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ASIAN
WEDDING GUIDE
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| PLANNING
YOUR WEDDING TO PERFECTION |
Marriages
might be made in heaven but organising a wedding requires a far more
down-to-earth approach. Everyone naturally wants their special day
to be memorable for the things that went right - not for shoes that
pinched, the caterers that added an extra nought to the numbers or
the wedding 'limousine' that looked rather suspiciously like a taxi
cab with a bit of ribbon stuck to it.
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| PICK
THE PERFECT WEDDING VENUE |
Whether
you want to celebrate your marriage at the top of the London Eye,
in a fairytale Scottish castle, at a theme park, or far more simply,
and more modestly, in a marquee in your parents' garden, there are
some extremely important questions you really need to ask yourself
before you come to your final decision. Choosing a venue for your
wedding is probably one of the most important decisions that you will
ever have to make in life.
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| THE
RING'S THE THING |
So,
you've decided to take the plunge and go for broke by asking the beautiful
love of your life to marry you. You've got the romantic occasion planned
to perfection, right down to the finest detail, and have spent what
seems like the best part of a millennium deciding exactly what to
say while down on bended knee, practising to your heart's content
in front of the mirror. But
have you actually bought the engagement ring?
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| TYING
THE FINANCIAL KNOT |
Marriage
counsellors say that when married life founders, it is invariably
due to financial problems. Bearing that in mind then, married couples
would be well advised to take a close look at their finances in the
very early stages of the relationship. So exactly what should you
be thinking about? Maggie Foster considers the financial implications.
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| GET
THE WEDDING GIFTS YOU WANT |
Ever
had that terrible, sinking feeling when your mind draws a complete
blank as you hit the high street, desperately seeking a wedding present
for a relative or a friend? No matter how much you know and love them
- you just can't think what on earth to get them and the clock is
ticking.
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| THE
HINDU WEDDING CEREMONY |
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Marriage
in the Hindu religion is the 13th of the 16 ceremonies in a person's
life. It is a sacrament and as such is solemnised in accordance
with the VEDAS, the holy scriptures of the Hindu religion that date
back several thousand years.
Although the wedding itself is held on one day, there are a number
of ceremonies that are usually held on separate days.
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| TEN
INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT HINDU WEDDINGS |
The DOWRY
was designed as a form of financial security for the bride, in the
case of her marriage failing. It is usually made up of a certain number
of outfits, jewellery and items for the home as well as cash. However,
as a result of many 'bride-burnings' in the subcontinent, the traditional
dowry has officially been banned in India.
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| 10
'MODERN' WEDDING VOWS FOR WOMEN |
Have
you ever noticed how strange Hindu Wedding vows seem? Take for example
"I shall guard your family and home, speaking sweetly to you."
Of course I take these to be a literal translation of the mantras
- the thinking behind the original text focuses on aspects of food,
joy and harmony.....all good stuff. Until the divorce that is!
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| 10
'MODERN' WEDDING VOWS FOR MEN |
Have
you ever noticed how strange Hindu Wedding vows seem? Take for example
"take thou this fifth step so that we many obtain many sons"
or "let me be the mind and let you be the speech".* Of course
I take these to be a literal translation of the mantras - the thinking
behind the original text focus on aspects of food, health, wealth,
joy, progeny and harmony.....all good stuff.
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| THE
ASIAN BRIDAL LOOK BOOK |
'The Asian Bridal Look Book' is a best-selling two-step beauty style
guide for looking good on your wedding day. Renowned
make-up artist Ruby Hammer, was so impressed with the book that she
penned it's foreword, describing it as, "a godsend, not only
to brides, but also for all Asian women who need occasion make-up
in their lives."
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| REDHOTCURRY.COM
GUIDE TO THE BEST MEHNDI BOOKS |
A
comprehensive review of some of the most useful and practical Mehndi
books available, ideal for novices and advanced artists alike. This
review features: 'The Art of Mehndi' by Sumita Batra, 'Mehndi - The
Timeless Art of Henna Painting' by Loretta Roome, 'Mehndi - Body Painting
Kit' by Zaynab Mira, 'Henna Body Art' by Mark Smith, 'Mehndi' by Carine
Fabius and 'Henna Body Painting' Sabine Kuhne.
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| SIX
MONTH WEDDING WEIGHT LOSS PLAN |
For some brides-and grooms-to-be, getting in shape for the big day
is an all important part of wedding planning. But not only do last-ditch
dieting efforts usually fail, new research suggests married people
tend to gain more weight over the years than singletons!
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| PLANNING
A HEN NIGHT ABROAD |
With
the advent of cheap flights - and the growth of the currently Multi-million
pound stag and hen party industry - means that Bratislava is fast
becoming a more popular destination for a weekend of boozing than
traditional favourites like Brighton or Blackpool. In fact, nowadays
up to 70 per cent of pre-wedding parties are being held abroad, according
to a recent Foreign Office survey.
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| HOT
TIPS FOR SCORCHING HONEYMOONS |
All
that hectic running around in preparation for `the big day` is enough
to make even the most chilled out, relentlessly relaxed person crave
a happy holiday and be keen to get away from it all. So, see your
honeymoon not only as the perfect opportunity to get to know your
new husband or wife even better, but also as the ideal chance to totally
treat yourself and really splash out on something special.
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| TOP
TEN HONEYMOON DESTINATIONS |
Some
people know where they want to go honeymoon even before they knew
who they were going to marry. The Top Ten favourite honeymoon destinations
are in descending order: Mauritius, Seychelles, Barbados, Jamaica,
Maldives, Thailand, Antigua, Italy, Saint Lucia & Dubai.
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| BRITAIN'S
TOP TEN WEDDING SONGS |
An
online survey has revealed the UK's top 'first dance' wedding tunes
with 'Don't Wanna Miss a Thing' by Aerosmith at number one.
The song was featured in the film 'Armageddon' starring, Aerosmith
Lead Singer Steve Tyler's daughter, Liv Tyler (pictured here in a
Givenchy Advert). The survey, polled over 1,300 UK DJs to find Britain's
Top 10 Wedding songs.
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| WHIRLWIND
WEDDINGS |
Do
short romances make for lasting marriages? Is love at first sight
really for life? We take a look at real life Whirlwind Weddings as
well as the Celebs. As far as 'romantic gestures' go, Tom Cruise's
proposal to Katie Holmes in Paris in June 2005 ticked all the boxes.
They were young, gorgeous, very much in love - and he popped the question
at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, but will it last the distance?
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