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Navratri is one of the most important festivals of India. Goddess Durga is worshipped during this festival. It is celebrated twice in a year first in April and second in October or November. It held great importance. This festival is full of dance, puja, music and enjoyment; therefore people eagerly wait for it. One more thing that has much importance is clothing. Women plays major part as there are special different nine color sarees made for them known as navratri dresses. Women adorn them with beautiful saris.

Navratri as name suggests is festival that lasts for nine days. And for these nine days different color sarees are suggested and women wear them accordingly. Like holi navratri is also festival of colors. Women in different color saris enhance show of this festival all the way more. They are particularly called navratri saris. Seeing all women in same color saris reminds us of our tradition and also entails that we are still cling to our custom. Hence navratri sarees make this festival more evident. Not only decoration is important but clothing also to instill true feeling of festival.

It is a great fun to see number of women in same color saris. All look the same. It is great to follow tradition properly and dress up accordingly. Navratri sarees are portrayal of the bond and the love that still persists between people. There is a great variety of navratri sarees. Just wearing same color sari is required not same style, design and pattern. Women are free to wear any style sari that suit them and enhance their appearance.

It is believed that goddess Durga has nine forms and nine color sarees represent them. Though it is mostly a tradition of Gujarat and Maharashtra but it has greatly spread all over India. Now during navratri all over India women wear different color saris on each of the nine days. Those nine colors are fixed but their sequence keeps changing every year. Colors are Parrot Green, Orange, Yellow, Sky Blue, Pink, Grey, Green, Ink Blue, Royal Blue and Red. Red color sari is worn on the last navratra that is Dussehra. Find out what is the order of colors for sarees this year and start doing preparation as navratri is about to come. These colors show the true spirit of devotees. It shows in true sense they are celebrating navratri and has great admiration for this festival.

Dandiya raas is another highlight of this festival. Some wait for navratris for it only. It takes place in the evening after finishing with all the daily chores. Sweets are prepared; dressing is its another important aspect. Lehenga choli is most worn attire during dandiya raas as it is comfortable and elegant in looking. Men and women dance with sticks. There is a special way of dancing and those who know enjoy to the fullest.

Navratri saris also give you chance to showcase fashion by experimenting with different style blouses, decorative accessories and jewelry. Enjoy all nine days of navratri with exclusive navratri saris.

This is the big day! The dress is the biggest part of the show! What will you wear? Who will go with you to pick it out? What will look best? These questions and others plague every bride as she begins the journey towards her second love, her wedding dress. Being thoughtful about the process of selecting your wedding dress, will create an experience that is memorable because of the amazing way it made you feel.

1. Style: Brides almost never arrive to a dress shop with absolutely no clue as to what they want to wear on their wedding day. Most have looked online or in magazines to see what styles they would like. While this is a great way to get a head start, it can also be a source of extreme disappointment. The style you have in mind might look fabulous on you. However, there is a chance it might not. Keeping an open mind when going to look for a dress is an important part of the journey. You may be completely surprised, but none the less thrilled with the style that actually does look fabulous on you. I had my heart set on a particular dress from a magazine when I went dress shopping. It was the first one I tried on at the store and I immediately knew when I saw myself in it that it was not for me. However, it did not ruin my day and I found there were plenty more styles that I liked even better.

2. Who to take: Traditionally, only a few people or even just the mother of the bride see the wedding dress before its debut. Today, brides want to feel more inclusive with their bridesmaids, siblings and sometimes even their fianc. This is completely up to the bride, however, this will be an emotional experience and it is always best to choose people who will be emotionally supportive. Yes, you want people who will honestly give you an opinion on dresses, but opinions and truth can be presented in various ways and taking people along who will present it in a loving, thoughtful way will make your experience that much richer. When I went to pick out my dress, I took my sister, who was my matron of honor and my mother. I narrowed it down to two dresses and even went back a second day to try them both on again before I finally chose one. Once I had narrowed it down to the two, my sister and mother never stated which one they preferred. They simply told me that I looked beautiful in both and that whichever one I went with would be wonderful. That was so reassuring to me. I did try and pressure them a bit to confess which one they preferred, but they never did. I got to make the final selection and only received accolades from both. It was an awesome experience and I felt nothing but love and support from them.

3. Budget! Budget! Budget!: Did I mention budget? Can you imagine anything worse than looking in the closet at your wedding dress a month after your wedding and then looking at the stack of bills you and your husband have to pay and regretting that you went way over budget on a dress that you only wore for one day? This can sometimes happen even if you stayed on budget just because of the short time the dress is actually worn. So, if you have a budget, stick to it. If you don’t have a budget, but really need one, set one prior to going to look at dresses. Don’t live with regret.

4. Don’t be afraid to be creative: There are many options for accenting wedding dresses, so don’t be afraid to think outside the wedding dress box. For example, a colored sash makes a great addition to a dress that might not have the right amount of bling or style for you. A veil can also drastically change the look of a gown or a rhinestone head piece, if a veil isn’t for you. The point is to not just look at the dress as is, but consider how to give it your own personal touch. This can be especially important if you have selected a dress that helps you stay on budget, but isn’t your ideal gown.

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Among many communities living in India, Marathi people perhaps have the simplest and least lavish marriage ceremony. Maharashtra exhibits a culture that is a mix of the Aryan and Dravidian culture which means it has influences from north Indian culture and south Indian culture. The wedding ceremony is interwoven in Marathi traditions and rituals known as samskaras or sacraments.

The Marathi wedding usually takes place in the morning because mostly the auspicious time for marriage is in the morning or afternoon in day light. The marriages are conducted within the community and inter-caste marriages are not much appreciated.

Maharashtrians believe in arranged marriages and the parents with their sons/daughters consent look for a suitable match. According to them, marriage is a sacrament where a union binds two individuals into a life long togetherness and makes them one. The community and its members progresses and grows with such alliances. Marriages in India are one of those festive seasons where all the relatives wear traditional dresses to celebrate the new beginning of the future couple. The Indian bride and the groom look exceptional in their wedding attires and are center of attraction.

Maharashtrians brides represent the feminine and true depiction of a Hindu bride. On her wedding day she wears a nine yard long saree which is draped on her in a Marathi style. The color of the saree has to be green banarasi or kanjivaram saree with a thick border in golden embroidery. The hairs are tied neatly into a bun and a bunch of flowers usually jasmine or some other white flower is put over it. The Marathi bride does not wear heavy jewelry but accessorizes with pearls. She wears a pearl chain on her forehead along with a bindi, pearl necklace, a seven pearl earring on each side, a nose ring with nine pearls on the left nostril, green glass bangles known as chzuda is worn along with pearls bangles in hands, gold waist band on the waist and silver toe ring on her feet. After dressing up, it is said the bride becomes an incarnation of Goddess Parvati as she is blessed with marital bliss.

Marathi groom dresses up in dhoti kurta which is usually white in color or preferring other lighter color tone. Like brides saree, groom carries a stole which has thin golden border. The kurta also has self design adding color in his outfit. The head is covered with a Nehru cap or a turban. The basic jewelry that the groom wears is rings in hand fingers and pearl beads around his neck. The groom carries a large cloth on his right shoulder whose one end is tied with brides saree and the ritual of saptapadi is followed. In this ceremony, the couple takes seven rounds around the sacred fire which represents the presence of god.

Both bride and the groom apply mehndi on their palms where the bride applies it on her feet as well. The experience of a Marathi wedding is very different from north or south Indian wedding, but is thoroughly enjoyed by all due to its similar Hindu customs that are followed by all the Hindus in the country.

As a record of important details from your special day, your wedding invitation is uniquely a one-of-a-kind remembrance. Ordering a few extra invitations is highly suggested so you can save them as wedding souvenirs but then they will more than likely be stored away in your wedding album.

Why not create a memento of your wedding invitation that is more permanent and can be easily displayed in your home as a special remembrance. Especially since all the formal details of your wedding day appear within your invitation text date, time of ceremony, time of dinner/reception, name and address of ceremony location, name and address of dinner/reception locale as well as maybe a special verse or quote chosen by you and your fianc. The invitation design itself may also be symbolic of the colors or theme of your wedding.

Having your invitation wording permanently imprinted on a keepsake item is a wonderful way to uniquely commemorate your wedding day. Here are some suggested items that can be engraved with your wedding invitation verse:

Photo Album A great way to personalize a wedding album is to have your invitation wording elegantly engraved on the front cover. This way every time you look through your cherished wedding pictures you will be able to see your invitation verse too.

Wedding Invitation Frame Create a lasting symbol by using a beautiful glass frame to showcase your favorite wedding photo as well as feature your delicately etched invitation verse.

Glass Block A simple, but elegant, glass or lucite sculpture piece can be engraved with your wedding invitation text creating an exquisite symbol of your special day.

Commemorative Plate Easily hung on a wall or placed on an easel for table-top display, a decorative plate engraved or etched with your invitation verse will make a wonderful memento for years to come.

With all of your planning and preparations, creating a wedding invitation keepsake may not be a high priority before your wedding, but this is easily something you can have designed later since you may even receive one of these personalized items as a wedding gift.

Your wedding is without a doubt one of the most important days of your life so give some thought to creating a lasting souvenir of your wedding invitation to preserve all the details of your special day. As the years go by, you will undoubtedly be glad you did.

Wearing of white outfit during weddings is part of the tradition; however, few modifications are made when we talk of the groom or the groomsman. They are free to wear white provided that the following guidelines are followed: be sure to stand out with white, wear white with caution, wearing white should not distract others attention, and pick other shades of white.

Wearing white-colored suit during a wedding is based on our tradition, which is symbolic of many things. For many, it may mean purity of heart and chastity, while for others like to relate it with elegance. Here are some of the rules related to wearing of white by the groom and the groomsman:

Be sure to stand out with white

Since the bride is not the only one who deserves the center of attraction, the groom can also wear white suit like tuxedo to make him stand out from the crowd. White is a radiant color that is capable of reflecting and shining brightly when worn in the presence of lights. Wearing of white suit will create a beautiful glow that can catch ones attention. Aside from white, black and gray are the recommended colors because they project elegance and sophistication.

Wear white with caution

The role of the groomsman is to assist the groom as much as possible during the wedding ceremony up to the reception area. He is an important figure who contributes a lot for the success of the wedding vow. However, it doesn’t mean that his presence would take away the attention the groom deserves. You should not outshine the groom by wearing a suit that is somewhat similar to his. This will lead the attendees out of focus if the groomsman will wear stunning attire.

Wearing white should not distract others attention

Wearing the traditional attire, which is white color, is not really a problem. The decision still depends on the preference of the couple. As long as the attire does not distract others attention, one can wear white but definitely with a style that is not that conspicuous. Do not mislead the guests as to who the groom is by wearing incomparable attire.

Pick other shades of white

If you really feel that there is a need for the groomsmen to wear white suits, pick a shade that is a little lighter or a bit darker than white. This may occur when traditions dictate you to do so, wherein you are left with no choice but to follow. The alternative colors may include off-white, cream, dirty white, and eggshell – all are shades of white. This is to help the guests differentiate the groom from the groomsmen. You must always remember that the wedding day is his day and not yours; therefore, give him a chance to shine on this very day. Give him the privilege to receive all the applause that is due to him.