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aul Farnham
| Outfi
t: Soltee | M
akeup: Lubna R
afiq | H
air : Uzm
a Rafi
q | Supported by A
zbah Ali | C
reative Direction: J W
imal |
Stylists: K
asum S
haffi &
Sarah H
aroon
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Unit 2, 90-94 Soho Road, Birmingham, B21 9DPLondon: By appointment only
07983 938 127
Photography: P
aul Farnham
| Jewellery: Jasm
anaique/ Nargis C
ollecttions | Makeup: L
ubna Rafi
q | Hair : U
zma R
afiq | S
upported by Azbah A
li | C
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imal |S
tylists: Kasum
Shaffi
& S
arah Haroon
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ASIAN BRIDE | XXXXXX | ASIAN BRIDE
INNOVATION, HERITAGE & [email protected] | soltee.co.uk | 0121 554 7543
Unit 2, 90-94 Soho Road, Birmingham, B21 9DPLondon: By appointment only
07983 938 127
Photography: P
aul Farnham
| Jewellery: Jasm
anaique/ Nargis C
ollecttions | Makeup: L
ubna Rafi
q | Hair : U
zma R
afiq | S
upported by Azbah A
li | C
reative Direction: J W
imal |S
tylists: Kasum
Shaffi
& S
arah Haroon
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InspIratIon101 BRIDE IDEAS Fabulous touches
for your big day
107 THEMES Go for gold, bold with
blue, bright with orange and rule
in red
137 REAl wEDDInGS Brides
share their ideas, wisdom
and inspiration
166 GRooM nEwS Essentials for
the man of the moment
pLannInG115 UlTIMATE PlAnnInG GUIDE
Everything you need to know
127 ASIAn BRIDE lIVE See the
catwalk from londons biggest
wedding show
135 ASk RAJ Expert industry advice
152 PICTURE PERFECT
How to get the most
romantic wedding pictures
158 HEnnYMoonS Girly
holidays abroad
156 wEDDInG SoS Your
planning dilemmas solved
FasHIon161 FASHIon TREnD
Traditional Designer luxe
163 FASHIon noTES
lust-haves for spring/summer
164 HoT oFF THE RAMP next
seasons looks from Pakistan
Fashion week
EssEntIaLs11 EDIToRS lETTER
Musings of a bride to be
312 DIRECToRY The nations
leading wedding suppliers
314 ToP VEnUES For 2015/16
317 BUDGET PlAnnER
Expert saving tips
318 CHECk PlEASE
Your last minute
to-do list
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BEaUtY181 BEAUTY nEwS whats hot on
the beauty counters
182 nEw lookS Hair and makeup
ideas for you to try
185 BEST BUYS The best products on
the market
186 lEADInG lADY
Big screen beauty looks
193 THE THEATRE oF lRA
latest looks by artists of the
LubnaRafiqAgency
236 EAT FAT & GET THIn
The fun way to diet
237 FITnESS nEwS
Products to help you shape up
238 THE PATH oF RESISTAnCE
Strength training for women
DEstInatIon242 MInIMoonS
Short romantic getaways
244 ISlAnD DREAM
Exploring outer Fiji
246 SECRET ESCAPE
DiscoverPacificVanuatu
248 DElICIoUSlY MooRISH
Visit Soma Bay by the Red Sea
250 JERk, REST & PlAY
At the white house in Jamaica
252 HonEYMoon noTES Dont
flyanywherewithoutthem
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BEaUtY181 BEAUTY nEwS whats hot on
the beauty counters
182 nEw lookS Hair and makeup
ideas for you to try
185 BEST BUYS The best products on
the market
186 lEADInG lADY
Big screen beauty looks
193 THE THEATRE oF lRA
latest looks by artists of the
LubnaRafiqAgency
236 EAT FAT & GET THIn
The fun way to diet
237 FITnESS nEwS
Products to help you shape up
238 THE PATH oF RESISTAnCE
Strength training for women
DEstInatIon242 MInIMoonS
Short romantic getaways
244 ISlAnD DREAM
Exploring outer Fiji
246 SECRET ESCAPE
DiscoverPacificVanuatu
248 DElICIoUSlY MooRISH
Visit Soma Bay by the Red Sea
250 JERk, REST & PlAY
At the white house in Jamaica
252 HonEYMoon noTES Dont
flyanywherewithoutthem
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musings of a bride to beW hats the point of weddings anyway? Its a question that has reared its scary head lately as the stresses of my wedding-planning have gotten particularly fraught. Tradition aside, why all the bells and whistles? As one of our Real Brides this issue put it Whats important is being married not getting married.
The answer for me, Ive realised, is that its an event to commemorate the union of two people
who have decided that out of all the people in the whole wide world, theyve chosen one another and want to spend the rest of their lives loving eachother. Thats special. Why not have a party to celebrate it? And to this party we invite those people that mean the
most to us. People we love, people who love us and people who find joy and pride in seeing us happy. Its more than a dinner party, or a milestone birthday party, this is all the
people we cherish most together in one room, celebrating our love and wishing us their best for a perfect future. How wonderful?
So, I say bring on the bells and the whistles! With our nearest and dearest travelling across the world to indulge us in a single moment in history that is all about the two of us, lets make it a day to remember. From the most stunning venue to welcome them, a delicious feast to treat our taste buds, flowers and decor to pretty it all, entertainment for all to have fun in our honour, photographers to immortalise it all forever, and of course spectacular fashion and makeup that make you feel like a movie star and make him fall for you all over again. Superficial and frivolous? Maybe. Trivial? Never, because it all
stands for something so much more. I cant wait for my wedding because I cant wait for the people I value most
to come together to give me their blessing on the day I
marry the man I adore with all my heart and we embark upon the rest of our lives together.
PS By the time I write to you next, the big day will have happened, and I can tell you all about it!
J Wimal Editor-in-Chief
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EDITORIAL
Features & Design EditorRACHAEL ELLIOTT
Guest Beauty EditorLUBNA RAFIQ
Fashion Co-ordination & StylingAMRIT BRAR
Digital Art ManagerKASUM SHAFFI
ContributorsNAOMI NIGHTINGALE NICOLA RUSSILL-ROY
PALOMA LACYSARAH HAROON
ADVERTISING & PROMOTION
Sales ManagersRICKY CHERA
SHIV SANGHANI
Junior Web DesignerBUSHRA KHATUN
Events ManagerWALEED JAHANGIR
PUBLISHER
Finance ManagerLALIT AULUCK
AdministratorJOSHUA SINGH
Chief Technical OfcerRAJAN KARWAL
CEO PALI BANWAIT
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Photography: PAUL FARNHAMCreative Direction:
J WIMALHair & Makeup: LUBNA RAFIQ UZMA RAFIQ Supported by: AZBAH ALI
Outt:SOLTEE BY SULAKSHANA MONGA
Earrings:NARGIS COLLECTION
All Other Jewellery:JASMANIQUE
Menswear:RDC
Styling assistants:SARAH HAROON & KASUM SHAFFI
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Editor-in-ChiefJ WIMAL
EDITORIAL
Features & Design EditorRACHAEL ELLIOTT
Guest Beauty EditorLUBNA RAFIQ
Fashion Co-ordination & StylingAMRIT BRAR
Digital Art ManagerKASUM SHAFFI
ContributorsNAOMI NIGHTINGALE NICOLA RUSSILL-ROY
PALOMA LACYSARAH HAROON
ADVERTISING & PROMOTION
Sales ManagersRICKY CHERA
SHIV SANGHANI
Junior Web DesignerBUSHRA KHATUN
Events ManagerWALEED JAHANGIR
PUBLISHER
Finance ManagerLALIT AULUCK
AdministratorJOSHUA SINGH
Chief Technical OfcerRAJAN KARWAL
CEO PALI BANWAIT
AsianBride.meAsianBrideLive.com
All rights reserved. Reproduction of pictures, articles or artwork in whole or in part without written permission is strictly prohibited, Copyright Chilli Mag Ltd 2014
Photography: PAUL FARNHAMCreative Direction:
J WIMALHair & Makeup: LUBNA RAFIQ UZMA RAFIQ Supported by: AZBAH ALI
Outt:SOLTEE BY SULAKSHANA MONGA
Earrings:NARGIS COLLECTION
All Other Jewellery:JASMANIQUE
Menswear:RDC
Styling assistants:SARAH HAROON & KASUM SHAFFI
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180MONGAS 84NARGIS COLLECTION 48PHULKARI LONDON
82POZE 94SAIQA MAJID 62SHARONS COUTURE 76THE SHERWANI COMPANY
162SIGNATURE AMBRY 4, 16SOLTEE 22SONAS HAUTE COUTURE 70ZARKHAN
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INNOVATION, HERITAGE & [email protected] | soltee.co.uk | 0121 554 7543
Unit 2, 90-94 Soho Road, Birmingham, B21 9DPLondon: By appointment only
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INSPIRED WAYS TO MAKE YOUR BIG DAY BIGGERBrideideas
summer florals
This season calls for bright florals in a variety of shades. Whether you clash oranges with pinks or complement
reds with blush, these striking centrepieces are
sure to bring some life to the party. ibulb.gov
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YOU CAN CONTROL THE WEATHER Thanks to the guys at Olivers Travels, you
can now guarantee your wedding day will be
perfect, even right down to the weather! Staffed
by a team of highly-specialised meteorologists
and pilots, the Perfect Day team will fly a light
aircraft above the clouds, sprinkling them with
silver particles, causing the clouds to burst and
vanish in time for the biggest day of your life.
oliverstravels.com/cloud-bursting
to boozeor not to boozeWhether or not your guests are drinkers, make sure that theyre sipping the night away with something special, like this zero alcohol Sparkling Infusion from Echo Falls. 3.49 echofallswine.co.uk
Looking for a unique gif t for your bridesmaids? Check out these necklaces with real lunar dust encased in the pendant. Only 100 have been made though, so get them quick!120 eclecticeccentricity.bigcartel.com
underwater wedding
Take your romance to new depths with a destination wedding
with a twist. Simply head to St. Regis Bora Bora
where you can say your I dos under the sea.
boraboraunderwater.com
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pEACOCk pARAdISEIf you dont fancy a floral summer do, then look no
further than feathers. This trend is set to be big for
2015 and our favourite? Peacock feathers. We love
this beautiful design from cakesbykrishanthi.co.uk. Pair with plenty of greenery, some purple flowers
and, of course, some gorgeous peacock feathers.
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F
iona
Kel
ly
the full picture
quirky CANApeskeep your guests happy with an array of exciting
canapes from Love Bites, such as this edible
caviar spoon served with a vodka shot. Other
flavours include mini eggs benedict, pork
rillettes with chilli jam and pea shooter with parmesan crisp. Yum!
lovebites.events
heel stopif youre likely to be
outdoors on your big day, then make sure youre
prepared with these pretty stoppers thatll stop you from sinking in to the mud whilst keeping your bridal shoes
looking good as new.Clean Heels Heel stoppers,
4.99 cleanheels.co.uk
Thanks to some rather cool new technology, photographer John Nassari is able to capture 360 memories of your big day. Photos, video and audio packaged together into a state-of-the-art offering thatll even impress future grandkids! johnnassari.co.uk
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Inspiration
to the
moonand back
ASIAN BRIDE | 103
YOU CAN CONTROL THE WEATHER Thanks to the guys at Olivers Travels, you
can now guarantee your wedding day will be
perfect, even right down to the weather! Staffed
by a team of highly-specialised meteorologists
and pilots, the Perfect Day team will fly a light
aircraft above the clouds, sprinkling them with
silver particles, causing the clouds to burst and
vanish in time for the biggest day of your life.
oliverstravels.com/cloud-bursting
to boozeor not to boozeWhether or not your guests are drinkers, make sure that theyre sipping the night away with something special, like this zero alcohol Sparkling Infusion from Echo Falls. 3.49 echofallswine.co.uk
Looking for a unique gif t for your bridesmaids? Check out these necklaces with real lunar dust encased in the pendant. Only 100 have been made though, so get them quick!120 eclecticeccentricity.bigcartel.com
underwater wedding
Take your romance to new depths with a destination wedding
with a twist. Simply head to St. Regis Bora Bora
where you can say your I dos under the sea.
boraboraunderwater.com
C
olou
rs P
hoto
& F
ilm
pEACOCk pARAdISEIf you dont fancy a floral summer do, then look no
further than feathers. This trend is set to be big for
2015 and our favourite? Peacock feathers. We love
this beautiful design from cakesbykrishanthi.co.uk. Pair with plenty of greenery, some purple flowers
and, of course, some gorgeous peacock feathers.
102 | ASIAN BRIDE
F
iona
Kel
ly
the full picture
quirky CANApeskeep your guests happy with an array of exciting
canapes from Love Bites, such as this edible
caviar spoon served with a vodka shot. Other
flavours include mini eggs benedict, pork
rillettes with chilli jam and pea shooter with parmesan crisp. Yum!
lovebites.events
heel stopif youre likely to be
outdoors on your big day, then make sure youre
prepared with these pretty stoppers thatll stop you from sinking in to the mud whilst keeping your bridal shoes
looking good as new.Clean Heels Heel stoppers,
4.99 cleanheels.co.uk
Thanks to some rather cool new technology, photographer John Nassari is able to capture 360 memories of your big day. Photos, video and audio packaged together into a state-of-the-art offering thatll even impress future grandkids! johnnassari.co.uk
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Some brides can spend months looking for
the right shoe to match their wedding dress,
so why not save time and design your own.
There is a designer inside of us all so forget the
limits, tear up the rule book and create a one-of f
masterpiece that will keep your feet sweet all
day long.
You can book an appointment with the
lovely people at Upper Street and discuss your
requirements over a complimentary glass of
fizz in The Shoe Lounge. They can even host
a shoe design party to involve all your favourite
ladies.
Alternatively, why not use the interactive
website and design the perfect pair from the
comfort of your own home? The site gives
direction on shoe styles, colour and
materials, and you can play
around with dif ferent heel heights and
embellishments. Theres also plenty of advice
and tips from the experts to help you find the
right style and colour for your big day.
The Luxury Bridal
Gif t will make
a special
day even
more so. As well as designing your own
bespoke bridal shoe, the bride-to-be can
have the premium pale blue leather lining
inscribed with a message in gold or silver leaf
to remember the day. How cute to have your
wedding date inscribed or the day you met
your husband-to-be?
Prices start f rom 195.00 for ballet pumps
upperst reet.com
handmadeshoes
Inspiration
SAvOURY SWEETS BOBO macarons have given this classic treat a savoury twist, with flavour combinations including english mustard with salmon mousse and dill, shallots and mushrooms with a hint of seaweed and oregano macarons filled with avocado cream. bourgeois-boheme.com
fIRST NIgHT fANTASIESIf ever there was a time to try
something new in the bedroom,
then your honeymoon is a great
place to start. Take a leaf out of
the recent 50 Shades film and
check out Superdrugs selection
of accessories. We recommend
the massage candle to bring the
romance back in to your play.
Prices from 9.99,
superdrug.com
superfavoursTreat your superman with these hero biscuit favours to give to your nearest and dearest on your big day. Personalised chcolate super hero biscuit tin (includes 16 biscuits) 43.50 biscuiteers.com
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Inspiration
Whether its shades of lavender, amethyst or violet, purple is the ideal colour for the lady who wants something slightly more sophisticated than the girly pinks. rosalindmillercakes.com
a deeper shade of purple
YACHT LOvEDoes it get much more luxurious than a yacht? With
128m of 4 star opulence moored just off Londons
Vitoria Docks, its an elegantly wonderful place for a
wedding reception or even the ceremony itself. sunbornlondon.com
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104 | ASIAN BRIDE
Some brides can spend months looking for
the right shoe to match their wedding dress,
so why not save time and design your own.
There is a designer inside of us all so forget the
limits, tear up the rule book and create a one-of f
masterpiece that will keep your feet sweet all
day long.
You can book an appointment with the
lovely people at Upper Street and discuss your
requirements over a complimentary glass of
fizz in The Shoe Lounge. They can even host
a shoe design party to involve all your favourite
ladies.
Alternatively, why not use the interactive
website and design the perfect pair from the
comfort of your own home? The site gives
direction on shoe styles, colour and
materials, and you can play
around with dif ferent heel heights and
embellishments. Theres also plenty of advice
and tips from the experts to help you find the
right style and colour for your big day.
The Luxury Bridal
Gif t will make
a special
day even
more so. As well as designing your own
bespoke bridal shoe, the bride-to-be can
have the premium pale blue leather lining
inscribed with a message in gold or silver leaf
to remember the day. How cute to have your
wedding date inscribed or the day you met
your husband-to-be?
Prices start f rom 195.00 for ballet pumps
upperst reet.com
handmadeshoes
Inspiration
SAvOURY SWEETS BOBO macarons have given this classic treat a savoury twist, with flavour combinations including english mustard with salmon mousse and dill, shallots and mushrooms with a hint of seaweed and oregano macarons filled with avocado cream. bourgeois-boheme.com
fIRST NIgHT fANTASIESIf ever there was a time to try
something new in the bedroom,
then your honeymoon is a great
place to start. Take a leaf out of
the recent 50 Shades film and
check out Superdrugs selection
of accessories. We recommend
the massage candle to bring the
romance back in to your play.
Prices from 9.99,
superdrug.com
superfavoursTreat your superman with these hero biscuit favours to give to your nearest and dearest on your big day. Personalised chcolate super hero biscuit tin (includes 16 biscuits) 43.50 biscuiteers.com
ASIAN BRIDE | 105
Inspiration
Whether its shades of lavender, amethyst or violet, purple is the ideal colour for the lady who wants something slightly more sophisticated than the girly pinks. rosalindmillercakes.com
a deeper shade of purple
YACHT LOvEDoes it get much more luxurious than a yacht? With
128m of 4 star opulence moored just off Londons
Vitoria Docks, its an elegantly wonderful place for a
wedding reception or even the ceremony itself. sunbornlondon.com
-
THEMESInspiration
Blue
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a DUSKY twiSt on the monochrome trenD
Azure dragonfly cake rosalindmillercakes.com
Cobalt blue earrings etsy.com Navy wine glass coin-fr.com
Sonia Bat tla @Pakistan Fashion Week
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Navy and roses invitation
hiphiphooray.com
Blue bouquet flowersbydesign.net
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THEMESInspiration
Goldthe PerFect theme For coUPleS who liKe a bit oF granDeUr
Gold wedding stationery
lilyannarose.com
Oversized gold leaf love calligraphy
etsy.com
Gold embossed wedding album geebrothers.com
Wax seal wolfandink.co.uk
Art deco place set ting confet ti.co.uk
Gold birdcage talkingtables.co.uk
Gold and ivory baroque rosalindmillercakes.com
Gold glit ter jar talkingtables.co.uk
Honey Waqar @ Pakistan Fashion Week
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Inspiration
Ibiza bound invitation papergrace.co.uk
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Dessert table bitesdesserts.com
Orange save the date hiphiphooray.com
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Orange draping anaisevents.com
Gerbera and roses sandrasflowerstudio.co.uk
Bright orange and yellow plant ibukb.orgTable set ting
lilyannarose.com
bright SUmmer weDDing
Pink Chif fon @ Pakistan Fashion Week
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Autumn wedding bouquet
emilyandme.co.uk
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Inspiration
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THEMES
Moroccan table scape
blueskyflowers.co.uk
Emblem stationery wolfandink.co.uk
Red pot ted plant ibulb.org
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Winter spice bouquet flowerfete.co.uk
Mr & Mrs frame kathryndeeley.co.uk
Heart shaped umbrella
loveumbrellas.co.uk
give the traDitional reD theme a Floral twiSt
Red
Peonies wedding cake rosalindmillercakes.com
Shabbir Textiles @ Pakistan Fashion Week
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ok, letsdo thisIt can be a long road from
yes, I will to I do, but with our help, itll be a fun one too what do we do?
WHEN DO WE DO IT?12 MONTHS TO GO Announce your engagement to loved
ones.
Orchestrate a meeting between your
parents and future in-laws.
Discuss the budget with your groom and
both sets of family.
Select an auspicious date (taking into
consideration whether key guests can
attend) and secure ceremony and reception
venues that match the day, preferred
theme, budget and capacity.
11 MONTHS TO GO Book your priest and officiant.
Select members of the wedding party. To
avoid arguments, split the list three ways.
One for you and the groom; the other two
for your respective parents.
Post/email save-the-date cards.
Arrange tastings with at least five catering
providers, get specific quotations and hire
the one best suited to provide the menu
and take care of your guests.
TeN MONTHS TO GO Arrange trials with makeup artists, visit
cakemakers and florists to look at portfolios
and sample DJs and wedding entertainers.
Browse and save inspirations on sites like
asianbride.me.
Go through Asian Bride and visit shops
to decide on your wedding outfits. Arrange
a visit to all the stores you like the look of,
leaving you plenty of time to change your
mind if it doesnt go according to plan.
NiNe MONTHS TO GO Select your wedding outfit and schedule
fittings. If you lose weight, adjustments
will be necessary, so best to buy in the UK
rather than abroad.
Book your photographer and
videographer.
Sign the relevant contracts with florists,
makeup artist and caterer.
Calculate the amount of money youve
committed to spending so far and check it
against your budget.
eiGHT MONTHS TO GO Buy wedding insurance to secure all
bookings made so far.
Select bridesmaids attire for the registry
ceremony. Start thinking about colours for
them to wear for the traditional ceremony.
Decide on the theme of music best
suited to your celebration and book
entertainment accordingly. Does your
venue allow dhol players and live bands?
Work out a head count for your mehndi
and book trials.
SeveN MONTHS TO GO Schedule a fitting for your wedding outfit
and start sourcing bridal accessories that
will complement your look.
Order invitations, announcements and
personal stationery.
Be sure to allow time to see samples
before confirming the order, and in time
to send out invitations three months before
the wedding.
Six MONTHS TO GO Start making honeymoon plans and
make your reservations by the end of the
month.
Start liaising with the grooms family and
offer to help them with their preparations
if necessary.
Decide what kind of gift list you want
and visit department stores to put your list
together if thats the option you choose.
ASIAN BRIDE | 117
insTead of seeing your checklisT as a chore, TreaT every occassion like a daTe an opporTuniTy To bond and share ideas
Establish who is involved in paying
for the wedding. If your parents are
contributing, establish how much, then set
a realistic budget you can all afford.
Decide what kind of ceremony you
want and how many events youre likely
to have.
Draw up a guestlist between yourselves.
Ask your parents to do the same, bearing
in mind that the final guestlist is likely to
be smaller, not bigger, so everyone has to
be prepared to shed a few numbers.
Consider the location that will suit your
theme and guests the best.
Pick an auspicious date (although
bear in mind this might have to change
depending on venue availability).
You could go down the
traditional route the bride
plans it just the way shes
always dreamed her big day
would be, leaving the groom to turn up on
the day and share it with her. Or you could
do it the modern way hire a wedding
planner, sit back and let someone else take
care of all the hard work.
But there is another way. One where you
neither feel left out of the process or feel
like youre left doing all the work. Instead,
both of you plan your day and put it into
action... together. Considering youre
about to embark on a union where shared
responsibilities will equal happily ever
after, its surprising the trend for bride and
groom to plan their wedding as one hasnt
always been the norm.
Which is all the more reason why your
day will be that much more unique. If the
idea seems daunting, relax. This guide is
here to let you both know exactly whats
involved from start to finish, so you can
decide who takes care of what. The
end result will be that when it comes to
celebrating your magical day, youll both
know this was created by the two of you as
a representation of your love.
Now hows that for a happy beginning?
First things first MONEY MATTERSBalance your budget to ensure every aspect gets the right at tention
Flowers 2.5%
Catering 22%
7.5%Brides outfits
Rings 12%
Honeymoon 14%Others 16.5%
Venues 25.5%
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116 | ASIAN BRIDE
ok, letsdo thisIt can be a long road from
yes, I will to I do, but with our help, itll be a fun one too what do we do?
WHEN DO WE DO IT?12 MONTHS TO GO Announce your engagement to loved
ones.
Orchestrate a meeting between your
parents and future in-laws.
Discuss the budget with your groom and
both sets of family.
Select an auspicious date (taking into
consideration whether key guests can
attend) and secure ceremony and reception
venues that match the day, preferred
theme, budget and capacity.
11 MONTHS TO GO Book your priest and officiant.
Select members of the wedding party. To
avoid arguments, split the list three ways.
One for you and the groom; the other two
for your respective parents.
Post/email save-the-date cards.
Arrange tastings with at least five catering
providers, get specific quotations and hire
the one best suited to provide the menu
and take care of your guests.
TeN MONTHS TO GO Arrange trials with makeup artists, visit
cakemakers and florists to look at portfolios
and sample DJs and wedding entertainers.
Browse and save inspirations on sites like
asianbride.me.
Go through Asian Bride and visit shops
to decide on your wedding outfits. Arrange
a visit to all the stores you like the look of,
leaving you plenty of time to change your
mind if it doesnt go according to plan.
NiNe MONTHS TO GO Select your wedding outfit and schedule
fittings. If you lose weight, adjustments
will be necessary, so best to buy in the UK
rather than abroad.
Book your photographer and
videographer.
Sign the relevant contracts with florists,
makeup artist and caterer.
Calculate the amount of money youve
committed to spending so far and check it
against your budget.
eiGHT MONTHS TO GO Buy wedding insurance to secure all
bookings made so far.
Select bridesmaids attire for the registry
ceremony. Start thinking about colours for
them to wear for the traditional ceremony.
Decide on the theme of music best
suited to your celebration and book
entertainment accordingly. Does your
venue allow dhol players and live bands?
Work out a head count for your mehndi
and book trials.
SeveN MONTHS TO GO Schedule a fitting for your wedding outfit
and start sourcing bridal accessories that
will complement your look.
Order invitations, announcements and
personal stationery.
Be sure to allow time to see samples
before confirming the order, and in time
to send out invitations three months before
the wedding.
Six MONTHS TO GO Start making honeymoon plans and
make your reservations by the end of the
month.
Start liaising with the grooms family and
offer to help them with their preparations
if necessary.
Decide what kind of gift list you want
and visit department stores to put your list
together if thats the option you choose.
ASIAN BRIDE | 117
insTead of seeing your checklisT as a chore, TreaT every occassion like a daTe an opporTuniTy To bond and share ideas
Establish who is involved in paying
for the wedding. If your parents are
contributing, establish how much, then set
a realistic budget you can all afford.
Decide what kind of ceremony you
want and how many events youre likely
to have.
Draw up a guestlist between yourselves.
Ask your parents to do the same, bearing
in mind that the final guestlist is likely to
be smaller, not bigger, so everyone has to
be prepared to shed a few numbers.
Consider the location that will suit your
theme and guests the best.
Pick an auspicious date (although
bear in mind this might have to change
depending on venue availability).
You could go down the
traditional route the bride
plans it just the way shes
always dreamed her big day
would be, leaving the groom to turn up on
the day and share it with her. Or you could
do it the modern way hire a wedding
planner, sit back and let someone else take
care of all the hard work.
But there is another way. One where you
neither feel left out of the process or feel
like youre left doing all the work. Instead,
both of you plan your day and put it into
action... together. Considering youre
about to embark on a union where shared
responsibilities will equal happily ever
after, its surprising the trend for bride and
groom to plan their wedding as one hasnt
always been the norm.
Which is all the more reason why your
day will be that much more unique. If the
idea seems daunting, relax. This guide is
here to let you both know exactly whats
involved from start to finish, so you can
decide who takes care of what. The
end result will be that when it comes to
celebrating your magical day, youll both
know this was created by the two of you as
a representation of your love.
Now hows that for a happy beginning?
First things first MONEY MATTERSBalance your budget to ensure every aspect gets the right at tention
Flowers 2.5%
Catering 22%
7.5%Brides outfits
Rings 12%
Honeymoon 14%Others 16.5%
Venues 25.5%
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five MONTHS TO GO Call your local council to check marriage
license requirements for your area.
Make an appointment with the jewellers
to select wedding bands.
Buy gifts for your in-laws and thank you
gifts to hand to parents on the day.
Book a suite at your venue or hotel room
for your first night.
Book transportation to/from the venue.
fOur MONTHS TO GO Collect invitations.
Buy gifts for your bridesmaids.
Ask friends and family who are not in the
wedding party to participate by presenting
special readings during the ceremony or by
greeting guests at the reception.
If you want to personalise your decor,
nows the time to start designing any
wedding favours and cake baskets.
Make sure the wedding rings fit. You still
have time for adjustments.
THree MONTHS TO GO Decide activity and set dates for the hen
and stag nights (consider having a joint
Jack & Jill party?)
Go over menu details with the caterer
and finalise the arrangements.
Send your guests information on local
accommodation.
Touch base with all your service
providers.
TwO MONTHS TO GO Select little extras like the guest book,
personal wedding albums and disposable
cameras for each table.
Decide on your drinks list and confirm
your selection.
Get any vaccinations for your
honeymoon.
Mail invitations.
Start thinking about the order of the day
in finer detail, such as the first dance and
the cake-cutting ceremony.
Go for your penultimate dress fitting and
get any remaining accessories.
ONe MONTH TO GO Have programmes printed.
Go for a final outfit fitting.
Take lessons to perfect your moves for the
first dance.
Contact guests who havent responded to
invitations.
Give your caterer the final head count.
ONe week TO GO Double check all arrangements.
Pack your baggage for your honeymoon
and collect currency.
Hold a Wedding Ceremony Rehearsal.
Go over the wedding day timetable with
attendants.
Nominate attendant to take care of the
days schedule and any problems that may
arise so that you can enjoy the day.
Visit a relaxing day spa!
ONe day TO GO Have a manicure, pedicure and any
other pampering treatments.
Check on venue decorations.
Unwind and try to have an early night.
We recommend a nice hot bubble bath.
THe biG day Relax and stay calm. Your makeup
artist/bridesmaids should be able to put
you at ease.
Allow yourself to feel like a guest at your
own party and enjoy every moment.
Remember, today may be about
celebrating with your nearest and dearest,
but tonight is all about just the two of you!
When planning a wedding by yourselves,
this is the one area where its easy to be
vague. In fact, when we asked our brides
their favourite theme in an Asian Bride
poll last year, the top answer was pretty,
which is more a given than a theme in
itself.
Its important to establish a theme for
your celebrations, chiefly to avoid the risk
of clashing instead of fusing, so youre
not left with a mishmash of mismatched
services. There are many types of themes
to choose from, both adventurous and
classic; from Bollywood, medieval,
Indian Ocean, carnival, masquerade,
zen, tropical, Moroccan, Rajasthani,
oriental, summer gardens, fiesta or
beach to the traditional Cinderella or
Madhubala weddings, all with their own
colour scheme (subtle and understated
to bold and grandiose), but most Asian
brides settle for one of the following three
broad themes: traditional (colourful and
flamboyant), western (chic, elegant and
fairytale) and fusion (a marriage of east
and west). The trick is to find one and
stick to it, matching everything from your
outfits and centrepieces to the smaller
details such as napkin holders and favour
boxes.
Agree on a set of colours and styles
that reflect your theme best. When the
two of you find something you like the
look of, dont hire or buy it unless youre
convinced it complements your chosen
theme to perfection.
Now that you both have a
clear idea of whats involved
in the planning process, you
have to sit down and ask
yourselves whether you both have the time
to put it all into motion. If it seems like too
much, dont feel defeated. Do you truly
believe you can take care of every small
detail of your wedding yourself, or would it
be easier to let someone else take on all the
stress on your behalf ?
Just because you two have vowed to
share joint responsibility doesnt mean a
helping hand isnt allowed. If youre both
pushed for time, or find it difficult to agree
on whats important, you may well end
up locking heads in an argument, which
defeats the whole objective. Professional
wedding planners work as a reliable third
party who can help you find compromises
that fit both your visions, plus they not only
know what works but also how to fix things
that dont. In addition they have a reliable
pool of suppliers on their books and can
often secure the best prices, which is always
a good thing.
The important thing is to find a planner
who wants to make your dreams come true,
not smooth talk you into doing things their
way. When youre interviewing potential
planners, check how many weddings they
organise per year, which venues they have
worked with (venues refuse to work with
any sub-standard organiser), as well as
enquiring about the packages they currently
have on offer.
Ask to be invited as a casual observer to a
wedding they are organising, so you can see
them in action. They should be able to offer
everything from advice, ideas, suppliers,
discounts, packages and a wedding co-
ordinator to ensure things run smoothly.
For a couple who dont operate well under
stress, this could be the perfect solution.
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five MONTHS TO GO Call your local council to check marriage
license requirements for your area.
Make an appointment with the jewellers
to select wedding bands.
Buy gifts for your in-laws and thank you
gifts to hand to parents on the day.
Book a suite at your venue or hotel room
for your first night.
Book transportation to/from the venue.
fOur MONTHS TO GO Collect invitations.
Buy gifts for your bridesmaids.
Ask friends and family who are not in the
wedding party to participate by presenting
special readings during the ceremony or by
greeting guests at the reception.
If you want to personalise your decor,
nows the time to start designing any
wedding favours and cake baskets.
Make sure the wedding rings fit. You still
have time for adjustments.
THree MONTHS TO GO Decide activity and set dates for the hen
and stag nights (consider having a joint
Jack & Jill party?)
Go over menu details with the caterer
and finalise the arrangements.
Send your guests information on local
accommodation.
Touch base with all your service
prov