Top Venues for Indian Destination Wedding

Indian weddings are synonymous with extravagance. When Indians say, ‘I do’ they say it with style and panache. And that is why the trend of destination weddings in India is increasing at an unimaginable pace. The country is blessed with diverse geography and beautiful seasons that provide ample of destination wedding venues. From snow-covered mountains to sunny beaches, from rich architecture to serene backwaters, you name it, you get it. So, without further ado let’s encapsulate top venues for Indian destination wedding.

The Tranquil Goa
If you are a beach person, Goa is a place to get hitched.  Goa offers a romantic setting with blue water beaches, glistening sands, gorgeous palm trees and soothing sound of waves. The tranquility and super-friendly nature of locals make it even more special.

Taking vows in such a setting is indeed dream-like. You can book venues like Radisson resorts, Taj Exotica, The Leela and Park Hyatt Goa as per your budget and get a step closer to the picturesque wedding you have always dreamt of. Goa undoubtedly makes the top venue for Indian destination wedding.

The Regal Rajasthan
The royal state of Rajasthan with rich cultural heritage and breathtaking architecture is another popular choice for Indian destination wedding. If you are someone who likes a big fat Indian wedding with utmost majesty and grandeur, come to the City of Lakes i.e. Udaipur.

Udaipur also known as the ‘Venice of the East’ happens to be the most fabulous place in the state with lakes and palaces all around. And the best part, you can get married in such palace-like setting. Awestruck aren’t you?  Get your troupe in Udaipur and get set for ‘Maharaja Style’ wedding. The alluring venues of Udaipur includes The Leela, The Trident, The Taj Lake Palace or you can choose an exotic fort like Oberoi Udaivilas, Devi Garh and Manek  Chowk.

Another city of Rajasthan that offers palaces, havelis and mansions for lavish weddings is Jaipur. Known as ‘Pink City’, Jaipur has myriad venue options like Samode Palace, Raj Palace, Jal Mahal Palace and Gold Palace. Also, you can opt for havelis which are royal yet pocket-friendly. Last but certainly not the least comes the’ Blue City’, Jodhpur.

No words can express the luxury offered by it as it is something you need to experience on your own. This enigmatic land of vast sands is the perfect Indian destination wedding venue for those who want nothing but the best in terms of architectural glory. Heritage hotels, palaces, havelis, mansions, temples and mesmerising monuments create a regal ambience. Among the wide array of options, Umaid Bhawan and Mehrangarh Fort are the most sought-after places.

Charismatic Kerala
What could be a better idea than starting the new phase of life in ‘God’s own country’?  I’m sure you all agree on this. Kerala has emerged as the desirable Indian destination wedding venue in recent time. Away from the hustle bustle of the city life, Kerala is an appropriate location for quiet yet scenic wedding.

Beautiful resorts, tropical forests, clean beaches and ofcourse the spectacular backwaters make it a great venue. You can make memories for lifetime by choosing the luxurious resort named Zuri Kumarakom resort near Allepey, tea gardens at Munnar or The Leela in Kovalam for a beach side wedding.

Shimmering Shimla
If you have always dreamt of walking the aisle amidst the mountains, Shimla is just perfect for you. This beautiful hill station is a little piece of paradise on earth. Pleasant weather, pine trees, mighty mountains and striking scenery are the right elements for a dreamy wedding.

So, get ready to take the plunge in the lap of nature and make your day memorable forever. Shimla is on number four on our list of top venues for Indian destination wedding.

The Place of Eternal Love Agra
Agra witnessed the power and purity of love in Mughal era. And its symbol is known as Taj Mahal. This wonder was created by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan for his ladylove Mumtaz. Since then, the monument has graced this historical city with its passionate presence and is a must-see place on every traveler’s wish list.

There are many exotic hotels like The Oberoi Amarvillas, Maan Singh Palace, The Grand Imperial etc within 5 kilometers of radius from monument of love and promises a great view of Taj. It offers an opulent wedding and creates memories that will remain fresh in your mind till your last breath.  Agra definitely makes a pleasant venue for Indian destination wedding.

So, make your wedding a larger-than-life affair by choosing a unique location on your favourite destination. Happy wedding folks!

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Overview of Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2015

We will start with The Grand Finale of Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2015 by renowned Indian designer Anamika Khanna, who is easy to recognise with her signature style of ivory and black. Two years ago, at Cannes Film Festival in 2013, Anamika styled Sonam Kapoor in an ivory net sari, that received a huge amount of attention.

Anamika Khanna's collection theme this year at Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2015 was “The Sculpt”. She created this line to play with fluidity and sculpting of contemporary silhouettes. The collection was eclectic, quirky and edgy.

Throughout her collections, she always uses black and ivory as a signature style, as she has done for her Lakme Fashion Week Grand Finale collection. But she has also incorporated subtle pink, gunmetal, and  deep blues into her outfits. She has kept a traditional design style throughout the collection, but had also added very modern and stylish silhouettes and styling. Due to many years of experimentation in fashion, Anamika always experiments with new styles, to make a woman feel both sexy and elegant.

Anamika Khanna understands that nowadays demands for Indian clothing is now international. The Indian designer wants to create clothing that has an Indian style but can be worn by international clients, and also because she has demands of her collections from all over the world.

Let’s have an overview of her Summer/Resort 2015's edition: Throguhout the last 15 years of this event, it has showcased India’s rich culture and given a platform for all new Indian designers. And again, this fashion show was a step forward for Indian Fashion. We can see that some new Indian designers were also present during the entire event, some of them showed unique creations and extravagant themes.

For this Summer/Resort 2015 edition, the Gen-Next show collections were a spectacular mix of innovation and creativity. Some of these designers include the likes of Ankit Carpenter, Kanika Goyal, Manish Bansal, Alan Alexander Kaleekal, Salita Nanda and Priyanka Ella Lorena Lama.

The overall event was extremely impressive and lead to a lot of success with buyers who attended the event: "The overall response from the buyers and international stores has been extremely positive for us. We have opened conversation with a number of them. We got enquires from Aza, Malgaadi, Ogaan, Creo, Minerali, Amaara, Vyoum, Solo Look, Sade and Iness" Karan Berry and Leon Vaz of the label Karleo, told IANS".

For this edition, they were 163 registered buyers, 120 Indian and 43 international. This is very difference from the beginning of Lakme Fashion Week. Purnima Lamba, head of innovation at Lakmé has stated that the event’s progression was immense.

At each Lakme Fashion Week, there is always a day for Indian textiles. This year, it was on the day 2 that the designers promoted Indian textiles. During this day, big names of Indian Fashion like Raghavendra Rathore, Anita Dongre and Sabyasachi Mukherjee contributed to showcase traditional Indian textiles.

83 designers participated at this edition of Lakme Fashion Week, all the new designers but also all the Kings and Queens of Indian Fashion that included Tarun Tahiliani, Krishna Mehta, Suneet Varma, Manish Malhotra, Raghavendra Rathore, Kiran Uttam Gosh and Shivan & Narresh. And we can’t forget the two international names; Natalie Jolliffe head of Miss Bennett London with her mix of outfits for young women and Tom Tailor with his casual line.

Besides all these big names of Indian designers showcased at Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2015, also saw a huge presence of Bollywood stars, such as Arjun Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor, Aditya Roy Kapur, Tamannah Bhatia and Shradda Kapoor, who all looked fabulous on the ramp.

Actresses Love Indian Jewellery

On Sunday, Olivia Munn attended the Golden Globe Awards post-party held by HBO at The Beverly Hilton Hotel. She attended the event wearing a black halter top and lapis-blue maxi skirt. She complemented it with silver bangles. Indian jewellery and bangles, especially, are the best to complement even the most elegant outfit.

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