When a girl gets married in Kashmir, she takes certain copper items with her in her trousseau. Those items are quite expensive and handcrafted by the finest copper designers called “Thaan-thurr”. The shopping for the copper items for the girl’s wedding starts at a very young age, at times. In this article, we will cover […]
The Untold Story of How Kashmiri Bride and Groom Actually Meet
The people of Kashmir are very simple in their lifestyle, yet at the same time, very complex and rigid about their weddings. The wedding process starts with a simple thought of parents that they have decided to get their kids married, and the same is delivered to their kids. TBH, it’s not a simple thought. […]
21 Things Every Kashmiri Girl Gets To Hear Till She Is Rishta-Fied
When a girl is born in Kashmir, the first thing that comes to mind of our dear parents is ‘koor che nakh walin’ (ladki ki shadi karwani ha). I mean, she’s just born and you’re worried about a thing that’s likely to take at least 20-30 years. Being a girl is no easy thing anywhere, […]
15 Memes That Perfectly Sum Up Every Kashmiri Wedding
Weddings all over the world have certain special traits that make them unique. So do our Koshur weddings. If you have attended even a single Kashmiri wedding, you will find the following collection of 15 memes quite relatable. 1.Kyasa kott wativ… Also Read: Talking about arrangements, have you wondered why we spend so much money […]
9 Customs That Need to Go Away From Kashmiri Weddings
The grand gathering in Kashmiri weddings has many nostalgic experiences to offer. Everything appears to be royal and glorious unless you are familiar with the festering issues. The enjoyment vanishes when you realize that the irrational customs have infected our traditions and they are spreading like a plague. We need to get rid of these […]
7 Shops to Buy Bridal Floral Items in Kashmir
A bride is the essence of any wedding. Her clothes, accessories, jewellery, etc. can start a trend if done well. In the past few years, flower jewelry has become a trend. It’s usually worn on malmaenz or mehndiraat by the bride herself and the bridesmaids. Flower jewelry can be made from real and artificial flowers […]
5 Important Things to Know Before Purchasing Your Wedding Day Outfit
Aaaaaaaa!!! Is your special day on its way? We know you are excited. But don’t let that excitement get to your head. A bride has to buy so many things for her wedding trousseau besides the lehnga and jewellery that she forgets to focus on tiny yet important things related to the two. But don’t […]
Planning a Kashmiri Wedding? Here are 8 creepy malal that you will face
A wedding is one of the auspicious events but a single mistake can be a big eyesore. That’s because a Kashmiri wedding is incomplete without someone getting offended. Especially, when the elders of the family have magnifying glasses for nitpicks. Everyone is seeking special attention keeping aside their common sense leading to hatak and malal. […]
Know Your Vendor: Photographers from team MGS Wedding
Say hi to team MGS Wedding Cinematography from Kashmir. Tell us about yourself and your team members My name is Sajjad Shah. I am basically from Kashmir but from the past 20 years, I am working in Mumbai/Delhi in Film & Television as a cinematographer. I have done almost 15 Bollywood/Hollywood movies as Steadicam Operator and also […]
5 Easy Ways to Reduce Food Wastage in Kashmiri Weddings Without Offending Anyone
Food wastage is a big issue and a commonplace in Kashmiri weddings. We impatiently wait for the attendants to serve us the scrumptious wazwaan. However, the servings far exceed our cravings and it leads to wastage. The amount served per traemi can easily feed ten individuals. Treating the food with reverence is part of consuming […]