Confused between these two lehenga for my wedding day. Which one should I go for

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I’ve never worn makeup in my life and want to keep my bridal look elegant but comfortable.

How would you style this outfit? Please suggest jewellery, makeup, hairstyle and reception decor.

Also, what should my groom wear? Ivory or a navy-blue suit?

I’m worried my outfit might look too light or washed out in outdoor photographs.

Would love your suggestions! 🥹💕

Here’s what happened
I’m 28F. My high school sweetheart 28M (we’ve been together for 12+ years) and even moved in together a couple of years ago. He bought a ring to propose to me and talked to my parents that he wanted to propose and my parents behaved normally with him and said yes.

The next day I was on a call with my mom and she asked me about the ring and I said what ring. And she said he bought the ring and are we gonna get engaged on our own now, will this make us happy. I said you mean he wants to propose to me, Ofc it’d make me happy, we’ve been together for so long. And she said so you’re gonna get engaged on your own so you might do a court wedding as well without any family and break your relation with everyone in the family. And I said why are you making such a big deal out of this. I asked her what according to her is an “engagement”. She said both the families come together and the couples exchange a ring, he can propose to you but why is the ring necessary. And I was like wdym that’s how it’s supposed to be done and our families could come together anyway later and celebrate. She said what’s even the point of doing it later if you’re gonna get engaged on your own.

I am so upset with this. I left all the family WhatsApp groups, blocked both my parents. Mind you my mom even knows about us moving in together. Both our families approve of our relationship. My parents have always been very supportive and sweet to my boyfriend and nobody ever had an issue. And now I can’t believe they’ve ruined something so beautiful for me by doing this. At this point I’m so heartbroken and I’ve been crying and I feel like I can never feel any happiness again.

I am looking for some great cocktail outfit designers/boutiques/shops that do custom designs under 40k.

Budget : 40k
Location : Bangalore and Mumbai

I am fed up seeing same designs. And want to do some customisation but everyone is charging so much.

Hi! Need help designing my wedding ceremony.

For context: my fiance and I have been together for 9 years and are from different religions and states in India. Our parents are supportive but mine still do have some traditional expectations of what weddings look like.

We have decided to do a medium sized wedding in Bali next year and do cultural but not religious events - so doing haldi/mehndi and sangeet.

For the ceremony, we will do varmala and exchange ring/ chain but skip the pheras etc. the concern is that just this will be too short for the ceremony, so I would like some ideas to make this feel like a proper ceremony while avoiding any specific religious aspects. We are not super keen on very personal vows in public but could be open to something short and sweet? And maybe the families could be involved in some way- blessings or reading something ? We can also have an emcee perhaps?

We also don’t love being centre of attention or dancing so my fiancé is nervous about doing a baarat.
We’re also being told to do a first dance but again this isn’t really our vibe. Any suggestions to adapt these to make it more lowley but also keep the fun vibes?

Any suggestions welcome!

I'm asking for a non-desi travel partner if this will be OK to wear to a Sangeet at a resort hotel in India in December. Thank you for any thoughts!

Hi everyone! 👋 Summer 2027 bride here, US-based and unable to make it out to India for irl wedding shopping. Searching for leads on online/Instagram shops that can recreate Mahima Mahajan-style lehengas, anarkalis for under $1k/₹1L.

Hesitant to buy directly from MM after reading reviews that mention service and quality issues. Even besides that their pricing just doesn’t add up for printed fabric with minimal embroidery imo, though the designs are stunning in photos. I’ve reached out to Kultham Fashion, Moorni Designs, Luxmi’s Mahilpur and a few others so far, but their feedback seems pretty mixed.

Thanks in advance!

(While I’m here, recs on best places to find Kanchipuram tissue silk sarees would also be greatly appreciated 🙏)

Hi guys, what’s currently trending in Pakistan in terms of wedding attire?

Please help me pick trendy outfits for three functions, Mehndi bharaat walima, I’m seeking both men and women outfit ideas for twinning-ish with my husband
For my budget, I’m hoping each outfit to be within 30/35k stitched. For the husband perhaps 10/15k 😄

Please share the pictures in comments, it’d be great help
Thank you Thank you!

I saw a lehenga very similar to this while bridal shopping and was almost ready to finalise it, but now I am having second thoughts.

I am considering red or fuchsia pink in color for my daytime wedding.

Please be honest, I am so confused 😩

We are trying to plan a desi wedding in the US, where venues and vendors often book out far in advance. Unfortunately, the Hindu calendar doesn't release each year until ~November. My and my fiancee's parents are pretty rigid on wanting the wedding to happen on auspicious date and time. Does anyone have advice on how to navigate booking a venue/vendors 1-2 years ahead of time when dates can't be absolutely solidified beforehand?

I've been reaching out to MUAs, and so many are quoting ₹30k per function for Haldi and Mehendi. That's ₹60k for just two events!! 😭

I get paying a premium for wedding day makeup, but this feels excessive, especially when I just want a simple, fresh, glowy look.

**Looking for good MUA recommendations in Delhi/Gurgaon under ₹15k per function**, preferably including hair and makeup.

Please share any recommendations or Instagram handles! Also, is ₹15k an unrealistic budget these two days? 🥲

Hello, so my fiancé and I are getting married in late november and would like to go for our honeymoon/travelling in christmas/new year week.

I am thinking as this is peak travelling season we should go somewhere nearby and maybe travel internationally later when the flight rates and hotel rates would be normal. We are from agra.

I was thinking Rajasthan for december and maybe Bali or vietnam for the international trip.

Manali I don't want to go as I have motion sickness and as it's kind of near agra we can go anytime. Meghalaya he wanted to go but I think the flight prices make it expensive if we want to travel internationally soon. Same for Andamans.

Would like your opinions and thoughts on this and whether Rajathan is good?

Hi everyone!
I’m looking to buy an engagement ring and I’m really confused between a few options. I’ve been going back and forth and would love some honest opinions from people who know more about rings or have gone through this process themselves.
I want something that looks elegant, timeless, and classy — something I’ll love wearing every day for years to come, rather than something that just looks trendy right now.
I’m sharing the options I’m considering. Please tell me which one you would pick and why! I’d especially appreciate opinions on which one looks the most beautiful, timeless, and flattering on the hand.
Also, if you have any suggestions regarding the setting, stone shape, or anything else I should consider before making the purchase, please let me know.
I’m clearly overthinking this, so help a girl out! 😂💍
Thank you! ❤️

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It’s been a year since I got married and this was my wedding lehenga! Liked it then but I am thinking of DIYing something i can wear as a guest or maybe as a jumpsuit or something!! Any ideas??
Also please tell me how it looks!!!

NRI couple having a mixed Haldi combined with Milni in Chandigarh. What’s the usual food expectation? Going to be at a rented venue outdoor lawn.

I’m getting quotes for 2500 a plate 💀 feels excessive.

Please help me not get ripped off 😭 want to know what’s the usual food expectation here and add a personal taste touch if possible in some areas.

Also would it be very random to do a Thai menu?

Recommendations for yummy food vendors is also appreciated.

Thanks in advance

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Hi everyone!

I'm getting married in August 2028 and I'm currently looking into options for my civil wedding outfit!

I'm based in europe, but I have Indian roots (Tamil), and I'd really love to incorporate that part of my heritage into my civil wedding look.

I already have a beautiful ivory/white saree with teal and gold detailing, and instead of wearing it traditionally, I'm dreaming of transforming it into a modern Indo-Western outfit.

I'm thinking of a tailored, wide-leg jumpsuit or pantsuit with a long, sleeveless jacket/coat, incorporating the original saree fabric and zari borders. Something elegant, contemporary and bridal, while still keeping those traditional Indian elements.

I've attached some inspiration pictures (pink) and a rough AI-generated concept to show what I have in mind! (Teal)

I'm mainly looking for recommendations in Chennai.

A few questions:

Has anyone had a saree repurposed into a jumpsuit, pantsuit or similar Indo-Western outfit?

Do you know any reliable tailors or designers in Chennai who take on custom projects using fabric provided by the client?

What kind of budget should I realistically expect for something like this?

How many fittings would typically be needed, especially if I'm travelling from abroad?

I'd especially love to hear about personal experiences, recommendations or even pictures of similar outfits!

Thank you so much in advance! 🥰

As the title says, what have all your experiences been with Shyamal and Bhumika

Trying to find a nikkah outfit (preferably desi style lehenga /anarkali) but need it in a very short timeframe (3 weeks). If any US based stores can get this done — it would take one headache off my hands.

Hi friends!
I need some advice.

I’m a Mexican American woman marrying a Punjabi Hindu man. I was told by him when we got engaged that I’m set to be gifted the family jewelry from his mother on our wedding day.

I’ve been so excited for this as his dad’s mother has already passed and having her jewelry would be such an honor!

We’ve been engaged for over a year and our wedding is in 5 months. For context, his mother immigrated to America 6 years ago and has a green card. The jewelry is in a safe deposit box in India. Yesterday, she tells him she’s not going to India to retrieve the jewelry any time soon. That they’ll just buy me new jewelry.

I’m shocked and upset about this because:

1. They come from money so I know a flight to India would not be an issue

2. She knew a whole 6 months PRIOR to our engagement that we’d be getting engaged. Which means she’s had almost 2 years to plan to get the jewelry.

3. I feel like she believes she can deny me this because I’m not Indian.

I don’t want to sound like a brat by being upset by new jewelry. I’ll accept anything they gift me with gratitude.
However, I feel sad that I won’t experience this tradition because it is something so meaningful.

I guess what I’m asking for is validation. Am I overreacting? How would you feel if this was happening to you? What should I do moving forward?

I’m reaching out to the wider community for advice and help regarding an inter cultural / cross border Indian wedding ceremony.
We are looking for an English speaking priest who understands that one half of the family does not speak an Indian language. The requirements are for a liberal priest who is willing to listen and modify ( not cut corners) the rituals so that everyone can enjoy the wedding.

The ceremony should be Hindu and leaning towards Tamil traditions if possible.

Friends have talked about an Arya samaj or Hare Krishna priest.
Does anyone have suggestions? Anyone have a similar ceremony and has any recommendations?

Thanks in advance. 🙏🏼

What are the favorite shops to check out groomswear around SoCal? I know Sari Palace in Artesia has a pretty big bridal selection but I’m not sure about the best places to go for groom options

Hi guys, need some advice on Chandni Chowk bridal lehenga shopping.

I went to cc last week for the first time and got overwhelmed for obvious reasons.

I had seen other reddit posts suggesting to bargain a lot there.. Like upto 40-50%. But I couldn't do so in the shops I visited. It was hard to get even 10% off for a 40-60k lehenga. Do I need to enhance my bargaining skills? I visited shops like Maharani collection and Sindoor sarees. Any idea how much can I bargain on a 40-60k lehenga?

Could you suggest some other good shops for red bridal lehengas in CC (my budget is around 40k).

One more thing, while coming out from Maharani collection, a broker insisted me to visit his shop which was at a random hidden place nearby, 3 stories up. There they had lehengas starting from 7-8k (looked cheap ofcourse) but they showed some decent handwork pieces under 40k after I told them that my budget is around 30-40k. Should I consider such shops or are those a scam? Because the shop owner was ready to give a 30-40% discount and said that he needs 2 months to customize the piece. I really can't mess this up because if he scams me after 2 months (like delivering a cheaper/machine work piece), I won't be having enough time to look for something else again as my wedding is in February 27. Please give your opinions or tell about your experiences if any, of such shops in CC.

Thanks and love! 💗