Mehendi Ceremony

The reddish brown colour of Mehendi which stands for the prosperity ,and  a bride expected to bring to her new house So mehendi  most  considered most auspicious for all wedding –related ceremonies. There are many customs and traditions associated with an Indian wedding and Mehendi ceremony is considered among the most auspicious ornaments in married women.
When I got married this is about 35 years back Mehendi function was not in much of status symbol ,mehendi was applied as a part of wedding. And it was considered most auspicious I remember I went to the beau ion they are known as Mehendi Designer who spent  5-- 6 hours to work very simple design on my hands

and I remember she has charged me rs 100.

However over the years, it has gained popularity even is south.The mehendi function is organized by the bride’s family and is a primarily women’s function,where the bride’s friends and family get together to bless her .As a part of of the  tradition  the women and the family blessing at the ceremony and everyone gets mehendi design applied on  their hands and feet as it is considered a beauty accessory and part of the wedding.
Mehendi function is very old custom which was followed very traditionally in north India.Even the groom’s hand is decorated with mehendi patterns.There is  strictly sacred or spiritual about it,but applying mehendi    is considered  as blessed and beautiful that is perhaps why Indian women are so fond of it.

A deeply colored mehendi design is generally considered a good sign for the new couple to start a new life.It is a common belief among Hindu women that during the nuptial rituals the darker imprint left on the bride’s palms, the more her to be mother-in-law will love her.

A bride is not expected to perform any house hold work until her wedding Mehendi  has faded .So wear it  deep and dark  girls don’t forget  he..he kidding.

Name Game- A bride's wedding designs usually includes a hidden inscription of the groom's name on brides palm.  It's believed, if the groom fails to find   his name within the intricate patterns, the bride will be more dominant in conjugal life.

 Another superstition regarding Mehendi is that if an bride, she will soon find a suitable match.The mehendi  ceremony is usually held a day or two before the wedding as after the mehendi is applied, the bride cannot step out of her house until the day of the wedding. 

Tips On Your  Mehendi Ceremony
This function was earlier a small affair with just immediate family and close friends being invited. However, nowadays, depending on how grand the wedding is, it is common to have a large number of guests even for the mehendi event. As a result, the venue shifts from the bride’s home to a banquet hall, so that the larger numbers can be easily accommodated.
If you are organising a mehendi ceremony for a bride-to-be, making arrangements in advance can help in ensuring that the event goes off smoothly. 

Keeping a checklist will help in planning and organizing an party to ensure that everything goes smoothly. In India, an engagement is one of the most important pre-wedding rituals across all religions. However, the customs vary slightly from one region or state to another. Here is a basic guide to help you keep track of the various things that you will need to take care of for an engagement fun.
 While choosing a venue for organising the ceremony, besides choosing a place that is large enough for accommodating the pected number of guests, you should keep the bride’s comfort in mind. It is often considered fashionable to hold the event at a remote farm house. However, before you decide to do this, visit the venue and check on its accessibility and facilities.

Whether you are having the event at home or in a banquet hall, it is important to have a special menu keeping in mind the fact that most guests will not be able to eat much at the function once they have mehendi on their hands.

Speak to the caterer and work out a suitable menu. Make sure there are plenty of finger foods and snacks such as chaat or kebabs.  

Since it is part of the tradition for women of the family to sing at the ceremony, get together a team of singers well in advance. If you aren’t singing, assign a family member or co-ordinate with Event Planner so they will take the responsibility of coordinating with the other singers so that they schedule enough practice sessions   or the  hired dance troupe are well-prepared for the event. 

This function was earlier a small affair with just immediate family and close friends being invited. However, nowadays, depending on how grand the wedding is, it is common to have a large number of guests even for the mehendi event. As a result, the venue shifts from the bride’s home to a banquet hall, so that the larger numbers can be easily accommodated.
If you are organising a mehendi ceremony for a bride-to-b making arrangements in advance can help in ensuring that the event goes off smoothly. 

 Customs vary slightly from one region or state to another. Here is a basic guide to help you keep track of the various things that you will need to take care of for an engagement fun. 

Whether you are having the event at home or in a banquet hall, it is important to have a special menu keeping in mind the fact that most guests will not be able to eat much at the function once they have mehendi on their hands. 

Speak to the caterer and work out a suitable menu. Make sure there are plenty of finger foods and snacks such as chaat or kebabs.  

Since it is part of the tradition for women of the family to sing at the ceremony, get together a team of singers well in advance. If you aren’t singing, assign a family member or co-ordinate with Event Planner so they will take the responsibility of coordinating with the other singers so that they schedule enough practice sessions   or the  hired dance troupe are well-prepared for the event.

   Give importance to the bride:

The main reason behind the mehendi ceremony is that the mehendi ceremony is that the family members and relatives can bless the bride. However, she will have to sit for hours while the elaborate mehendi designs are being applied to her hands and feet, which can be tiring. Make sure that she is  comfortable throughout the function.

MAMA

 Give one or two friends to assist bride throughout the event.

The Cost between Rs. 2,000 and Rs. 10,000 for Bridal Mehendi.

For Mehendi functions and other parties their charges are Rs. 100/- per person.
A special combination package for Bridal Make-up and Mehendi comes at Rs. 21,000/-
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My New Cell

I have been proud of the fact that unlike many of my friends, I  had  never lost my cell phone until I got a call one evening.

I had gone to meet  my  client 15km from my town. On my way back,  I got a call  from a my vender asking me whether I  had lost  my mobile. I checked my handbag frantically, yes it was  missing, that too my  business cell.(usually I carry 2 cells )

I used my another personal cell to dial  my own number, and a boy who answered said I found your phone he said excitedly. He spoke with a strange accent - I have been trying to find you here, it was getting late so I decided to go home he gave me the address of a coffee shop.

 Next day I went to meet him I didn’t dare go alone so took my  husband  luckily he was in town at that time. I needn’t have bothered   much ,after driving 15km we got a petty coffee shop where we met a laborer called Shiva and his friends, migrate labors would hang out after work. Shiva did not own a cell phone himself,  so  i had to call my own number to locate him.

My fears were unfolded, Shiva was just a young boy who addressed me as  “akka” respectfully .How did you inform my vender  I asked Shiva he explained that  when he found my mobile on the road side where I have got down from my car I went to see outdoor location with one of my client)And  he had called me in my personal number to inform me.

I was totally delighted to get my phone back with all contacts messages and  pictures of my stage decorations  and my bridals  snaps, I could have lost it forever .I am so happy to get back my cell, which had a very sentimental value too  it was  a gift from my daughter:))

mama

u can like someone with all your heart for all the 
right reasons.

My Jack and Jill Party!! (Bridal Shower)

A Bridal shower is one of those parties that are fun and practical at the same time. The obvious reason for a shower is to give things to the future married couple that will help them establish a home together.

 But the underlying reason for a bridal shower is that it's a nice occasion for the close family and friends of the bride to spend relaxed time with her before the big wedding day.

 It's a time for sharing funny stories, for relatives to give advice to the bride, and for friends to show their support. The bride is the princess of the day, so be sure that in your planning you don't do anything that will make her feel uncomfortable.

A bridal shower is commonly hosted by the maid-of-honour and bridesmaids. Although it was once considered poor etiquette for family members of the bride to host the shower, it is now acceptable.

 Here are some other considerations as you plan a shower:

The event is usually held within two months of the wedding up two weeks before the big day.

Invite guests to the shower who have been very close. These days you will need to decide whether this will be a traditional” girl” only or a couple party,often refereed as a “ Jack and Jill shower"

Any time of day is acceptable,but most often showers are afternoon event.

Games that can serve as ice breakers for the party are a particularly good idea if a large number of the guests  who don’t know each other.

My  tips to the Bride

Encourage the bride to register for gifts. With so many couples living on their own before getting married, it's difficult for guests to guess which things they still need.Pl don’t forget to include reasonable number of inexpensive gifts on her registry for guest with limited budgets.

Decide whether the party will be held at a home or in a restaurant or other places.

These days many shower planners now choose activities instead of the traditional finger food/gift opening shower.
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 For example, many bridal parties take the bride out for a day at the spa instead of a shower. Or for an active Jack and Jill shower, the party could be a beach When you've selected a theme for your bridal shower, decorations will help to support your selection. Here are some decorating ideas for a kitchen-theme shower:

Make it Romantic

Romance is the underlying reason behind all showers, so why not celebrate it in your decorations?

·         Top your tables with pink linens.

·         Use white napkins that have been pushed through heart-shaped cookie cutters as a napkin ring.

·         Your centerpiece should reflect the ultimate symbol of romance - a clear vase filled with red roses.

·         Sprinkle the table with heart shaped confetti in assorted colors of pink, red and silver.

·         A small heart trinket box that has been wrapped with a red bow is a lovely favor for your guests to bring home a little of the romance for themselves.

·         Create place cards by folding over small paper lace doilies.

Remember the Bride's Interests

Consider the interests of the bride when you select your theme. Here are shower ideas for a bride who is passionate about the beach.

·         Cover the tables with blue, white and yellow striped cloths for a nautical feel.

Barbecue complete with music and dancing

         Unless you feel it's mandatory to surprise the bride, involve her in the planning.

Ask her if there's a particular theme she'd like for her shower. Some popular themes include lingerie showers, kitchen item showers, around-the-clock showers (where everyone is assigned a time of day for which to select a gift) and travel gift showers.

         Don't forget to give party favors to all guests. These can be traditional favors such as small boxes of candy. Or they can be something that relates to the theme of the shower, e.g. drawer sachets at a lingerie shower..

 

MAMA

My First Bridal Shower...party was amazing wish I had born 20 years younger...

P.S  It was an exclusive ladies party so pics are not permitted to display.