Surfing the Desi Bridal Web
Are you frustrated by the lack of resources available for the modern South Asian American bride? As a bride-to-be, I certainly was. As I poured over western bridal magazines, I start to lust for a...
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Information on South Asian weddings: fashion, decor, planning, traditions, and more!
Unique & Affordable Wedding Centerpieces
$100 per centerpiece? You must be out of your mind! As desi weddings tend to be rather large, the price tag for premium centerpieces can reach $4000. That's about 40 pairs of sexy black boots for the...
The Real Cost of Catering
This Fall, I am throwing a tented engagement dinner which is being catered by a very reputable local Indian restaurant. The price per person? $15. That's 2 appetizers, 5 entrees, pullao/naan along...
She’s Got Rani Mukherjee Eyes: Bridal Make Up for Darker Skintones
Do a Google Image search of the terms Indian bridal make up, and you'll find example after example of bridal make up being modeled by fair skinned women. It's quite the dilemma, seeing that the...
Wedding Planners: Adding the South Asian Touch
The wedding industry is critical to South Asians. With numerous sangeets, mendhis, and receptions to arrange, it is a tough calling to prepare for each event with bravado and class. SAPNA met up with...