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The Lotus Story
Lotus gains significance as the national flower of India. Growth, purity, and birth are some of the terms that one hears when learning about the symbolic importance of the lotus.  The sacred lotus also represents eternity, divinity and life. Humans should seek to be like lotuses by standing on their own when in search for liberation (moksha). They should look to stand without attachment and not be distracted by the materialism around them (represented by the mud and water).  In Hindu Mythology, Goddess Lakshmi is depicted as seated on a pink lotus, and Saraswati, on a white one. Lotus is also associated with Lord Brahma who is sometimes depicted as seated on a lotus. For Buddhists, the lotus symbolizes divinity, fertility, wealth, knowledge and enlightenment. Lotus symbols are central in yantra patterns, and form part of many designs of decoration in more secular contexts.  We at Wedding Tales love the lotus as it is delightfully versatile. We can take blooming lotus and float it in water or take a closed lotus and use it the line a mandap. At the end of a string of mogra or sugandhraj, a closed lotus completes a very elegant design.  Even the sheer pattern of the lotus is inspiring. It can be symmetrical or stylized or uneven and it still looks perfect on cards, floral murals, garlands, etc… |
The Rose Story
The Rose is one of our all time favorite flowers to use at weddings. Its versatile and works well with other flowers. And our trusty desi gulab is always a great bet.  The rose is considered the queen of flowers. Not only a sweet smelling flower, it is also a gorgeous flower to use when decorating. The significance of the rose varies from calm to love and purity depending on the color. Roses are available in an abundance of colors and shades making it the most versatile flower.  Since roses represent love and happiness they play a major role in Indian Weddings. Be it the Bride's boquet or the jaimala garlands, roses are often the most preferred flowers. Rose petals are also showered on the newly married couple symbolizing love and happiness.  We love putting rose petals in DIY doily cones and distributing them to guest. These cones in a nice wicker basket make for a great element. Rose petals are also used to make floral jewellery for the bride.   Roses work really well with other flowers to create the perfect floral designs. Some of our favorite combinations are roses and carnations, roses and mogra (jasmine), roses and carnations, etc       |
The Mogra Story
 Mogra symbolizes love and is the perfect flower for a wedding. There is something so beautiful and calm about mogra and its ethereal white color.   Our love for mogra stems from the fact that its not just a pretty flower but also smells heavenly. It also is a super versatile flower and can be used in many ways throughout a wedding.   We have used malige for the hair as floral ornamentation and as a magnificent mandap. We have also used mogra in urlis as center pieces and as floral rangoli. Jasmine has been woven into intricate bracelets as giveaways at mehendi functions and as floral jewelry for our brides.   And so much more !! Mogra in its beautiful white adds elegance and a level of sophistication to any event. it is also is traditional in its significance. The gorgeous white pairs brilliantly with almost any color in the wheel. Our favorites are: White and Yellow, White and Red, White and Pink, White and Purple, White and Green, White and Gold, etc   Mogra - Timelessly Perfect !! |
The Marigold Story
   The marigold (a.k.a. Genda) has a strong presence in HIndu weddings. It represents the sun and thus is symbolizes brightness and positive energy which is said to be bestowed on the couple.   We love the genda phool for its versatility and unique flexibility. The rich orange and yellow colors compliment each other as well as a whole host of colors. Some of our favorites are orange and pink, yellow and white, orange and green, yellow and pink, orange and purple, yellow and green, etc .. The versatility doesn't end at main decor pieces.   Marigold when shredded make for the perfect floral rangoli.   Trends may come and trends may go but the beautiful marigold is timeless and will always be our favorite !! |
Pastel is the new black
Earlier this year, Pantone declared Ultraviolet as the Color of the year. Its a lovely cosmic color that is predicted to trend all this season. Personally, we feel the pastel trend will continue for a few more seasons. But we are sure to see the addition of the lovely ultraviolet to the pastel color palette. Mint green, blush pink and ultraviolet could be a major color threesome in the months to come.  [Photo Credit: Google.com] For brides, we still see lots of pastel shades for lehenga and sarees. The lovely Anushka Sharma revived the pastel lehenga and how. Her gorgeous Sabhyasachi Lehenga is #LehengaGoals and will remain so for a few season to come. Virat too wore a dapper beige and gold outfit for the wedding to compliment the stunning lehenga.  [Photo Credit: Google.com] The pastel trend is here to stay. The degree of the pastel will differ based on each couple. But its definitely here for the long haul. We look forward to designing a lot more pastel themed weddings.  |
Wedding Tips~ The Bar Guide
The Bar at the cocktail party is one of the most important elements of the event. It can also be a pain to manage. Here are some helpful tips to help yo get it right every time.  DO'S BAR CONTROL - Before the event starts we procure a liquor list from the hotel and cross check it with the list from the client. This list usually consists of the name of the liquor as well as how many bottles are being kept aside for the event. Once the event starts, the bar control team makes sure that a new bottle is only opened when the previous bottle is over and not before. This way you do not pay for bottle just because it was opened. KNOW YOUR CROWD - Don't fill your bar with every spirit known to mankind. Know the taste of the crowd attending. For example: put Gin in the bar only if you know a few people drink and prefer gin. Its not usually a popular drink and buying it make no sense if no one is going to drink it. BAR EQUIPMENT - Consult your bartender when setting the bar menu to understand what are his/her specialties and what works best with your crowd. Make sure to order the right glasses for each cocktail. When dealing with a bartender remember to get a detailed list of all the things he/she is to bring with them and what they need from you so there is no confusion on the day of. DON'TS DON'T USE EXPENSIVE LIQUOR FOR COCKTAILS - Cocktails are fun drinks that if made well fly off the bar. Do not use expensive liquor for cocktails as they will be mixed with other ingredients. For example: Do not use a single malt for whiskey based cocktails. DON'T FORGET PLAN YOUR ALCOHOL - Make sure you take into account how many heavy drinkers you have when making a alcohol plan. If the majority of the heavy drinkers like whiskey, make sure to have enough and more whiskey to go around. Make your you take into account the women drinkers and their preferences as well. DON'T FORGET THE NON DRINKERS - Do not forget the non drinkers at a cocktail party. Make sure their are fun "mocktails" for them in really fun looking glasses. This will make them fell included in the bar experience. |
Wedding Tips~ India and the Wedding Registry
 For too long, we as a society have played passing the parcel with that ugly tea set gifted to somebody’s great grandmother at her wedding. It is still unopened, just wrapped and re-wrapped for generations and passed on in the hopes that someday someone will use it. This is why we need a Wedding Registry. Wedding Tales is a strong advocator of the Wedding Registry concept. Gone are the days of tea sets, cuckoo clocks and casseroles. We have our coffee/tea on the go in disposable cups, we have our phones for the time and casseroles belong to the 1950’s. A wedding registry is a list of things that the couple want, where they are available and how much they cost. Ideally a couple would tie up with one or more stores and place things on hold under their name. Then this list is either sent out to friends and family or put up on their wedding website. After that you just have to pick and choose what you want to gift them or what falls in your budget. A group of people can pool in to buy a gift from this list too. We live in a time where we are spoilt for choice when it comes to decorating our homes and newly married couples enjoy this process the most. It’s a beautiful thing to be a part of someone’s home knowing that they love the gift you got them.  The store a couple ties up with, can be anything from a furniture & home décor store to an appliance store, from a cookware store to a hardware store. There is NO limit to what you can put on this list. One of our clients had put their honeymoon on the list. All of their parents friends pooled in and bought it for them. See this can be fun !! Here’s how a wedding registry helps both the gifter as well as the giftee:
 Our favorite boutique home décor store that we are currently lusting after is 'Mulberry Home Décor'. They have the cutest, chicest and prettiest home accessories, furniture and furnishings. They have two stores: one in Hyderabad and one here in our very own Bangalore. Check out their stuff at Mulberry Home Decor Instagram: Mulberry Home Decor |
Wedding Tales~ Budget Consultation
 Things covered in these sessions: Price ranges of each service Top 5 things to spend on during a wedding Benefits of a wedding planner Understanding taxes at hotels Your rights as a consumer Right allocation of your funds For further details and/or to book a slot, please mail us at info@weddingtales.co or call us on 080-41753849 These Sessions are free !! |
Wedding Tips~ The great Indian talent show !!
As wedding planners we are often asked to help plan out the performance schedules of a sangeet function. We have seen it all – skits, dance performances, sing-songs, karaoke, parodies, etc… And they all have been cute, funny and entertaining in their own way. Today we are going to give you a few do’s and don’ts when it comes to planning your sangeet. Let’s go: 
 Hope that these tips will help you plan your sangeet better. For a great list of songs to dance to, click on the following link Fun Sangeet Songs. [Pictures are copyright of the photographers and Wedding Tales~] |
Wedding Tips ~ Bar Bar Dekho
The two things that make a sangeet rocking are good music and great Liquor. Good music is subjective and changes from time to time. But good liquor is timeless.  The ideal combination is a few bottles of great single malts
for the men who understand good whisky, some bottles of good blended whisky for
a good time, a bottle or two of rum (dark and light), a crate or two of beer, a
few bottles of light coloured spirits (vodka & gin) & to top it off
some good wine and a bottle or so of any great liquor that can add an element
of crazy (read: tequila, Jager, etc).  Having such an awesome selection of liquor also requires a hawk eye to make sure that the bar staff don’t dig into it. So make sure your wedding planner has a person/team at the bar doing a stellar job at bar control. What is bar control? Well, hotels charge a per bottle rate (the better the liquor the more expensive it is) – this is where the bar control team works best. Before the event starts we procure a liquor list from the hotel and cross check it with the list from the client. This list usually consists of the name of the liquor as well as how many bottles are being kept aside for the event. Once the event starts, the bar control team makes sure that a new bottle is only opened when the previous bottle is over and not before. This way you do not pay for bottle just because it was opened. The bar can also be a great place to incorporate your theme. Some ideas: v HIS & HER Signature cocktails – A great element at the bar can be “His” & “Her” cocktails. HIS cocktails is usually the groom’s favourite cocktail and HER cocktail is the Bride’s favourite cocktail. Put up a fun bar board with the “Specials” to up the cuteness quotient.
v Champagne Tower – If you plan to pop champagne, then we suggest ask your planner to organise a Champagne tower for you. It’s basically a tower made of champagne flutes/saucers and once you pop the champagne you pour it into the top most glass and it trickles down the tower filling each glass. It super fun to do and photographs amazingly. This can also be done with non alcoholic champagne for an event that doesn't have liquor.  v A personalized Bar– You can personalize you bar by putting your monogram on your bar, napkins, stirrers, etc... Personalized cocktails and signature shots add a great touch to the bar experience as well.  v The Bar Experience - You can have fun mixologists for all the funky cocktails you desire. Or a fire Juggler to add oomph to the bar. Have uniquely different glasses for each drink to add an element of fun.  v Bar Signage- Cute and funny bar signage are a great conversation starter. Chalkboard signs are all the rage these days.  These are just a few ideas for making the bar a fun place to hang out during the Sangeet. Ask your wedding planner for more creative & personalized ideas. |
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