Bollywood Style Wedding

Author Sara Estrada

Tying traditions into wedding themes is not a new concept, but TV shows like Dancing with the Stars and So you think you can Dance have really brought one theme into the limelight over the past few years.

Bollywood! Vibrant colors, vivid, exotic, elaborate themes designed around the North Indian wedding culture make for a rare and truly memorable event. Elements that are important are Music, Live Bands, and DJ companies and even traditional song, the Indian wedding is about joy, music and fun.

The wedding flowers were specifically designed and customized for this bride using mirrors, candlelight and tons of brightly colored flowers. There were traditional foods from a talented caterer such as Indian Naan bread, Kebabs, and Raita, these were all washed down with delicious Mango and Banana Lassi.

Typically the Indian Themed wedding lasts up to 3-4 days so be prepared for a long weekend. The best wedding location to have an Indian theme wedding is a rented tent like a Mandap, Maharaja or Raj tent or a beautiful Garden wedding. Be sure to use a reputable wedding and event rental company.

There is no end to the opportunities available with Theme weddings. There are Sports themed, cultural themed, location based themes like Country weddings, City weddings, Beach front weddings, Coffee House weddings, Vintage theme weddings and the list goes on. Whatever theme you choose, whatever wedding cultural aspects you tie in; know that those that have some significance to the two of you will be the elements that your wedding guests will take home and treasure for years to come.

You don’t have to be from Mumbai to have a Night of the Raj or Bollywood event, just a little sprit of adventure is all it takes. Let your imagination soar.

Images provided by Pix of Life

Goodtime Entertainment, Flowers by Sweet Flowers & Events, Classic Party Rentals

The Centerpiece

Author – Marisilda Garcia

Are you wondering how to add your own personal touch to rehearsal dinner? Centerpieces are a great and fun way to change things up a bit while adding to your evening!

Our journey: Your rehearsal dinner is an opportunity to get together with those closest to you before your big day. Many of your friends and relatives may come in from out of town to celebrate your journey together. By placing photos of you and your soon to be hubby on each of the tables, you allow your guests to relive the journey of your relationship together.

Green Goddess: Those of you interested in the outdoors may want to bring in fresh flowers, pine-cones or local fruits for decoration. Use a bowl instead of a vase to float flower blooms in water or to fill with colorful fruits and vegetables. Apples, oranges, squash and pears make great centerpieces.

Leave a Message: If your rehearsal is a more casual affair, you can include notebooks, journals and or even butcher paper, to encourage your guests to write down words of wisdom, funny quotes or their well wishes. This is a great way to keep a memory of your evening.

Whether you decide to go casual or upscale, the choice is up to you. There are no limits when it comes to planning your day. One thing is for sure: it will be a day to remember!

Images provided by: Marcia L. Johnson Floral Artistry and My Floral Bliss

Winter Wonderland

Author – Diana Ross

Tis the season for twinkling light displays, decorated pine trees, Christmas carols and your wedding. Choosing to have a festive holiday wedding allows you to pull elements of the most festive time of the year into your special day.

Warm and cheery colors like gold and red set the stage for a traditional scene right out of a Christmas card and icy blues, silvers and whites may have you reminiscing of childhood memories playing in fresh fallen snow.

Whether it’s a beautiful heirloom ornament, a favorite holiday treat or a cherished family tradition, so many elements of the season can serve to inspire and help with your creative vision.

Photography provided by Mike Regala Photography

Article provided by Celebrations by Diana

Venue – Lake Oak Meadows, Temecula