Riding horses to your wedding – so behind-the-times and overdone, it’s time to get creative gentlemen, Right? Innovation! Creativity! Wedding! So let’s get started! It’s your big day! You may be a shy soul, you may be a bookworm or an outright introvert – but let’s face it, all of us want that grand wedding that no one has ever seen before. Well, the start of a grand wedding is at the entrance itself! Leave the endless search of wedding halls to the family and instead get into planning that dhamakedaar entry with your groom and wedding planner!

This moment should be the most memorable memory as it should be remembered by your guests as well. Its high time when the couple used to come one after the other, the couple should enter together with the jaw-dropping amazing entry. It’s that moment when the traditional ceremonies and rituals end and the real fun begins. It only makes sense to make it a spectacle that no one will forget as the bride and groom walk into the reception area hand-in-hand.  From the passé ‘phoolon ki chaadar’ to the over the top and done to death hydraulic entries, we have seen it all.

Are you ready to make your wedding entry like a show stopper? If yes then just scroll down to the options and explore and make your wedding entrance the best one!

So here are some of the amazing entries which you can really try on your wedding and make it a unforgettable moment:

1. Lighten Up

This one is definitely out-of-the-box and that means, glowing fairy lights and fun lighting ideas. The wedding sure has all the kids running about and playing under the fairy lights.

So why not the bride and the groom? Let them both be covered with sparkling fairy lights over a flowing fabric amidst a dark entrance and as they get lost in the darkness of the skies and their own deep love, they will look like two angels walking the path of love. No one will ever forget the look on the faces of your guests and this one will surely make for great photographs. The other thing you can use is the sparklers light on the pathway and when they enter, the pathway will lit-up like crackers. It will be an amazing experience and the guests will be amazed.

2. Segway – The Karan Grover style

Riding a ghodi or an elephant is oh so passé. Why not try something new and quirky to make jaws drop at your wedding venue? Take inspiration from actor Karan Singh Grover who married the sultry actress Bipasha Basu in style. The handsome hunk ditched the traditional haathi-ghoda style and made a grand entry to the venue on a Segway. And yeah, this style is not just restricted to the entry of the groom; if you are cool bride do give this dashing entry a shot and the couple can make a splashing entry together.

3. Make a Heavenly Entry

If money is not one of your major concerns, you can finally fulfil your Bollywood dreams by deciding to make an impressive starry style entry. Just like the way celebs do it at award functions – enter your wedding venue hanging from cranes, cables etc, or simply rent out a chopper and make everyone’s jaw drop as you make that impressive and rocking entry. As you land into the venue, you sure will make news with that oomph factor you just added!

4. Be a Jai-Veeru

If you are a die-hard Sholay fan, you definitely should go ahead with this style of entry. Ride to your wedding with your bride for an adventurous couple entry after you rent out a vintage scooter with a sidecar and decorate it with flowers.  Not so long ago, Actress Gul Panag adopted the same style and made a cute entry with her hubby at her wedding. Giving you one beautiful memory to cherish forever this ride will not burn a huge hole in your pocket. Of course, don’t try this for a monsoon wedding.

5. Bollywood style!

Well, the name says it all. An auto rickshaw decked in genda Phool (marigold) and Bollywood posters is just what you need to make that typical a hero and heroine entry just out of a Bollywood film.

A badass bride with a gun and her man driving her into the venue will have everyone laugh it up with the couple. Now, this is something we hope to get to see more often! We are loving every bit of this couple entry!

6. Piece of Jugglery

Holy Cow! Where’s the bride? The anxious guests are about to declare the bride’s been missing when she appears in a glass cabinet on stage decked up in wedding attire amidst the billowing smoke holding a magical wand and chanting a magic spell which makes her husband-to-be emerge from a giant lotus! Countless of such stupendous magic tricks are a glamour quotient for the couple and a visual delight for the guests.

7. One Step at a Time

Indian weddings are tagged as ‘fun unlimited’. Whether you can shake a leg or not, here you can freely express and rejoice in your family’s or friend’s wedding processions. You and your guests can shake a leg to the beats of dhols. From wedding songs to your favourite tunes, it’s amusing to watch your friends perform live not only increases the charm of your wedding but also euphoria for the couple.

8. Dance, dance and dance

This is one of the jubilant Indian wedding bride and groom entry ideas and is a splendid way of keeping the guests happy. Right from the entrance to the mandap the bride and the groom will dance their way out with this one. You can even encourage your close friends and family members to participate in your entry dance.

9. Choose Elephant, Horse or Camel

Choose any of these animals, decorate them and use them for your special entry. It need not be an elephant or a horse only. If you are crazy and flexible enough, you can even choose donkey or other animals which will escort you and your fiancé to the wedding reception. Make sure the Animal welfare association doesn’t have a problem with the proceedings!

10. Flash Mob

You can arrange for a flash mob and if you want to be a part of it, you can practice the dance moves well in advance. You can have the flash mob and follow their dance moves when you enter the hall. Not only is it the best way to enter the hall by surprising and entertaining your guests who are eagerly waiting for your arrival but also thrilling for the couple at the same time. Ensure that you practice it well so that there are no confusions on the day of the performance.

11. Music, drums and band

It can be the most exciting entry as a couple when you enter the wedding reception hall with loud music and band.

It grabs the attention of the audience and you can feel the cynosure around you! Make sure you don’t feel sick because of the noise. Enjoy the dramatic way of entering the reception hall with your partner.

12. Horse Carriages

Well, we all want to feel like royalty, even if it is for a day. Rent out a few horses and live it up or get your decorator to get a metal carriage and decorate it with flowers! Have some cutesy moments and enjoy in the glory of the beautiful and royal carriage as you make that dashing couple entry. This one’s as creative as it can get, so go wild!

13. A Hoverboard Entry

Try zooming in at your wedding on a Hoverboard if you are good with the balancing act and all. Hoverboards are really a trend these days and are catching up with the wedding season. Do mind your ghagra though or even the long train of your dress if you are a bindaas bride trying to give this one shot with your hubby.

14. Vintage Vehicle or Tractor

Get creative and get hold of some flowers and other fancy decors as you choose your dream vehicle – a tractor, a scooter or any vintage vehicle for this purpose. Enter the reception hall using the vehicle as a couple.

When the bride or groom drive the vehicle together, it becomes so much fun and a pleasant memory for everyone. Practice it well in advance and make sure you know the condition of the vehicle well enough before you do this! Leave no room for goof-ups!

15. ATV Style

This one’s really for those who aren’t faint-hearted. To bring out that adventurist in you, make that powerful entry as a couple on an ATV. The ATV adds a luxe but adventurous vibe and a beach wedding more than support that. We love the floral decor with the ATV – you could really up to the ante with this one!

So it’s really important that you make your wedding’s moments the best one. Every moment should be amazing because it’s happening for the first time and you need to make it memorable so that your guests also can’t forget the moments. You yourself should be rejoiced remembering the time.

Just go ahead and make your wedding entry the best and memorable one!

Marriage is said to be the most sacred ritual in India. There are different types of communities and as said we are a country of historic past and colourful culture. In our country, the best thing is that every religion people lives together and share. And when it comes to marriage then we can literally see different kinds of rituals happening in different styles, isn’t it awesome!

In today’s day most of the people of every community in India have become increasingly progressive, But when it comes to a wedding, people love to hold on to their traditions. There are some ancient types of marriage in Hindu mythology and Indians still abide by the rituals mentioned in the mythology. They try to be in touch with their roots as they are about to embark upon a vital new journey. The different types of marriages in India uphold various traditions and beliefs. These different types of rituals and unique ideas of the wedding ceremony are fun and full of laughter too.

Progress Within Tradition

It might feel weird that Indian beliefs are so rooted and they still believe in mythology, religion, and ancient traditions even today. But thankfully, most parts of the country are progressive enough to keep those rituals limited to the wedding days only. The usual Indian couple lives life freely just like they want to.

Things are getting better for the Indian youth as far as acceptance in families is concerned. Inter-caste and interstate marriages are becoming more popular. This is why the traditions are also evolving to incorporate rituals and customs from different traditions into a single wedding. Nothing speaks secular like an elaborate Indian wedding. This is so lovable when two religions or two states meet together!

Different Types of Indian Marriages

If we are talking about wedding in India so it has to be different, colourful and you will see a divergent rituals all around the country. Attending or seeing variety of marriages is really a fun and an exploring element. Some of the types we already know but some we don’t !

Let’s have a look in the most amazing list of marriages traditions which are fun to explore and it’s good to know about them gradually.

1. Parsi Weddings

   A Parsi wedding or ‘Lagan’ follow all traditions and customs of the Parsis. These rituals are very different from a typical Hindu wedding. The customs and rituals are simple but interesting because we don’t often get to attend a Parsi wedding. Bollywood too does not throw enough light on Parsi weddings. But that is better because you don’t want to develop misconceptions about something special. The Parsi wedding rituals span about a week. The wedding takes place in an agiary or in a baug. It is the fire temple, the holy temple of the Parsis. The groom goes on to the stage where the bride’s mother performs achumichu. It is a ritual where the bride’s mother circles raw eggs, rice, coconut, dates, and areca nuts and throws it over the groom’s head. She takes water and throws it on both his sides. This is a typical ritual of a Parsi wedding. This ritual follows the rest of the wedding which is unique in itself. The wedding attire of the Parsi bride and the idea of the groom dresses are different along with the unique cuisines to give treat to your taste buds. The feast is lavish and there is a lot of music, dancing, and fun.

2. Malayali Weddings

   Malayali weddings are short and simple. There is a lot of fun and chatting and rendezvous with family and friends. The weddings are fun. But the rituals are simple, which is very different from other Indian weddings. Let’s not mistake all South Indian weddings to be similar. Tamil weddings are probably the most elaborate of all Indian weddings, with the maximum number of short and long rituals to follow.

   But the Malayali weddings are simple. The ceremony is called ‘velli’. The wedding takes place in the morning, contrary to most Indian weddings being held in the evenings. The groom ties a ‘thali’ around his new bride’s neck at the end of all the rituals and blessings and that is wrap up of the rituals. The fun and frolic continue.

3. Buddhist Weddings

   Buddhism is one of the most accepting religions. It is the religion of peace and simplicity. Of course, not every Buddhist sect realises the purpose of Lord Buddha’s teachings. But the simplicity reflects in a typical Buddhist wedding. This is the least extravagant of all Indian weddings. Yet, the charm of a Buddhist wedding is unparalleled. It is the very simplicity that makes it so special. Just some prayers, simple rituals and vows are enough to tie two lives together if that is their intent.

   Not only does a Buddhist wedding not involve a lot of money, or jewellery, and extravagant expenses. It also does not involve elaborate rituals or fixed rules. There are a few rituals like khachang and Nanchang but there is no dictated way to perform them. The bride and groom get married at a monastery. Buddhist temples are licensed to legalise marriages. So, the wedding is done quickly and that is it. There is no dictate on the wedding attires or the reception feast either.

4. Jain Weddings 

   Jain weddings have the typical Indian wedding structure in its rituals. There is a lagan lekhan, a lagna patrika vachan, and a sagai. For the wedding, there is baraati, phere, granthi bandhan, and there is kanya daan.  The wedding follows ashirvaad and swah graham agaman. All these terms are self-explanatory because other Indian weddings also have them. But what sets the Jain wedding apart from everything else is the ritual of Jina Grahe Dhan Arpana.  This is a custom where the families of the bride and groom offer donations to the poor after a prayer at the temple. Many people offer food and clothing to the needy on special occasions, but it is because they decide to. But a Jain wedding is incomplete without it’s after wedding rituals and the generosity and philanthropy is a part of the Jain wedding ritual.

5. Oriya Weddings 

   Oriya weddings are simple and have common rituals. But there are some distinctive rituals like the pre wedding ceremony of Jayee Anukulo. This is simply the ceremony of distributing invitation cards for the wedding. Most Indian weddings don’t involve the invitations as part of the wedding rituals. Then there is the Baadua Pani Gadhua ritual where the bride takes a holy bath before the wedding. The rest is mostly all similar. Oriya weddings are quiet and simple.

6. Assamese Weddings 

   Assamese weddings begin with the bride and groom’s mothers fetching holy water on the morning of the wedding day for the bride and groom to take a holy bath. The Assamese wedding too is simple. Traditionally, the feast used is as simple as a meal of rice, curd, and jaggery. But now, a lavish and elaborate feast is served. In a typical Assamese wedding, the feast comes before the wedding.

7. Kannada Weddings 

   The unique ritual of Kannada weddings comes when the bride is accompanied to the mandap by her sisters. Her face is covered by a peacock feather fan. This is typical to a Kannada wedding as the betel leaf is typical to a Bengali wedding. The rituals of Dhare Herdu and Satapadi are important wedding rituals. Kannada weddings are lavish or simple, depending upon what the families involved chose to have.

8. Kashmiri Weddings 

   Kashmiri weddings are elaborate and the rituals are pretty unique. The Kasamdry or engagement ritual follows Livun, which is a ceremonial cleaning of both, the groom’s and the bride’s houses. Other pre-wedding rituals include krool khanoon, wanvun, thaal, maenziraat, snazaroo, kanishran, and some more. The wedding involves a lavish welcome to the groom, followed by lagan and posh puza. Post wedding rituals include the bride’s vidaai followed by a warm welcome for her into her new home. Other post-wedding rituals typical to a Kashmiri wedding include phirlath, roth khabar, and ghar atchum.

9. Marwari Weddings 

   Marwari weddings are extravagant throughout. The pre-wedding ceremonies, the wedding, the post-wedding ceremonies are all elaborate events in themselves.The Pithi Dastoor ritual sets the Marwari wedding apart from other Indian weddings. It is a pre-wedding ritual that continues till the wedding day itself. The usual sagaai, phere, kanya daan, are all there. In addition to those, there are mehfils and paanigrahan. Marwari weddings are marked by extravagant jewellery covering both, the bride and the groom.

   

10. Gujarati Weddings

    Gujarati’s are always a fun loving people, with huge families they tend to celebrate each and every festivals and ritual according to the traditions. The Gujarati wedding is really grand and lengthy with a lot of rituals in it. Starting with the pre-wedding rituals, the first ritual is ‘Chandlo Mathi’ in this four male men goes to groom’s house and gifts token to him and put some vermilion on the forehead which is known as “Chandlo”. The next is ‘Gol Dhana’, it is like the engagement ceremony, it is made of coriander seeds and jaggery that signifies that the couple is hitched. With the sweets, the groom’s family visits brides house and then the rings are exchanged. Then comes the ‘Griha Shanti’ pooja and after that the mehndi ceremony, ‘sanjhi’ i.e sangeet ceremony. After that “Pithi” i.e Haldi ceremony. Next is the “Mosalu and Mameru” in which the Groom’s maternal uncle visits the brides family and gives her the gifts regarding the wedding lehengas and all the stuff. After this, the wedding starts with the ‘Ponkru’ in this the bride’s mother tries to pull the nose of the groom and he tries to evade. Followed by Madhuparkha, Antarpaat and Hasta Milap.

11. Punjabi Weddings

    Punjabi weddings are full of dance and beer, Punjabis are always very energetic people. They really enjoy in the wedding season. Punjabi weddings are always full of life and food. They are the events which are never-ending ones. So starting the ritual is from the Roka and Thaka, in this bride’s family visits groom’ family and gives them gifts and the reciprocate of this gesture where groom’s family gives back the gifts, that is called Thaka. Then sagai or engagement after that the Chunni Chadai and sagun is given and then the sangeet and mehndi celebration takes place.  The Wedding ceremony starts with the ‘Jago’ in which families woke up till late night and a brass and copper Khada is decorated with clay lamps and the maternal aunts take the vessel on their head and another lady will try to shake or drop it with the long stick in which bells are attached. Gana bandhana, a sacred thread is tied on the wrists of the bride and groom in their respective houses after the puja. Then Chooda Chadhna and then Haldi ceremony is taken place. And then the proper wedding happens at last.

12. Maharashtrian Weddings

    Another wedding in India is really amazing to watch. Maharashtrian wedding has one of the unique and different rituals to perform and are so sweet and cute just like there first ceremony of Sakhar Puda, in this the bride’s family and groom’s family apply haldi on the forehead of the respective and give them sweets and savoury and gifts and then the engagement ceremony takes place. The kelvan is performed after this ritual and the wedding date announcement. It’s the puja of kuldevta which is taken place before the wedding. After that, the haldi ceremony is performed, in both the families. Then on the wedding day, the rituals start from Ganapati puja and the Punyavachan, in this the bride’s parents take her to the wedding venue and asks all the people to bless their daughter. Then Antarpaat, where a cloth is put in between the couple before the varmala. Then the Sankalp and then the wedding rituals as per Maharashtrian tradition is done one by one.

13. Bengali Weddings 

    Another wedding is Bengali wedding, the beauty of Bong girls and the amazing and sweet rituals which are performed. Starting from the ritual of placing the ‘Mangal Ghat’ or clay vessels which are decorated very spiritually. Then there is one Ai Buro Bhat, where bride and groom are given the traditional Bengali thali at the midnight, which remarks as the last night of unmarried people in their respective family. Then the haldi ceremony and the Aalta for the bride. On the day of the wedding, the bride is brought on the small seating table carried by her brothers and she covers her face with the Pan leaves and she removes it when she comes in front of the groom. Then the midnight ceremony of keeping the couple awake after marriage in the room full of cousins, after that in the morning ‘Bidai’. After this, the post marriage on the groom’s place begins for a while.

14. Christian Weddings- 

    The Christian wedding is really elegant and simple. Starting from the roce ceremony where instead of Haldi, coconut paste is applied and then everyone just celebrates the whole moment. Followed by the Bachelor party. After this, there is a wedding where bride wear white gown with veil covering her face and walking through the aisle with her father. It is really amazing and then the father of a church resides the prayers and vows on which couple repeat it and then the engagement takes place and they get married. After the marriage, the reception party takes place.

15. Muslim Weddings

    Muslim weddings are really unique and fun to watch. There are many rituals in it which are really interesting to know.  The wedding starts with the pre-wedding celebrations and the first one is ‘The Mangni’ i.e engagement. After the rings are exchanged, the groom family gifts the bride many things. Next ritual is like the Haldi ceremony but it is called ‘Manjha Ceremony’, the bride wears yellow attire and the turmeric is applied to her followed by celebrations. Traditionally after this ritual, the bride and groom are not allowed to step out. Then Mehndi and after that ‘Sanchaq’ where grooms family sends the dress and jewellery and many more gifts to the bride. And Final is the Wedding Night where the ‘Qazi’ asks both the parties for a Yes or No and the word is “Qubool hai”.  After this, the bride and groom are covered together under a veil and they see each other in the mirror. The last ritual is Reception which is organised by the family.

These are the 15 most divergent marriages in India. They uphold the Indian marriage traditions but each of these weddings has a unique touch to their own rituals. Amazing ceremonies and different styles, this is what which brings is a country more diverse. There is a lot more to know about each of these types of Indian weddings. There are lesser-known facts about each tradition. They make these traditions interesting and worthy of carrying forward. So anytime you found any situation of attending a marriage with different culture, so just enjoy the rituals and experience the different traditions.

Shirdi is considered as one of the holiest cities in India. Situated in the Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra, it is renowned as the birthplace of the 19th-century saint, Sri Sai Baba, and has a world-renowned temple dedicated to him. Apart from this supreme temple, the city is home to many other divine temples as well. Plan a visit to Shirdi and let its spiritual atmosphere calm your spirits. Visit its age-old temples and feel the divine vibes around. Here is a list of the top 10 temples you can visit in Shirdi.

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Top 10 temples you can visit in Shirdi

1. Shirdi Sai Baba Temple
2. Dwarka Mai Mosque
3. Gurusthan
4. Shani Shingnapur
5. Khandoba Mandir
6. Sai Heritage Village
7. Baba Chavadi
8. Maruti Mandir
9. Abdul Baba Cottage
10. Shri Ganesh Temple

1. Shirdi Sai Baba Temple

One of the major landmarks of Shirdi, the Sai Baba Temple is visited by an average 25,000 pilgrims a day. It houses an idol of Sai Baba, which seems to be his sheer personification. Revered by the both Hindus and Muslims, the Sai Baba Temple has its gates open to devotees at all times of the day. From the Italian marble to the old stone bricks, the interior of the temple is worth a sight.

Location: Tal. Rahata Dist. Ahmednagar, Shirdi, Maharashtra

Timings: 4:00 am to 11:00 pm. Daily Aarti is held at 4:30 am, 12:00 pm and 10:30 pm

2. Dwarka Mai Mosque

Dwarka Mai is considered to be one of the holiest places in Shirdi, as Sri Sai Baba is said to have spent a significant amount of time here. It is the only mosque in the world that has houses a temple (dedicated to Sai Baba). The aura of the temple attracts devotes from near and far in large numbers to visit the place and pay their respects to the saint.

Location: Pimpalwadi Road, Rahata, Dist. Ahmednagar, Shirdi, Maharashtra

Timings: 5:30 am to 9:45 pm

3. Gurusthan

A small shrine with a Shivalingam placed in front of Sai Baba’s portrait, Gurusthan is the place where the 16-year-old Sai Baba was first found sitting under a neem tree. Devoted followers of Sai Baba believe that burning incense sticks on the spot heals all types of their illnesses.

Location: Manmad State Highway No.10, Shirdi Town, Ahmednagar, Shirdi

Timings: 5:00 am to 10:00 pm

4. Shani Shingnapur

One of the many temples that make Shirdi a pilgrimage site, the Shani Shingnapur Mandir is an open-air temple that consists of a five and a half feet high idol of Lord Shani that has been carved out of black stone. The locals have such strong belief in the temple deity, that there is no door in the houses around. They believe that their Lord will protect them against all the odds.

Location: Sonai, Nevasa, Ahmednagar, Shingnapur

Timings: The temple remains open at all times.

5. Khandoba Mandir

Dedicated to Khandoba, an incarnation of Lord Shiva, the Khandoba Temple attracts many travellers with its serene ambience. The calm temple is well-maintained and quite famous amongst devotees of Sai Baba. The folklore states that Sai Baba wanted to make this temple his residing quarters but was not allowed into the premises as Mahalsapati.

Location: Main Road, Near Shri Sainath Hospital, Shirdi

Timings: 5:00 am to 10:00 pm

6. Sai Heritage Village

One of the best sightseeing places in Shirdi, the Sai Heritage Village doubles up as a theme park apart from being a pilgrimage site. The village, established in the year 2014, is home to a number of statues that depict the vital events of Sri Sai Baba’s life.

Location: Maharashtra State Highway 10, Taluk Rahata, Dist. Ahmednagar, Shirdi, Maharashtra

Timings: 8:00 am to 8:00 pm

7. Baba Chavadi

A huge procession of pilgrims along with palkis following the idol of Sai Baba starts from Baba Chavdi every alternate night to commemorate his memories. The place, situated close to Dwarka Mai, is where Sai Baba slept when he was staying at the mosque. It is filled with a peaceful aura that pulls devotees towards it.

Location: Mauli Nagar, Shirdi, Maharashtra

Timings: The temple remains open at all times.

8. Maruti Mandir

Considered as one of the oldest temples in Shirdi, the Maruti Mandir pays homage to Lord Hanuman. Sai Baba’s palki always stops at the Hanuman Mandir allowing pilgrims to worship both the deities together.

Lacation: Mauli Nagar, Shirdi, Maharashtra

Timings: 7:00 am to 10:00 pm

9. Abdul Baba Cottage

A fascinating temple, the Abdul Baba Cottage is the resting place of Abdul Baba, who was an ardent follower of Sri Sai Baba. His tombstone is situated inside the tranquil Samadhi Mandir in the compound.

Location: Opposite Chavadi, Shirdi

Timings: 4:00 am to 11:00 pm

10. Shri Ganesh Temple

Highly revered by the worshippers, the Ganesh temple is located in the temple complex of Shirdi. According to the legend, Sai Baba always stopped to pay homage to Lord Ganesh while on his way to Lendi Baug.

Location: Sonai | Nevasa, Ahmednagar, Shingnapur

Timings: The temple remains open at all times.

Where to Stay:

There are a number of affordable stay options in Shirdi mostly because it is a temple town and people come from far and wide to visit the temples in Shirdi. The pilgrims here come from all strata of society, which is why there are a number of budget options here to choose from which are fitted with all the basic amenities. The demand for the rooms is of course high when there are festivities held in the temples. You can book room conveniently through the Oyo app and you can choose to stay close to the temples, or to the bus terminus, or choose rooms according to the budget. Most of the hotels here serve vegetarian food though some sell non vegetarian food items as well.

How to Reach:

Pilgrims come from all over the country to visit the temples of Shirdi.

If you are going to visit Shirdi from out of Maharashtra, then the nearest airport is the Aurangabad Airport which is 130 km away. You can easily get cabs to your location from here or alternately, arrange for transport from the hotel.

If you are traveling by bus, then the Maharashtra state transport corporation buses will take you to this revered city. You can get frequent buses from Nasik, Bombay, Pune, Aurangabad and Kopargaon to Shirdi. There are also luxury buses to be availed.

If you are traveling by train, then you must book your tickets for the Kopargaon railway station, which is about 16 km away. From there you will easily get buses and cabs to take you to Shirdi.

What to Eat:

Shirdi is a holy town so the food available here is simple but is cooked with a lot of love. Almost all the items here are vegetarian. You can get rice and roti, with a number of vegetables. There are also some cafes and restaurants here recently opened for tourists and they sell pizzas and ice creams of all sort. The Prasad from the temples are most eagerly awaited and some of it can be bought from the temple stalls as well. Fresh fruits are also available here and the fruit juices are served in quite a few eateries.

What to Shop:

As Shirdi is a temple town, the shops here also mostly sell effigies of Sai Baba and that of other gods and goddesses which the pilgrims take back with them with a lot of reverence. The idols are made from polished wood, brass, clay or porcelain. There are also religious books and scriptures to be bought, both written in vernacular and also translated in other languages. There are alter cloths, incense sticks, dry fruits and sweets to be got here as well. There are a number of items that one can get here for one’s puja room. The entire region has a very holy air about it and everyone likes to take back some of it with them with the things they buy here.

Planning a pilgrimage tour to Shirdi? Get great deals on hotel bookings with OYO. Enjoy the best of comfort while you set out on a journey to embrace serenity and calmness.

Wedding period is the most important day in a brides life. All the dreams which she thoughts in her mind regarding her marriage are going to fulfil. So, on this day she has to look far beyond gorgeous just like a princess! The most important part of the wedding is the bridal makeup.

Bridal makeup is no easy deal. Two things need to be on point to make sure to get a bride’s makeup perfect. Firstly, the bride should be happy from inside, so that the natural glow is visible and when the makeup is applied then the face can be more vibrant and beautiful. . Secondly, the makeup itself should be done by the professional who understands what suits the bride best.

Indian bridal makeup has always been elaborate and time-consuming. Many Indian brides now go for a more subtle makeup but even that takes a lot of layers in contour and base to complete the look. But time on the D Day isn’t the only thing you need to invest here. To look perfect, the Indian bride’s has to follow a careful regime before the makeup and the time gap should 2 weeks prior to the wedding

Indian Bridal Makeup Tips for an Early Start

• Tips for 8 Weeks Prior to the Wedding
• Tips for 2 Weeks Prior to the Wedding
• Bridal Makeup Tips for the Wedding Day
• Thing’s to avoid with your make-up

When you go to a wedding and see the bride has zits on her face, too much shimmer, and red patches here and there, which are all visible in the bright lights of the camera despite every attempt to conceal, so one thing comes in your mind that you will not do such makeup on your wedding.  So, she  has done one thing wrong that you definitely need to learn from and that is she has not been preparing days before the wedding.

Despite every other preoccupation you have, including working overtime at the office to earn the holidays for the wedding,  going out shopping for your wedding attire and making other arrangements, you need to plan your entire bridal look. The makeup, hair, skin care regime all need to be planned out.

Tips for 8 Weeks Prior to the Wedding

You need to take care of your skin and hair carefully before the D Day so that it can take the brunt of all the chemicals that will go into your hair and skin and still look good. Here are some Indian bridal pre makeup tips:

• Create a cleanser, toner, moisturiser, sun proof regime with natural products like honey, lemon, sugar, curd, tomato, for everyday use. Make a homemade exfoliator with coffee ground or besan to use twice a week. This is not just for your face but for your whole body.
• Take extra care of your hair. Go for a bi-weekly hair spa. Use natural conditioners made of banana, milk, and honey. Apply onion juice for hair growth twice a week.
• Get at least 7 hours of sleep and 3 litres of water to drink every day.
• Follow natural remedies for dark circles and patches. They involve cool things like tea liquor and cucumber.

When your skin and hair is ready to look good, the job of the makeup becomes easy. If you do not follow this regime, the makeup will break out and you will look worse than your usual self.

Tips for 2 Weeks Prior to the Wedding

You already have your traditional Indian bridal dress ready by now. You must have booked your hairstylist and makeup artist already. It is time for a practice set:

• Before finalising the deal with the hairstylist and makeup artist, let them know that you will need a test run of the hairdo and makeup as well, for both wedding and reception.
• Try out different hairstyles that could go with your outfit. Decide the best one and don’t change that for the ultimate day.
• Get your makeup done in bright light similar to that of the wedding day and reception ceremony. See which look suits you the best.
• If you want to go for a last facial or skin/hair spa, this is the time not before the wedding. Get your skin waxed a week before the wedding. Get the facial hair tweezed at least 3 days before.

With this, you are sure of what to do on the wedding day. There is no time lost in experimenting. There is no anxiety in anticipation of the final look.

Bridal Makeup Tips for the Wedding Day

Now that you have done everything you can to prepare your skin and hair the best way possible for the ultimate day, here is what you do on the D Day :

• After cleansing your face, use some ice to close the pores so that you don’t perspire and the makeup does not run out.
• Let your makeup artist know once again that you do not want any surprises in the form of an experiment with your face on your wedding day.
• Warm your skin tone with bronze powder.
• Use a gel based foundation primer to make sure your foundation does not run out.
• Go for a neutral and light dusting powder to balance the extra sheen.
• Go for a golden toned concealer and base rather than pink toned so that it complements your skin tone in the light of the camera.
• Don’t miss the contour. Photographs demand a well-defined face with great features and cheekbones. However, make sure the definition does not make your face look too sharp.
• Go for a classic look unless you are sure that your unique look will be timeless in the photographs. Keep in mind that your wedding photos will last longer than your life.
• Make sure you are not using talcum powders anywhere in the entire makeup regime.
• Make sure the makeup artist keeps the shimmer minimalistic and does not use actual glitter.
• Make sure the makeup artist is using the exact shades and brand of makeup that went in the trial run. The right shade is the most important thing.
• To fill in your eyebrows, use a brow powder or a gel. If you are using a brow pencil, make sure it is not obvious. Let the brow powder do most of the work. Make sure you don’t give a very sharp shape to the eyebrows. The look should be soft and sweet for a bride.
• Use an eyelash curler and go for waterproof mascara. Do not overdose on the mascara and make sure there are no clumps.
• Go for gel eyeliner so that it lasts long and defines your eye better. Make sure everything is waterproof.
• Let the foundation be gold toned but the blush and lip colour must be in shades of pink or red.
• Go for cream blush if you have dry skin and powder blush for oily or normal skin. Don’t overdo the blush.
• Keep the lip colour within your natural lip line. Use warm shades of red. Fill in with the lip liner before using the lipstick. Don’t just use it to line. Your lip liner needs to be of the closest shade to the lipstick.
• Accessorise your hair with colourful little bejewelled clips. Don’t wear your hair down without much styling. The wedding day is not the day to go minimalistic with the hair. This is why you had that hairstyling session two weeks back.
• Make sure to follow the classic rule of highlighting either the lips more than the eyes or vice versa. No matter how well the individual makeup for each feature is done, no matter how pretty you naturally are, highlighting everything will make you look like a clown.
• Always be ready for touch ups. Let your makeup artist be there for you with the lip liner, lipstick, top coat of the foundation, blush, mascara, cleanser, and eyeliner all at the ready. Take a short break to fix your makeup whenever needed.

Thing’s to avoid with your make-up

Though some of these might have already been mentioned, here is a list of the common mistakes you must not make:

• Don’t experiment with hair or makeup at the last moment.
• Don’t use the wrong shade of foundation, concealer, or powder, or blush.
• Don’t make your hair too heavy with accessories, it may come loose.
• Don’t use anything that isn’t waterproof.
• Don’t change brands at the last moment.
• Don’t let go of your makeup artist.
• Don’t go for too many touch ups either. It is annoying.
• Don’t try to match the lip colour or eye shadow with the exact colour of your outfit. Do so only if the colour suits your face.
• Don’t use just 2 or 3 brushes for the entire makeup routine.
• Don’t forget the ice before starting with the entire makeup session.

With these bridal makeup tips, you will be ready to rock your wedding flawlessly throughout the day. Carrying your bridal makeup perfectly throughout the wedding in a crowded hall takes patience and some practice. But if you followed all these Indian bride makeup tips, you will get it just right. All the best for your wedding, look like the queen you are.

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Beauty is one of the most important part in any bride’s life, the bride has to look beautiful and refreshing on her wedding day. It is not about any date or dinner party it is about the marriage. Just doing makeup will not do justice with your skin because without the refreshing beauty the makeup can’t give you a alive look.

So, when women ask for beauty tips from experts, they could be going on a date with a new guy, or about to attend the wedding of a best friend or maybe a cousin, or just like that, for their daily appearance. But, when they are about to get married, they mention they need beauty tips and they have the listener’s attention at once.. No matter what wedding is seriously the most important day to make sure the bride looks perfect. Starting from the Mehndi Night till the Reception, each and every day is important for the bride to look her best.

For the groom, the tips are also essential but right now we are focusing on our gorgeous brides so let’s know about the importance as well as the Tips.

Why is Pre Wedding beauty care so important?

When you came to know that your friend has spent 5,000 bucks on her wedding just for hairstyle and bridal makeup, then the though which erupts from the mind that we would not be going to make this blunder on our wedding.  You are already spending money on the bridal makeup, so why not try the beauty regime. Here are the reasons listed down to motivate you to find time & follow a beauty regime at least for an entire month before your wedding day. Once you start seeing the results, you will be driven enough to continue it. But to see the results, you need to dedicate yourself for about a week. So, here is the motivation to start this beauty regime as soon as possible:

• The bridal makeup is going to be heavy. You cannot go minimalistic on your wedding day. If you already have racoon eyes from the stress and lack of sleep, the eye shadow is only going to make things worse for you.
• The bridal makeup foundation will be on you for a very long time.. You need to start getting ready hours before the wedding begins. The wedding will continue for hours. After everything is done, you will not be able to remove all that makeup right away. If you want your skin to be able to endure all that, you need to invest time for taking care of it.
• A lot of hairspray and heat treatment will go in your hair as well. You need to have strong hair to endure all that.
• The grand Indian wedding attire that you have searched with devotion, will somewhat reveal your skin. So you have to take care of your skin. On your wedding day, you cannot have pimples on your back or visible stretch marks on your tummy.
• That broad smile posing for the camera, must not be ruined with yellow teeth. You need to take care of this dental issue.
• Makeup and concealer cannot hide every little or huge flaws. And your wedding pictures will be there to remind you that for the rest of your life.

If that isn’t motivation enough, God knows what is. Find your own motivation and drive. But follow the listed bridal beauty tips anyway.

1- Start in time

You might have a zit or an acne breakout or a thin hair line. All that can be fixed overnight with a wig and lot of concealer. But if you want to look perfect beyond all the makeup cake, you need to be more dedicated. You can achieve the exact look you want if you start well before in time. You need to start using the beauty tips before one month of wedding and continue for at least a month. You may be busy meeting deadlines at work to get a leave for your wedding oryou may be a little worried about the huge change your marriage will bring in your life or  you may be stressed out and overworked with the wedding preparations itself. But you will have to find time to make yourself look pretty inside and out Because if you will feel fresh from inside then you will look fresh from outside.

2- Go all natural

When it comes to flawless beauty, ditch the chemical products, no matter how big the brand name is, but for your big day, you only trust just two brands and that’s , your mother and grandma.. The natural home remedies always work as they are pure and herbal.. You don’t have too invest much time in preparing it. You can keep doing your chores and office work from home while you are taking care of your skin and hair. And you can expect permanent results at a very low price.

Here are some natural beauty treatments for the bride to be

The key focus areas that you need to target so that you look every bit of the perfect bride you are supposed to, are:

• Hair
• Eyes
• Overall skin
• Teeth
• Nails
• Lips

This covers everything. So you get the point, you need to focus on every bit of your physical self to look perfect. Sounds difficult but it is easy because everything you need to do is right here. You just need to follow.

• Six Hair Care Tips

Make sure you remember these tips for your hair and follow them at least a month before your wedding, or more:-

3- Tie your hair in a braid before you go to bed to avoid friction and split ends. Wear a scarf to cover your head to prevent the harmful direct sunrays from getting to your hair.

4- Stop using hair straightening iron or curlers. Stop blow drying your hair. Take a shower well in time before going out so that the direct sunlight does not dry your wet hair

5- Oil your hair at least twice a week before washing it with a mild shampoo. Do not shampoo too often. Do not keep the oil in your hair for longer than 3 or 4 hours because that could give you pimples on your head.

6- Use a natural conditioner. A mixture of banana, set curd, and a few drops of honey and leave it on for 10 minutes before washing every day with your shampoo.

7- Wash your hair with cool water only. Warm water can cause breakage.

8- Make a paste of eggs, tea liquor, gooseberry extract, and fenugreek seeds mixed in coconut oil and castor oil to boost hair growth. Use this twice a week for 20 minutes before shampoo. Put lemon if you have dandruff issue.

All this will give you thick, voluminous, shiny, soft, and manageable hair.

• Twelve Skin and Overall Beauty Care Tips

The skin needs different types of care for different body parts:

9- For dark patches on your body, rub lemon halves with sugar granules on it till they melt. Do this every alternate day.

10- For the dark patches on your face, use a paste of milk and papaya extract and leave it on for 20 minutes before washing with cool water.

11- Avoid hair removal creams. Go for waxing but make sure it’s not too hot. If you hate the pain, go for a branded ladies razor and NEVER forget to moisturise your skin and apply a mild soap on the parts you want to shave. Never shave in a hurry.

12- Use cotton pads dipped in tea liquor on your eyes for 12 minutes twice daily to get rid of dark circles.

13- Clean your nail beds every day, both fingers and toes.

14- Make sure to moisturise every part of your body after cleaning. Don’t forget your feet.

15- Take a shower every day. Yes, some people have to be told. Use a paste of besan, honey, and milk to scrub yourself with. Do this twice a week. Every alternate day use a tomato and curd paste all over your body and leave it on for twenty minutes before a quick shower.

16- Keep your lips moisturised every hour of the day. Rub beets or rose petals once a day to keep them pink.

17- Use multani mitti for your face, twice a week if you have oily skin.

18- After brushing your teeth in the morning, brush once again with some baking soda and lemon juice on it. Just for a minute though, you don’t want to scrape your enamel off.

19- Always use a sunscreen with SPF 40 or above whenever you step out of your house.

20- Drink plenty of water and eat lots of fruits and vegetables. Yes, the same old tip but an essential one in every way.

If you follow all these beauty regimes for a month, the results will be great enough that you would just love following them for your life. It takes hardly half an hour a day on an average. Teamed with at least 7 hours of sleep, and a healthy diet full of vegetables, fruits, and seeds, you will be a radiant bride even without any makeup at all.

So get ready for your Big Day with the natural glow on your skin and enjoy your wedding with a refreshing mind and face.

An eclectic mix of the old-world charm with a modern touch, Chennai offers the varying shades of traditional culture and tastes that make it a favourite tourist spot. Apart from its beaches and eateries, the city is also a shopping hub with various streets that satiate your need for budget buys.

Let’s take a look at some of these shopping centres that you can explore when you are in Chennai.

1. Pondy Bazaar

One of the most famous shopping streets in the city, Pondy Bazaar boasts of a wide array of street shops selling trendy accessories, clothes and footwear. Apart from the delightful snacks that are served along the street, you can also find gadgets such as mobile phones in the stores that line the street.

Best buy: Clothes, shoes and mobile phones

2. T. Nagar

Thyagaraya Nagar, better known as T. Nagar is the most sought-after shopping destination in Chennai. The area is full of saree stores that sell the indigenous designs of the city along with huge jewellery stores that offer a wide range of beautiful gold ornaments.

Best buy: Traditional sarees and gold jewellery

3. Burma Bazaar

Just near the Central Railway Station is the Burma Bazaar. A huge hub for electronic goods, the place has many stores that sell imported electronic devices such as handsets, music players, television sets as well as movie DVDs. If you are lucky, you can even get yourself an imported doll in this exclusive bazaar.

Best buy: Television sets and DVDs

4. Phoenix Market City

Possibly one of the biggest malls in the city, the Phoenix Mall is home to numerous international brands that cater to the fashion needs of youngsters. The mall also has restaurants and gaming arcades where families can enjoy some quality time together during weekends and holidays.

Best buy: Branded clothes

5. Sowcarpet

A small Rajasthani hub in Chennai, Sowcarpet is a narrow, winding lane with small shops that are full to the brim with vibrantly coloured merchandise. You can find glittering lehengas and sarees as well as fashionable accessories to go along with them. There are stores that sell kurtis and salwar suit materials in a wide variety.

Best buy: Colourful bangles

6. Cotton Street

If you are looking for some budget buys in Chennai, make sure you make a trip to Cotton Street. The modest street has hawker stalls that sell the beautiful cotton fabric at thirty rupees a meter. You can get dupattas and cotton kurtas as well as sarees in this place without burning a hole in your pocket.

Best buy: Cotton fabric for your custom designs

7. George Town

If you want to experience the authentic taste of Chennai, book your stay at hotel rooms nearby and visit the streets of George Town. One of the oldest areas of the city, the place is full of market lanes that shine brightly with vivid colours and make sure you can have a wonderful time picking up local stuff that will help you stock up on some of the best buys.

Best buy: Sarees

8. Ritchie Street

A favourite among locals, Ritchie streets is a labyrinth of lanes comprising a large number of shops that sell electronic goods. All these devices can be bought at half their actual price, however, it is best to visit the shops with locals for better bargains.

Best buy: Electronics

9. Anna Nagar

A prime residential area in Chennai, Anna Nagar is also a major shopping hub. It is the centre of many big brands that sell the latest fashion. These stores started developing after the World Trade Fair boom and are more popular amongst the young crowd, offering them a space to enjoy some recreational time.

Best buy: Branded merchandise

10. Panagal Park

Snugly situated near Usman Nagar, Panagal Park is most renowned for selling sarees and jewellery. Bags and handicrafts are also thrown into the mix. The green pastures of Panagal Park that is quite close to the market pull in many tourists who wish to enjoy delightful shopping time.

Best buy: Jewellery and colorful bags

11. Nungambakkam:

This is more of a pricey shopping area in Chennai and the stores here have hefty price tags on their products. However, this is also the place to be in if you like all this fancy and stylish. From branded products to unique boutiques, this region has it all. Many celebrities come here to shop as well.

Best Buy: Branded clothes and handmade items.

12. Kottivakkam:

When it comes to shopping, you have to have some good food in between and Kottivakkam offers you both. The streets of this region are lined with quaint shops that sell everything from clothes to footwear but it is the food joints in between that really steal the show. Having a plate of street food right after you have made a good bargain is really great.

Best Buy: Food and local clothes

13. Nalli:

A center completely dedicated to high quality silk and other premium fabrics, Nalli is the market to go to if you are looking for premium cloth and fabrics. The huge store has everything from sarees to men’s clothing and the choice of fabrics one gets here is overwhelming. Also the fact that the store was established in 1928 and is still among one of the most well known stores in the state speak volumes about the store.

Best buy: Sarees and silk kurtas for men.

14. Parry’s Corner:

A wholesale market in the city that sells almost everything under one roof, Parry’s Corner is the go to destination for all kinds of household shopping. From household knickknacks to steel utensils, from toys to handmade dress materials, name it, and you are sure to find it in this massive market.

Best buy: Frankly, everything!

15. Naturally Auroville:

While this is one of the pricier shops in Chennai, what makes it special is that the products available here are made in Auroville in Pondicherry, and are hence handmade and almost completely organic. There are candles, carpets, cushions and clocks made from wood and a number of other such items.

Best buy: Candles and carpets.

16. Koyambedu Vegetable market:

You should head for this vegetable market in Koyambedu if you want to make something fresh and enticing for your family. The market will always give you fresh produce to choose from and has a large number of vendors gathering here every day from various suburbs around Chennai with their produce of fruits, vegetables and fresh flowers.

Best buy: fresh vegetables and flowers

17. Kapaleeshwarar Temple Eat Street:

Well, if it is food- shopping you are interested in, then you have to head to Kapaleeshwarar Temple Street. The alleys here are lined with street food shops of every kind, from dosa, uttappam, idli, vada, sambhar, rice, chutneys, appam and what not. The street is visited regularly by office goers who want to take a quick bite.

Best buy: Dosa and rose milk

18. Kasimedu Fish market:

It is hard to find a non vegetarian food platter in Chennai that does not contain fish and the Kasimedu fish market is the best place to find the day’s fresh catch. Not only can one get a large number of fish, but prawns, crabs, scallops and squids are also available here. Be sure to come early to pick up the best of the lot.

Best buy: Fish and crabs

19. Spencer Plaza:

A sprawling shopping mall, the Spencer Plaza will help you find all branded goods under a roof. From premium American brands selling jeans to Indian wear, you will find everything here. Catch a movie at the multiplex, hop into a coffee shop and shop till you drop, all under one roof.

Best buy: Almost everything

20. Express Avenue:

Another major shopping mall in the city, this destination is not just known for the clothes and other standard items available in a shopping mall, but also for its dedicated gaming section. The PIX 5D movie section and the Kid’s Play zone are almost always full where parents often drop their kids till they complete their necessary shopping.

Best buy: entertainment section.

Shopping in Chennai will be a real pleasure if you can take out some time and come here to shop while you are in the city.

All set to explore the shopping delights that Chennai has to offer? Find the perfect hotel in Chennai near these hubs and make the most of your Chennai trip. Choose from the best hotel booking site and opt for the online room booking at OYO.

P.s. You might like these related resources:

• The best time to visit Chennai and the best places to make your visit worthwhile
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Engagement party means that you are just a bit away from saying ‘I do’. But, that doesn’t lessen the glory of this ceremony any more. Engagement parties are fun-filled and joyous ceremonies that hold tremendous importance in the life of the couple. Being one of the foremost ceremonies before the wedding, engagement parties should be exciting enough to be celebrated with your friends and family.

There a lot of new ideas to make our engagement party different and out of the box. Several engagement party venues these days have trending party ideas in their store that are truly excitable in every way. But you can always choose what type of party you want. Nowadays everyone dreams of having a really amazing and quirky style celebration. So,  gear up because we have pickedout some of the most amazing flashy ideas that can liven up your ceremony profusely.

• Paris Perfect

Everyone thinks about Paris, it’s such a romantic and beautiful city. But you can live the vibe of the Paris on your engagement day. Starting from a Parisienne playlist (think Edith Piaf and Juliette Greco) and moving to the macarons and champagne, you just have to live the moment. You can have the décor of the Eiffel Tower as well which the lights on it.

•  Hire a Host

A nice welcome is what your guests desire while they are attending your engagement ceremony. While this is your engagement party, you are definitely not going to play the host. Let it be someone closer to you who can greet your guests with a wholesome warmth and enthusiasm that will inculcate a feeling among them that they are an integral part of your celebration.

• Have a Rooftop Party

There are numerous venues for engagement parties that have the facility of a rooftop arrangement in their venue. Now wine and dine with your friends and family in relish and you would literally get the feeling of being on “top of the world”.

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Moreover it would be a great excuse for the couple to break the regular party planning of indoors or having a lawn wedding ceremony.

• Sunset Sail

Some people want to have their engagement in the middle of the water, you can celebrate your day with a bunch of friends and family on the beautiful boat. You can arrange for the boat and make the décor according to your preference. The best experience to have this beautiful day on the romantic boat and in the middle of the water.

• Beach Bonfire

Beaches never fade for any romantic and beautiful event. To make your engagement more different and fun filled you can choose the Beach Bonfire theme where you can party on the beach and at night in front of the bonfire you can always have your best engagement time.

• Make it a Costume Engagement Party

If yours is a small and intimate engagement ceremony, then it will be a nice time to play dress up. Inform your invited guests about the colour code or dress style that you have decided for your engagement.

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It would look cool enough for your celebrations. Try to make sure that your guests are informed about this beforehand.

• Interesting Lawn Games

If you are going to organise the party outdoors, then some accompanying games would be fantastic. Brides loves little uniqueness in their ceremonies.

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Being a friend to the couple or a planner, you should keep the entertainment factor in mind and introduce some games accordingly.

          – Ring Hunt

Now, this game would be a real show-stopper. Engagement is all about rings. So, keeping this within your fun activity will let your guests immerse in the rhythm of the ceremony.

           – Memory Game

This is quite an engaging game for your guests. Just distribute some notes to them and let them write down a moment that includes you. Afterwards, the couple gets the chance to sort out the moment with the person.

           – Roller Derby

Get yourself ready to relive the 70’s period, get your dresses of those times and gather your family and friends for this amazing theme of going down the memory lane. Hire a DJ, and give the most amazing playlist of that time and make your day a great and memorable one.

           – Quizzes

A perfect time to question your spouse-to-be! Get to know how much your would-be wife or husband knows about you by asking him or her about what you like, what are your favourites and what are your habits. This will be quiet a funny entertainment activity when you would be holding a different answered placard in front of your guests.

• Your personal Memory Deck

This is your engagement party and you feel like a king! Share this feeling with your guests as well. Put up all your cherished photos in a collage or pin up those on a large wooden board. A video slideshow of those photos would be an amazing idea. Some of the benefits of banquet hall could be seen while you are arranging such decorations for your party. The planner can plan out some themes or wooden scriptures to display out the photos.

• Photo Booths

The quirky photo booths with flowers and ribbons or the quirky photo frames hanging from tree branches braced with the colourful props is enticing enough for every ceremony.

• Put up a Suggestion Box

This is not a game in general, but exciting nonetheless. Let your guests fill your basket with some “golden” suggestions of their own, which will be directing towards your upcoming marriage life. These would make for a nice past time material when you have wrapped up your party.

• Put up a Music Station

A party without music is lifeless. Though you might think that a DJ is common enough, then give your DJ songs a shuffle of its own. Choose the wedding related songs that match the spirit of your ceremony. Give your guests some chance to have their own request played.

• DIY Booze Counter

Is anyone of your guest’s mixologist at heart? Then, let him have a great time at the bar counter of your party. Put up all the drink essentials and he would definitely jump into this corner to make the drink for him as well as your guests.

• Don’t forget the Kids

Well of course, it’s not just an adult only party. When kids are a part of your celebrations, try to make something “kid’s special”. Set up a SWEET TREAT station where they can have sugary fills to their heart’s content. The joy on their faces would be alluring enough to light up your celebrations.

• Say yes to Bean Bags

Why it’s always the traditional chairs and tables? Though they are essential enough, bring out some cheeriness in your seating arrangement with bean bags, duvets on the field and the similar type of arrangements. So break the stereotype and put up these types of seating arrangement for an exclusive decoration that your guests would love.

• Theme Party

Want to have some native traditional themes for your engagement party? Or is it some Mexican Piñata theme you want to indulge in? Seasonal decorations are perfect enough to compliment your party! So choose the colour scheme or the prop style that will be a superb theme for you.

• Speeches & Toasts

It gets very difficult to have a formal speech during the wedding due to the hustle and bustle within. But, engagement could be proper occasion to prepare your emotional speech for your son, daughter or friend who are about to get married.

Make your engagement a different and valuable one, don’t go for the regular party because these ceremonies don’t happen every time. Enjoy it! Make it the best memory of your life and make your party the best party ever!

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