Looking for ways to shower love on your BAE? Well, these DIY decor ideas for valentine’s day are just perfect for it. It literally becomes more special when you decide to personalize or do things yourself for your loved ones. These romantic and lovey-dovey decor ideas are truly the best to make your day full of love and happiness. Add that spark to your relationship with these amazing date ideas.
Save These Beautiful And Easy DIY Decor Ideas For Valentine’s Day:
1. Adorn Your Terrace With Fairy Lights
We are all eyes for this dreamy and oh so romantic set up at a terrace. From the fairy lights to the low dining and a beautiful teepee at the corner, this one tops our list.
How about decorating your space with a projector and some cozy elements to make it more romantic. Just play your most favorite movie and your valentine’s will totally be a rocking one.
So, if you are already on a vacation for your V-Day celebration, get help from your hotel and arrange for a very romantic dinner at the beach just like this.
Or this one with pink and white balloons and flower petals leading the way to yoru most romantic date. Don’t you love it?
5. Make A Photo Wall In Your Living Area Or Your Bedroom
Grab your best pictures with your better half and make a photo wall with lights or any other element that you have in your mind. We bet it will look amazing as ever.
So, we hope our list of these romantic and eye-catching DIY decor ideas for valentine’s will help you sort your plans with your BAE and you will surely be having a gala time. You can totally thank us later.
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We all love adorning designer wear, especially when it comes to wedding functions. And while multiple well-known Indian designers are a go-to pick for brides-to-be for their wedding dress. Several local homegrown brands and designers are nailing their bridal couture collection with utmost grace and beauty. The pandemic showed us how it’s important to support local businesses. And following the ‘Vocal for Local’ mantra, we’ve got you some beautiful local homegrown brands and designers that are worth your time and money.
Check Out Astounding Local Homegrown Brands & Designers For Your Wedding Ensemble-
1. Anushka Khanna, Mumbai
Mumbai-based fashion designer, Anushka Khanna’s bridal wear collection is exquisite. Her style is all about modern and ethnic fusion with a burst of lovely colors. Her collection truly celebrates millennial fashion with a tasteful traditional touch. There is a myriad of variants that can be seen in her collection. From trendy pantsuits to glamorous sharara, it is a dream come true for every experimental bride.
This Jaipur-based brand is a brainchild of the duo Saloni Panwar and Salman Khan. Their bespoke festive and wedding wear captures the Indian heritage beautifully. The gorgeous printed salwar kameez and Anarkalis are to die for. Karishma Kapoor has also been seen adorning their stunning prints and acing her looks.
If you love raw silk and Banarasi sarees, The Loom has got you. This homegrown brand is known for curating handcrafted beauties. From clothing to jewelry, this local homegrown brand has got it all. Their silk Banarasi sarees instantly caught our attention as well as the vibrant pieces of jewelry.
The Loom
The Loom
If you wish to shop The Loom collection, it’s available online here.
4. Saundh
Saundh India is a luxury clothing brand that curates stunning designer wears. You can browse through their collections that consist of palazzos, lehengas, sarees, Anarkalis, and more. Saundh brings together the Indian classical vibe for the modern generation in a way that balances the contemporary style brilliantly.
Saundh
Their collection is available for online shopping on their official website and Aza.
5. Label Earthen
This homegrown brand is designer Priti Shekhar’s labor of love. The Label Earthen celebrates the Indian era gone-by with utmost elegance and grace. Her collection took us back to the 70s and 80s days. The retro feel of her bespoke collection is what makes her stand out and we’re huge fans of her lehenga collection.
Designer Nidhi Tholia’s traditional grace blends beautifully with her modern designs. The vibrant hues and intricate details bring out the best in her collections. We genuinely are a huge fan of her style and sense of fashion. The sarees and lehengas took our breath away.
Nidhi Tholia
Nidhi Tholia
You can find her collection online at Ogaan & Elahe. And at offline flagship stores in Jaipur & Mumbai.
7. Suhino, Delhi
Shweta Sangtani’s designing line Suhino is all about bridging the gap between the traditional Indian styles and contemporary fashion. Which is evidently prominent in her marvelous collections. Her intricate curation of mirror work, embroidery, and zari work are commendable. This hidden gem deserves your attention.
Suhino Official
Suhino Official
To shop Suhino’s beautiful collection online- DM them on their official Instagram account.
Vidhi Gupta’s designer jewelry selection is all about celebrating modern and millennial women. Her jewelry collection consists of minimal and eccentric designs. And the stunning jewelry pieces can be easily styled for a soiree or even a wedding. It’s the perfect jewelry stop for brides who love exploring new styles.
From wedding jewelry and decor to women’s wear, this local homegrown brand is a one-stop-shop for y’all. Bunaai is a homegrown brand that offers gorgeous clothing that is handcrafted with love. Their hand block prints and pastel shades are stylish yet elegant. Their Anarkalis and shararas are definitely on top of our lists.
Designer Sana Barreja’s selection is all about sustainability. Ever since the pandemic, her goal has been to produce more and more timeless pieces that can be worn more than once on different occasions and in different ways. This local homegrown brand curates progressive designs and styles which is evident in her craftsmanship.
While we were not able to get over scalloped lehengas and dupattas, these extremely pretty scalloped saree ideas have our heart. If you are looking for some gorgeous sarees for your pre-wedding festivities or even your bridal trousseau, these sarees with pretty scalloped edges should be your pick. Gone are the days when borders used to be plain and boring, these scalloped border trends are here to stay and for brides who want to add a little bit of drama to their outfits.
Save These Stunning Scalloped Saree Ideas That We Truly Adore –
1. Sarees With Scalloped Edges
Currently crushing over this bride who rocked her look in a pastel pink organza saree by Anamika Khanna with a scalloped border. Isn’t she looking just amazing?
Deepika Padukone steals all the show in this yellow saree with a huge border and we think it is just what you need to add in your bridal trousseau.
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Not sure if we are swooning over the choice of her color or the pretty scalloped saree. Absolutely loving her minimal yet elegant look.
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Admiring this one who opted for a black saree with intricate golden embroidery at the border and we have already pinned it.
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Another one whose saree had the most unique elements like scalloped border, thread work blouse and ruffles too. Isn’t this one the best?
Image Source: Bhumika Sharma
Steal inspiration from these brides who opted for ruffle sarees.
We hope you have now enough ideas to style up your saree with scalloped borders and get that oomph factor. These are perfect not only for brides but also for bridesmaids to rock their outfits. Bookmark these now and give everybody the chills with your gorgeous saree looks.
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With India’s diverse cultures and communities come diverse customs and traditions. And that’s the beauty of India, we’re divided by traditions but united by wedding shenanigans. No matter what religion or region you belong to, a wedding ceremony is incomplete without the usual dhoom-dhaam. And we’ll be telling you about Marathi wedding rituals or Maharashtrian wedding traditions.
A Marathi wedding is a very simple and vibrant ceremony. The traditions and Marathi wedding rituals are all about celebrating love and having fun. Let us walk you through these rituals.
All You Need To Know About Marathi Wedding Rituals & Celebrations-
1. Sakhar Puda
Sakhar Puda is a pre-wedding ceremony where the bride and groom exchange their rings and take their parents’ blessings. The bride is then given a traditional saree by the groom’s mother along with some sweets (Sakhar). It is basically an engagement ceremony.
Just a few days before the wedding, both the family of the bride and the groom offer their prayers to their deities or Kuldevta. It is to show gratitude for showering them with good luck and health. And the ritual is followed by a lunch with close family members.
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3. Halad Chadavane
Halad Chadavane is the Maharashtrian version of the Haldi ceremony. It is a pre-wedding ritual held at both the bride’s and the groom’s house. In this Marathi wedding ritual, the Haldi or turmeric paste is applied to the bride’s and groom’s bodies. Applying Haldi is a very famous Indian ritual that is believed to have healing powers and also makes the skin glow.
This ritual is performed on the day of the wedding itself. When the groom arrives at the wedding venue, the bride’s mother washes his feet, and the families exchange gifts amongst each other.
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5. Gaurihar Puja
The bride performs the Gaurihar Puja ritual where she worships Goddess Parvati. While performing this Marathi wedding ritual, the bride has to wear a yellow-colored saree and Mundavalya across her forehead i.e. a pearl or a floral string.
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6. Antarpat
This is a wedding ritual where the bride and the groom are not supposed to see each other. A silk shawl is placed between them to block their visions, so they aren’t visible to one another. Once the priest completes reciting the holy mantras, only then can they finally look at each other.
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7. Sankalp Ritual
Once the mantras are over, the silk shawl is removed from between the bride and the groom. And the guests shower rice grains over the couple while they both adorn one another with garlands.
Some families make it a fun affair by making it harder for the couple to perform this ritual so that one has to put extra effort to put the garland over the other.
Kanyadaan is also practiced in many other Indian weddings. In this ritual the father of the bride hands over her hand to the groom. It symbolizes that he has given his blessings to the groom and that he will be her caretaker from now on. The groom then ties the Mangalsutra around the bride’s neck and applies sindoor on her head. The bride in return applies Chandan teeka on the groom’s forehead.
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9. Saptapadi Ritual
The couple takes seven rounds around the holy fire. And the bride has to touch seven betel nuts and small mounds of rice with her feet after completing each round.
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10. Karmasampati
In this Marathi wedding ritual, the bride and groom, along with their parents, pray to the almighty for their well-being. And the bride’s brothers playfully twist the groom’s ear warning him to always be careful with her and protect her. After all this, a grand lunch awaits both families.
This ritual is a post-wedding ritual. The bride bids goodbye to her family and is welcomed into the groom’s family. This is similar to the Hindu weddings’ ‘bidaai’ ceremony.
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12. Grihapravesh
After the farewell ceremony, the bride enters the groom’s house and a homecoming ritual is performed for the bride. The groom’s family welcomes the bride and groom into their house by washing their feet with milk and water. And the bride kicks a Kalash filled with rice and the couple step in with their right foot first.
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13. Reception
The reception is a fun event where the bride and groom greet the guests as newlyweds. Everyone celebrates the newly married couple and there’s a lot of music and dancing involved.
A Hindu wedding is a beautiful and traditional ceremony and these Hindu wedding rituals will help you plan a wonderful wedding. The ceremonies at Hindu weddings last for approximately 3-4 days and it is a lot of fun. From the pre-wedding rituals to the post wedding ones, here is a detailed guide on Hindu wedding rituals.
All You Need To Know About The Hindu Wedding Rituals And Customs –
1. Roka Ceremony
The Roka ceremony is the first step towards the marriage. It is like an official announcement from the bride and the groom’s side to get married to each other. The families gather and exchange sweets in a small ceremony. Typically both families bless the happy couple before they embark on their future together.
An engagement is the period of time between a marriage proposal and the marriage itself. During this period, a couple is said to be fiancés. This ceremony takes place a few months before the wedding where the bride and groom exchange rings. The ceremony is hosted for close friends and family members so that they can meet the families and celebrate.
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3. Sagan And Tilak Ceremony
This auspicious event takes place where the male members of the bride’s family visit the groom’s to put Kumkum on his forehead. Nowadays, people have got a little fancier and celebrate the ceremony with music and dance. Tilak Ceremony is reckoned as the first step towards cementing the bond between the two families
Mehndi is associated with positive spirits and good luck and is applied to the bride’s hands and feet a few days before her wedding. As per certain traditions, even the groom applies a bit of mehendi on his hands as well as feet. The darkness of the mehendi colour on a bride’s hand represents the deep love between the couple. It also has a cooling effect that relieves the bride and the groom of all the wedding stress.
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Mehendi ceremony is unquestionably the most fun, colorful and vibrant of all the wedding ceremonies. This joyous celebration is not complete without singing of traditional songs as well as playing of music instruments like dholak and dhol.
Did you know that ‘sangeet’ actually means to ‘sing together’. This ceremony was mainly a tradition in Punjab but has been adapted by others too. Earlier sangeet ceremony started 10 days before the wedding ceremony.
A typical sangeet ceremony involves a lot of singing and dancing where the families of both the bride and the groom join hands to make the evening more interesting. It is truly one of the most awaited ceremonies and the best one among all.
6. Haldi Ceremony
The haldi ceremony is a holy bath before the wedding. It is known by different names in different regions, like ubtan, mandha, tel baan. The bright yellow color of Haldi is considered an auspicious color in the Hindu tradition. It signifies purity, fertility and glowing health.
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Turmeric is applied to both the bride and groom by married women on the morning of the wedding. The mixture is believed to bless the couple before the wedding. Yellow color is said to protect the bride and groom from evil.
7. Wedding, The D-Day
At the main event, the couple first exchange varmalas and then take seven pheras to make their wedding official in front of a priest and take blessings from elders in the family. It is such a blessed ceremony and peaceful ceremony.
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The 7 steps also known as the 7 vows or 7 pheras in a Hindu wedding are taken to symbolize the bride and groom’s commitment to each other. The 7 vows are as follows –
Nourish Each Other
Be Each Other’s Strength
Stay Faithful
Love Each Other’s Families
Care For Children
Live A Peaceful Life Together
Maintain The Bond Of Friendship
8. Vidaai
The vidaai ceremony symbolises the final stage of a wedding, where the bride’s parents bid farewell to their daughter with their son-in-law and blesses the couple for the future. The bride’s parents are filled with feelings of happiness for her, and they bless her with all their heart and soul.
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The bride also throws rice behind her as she leaves her home and thanks her parents for giving her such a great and wonderful life. The brothers of the bride push the doli or car and bid farewell to their sister.
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8. Griha Pravesh
After the vidaai ceremony, the bride is welcomed into her new home by the groom’s family through griha pravesh custom, and fun games and celebrations. The bride is to tilt a Kalash Laden with rice using her right foot and then step into a dish with Alta and step into her new house.
So, now that you are aware of all the Hindu wedding traditions, we think it’s time for you to find a soulmate and get married now. Don’t worry, ShaadiWish is here to help you out with your wedding planning.
A wedding means loads of work, preparation, and management. Sending invitations have always been an important part of the wedding. The traditional paper wedding invitation cards are steadily being replaced by new and innovative e-cards.
Now, you can create stunning wedding invitation videos and send them just with one click. There are many websites where you can make the e-invites for free with the help of gorgeous templates. You can easily create videos within minutes using a free slideshow maker or templates, download the e-invite, and send it across to the guests online. This would be hassle-free too and won’t require much of your time.
Creating the Perfect Video Wedding Invitation
1. The first step to creating a perfect invitation is choosing the right template. 2. Add a voice-over to the video invitation to make it more personalized and special. 3. Keep the video short and crisp to create a lasting impression. 4. Always clearly mention the venue, date, and time and add an RSVP to the e-invite. 5. Customize the video by choosing the right font, colors, and meaningful text.
The video invitations evoke a sense of emotion through the visual display. After the video wedding invitation is designed, it is easy to download the video and send it across to the guests with just one click. You can send the video to the guests or share them on social media directly from most websites.
The video invitations are easy to customize and add a touch of personalization. Even if you are a beginner, you can easily create professional-looking wedding invitation videos. Are you planning your wedding soon and looking for free websites to make video invitations?
Here are some of the best and free websites to start with for your eye-catching e-invites
1. InVideo
The website has fresh and contemporary wedding video invitation templates. InVideo is the perfect and best way to create video invites for beginners with an easy interface and readily clickable icons for editing and customization. Choose a template that matches your wedding theme. To create the video, you can choose a video from the stock library or upload your media content. The fonts and colors are customizable. Do not forget to add RSVP to keep track of the guests attending the wedding. Add video transition while creating the e-invitation to make it more interesting. The crop and trim video feature helps with easy editing.
Pros
Comprehensive editing features for fonts, colors, transitions, and animations.
In-built high-quality templates.
Thousands of images or videos in the stock library.
Easy to use with no technical expertise.
Cons
Requires an internet connection for video creation.
Longer export time of the video.
2. Adobe Spark
Adobe Spark offers a free video maker platform for making stunning wedding video invites. The website offers attractive tools and helps in creating short wedding videos. It is indeed one of the best and most versatile websites to create stunning e-invites. You do not have to be a graphic designer for creating the invites.
Pros
In-built customizable templates.
Easy customization of fonts, color, and typography.
User-friendly platform with desktop and mobile compatibility.
Cons
It leaves a watermark on the video.
Limited formatting and editing tools with the free version
Templates with customizable tools help in creating a stunning wedding video invitation in minutes. Choose a template, add the invitation video, customize with words and fonts, and add a soundtrack; you are all set to send your e-invitation.
3. FlexClip
FlexClip houses hundreds of easy to use and attractive wedding invite templates. The website requires no learning curve and is perfect for beginners. The interface and customization tools are convenient, even for a non-technical person. The website has thousands of videos and images in the stock library. Add media from the stock library or personal content, add text and background music to customize the video further.
Pros:
In-built stock library with thousands of videos and images.
Fully customizable templates and easy to use editing tools.
Support HD resolution with no watermarks.
Cons
Does not allow export to 4K
Only for short videos with a time limit of 5 minutes
The website has thousands of videos and images in the stock library. Add media from the stock library or personal content, and add text and background music to customize the video further.
4. LightMV
This free video maker website offers gorgeous and quick templates for creating stunning video invites. All the templates are editable and allow customization of fonts, colors, and background music or voice over. Its creative graphic designers professionally design the templates, which are uploaded on the website. It is a web-based interface and requires no installation or download. The videos have HD quality.
Pros
HD resolution video quality with no technical expertise.
Professionally designed templates with editable tools.
Download or share the video with one click.
Customize fonts, colors, and background music.
Cons
Difficult to rearrange the transitions and media items.
Longer time required for the export of the video.
Requires higher processing time and hence a longer time to edit the videos.
This is a popular website for creating a free video wedding invitation. This site helps you create fun and cool invitations to send to friends and family online. The website offers multiple templates for free, to create an invitation in just 5 minutes. There are numerous themed templates available on the website to create the invitation. Pick a perfect template, upload the video, add a message, and background, the e-invitation is ready to be downloaded and sent.
Pros
Hundreds of attractive templates for creating the e-invite.
Send the invite to more than 1000 people at a time.
Fully editable theme-based templates.
Easy interface to navigate.
Cons
Limited free features for e-invite personalization.
Processing and export take a longer time.
6. Animoto Video Maker
The Animoto video maker is perfect for designing cool and animated wedding invites. The user-interface is friendly, and there are many templates to choose from. Each of the templates has customizable tools to create an appealing video with a personalized touch. Pick a suitable template from the website, edit the video instantly using the tools available on the interface, and save the video. It is all set to be sent to the guests as an e-invitation.
Pros
User friendly and compatible with all types of devices.
Pre-built storyboards, templates, and over 3000+ licensed tracks.
Customize fonts and colors in the video.
No installation or download is required.
Cons
Watermark on the free version.
Limited editing tools like photo resizing.
E-Invites are time-saving, and the invitation can be created free via an incredible invitation maker. Sending invites to friends or family through the postal service does not guarantee its timely delivery. The wedding video invitations have done the work. These invitation making websites help to create and customize free wedding video invitations and send over email. These websites are perfect for creating the e-invite without graphic skills. The switch from traditional paper invites to e-invites has made the wedding invitation process simple. Make yours too and we bet your invitation will make everyone excited for your D-day.
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Got dry and chapped lips due to the bad weather? These tips for healthy pink lips should totally be considered by you. Your lips are truly the most sensitive part and need immense care. You obviously don’t want them to look black, dull and dry. Right? So, these tips on how to get pink lips are what you need to go through and save for your shiny, pink and smooth lips.
Save These Easy-Peasy Beauty Tips For Smooth And Healthy Pink Lips –
1. Apply Lip Balm And Moisturize Them
Make it a routine to apply lip balm before going to bed and after you take a bath in the morning. It will help keep the lips moisturized and give a shiny appearance to them.
Make a mixture of white or brown sugar and mix it with honey to apply on your lips. Leave the scrub on your lips for a few minutes. Then, wash it off with plain water. Use this scrub twice or thrice a week to get good results.
Know which lipstick to choose according to your skin tone.
3. Stay Hydrated
You must make sure to have at least 8-10 glasses of water regularly to avoid dry skin. This will also help you in keeping your lips hydrated, smooth and pink.
4. Vitamin E Oil For Healthy Pink Lips
Vitamin E oil can be used to relieve chapped and dry lips. Since vitamin E helps in regeneration, it generates new skin cells, making your lips softer and smoother.
Save these bridal lipsticks that are just perfect for your wedding.
5. Apply Lemon Juice To Your Lips
Lemon is known to be a bleaching agent and it acts as an effective remedy to treat dark lips. Apply freshly squeezed lemon juice to your lips and massage them gently and you will notice the results immediately.
Well, this may sound weird but it has proven to be very effective. When we put ghee or oil on the belly button, it removes all dryness. So take a few minutes out for self pampering and apply clarified butter, ghee into your naval pit to soften your lips.
Now rather than hoping for an overnight miracle, we recommend you include these daily routine beauty tips in your everyday beauty regime and follow it religiously for the next 3-4 months to obtain flawless results.
Taking the COVID-19 crisis into consideration, many newlyweds have had to postpone/cancel their honeymoon plans. But many countries and cities took strict measures to curb their COVID cases and have shown a significant drop in their case numbers. So it’s safe to say that such countries could be your potential safe honeymoon destinations. With very few cases and safety norms in action, we’ve enlisted some countries for all you lovebirds where you can enjoy your honeymoon. So let’s not keep you waiting anymore.
Choose Your Safe Honeymoon Destinations From The List Of These Amazing Countries-
1. The Maldives
We’re pretty sure you travel geeks are dying to visit the gorgeous Maldives. Aside from being the most popular honeymoon destination, The Maldives has a lot more to offer. From their rich culture and beautiful beaches, both you and your partner will have a lot to explore together. They have a lot of beautiful resorts and villas for couples with romantic decors to keep their honeymoon spirits high.
The visitors are required to produce a negative RT PCR test which is taken no earlier than 72 hrs. And must fill out a Traveler Health Declaration.
With exquisite beaches and beautiful mountain ranges, Brazil will have you hooked in every way possible. The South American country has something for everyone, whether you’re a foodie, a history nerd, a water baby, or a mountain lover. One can indulge in a myriad of activities and exploration journeys. Pack your bags and fly away.
All passengers are required to produce a negative RT PCR test which shouldn’t be older than 72 hrs. No quarantine is necessary unless the passenger shows any symptoms.
For all you island lovers, The Bahamas await your arrival. If you’re a beach person, then The Bahamas is where you need to be. With gorgeous beaches and luxurious resorts, you and your partner will have the time of your lives. You both can indulge in some very interesting activities like snorkeling or scuba diving as well.
The tourists will have to upload their negative RT PCR test on their official website and apply for a Travel Health Visa as well. The test report shouldn’t be older than 5 days upon your arrival in the Bahamas.
From serene Thai temples to rocking beaches, Thailand has got it all. Whether you’re someone who enjoys peace and quiet or someone who loves partying all night long, Thailand will not disappoint you in any way. Enjoy a water sport or relax with a serene massage experience, your choice. Visit Thailand for a memorable honeymoon experience.
The tourists will have to present a negative test certificate for their RT PCR report and undergo a mandatory 14 day quarantine period.
5. The United Arab Emirates
Pretty much everyone knows that the UAE is quite a safe travel option for those who are looking to head out of the country. The Gulf has been very smart with its travel restrictions and COVID restrictions, which finally paid off. Dubai recently hosted the IPL season since it was the safest country to host such an event. All that aside, UAE is also home to some lavish restaurants and luxurious hotels. Perfect place to spend your honeymoon if you’re planning a staycation.
Dubai requires no quarantine unless you are asked on arrival. However, we recommend doing thorough research for the city you wish to visit since restrictions may vary according to the city.
Serving as an alternative to the very famous Bora Bora islands, Tahiti could be your unexplored getaway destination. While both Bora Bora and Tahiti are situated in French Polynesia, Tahiti is the lesser-known yet equally exotic island. For those of you who love to explore the unexplored, Tahiti islands will sweep you right off your feet.
The visitors need to present a negative RT PCR test taken not older than 3 days ago along with travel insurance.
Another Middle-Eastern gem is the country of Turkey. With some breathtaking views and unforgettable scenic beauties, Turkey is a treasure waiting to be discovered. Their famous Balloon Ascension day held in Cappadocia is a marvelous sight to behold. Book your flights and enjoy your honeymoon.
No prior COVID-19 test is required to be taken by the visitors.
8. Egypt
Exploring the beautiful desert of Egypt is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that every couple should embark upon. From gorgeous pyramids and temples to luxury museum artifacts, Egypt is the best destination to enjoy a true blue experience. Explore the rich culture and appreciate the marvelous beauty of Egypt with your bae.
The tourists have to present a negative COVID-19 test which shouldn’t be older than 72 hrs. And also carry proof of health insurance.
9. Costa Rica
If you enjoy tropical beaches and love exploring the wonders of nature then Costa Rica is the place for you. With stunning Caribbean coastlines and breathtaking white-sand beaches, Costa Rica is worth exploring with your partner. Bond over lip-smacking local delicacies and enjoy their scintillating culture. Sounds like a plan? Head over.
No COVID-19 test is required but the tourists do need to fill an online health pass as proof of medical insurance.
10. Mexico
If exotic locations are your forte then Mexico should be your destination. Rich in heritage and culture, Mexico will leave you spellbound with its beauty. Their warm culture and drool-worthy cuisines will not only fill your tummies but your hearts as well. Isn’t that an experience worth sharing with your loved one?
Travelers are not required to take a COVID test prior to their visit.
Contrary to popular beliefs, it’s not always the guys who are the first ones to take a step. There have been many instances where the girl is the first one to pop the question or propose to her man. And we love a modern tale like that. If you’re someone who’s been wanting to take a leap and propose to your boyfriend, but don’t know what to do, then fret not. We’ve got you covered, ladies, with an easy guide on how to propose to a guy and sweep him right off his feet.
But first, we’d like you to consider one thing. Proposing your partner to marry you is a huge step and it shouldn’t be forceful or hasty. So, make sure you and your partner are ready to take things forward. Have a conversation with him about his views on marriage, or whether he wants to get married soon or not. After all, it’s a mutual bond and both of you need to be ready. So, are you ready to make your man the luckiest guy in the world? Read this how-to propose to a guy guide and go get him!
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Put On Your Seatbelts, Ladies, Well Be Guiding You On How To Propose To A Guy–
1. The Old School Romantic Dinner Date
Okay, hear us out before you think that it’s an old trick/technique. While it is true that asking your partner to marry you on a romantic dinner date is quite an old trick, you can’t deny its magic. After all, there are so many success stories that follow through. Plan a romantic date night at your boyfriend’s favorite restaurant. And if your man is an old-school lover, who believes in the classical idea of love, then this is the perfect way to honor his way of love. Just slip in the ring in his dessert or surprise him out of the blue with a ring in your hand. (We can’t hold back our tears, already!)
If your boyfriend is someone who loves adventure and going on trips, then we’ve got good news. The best possible way for your man to be bamboozled by your proposal would be to ask him to be your trip buddy for life at a beautiful location where you both are alone. We’re sure he would be taken by surprise and wouldn’t be able to say no.
So, we all know that not everyone is a fan of PDA, and if your man is one of those people, then a romantic dinner date at a restaurant is out of the question. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have a romantic dinner at home. If there’s anything a pandemic has taught us, it’s being atmanirbhar. Put your cooking skills to the test or just order in yours and his favorite cuisines. And you can open your heart out to him in the coziness of your homes. It will show him your love as well as your concern and consideration for planning it all in an intimate setting. Now, how can you say no to that?
If you’re not good with words and don’t want your lack of expertise to spoil the proposal, then hear us out. If you’ve got a boyfriend who loves books, literature, and/or ghazals, then let those intellectuals speak for you. Choose the perfect poem, movie line, ghazal, song, etc. whatever captures your feelings for him and read it out to him. This will definitely get him to jump and scream ‘yes’.
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5. Indulge In His Favorite Activity
Another great way to show that you’re here for him through thick and thin is to start taking interest in his interests. No matter how annoying or boring they may be for you, you’ve to show him that you’d tolerate it all, only for him. Whether it’s watching a match when his favorite team is playing or listening to his favorite artists. Plan a day where he gets to choose all the activities of the day, and then surprise him with a sweet proposal. (We can imagine how cute that’s going to be.)
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6. Make It Full Circle
Lastly, if you’re both a romantic bunch, then you should start this new journey where it all began. Take him to the spot where you both met for the first time, whether it’s a cafe, a movie theater, a bus stop. No matter what the place is, it’s the sentiment behind it that matters the most. Spend your day like it was your first date and at the end when you both said bye to each other, you end up proposing to him.
Ladies, we hope this guide on how to propose to a guy helped you or inspired you in some ways to woo your man. And we wish you all the best for anyone who takes the leap of faith and ends up surprising his man. Go win him over! And do not forget to share your lovely proposal stories with us at sendyourwish@shaadiwish.com.
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“Oh dil lae gyi kuddi Gujarat Di!” is right all the time. Gujarati Brides and their saree designs are quite popular for all the right reasons. From Patola Sarees to Gharchola Sarees to Panetar Saree, all of these are a must to have in a Gujarati bride’s trousseau. The best part about these sarees are they also look like lehengas because of their unique saree draping style. Not just Gujarati brides but lots of other brides from across India admire these traditional sarees.
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1. Gujarati Bridal Saree For Wedding Day
Panetar is the traditional wedding attire in Gujarat. It is gifted to the bride from her maternal uncle. It usually comes in white and off white lehenga choli paired with usually a traditional dupatta or a Gharchola dupatta given by the bride’s mother-in-law.
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Nailing her wedding look game in traditional Panetar saree with heavy onion pink pallu.
Gharchola is the gift from the mother-in-law of the bride, which is later draped alongside the bride’s saree. This fabric is made of silk-cotton blend crafted in checks, zari and cut-dana work. The most popular colour we’ve seen amongst the brides is the green colour but nowadays other colours are also making their way in.
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Let’s take a moment to appreciate this bride’s peach pastel lehenga paired with green Gharchola pallu.
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Woot woot for these traditional Gujju brides.
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Kudos to these brides who ditched green Gharchola and opted for a red!
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How dainty this bride looks in the red Garchola saree pallu and those personalised latkan designs should not be missed.
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Don;t miss out on latkan designs for your bridal lehenga.
3. Patola Gujarati Bridal Dress
Patola Sarees are usually worn by these brides for their pre wedding ceremonies. They usually come in bright and vibrant colours.
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4. Gujarati Bandhej Saree
In Gujarat Bandhej is one of the oldest printing textiles, it usually comes in tie and dye shades.
Absolutely crushing on this bride’s mustard, pink and violet shaded Bandhej saree.
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5. Bewitching Banarasi Look
Timeless Banarasi fabric is also a rage in this western state of India.
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Don’t miss out on real brides who wore banarasi sarees on their wedding day.
Full marks to these brides for incorporating Bandhani pallu to their wedding ensemble.
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These Gujarati Brides have won our hearts with their graceful sarees. We are certain these brides will be an inspiration to many other brides too.
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