We love a bride that really takes the time to research South Asian traditions and incorporates it into her Big Day and Piyali did just that:

“I spent two years planning every single little detail of this wedding to be the most traditional Bengali wedding it could be, in addition to having modern twists for things we thought were essential in our lives today. Both my husband and I are proud feminists and wanted to make sure that our ceremony reflected that. We worked intensively with our priest and our parents to make sure that our wedding was at once a very traditional, Hindu Bengali wedding, and incorporated our feminist values.”

Stay tuned for a full-fledged feature on this amazing Hindu Bengali wedding!

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The Sari-Clad Bride is always on the look-out for chic, elegant brides. Bollywood Bengali beauty, Konkona Sen Sharma, is the perfect example of how understated elegance can be an amazing look for a Desi Bride.

Konkona’s style is generally very minimalistic so it’s no surprise that she chose a refined look for her nuptials. She wore her grandmother’s antique kundan jewelry and a light-gold bridal sari. Ranvir Shorey represented the Punjabi bridegroom perfectly arriving on a horse wearing a traditional ‘sehra’ (headdress).

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Sheryl and Ajo flew to Kerala to celebrate their engagement with both of their families in India. Check out Sheryl’s gorgeous white and gold engagement sari. We love that she kept her hair and makeup simple!

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What do you do?

Borrow it Bindaas is a fabulous online boutique where you can borrow or buy beautiful sarees and accessories worry free!

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We are based in beautiful Southern California. Read more

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A Vintage English-Mauritian Love Story (Noveau Weddings)

Leza and Graham’s Casino Inspired Engagement Shoot (Polka Dot Bride)

Honeymoon Destination: Tahiti (IndianWeddingSite.com)

Strawberry Centerpieces (DIY Bride)

Q&A by Deena Makeup (Asian Wedding Ideas)

This bride-to-be knows a thing or two about pretty things; Sheryl’s a beauty editor at In Style magazine. It’s no wonder her Central Park e-shoot came out like a dream!

Bride: Sheryl (25)
Groom: Ajo (27)
Location: Central Park, NYC
Date: May 9, 2011
Photographer: Sudeep Kanwal of House of Talent
Hair & Makeup: Eugene & Jordy of Rita Hazan Salon

How Their Love Story Began
Sheryl: “We first met through a mutal friend in 2006, but we didn’t start dating ’till a couple of years later.”

On Why They Choose Central Park for Their Engagement Shoot
Sheryl: “We first met in the city and we both work and live here so it has a special meaning to us. We love being in the city and just checking out all the great things it has to offer, especially great restaurants!”

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When we first laid eyes on Sapna Magazine Editor-in-Chief, Natasha Khan Kazi’s, wedding-day photos, we positively squealed in delight! This ultra-glamorous bride incorporated all the fun traditions that make Bangladeshi Muslim weddings unique.

The Traditional Red Banarasi Sari and Classic Gold Bling

Natasha’s red banarasi sari, gauze-like oorna (veil) and heavy gold jewlery was right on the money with Bengali tradition. Natasha chose a  beautiful modern day red banarasi silk sari with delicate pearl embroidery and paisley designs. Red is considered a lucky color for weddings which is why tradition dictates that Bengali brides wear this auspicious color. While many modern-day Bengali brides choose lehengas, a classic Benarasi sari is the ultimate look for any Bengali bride. Benarasi saris originated in Varanasi, India during the Mughal period. Benarasis are known for their intricatee Persian designs combined with  Indian patterns on beautiful hand-woven delicate silks. Upper-class Bengali society took on this trend and it eventually became a traditional part of a Bengali bride’s trousseau. Read more