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Stunning Real Wedding: East Meets West in Perfect Harmony

May 16th, 2012, by Azure

When I spotted Abhishek + Payal's wedding on Gina Meola's blog, I was enchanted! While I've come to realize that you can always count on Indian brides to pull out all the stops for their wedding day looks, this particular bride, Payal, really blew me away! I mean, seriously... how gorgeous is she? Payal's Indian wedding garb was dripping with ornate details, and she was adorned with jewels head to toe! Her groom sported a custom made sherwani, and even posed it up with a...

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Indian wedding, ornate, cultural weddings, chicago wedding




Handmade Finds For a Festive Cinco de Mayo Wedding Celebration

May 01st, 2012, by The Broke-Ass Bride

I'm a huge proponent of holiday weddings - and I'm not talking about  X-mas - I'm talking about your major party holidays - New Year's Eve, St. Patrick's Day, or perhaps, Cinco de Mayo? When your guests are already prepped to celebrate, your wedding celebration can only be EPIC. Am I right? If you think a Cinco de Mayo celebration might be right up your alley, I've found a few nifty wedding decor items that will definitely add a little spice to your big event!  How delicious...

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cinco de mayo, holiday-inspired wedding, cultural weddings, Mexico weddings




Multicultural Ornate Indian Wedding

January 31st, 2012, by Azure

It's been quite some time since we've featured a swoon-worthy Indian wedding on our blog.  But the moment I stumbled upon this multicultural stunner captured by Nadine of Love Me Do Photography, I knew we had to share! Sonal and Keith tied the knot on 11.26.2011.  They chose the Hyatt Regency in Jersey City, NJ for their wedding venue, and highlighted the bride's Indian heritage with a rich red and gold wedding color palette.  Although the groom was not of Indian decent, he...

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Indian weddings, tradition, multcultural weddings, red, Gold




Five Wedding Traditions for Cultural I Do’s

November 28th, 2011, by Azure

Before the Thanksgiving holiday, we shared seven time-honored traditions from cultures around the world. From jumping the broom to being crowned as a couple, I think we all learned something new! But the unique customs from around the globe do not stop there! Read on to learn five more wonderful wedding traditions:   IRELAND- Emerald Isle: The Claddagh ring is commonly known as the traditional Irish wedding ring. The ring features a heart, crown and set of hands,...

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wedding traditions, cultural




Wedding Traditions from Around the World

November 23rd, 2011, by Azure

We predicted that for 2011 weddings, a top trend would be infusing culture and heritage into couple's I Do's.  And boy were we right! More and more nearlyweds are incorporating time-honored wedding customs from their countries of origin, honoring their heritages in the most special way.  So today, we take a look at seven wedding traditions from around the world!   AFRICA- Jumping the Broom: What a great way to start anew!  At traditional African weddings, as a way to...

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wedding traditions, culture




Elegant Fall Wedding with Asian Influences

March 22nd, 2011, by Azure

Featured Fall Wedding by Kitt Creative We love that 2011 nearlyweds are embracing their roots! Without sacrificing planning the wedding of their dreams (whether it's modern, traditional or DIY), couples' are incorporating ethnic flairs and cultural details whenever possible. This is precisely what Van and Robert did for their autumn wedding in Washington Dulles, Virginia. The bride is of Asian decent, so choosing red as the primary hue in their wedding color palette was an easy choice....

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fall weddings, featured weddings, real wedding inspiration, red wedding flowers




Traditional Indian Wedding in Long Island: Batool and Salman

October 13th, 2010, by Azure

  Featured wedding by SYPhotography     Batool and Salman tied the knot in Long Island, New York on August 1, 2010. This traditional Indian wedding was a two-day affair; the ceremonious Mehendi took place at home on day one, and the incredible wedding reception the second day. The Waterview Club was the wedding reception venue, and it offered stunning views of the picturesque Long Island Sound. And thanks to the sounds of DJ Insomnia, the couple's wedding DJ, Batool and...

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Gold, henna, Indian wedding, Long Island, New York weddings, ornate, red, traditional wedding





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