two rings,
two crowns, a cup containing wine are few symbols that play a major role in the
ceremony. A confirmed date and venue for the
wedding is announced to all the guests. I have seen the bride-to-be, in white
beautiful gowns.
Gujarati
Engagementis called as “sagai” or in some parts as the ‘gol
dhana’which literally means jaggery and coriander seeds referring to the
practice of distributing a small amount of jaggery mixed with coriander seeds
during the ceremony. The bride’s family presents the grooms family with a steel
container filled with sweets and gifts and is called as the ‘matli’.
InPunjabi
Engagement,the kurmai is a
ceremony for the groom done by the bride`s family and the chunni is a ceremony
for the bride done by the groom`s family as a part of engagement. The groom is
presented with gifts brought by the bride’s family. The gifts often include a
gold kara (Sikh bracelet) or a wrist watch.The gifts for bride include a salvar kameez or sari, make-up,
nail polish, jewellery, bangles, bindis, hair clip or ribbon and sindoor. The
most important gift is the chunni (a long scarf). It is always in a shade of
the traditional wedding colour, red, and is presented to the bride-to-be. The
significance of the chunni ceremony is to begin the process of welcoming the
bride in to the family.
Yes,,,,check out the below trendy styles of save the date cards that are popular these days.:
1)Calender Stickers:
This is popular one these days. Use Instagram to make stickers of a photo of you together. Then create an account with the amazing Printstagram and order the sticker books below, only $10 for 250 stickers!!! It takes between two and three weeks to get the stickers in the mail.
Or else printout if you have all the stationary requirements. Print out your pics in label papers so that it can be sticked onto anything.
Yeah!!!! Super cute stickers!!! You can use these for all kinds of wedding fun! Cut the little stickers into strips of two, I think two is better than one because your friends might have multiple calendars!
Print a card with a small invitation matter. Next, using glue dots {or any other double sided type craft tape} stick your little sticker strips to the printed card… at an angle if you choose!
Now, take a template of calender with your wedding date month and print it. And then highlight your wedding month and date with some highlighter or paint. Stick these stickers onto it.
Now your guests can mark their calendars with these darling stickers and Save Your Date!
Get the complete direction on step by step procedure of making it at here.
2) The Movie Parody
This is also a super-cool idea. I have seen many Hollywood posters turned out to save the date cards.
But I would love to experiment it on Bollywood Movie posters too. yes...we should bring such an ideas into practice. I would love to do this type of save the cards with the below movie pics...Really !!!
3) Paper Airplane Maps
Tell wedding guests where and when you’ll be getting married. Plus, the cuteness factor is off the charts.
weddingchicks.com Try making this...Its too easy frns...Just follow the instructions here.
4) Confetti Explosion
A fun idea that you could customize with your own paper pattern.
Bang! These adorable DIY save-the-date invitations are the perfect first impression for your guests and your festive wedding celebrations.
This is extra awesome creativity that is super cool.
You won the lottery when you found each other, so send this cheeky save-the-date card to let guests share in your luck. After scraping off the paint with a penny, they'll hit the jackpot: your wedding date!
This save the date pretty much requires no introduction because the cleverness speaks for itself. Guests will love the retro 3D glasses and secret, spy-like message.
Nothing puts a personal touch on a Save the Date quite like a fingerprint. I spotted this adorable fingerprint save the date card via emmalinebride.com.
If the question was popped and now the wedding day is finally locked, let everyone know with save the date cards. It's the most stylish and memorable way to notify your guests about your big day. Because they are the precursor to your formal wedding invitations, it's okay to have fun and be creative. Go ahead and take a whimsical photo together or use an unexpected card design. By being a little different with your save the dates, it's not likely that your friends and family will forget. It's a good idea to send your save the dates as soon as you solidify your wedding date and reserve a venue. This ensures that your guests can check their calendars for anything that might be conflicting. They're especially important if you're having a destination wedding. By sending your cards well in advance, you allow your guests time to book a hotel and a flight before the prices go up.
As save the date invitations become more popular, there are a growing number of options available. Magnets, scratch off cards, announcement postcards and inserts into your Christmas cards are all being used today. With the many styles and options now available and the few firm etiquette rules surrounding them, you will have an easy time finding save the date cards that match your own unique tastes. Formal vs. Informal?Don't worry about it. It's YOUR choice. If you don't want to put your last names on the save-the-date then don't. Let the save-the-date show your personality. Get creative !!!
Rules of save the date cards:
1) Add your wedding or engagement date and venue.
2) Send them out 6 months before the ceremony.
3) Post them on your social accounts like fb, twitter, instagram, etc.
4) If you have money to spend, send them to out-of-town guests and people you know will need to plan far in advance.
5) If you’re going with a quirky photo or motif, be cautious about who you’re sending them to. Especially if you have any relatives on the conservative side.
6) Remember to add “Invitation to Follow.”
7) Don’t forget to include your wedding website URL if you have one.
Indian marriages are known for their many
rituals. In fact, the beauty of Indian weddings comes forth in the numerous
traditions that are associated with the special celebration. Indian weddings
are incomplete without dance, music and lots of laughter. Furthermore, Indian
weddings are not a one day ceremony. Pre-wedding ceremonies begin before the
wedding and can sometimes be a week long celebration.
Engagement:
Months before wedding an engagement
ceremony, known as Mangni (in North India) or Nischitartham (in
South India), is held. The two families
meet to perform rituals to make the engagement official. A muhurat
(muhoortham), the auspicious date and time for the wedding is decided based
on horoscopes or beliefs associated with respective religions.
Haldi :
Haldi is a ritual
holy bath during which Turmeric (haldi) powder is mixed with milk or with oil
along with sandal wood powder and applied to bride and bridegroom during
this ceremony. The objective behind this ceremony is to make the person
look beautiful and protect him or her from evil spirits.
Mehndi :
This is the
most colorful event of your wedding. This is the day
when mehndi design is applied on the hands and feet of the bride by her
relatives or professional henna artist. These
intricate designs symbolize joy, beauty, spiritual awakening and offering.
Guests create a festive atmosphere by dressing in bright colors, singing
traditional wedding songs, and dancing to popular music. Every
female member of family gets mehndi done on her hands and feet. The entire mood
of a mehndi ceremony is extremely festive.
Sangeet and Tilak
Sangeet means music. As the name suggests,
this function is an evening of musical entertainment and merriment hosted by the
bride’s family. The main significance of this ceremony is that the bride is
introduced to all the members of her new family.
As a part of the Tilak ceremony,
vermillion or kumkum is placed on the forehead of the groom by all the male
members of the bride’s family. Kumkum is a sign of auspiciousness. Presents are
given to the groom and his family, requesting them to take care of the bride.
Janavasam :
It is a predominantly south Indian tradition, where
the groom is paraded around the town on a chariot (or nowadays a open car!),
the evening before the wedding. In small towns and villages this event serves
to show the groom to the people, so that if they knew anything about the groom
that had to be brought to the notice of the bride’s family, they could do so.
This is similar to the Christian tradition of the priest asking those present,
if anyone had any objection to the wedding.
Mehndi
Night :
The Mehndi night event is a
colorful celebration held the night before the wedding. It is a ritual in Asian weddings to bless the bride and groom with
a very blissful, gratifying and prosperous beginning of the most beautiful
companionship in the world. While the bride has a very elaborate pattern
done on her hands and feet on the day before(mehndi function) , the families
just put a shape or letter or any design on the betel (Vethila in Malayalam).
Even some families apply to the groom as well.
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