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 […]
11 Simple Things That Make Our Kashmiri Weddings Special
What makes any culture special first of all? We can say it is their food, dressing style, traditions, ceremonies in different events, habits, and people. From culture to culture, these things take new forms, types, and meanings. Hence, representing the identity of the native culture. Our Kashmiri weddings are no different. We have our own […]
6 Pretty Wedding Cakes we Spotted in Kashmiri Weddings
Where there is a celebration, there is a cake! Same is the case in Kashmir. Whether it is for birthdays, anniversaries, weddings or any special occasion, cakes are a must-have. Sometimes, no occasion at all is a valid excuse too for we don’t really need a reason to have a mouthful of it. Our minds […]
5 reasons to carry your Wazwaan home and not feel guilty about it
Unlike weddings in other cultures which have a buffet system, things are different in a Kashmiri wedding. In our culture, we share the platter aka trammi with three others on which the attendants keep serving more dishes. It is not unusual that people are served more than they can eat and a lot of it […]
Here’s Your Guide for Kashmiri Bride Trousseau (Wardan) List
Congratulations! A little birdie told us you got engaged. As soon as the ‘thaph’ phase starts getting over, it must have hit you that it’s time to start preparing for the wedding and the wardan. The wardan or the trousseau includes the items that the Kashmiri bride takes to her new home after her wedding. […]
Everything You Need to Know About A Kashmiri Wedding: The Complete Guide
When you think about Kashmir, the things that come into your mind are its cool weather, Srinagar’s serene shikara rides and the floating market of Dal Lake. The list continues with the majestic mountains and the lush green valleys which resemble white and green sapphires embedded in a crown. Everyone who knows about this paradise […]