http://boards.weddingbee.com/ Weddingbee Boards: Forum: South Asian - Recent Posts en Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:37:10 +0000 http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/would-it-be-weird#post-494892 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:45:07 +0000 MeelaBeela 494892@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>mechiebaby, I adore mantilla veils!&nbsp; That will definitely be an option if the dupatta thing doesn't work out!</p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/would-it-be-weird#post-494691 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:49:23 +0000 mechiebaby 494691@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>PS I saw <a href="http://thesaricladbride.com/2009/11/for-the-white-gowned-desi-bride-a-mantilla-veil/">this</a> and immediately thought of this thread... is that creepy or what?!&nbsp; I'm such a weddingbee stalker :)</p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/south-asian-board-lets-get-to-know-each-other#post-494673 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:45:04 +0000 mechiebaby 494673@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>Ohh MEK I'm totally going to bug you about Tamilian traditions!! Vannakum :)&nbsp; Are you going to wear a traditional outfit, or a dress for the church wedding?</p> <p>@ MissSequoia yay I remember you :) at least the two of us will be around for a while!</p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/shopping-for-bridal-outfits-in-delhi-and-mumbai#post-490123 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:43:19 +0000 MEK 490123@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>Hi bearlypanda,</p> <p>I am also going shopping in India, Mumbai to be exact, during the first week of January.</p> <p>Where will you be staying in Mumbai? It is a huge city and you'd rather not have to spend over an hour getting to stores.</p> <p>My family lives in Andheri East, Mumbai. I've been shopping at stores like Paaneri and Seasons. For really inexpensive shoes and costume jewelry, I would recommend going to the market at Nadco, which is near the Andheri East train station. My family and I have gotten tons of clothes from Paaneri, Seasons, and NADCO and we're happy with what we get for our money. A gorgeous sari might cost about $100+. My cousin got a gorgeous bridal reception lengha at Seasons for about $400.</p> <p>I am trying to find a place that will have or be able to have 5 identical sets of one outfit because I need these for my bridesmaids, which I have heard is hard to find in India. If you find a place, let me know!</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/south-asian-board-lets-get-to-know-each-other#post-490111 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:31:54 +0000 MEK 490111@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>Wait! There are more posts...from me!</p> <p>I just joined WeddingBee so I am right on time for this post. But, I'm sorry that I am kind of breaking the interracial trend :-)</p> <p>I am getting married in DC/MD in September 2010. My fiance and I were both born in Maryland; he is Malayalee and I am Tamilian/Kannadigan. So, there is a bit of a fusion there. We are Catholic so we are incorporating several American and our Malayalee-Tamil traditions in the wedding.</p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/shopping-for-bridal-outfits-in-delhi-and-mumbai#post-489199 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:08:45 +0000 bearlypanda 489199@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>Hi everyone:</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>I will be going to India for ~10 days in February.&nbsp; I plan on getting all of my wedding clothes at that time.&nbsp; I also need to buy clothes for my family, as no one will be able to go to India before our wedding.</p> <p>So I have several questions.&nbsp; 1)&nbsp; Are there any shops in Delhi and/or Mumbai you recommend?&nbsp; I need to shop for everyone, so basically I need ~7 saris, ~9 lenghas, ~4 sherwanis, ~4 lenghas for young kids, and some other outfits for men.</p> <p>2) Anyway, my fiance and I will be paying for the wedding, so we do not want to spend too much money.&nbsp; I want to pay $7000 at most for all these clothes.&nbsp; Is there a place where we can get AFFORDABLE yet quality clothes?</p> <p>3)&nbsp; I prefer to get everything in one place or in shops that are close to one another.&nbsp; Is there anything you recommend?</p> <p>4) I also need all the jewelry, shoes, etc. that come with the outfits.&nbsp; Are there any places in particular that you recommend?</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Your input is very appreciated.&nbsp; Thanks!</p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/what-are-you-going-to-wearwhat-did-you-wear-no-vendors-please#post-488948 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:38:37 +0000 MeelaBeela 488948@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>I'm planning to wear a Western style wedding dress for the first day and an Indian outfit (I believe of my future in-laws choice) for the second day.</p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/south-asian-board-lets-get-to-know-each-other#post-488930 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:33:38 +0000 MeelaBeela 488930@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>hehehe I think we are it for now!&nbsp; I was really hoping there'd be more posts here.&nbsp; I need ideas!!! lol</p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/what-are-you-going-to-wearwhat-did-you-wear-no-vendors-please#post-488864 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:08:58 +0000 Miss Sequoia 488864@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>Wow! You rocked the 2 outfit wedding! Definitely inspiring, thanks so much for sharing, Rasgoola!</p> <p>Any future SA brides/marrying SA men want to chime in?</p> <p>Thanks!</p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/cocktail-hour-timing#post-488848 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:04:42 +0000 Miss Sequoia 488848@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>I think your last idea is a great one -- say 6 pm on the invitation and then plan to start half an hour later, with something for those who do arrive at 6 (maybe your parents can host a little tea/coffee/lemonade break with background music from a stereo)?</p> <p>I have sadly learned to just NEVER count on an Indian crowd to be on time. Some will, some won't -- it's definitely a regional thing (i.e. my dad's side is traditional Brahmin and rises at 5 am and is always on time; Mom's side is Bengali and always half an hour late at least).</p> <p>Yes these are obviously huge generalizations, and depends on people's understanding of American wedding etiquette. But even so, I wouldn't count on the word 'promptly' on an invitation. In some parts of India, it's actually rude to show up on time because it's the earliest you can arrive, not the latest. It's as if you haven't given your hosts the extra time to prepare...you know?</p> <p>I know it's an American wedding, and I think all of your guests should certainly respect that...but old habits die hard...</p> <p></p>