Indian History of Garlands

Indian History of Garlands

When garlands come to mind, Varmala is what I think of first.  Varmala is designed differently according to what Indian people believe. For the Gujaratis, Varmala is the sacred red thread that goes around the bride and groom in only one loop.  It is believed this...
What’s Coming to the Bridal Fashion in 2018

What’s Coming to the Bridal Fashion in 2018

Last year’s New York Bridal Fashion Week was a year to remember as far as the innovativeness and creativity are concerned. However, this season was also much better than the previous one. We saw more designers showcase their striking newly made designs. The bar was...
Top 5 common mistakes to avoid during wedding planning

Top 5 common mistakes to avoid during wedding planning

Top 5 common mistakes to avoid during wedding planning A couple of potential issues that may arise unexpectedly during a wedding are a heavy downpour especially here in Arizona during a monsoon season or even earlier throw of a tantrum before your flower girl walks...
Why having a wedding on an auspicious date is essential

Why having a wedding on an auspicious date is essential

Why having a wedding on an auspicious date is essential. There is a shift in the wedding world today, where fancy weddings have been given too much attention as opposed to simple cultural weddings. Even though this may be true, a wedding day remains the most crucial...
Rupiyo Nariyel- an Indian Pre- Wedding Tradition

Rupiyo Nariyel- an Indian Pre- Wedding Tradition

Rupiyo Nariyel Rupiyo Nariyel is one of many Indian pre-wedding traditions. Rupiyo means money (one Indian rupee – to be precise), and Nariyel means coconut. Coconut is considered as a sacred fruit in Indian traditions, and used for every auspicious occasion. Rupiyo...
Totally Dazzled Featured Expert

Totally Dazzled Featured Expert

It is always so humbling to see Apropos Creations being highlighted.  This time, Totally Dazzled approached me about Apropos Creations to tell the world exactly what we do, how we plan, why we plan among other questions.  I honestly don’t like being in the...